A: The event is about 2 hours from both Edinburgh and Glasgow, and we’ll help coordinate lift-shares through a shared group chat for all ticket holders.

We’ve booked a venue called The Big Shed, which is fully equipped with:

• Indoor hall space

• Toilets and hot showers

• A kitchen serving two hot meals per day plus snacks

Sleeping is mostly outdoors in tents or vans on the grass, but there is indoor sleeping available (on mats in a cozy shared space) if needed.

We'll also journey to a nearby forest clearing by the lake, where we’ll set up a tipi with a wood burner, and there will be a sauna available for warming and relaxing.

Before the event, we’ll host a group video call to meet each other and share intentions. You’ll also receive a care package and questionnaire to help you tune into your personal journey.

A: Yes. Many people come on their own. At PORTAL, we put a lot of care into building genuine community from the start.

We hold authentic relating games and connection practices to make sure everyone feels included and welcomed.
People arrive as strangers and often leave with new friendships, adventures, and a sense of belonging—both during the weekend and beyond.

A: The price covers:

• All food (two cooked meals per day)

• All ceremonies, rituals, workshops, and music

• Full use of the site and facilities. High quality sound system, ancient woodland with lake-side sauna

• Skilled facilitators and space holders

This is not just a party—it's a transformational, therapeutic journey for many. We aim for this to be a pivotal experience in your year, supporting deep personal insight and healing.

We also offer:

• Low-income tickets

• 3-part payment plans

Just email us with your situation and we’ll work something out.

A: It may feel unique in structure, but the core of the experience is very human and familiar.

We’ll be working with a mythic narrative, rooted in ancient Celtic stories and ancestral memory. Through that lens, we’ll guide you into playful, grounded, and nourishing practices that connect you to:

• Your own body and inner world

• Nature and land

• Other participants

• And the mystery and celebration of life

A: This is not a religious or dogmatic event. You don’t need to believe in anything specific.

We use words like “ritual” and “ceremony” as gentle containers for playful, creative, and meaningful experiences.
You’re invited to take part in whatever way feels aligned with you—and skip what doesn’t.

At its heart, PORTAL is about creative expression, connection to the land, and noticing the magic of the everyday.

A: These are just ways of marking transitions—beginnings, middles, and ends. They create a structure for shared storytelling.

Rituals at PORTAL are often playful and open-ended. They’re there to enhance your experience—not to impose meaning.
You can engage with them however you wish, or interpret them through your own lens.

A: Inclusivity and safety are central to everything we do. We’ve hosted 11+ events, and we’ve seen people from all ages, backgrounds, and identities come together in trust.

We value emotional intelligence, consent, care, and mutual support. If at any point you feel vulnerable, we (Sam and Egle) and our crew are here to support you.

Ultimately, we’re not creating a top-down structure—we’re practicing community care, where we all hold each other.

A: Music is one of the pillars of PORTAL. We’ll have:

• A high-quality sound system

• Deep, earthy bass

• Primal drums, rhythmic percussion

• Uplifting, playful grooves

• And a gentle, grounding sound journey on Sunday

We think of it as a kind of sonic storytelling—like a mythic opera in the forest.