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Monday
15
September
Swag Camping Adventure

6 Days / 5 nights

Margaret River, Albany, Esperance and Cape le Grand National Park

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Thursday
18
September
Selling Fast
Artisan Immersion Workshop

2-4pm

The Gentle Art of Beeswax Candle Making

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Artisan Immersion Long Table Lunch

Lunch 12-2pm

Share lunch with the Village artisans

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Artisan Immersion Workshop

2-4pm

Botanical Painting with Lana

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Artisan Immersion Workshop

2-4pm

Make a Clutch Bag with Hand-painted Paper 

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Artisan Immersion Workshop

2-4pm

Make a Beaded Bracelet with Grace

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Artisan Immersion Workshop

2-4pm

Silversmithing with Kathleen

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Artisan Immersion Workshop

2-4pm

Beginner’s Knitting to Bunting with Nikki

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Artisan Immersion Workshop

2-4pm

Just One More Stitch – Quilting with Leonie

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Hiking Quiz night

6-8pm 

Test your hiking knowledge at this fun and free event.

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Friday
19
September
Unity Hike

11am 

Twilight Beach to Blue Haven, all abilities journey

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Wildflower Wander

1pm

5km hike from Thistle Cove to Lucky Bay

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Tree Walk & Draw

8-10am

Tree Listening with Alex Desebrock

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Saturday
20
September
Pack, Pitch, Explore

Departs 12pm

Overnight Hiking Workshop

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🔥 FIRE & FEAST 🔥

2-5pm

An Immersive Asado & Open-Fire Cooking Class

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Wildflower Wander

8am

5km hike from Thistle Cove to Lucky Bay

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Djilba Wildflower Festival

A four day celebration of wildflowers

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Selling Fast
Summit Serenity

9am

Frenchman Peak Yoga & Sound Bathing Experience

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Sold Out
Tom Smitheringale

6-7pm

One mans trek, solo, and unsupported to the North Pole.

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Sunday
21
September
Hiking 101: Skills for the Trail

9am

Learn practical skills for the trail on this hike from Lucky bay to Thistle Cove

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Grounded in Culture – Bay to Boodja

2:30pm 

Cultural walk from Lucky Bay to Thistle Cove

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Djilba Wildflower Festival

A four day celebration of wildflowers

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Museum Village Markets

8:30am-12:30pm 

Wander stalls of local wares

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Monday
22
September
Unity Hike

8am

Twilight Beach to Blue Haven, all abilities journey

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Summit Serenity

8am

Frenchman Peak Yoga & Sound Bathing Experience

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Djilba Wildflower Festival

A four day celebration of wildflowers

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Monday Movies at Lucky Bay Brewing

6-7:30pm

Movie Night featuring short adventure films

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