Sirius Community

The Gathering at Sirius Community
2026-04-04 16:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York)
The Gathering at Sirius – This April 4th!
Join us for some, or all activities below!
This month’s gathering will be weekend filled with experiences centering community.
☀️Saturday Morning:
9:00am: As a community, our Saturday morning’s begin together for what we call Joyful Productivity. This is our opportunity to spend time working together on the land with different projects. This usually includes grounds/maintenance work like moving firewood, gardening, or some specialized tasks like tree work.
12:30pm Global healing meditation.
1:00pm: Vegetarian lunch begins.
This portion of the weekend is scheduled weekly, and guest are always welcome to join and get to know the community.
✨Saturday Afternoon:
4:00pm: Sauna is hot! (and onwards)
4:30pm: RESCUE Crafting! Come and stitch a spirit owl softie! They are decorated with simple embroidery and appliqué, then sewn together and stuffed. If you would like to bring something to make your spirit owl special, please do! Children are welcome, younger ones with an adult. The felt is from The Stash House in Turner’s Falls, where all the fabric has been rescued.
🌙Saturday Evening:
6:30pm: Vegetarian Potluck
8:00pm: Guided mindful movement
8:30pm: Ecstatic Dance with music from a special guest- DJ TintedDreams

Community Experience Weekend
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-03 | Sirius Community Center, 18 Community Center Drive, Shutesbury, MA, 01072
Join us for a fully immersive experience that is centered around living in community.
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If you carry a curiosity about what it would be like to visit one of the longest running eco villages in the whole country, if you value education, spirituality, sustainability, community, or if you feel excited about meeting new people and getting a glimpse into what life in community could feel like…..then this is for you.
Guests are welcome to arrive at 4:00 pm on Friday, May 1st. One of our guest services team members will show you to your room where you are welcome to unpack and relax, while the kitchen team is preparing dinner for everyone in our outdoor, pizza cob oven.
There will be lawn games and musical instruments nearby that will be available to enjoy while dinner is being prepared
After dinner we will gather together for a welcome ceremony. During which we will give a brief history of Sirius Community and share what to expect for the rest of our time together, followed by getting cozy around a bon fire (yes stories and songs are encouraged)  On Saturday morning there will be light breakfast offerings provided at around 8 AM, followed by what we call, “Joyful Productivity” that begins at 9:00 AM. Community members, guests and visitors all circle up for a morning check-in.
This is our opportunity to spend time working together on the land with different projects. Whether that’s harvesting vegetables, enjoying the quiet, warmth of the green house or joining grounds team to gather, stack and move fire wood in the forest, there is always something for everyone.

SATURDAY
10:00 AM: Guests are welcome to join a community tour to see all that there is to see.
12:30 PM: A guided global healing meditation is held in the octagon
1:00 PM: The community meets in the kitchen to enjoy a 100 % organic vegetarian lunch (The meal is mostly vegan and always includes gluten-free options)
Feel free to embark on your own adventure in our 90 acre forest, relax in our hammocks, or participate in a community communication practice, “Forum.”  (This gives individuals a chance to take turns authentically expressing themselves while others bare witness and offer insightful reflections)
3:00pm: Sauna is ready for use and will be available for the rest of the day, into the night.
(Don’t forget your towel and water bottle)
6:30 PM: 100 % organic, vegetarian dinner will be served.
8:00 PM: Cacao ceremony
8:30 PM: The Sirius Ecstatic dance begins, featuring music from one of our in-house DJ’s.

SUNDAY
8:00 AM: Yoga and breath-work workshop
10:00 AM: Waffle brunch is served
12:00 PM: Closing ceremony held at the sacred stone circle (This is the time for everyone to share their experiences, reflections and to ask any questions)
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"The Gathering"
2026-06-06 18:00 - 23:00 | 72 Baker Road Shutesbury, MA 01072, MA, United States

Circle Singing
2026-06-10 07:30 - 21:00
Join us on Wednesday, June 10th, from 7:30-9:00 pm to experience and learn circle singing, hosted and led by Eric Giordano.

Circle singing is an improvisational vocal technique to create music together from scratch. You will leave this event knowing how circle singing works, which we hope can empower everyone to share and create music with others.

If you’ve been looking for a musical event to inspire your creativity while connecting with others, then this is for you. We are looking forward to seeing you there!

Don’t hesitate to get in touch with eric.giordano@siriuscommunity.org if you have any questions about the event.

PanHarmony Concert
2026-06-13 07:00 - 21:00 | Sirius Community Center, 18 Community Center Drive, Shutesbury, MA, 01072
The handpan is a relatively new musical instrument – compared to most we know. Originally called the “hang” this evocative derivative is both percussive and melodic. Gaining in popularity around the world, players and listeners alike are enchanted by its unique resonance. The handpan can be heard in yoga classes, for meditation, as well as in concert or simply for pure enjoyment by players. A leader in the world of handpan and Rav (a related tongue drum), Ricky Hillson is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and instrument maker who teaches and performs regularly at handpan festivals and concerts.
rewildyoursoulmusic.com

The Sixth Sense Of Knowing
2026-06-17 19:30 - 21:00

Summer Solstice Celebration
2026-06-20 15:00 - 21:30

Interdependence Day
2026-07-04 11:00 - 17:00 | 72 Baker Road Shutesbury, MA 01072, MA, United States
If you are looking to celebrate this country in a completely unique way, Sirius welcomes you to join the community for an afternoon of creative, whimsical fun.
-11:00 AM Nature crafts will be available as well as a clothing exchange.
-12:00 PM Community circle where the tradition of reading the Interdependence scroll will take place.
-1:00 PM Vegetarian pot-luck lunch

Sunday Workshop: Being In Dialogue With The Natural World
2026-07-05 10:30 - 12:00
Peter Schein invites you to join a Sunday workshop where he will discuss his approach to dialogue with the natural world, looking through the lens of Taoism.

Circle Singing
2026-07-08 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-09-09 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-09-23 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-10-14 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-10-28 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-11-11 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-11-25 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-12-09 19:30 - 21:00 and 1 more date | 72 Baker Road Shutesbury, MA 01072, MA, United States
Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, community member, Eric Giordano leads guests in a collaborative, improvisational vocal technique where music is spontaneously created right on the spot in a supportive and encouraging environment. This is a donation-based event that welcomes all experience levels.

Intro To Darning-A Fabric Repair Technique Workshop
2026-07-18 15:00 - 16:30
-Max and Eli, both local, professional menders throughout the valley will be co-teaching an introductory workshop to darning, a fabric repair technique using a sewing needle and thread to patch holes.

-Bring your socks, sweaters, hats, or other knit/crocheted items with holes that you want to fix, plus basic sewing supplies if you have them (some extra supplies will be available if needed)

-After the workshop, Max and Eli will be sticking around from 4:30-5:30, holding a more casual mending circle that is open to all.

-This event is free and donations are happily accepted

A Workshop: Reigniting Our Connection to Bugs
2026-07-26 10:30 - 13:00 | 72 Baker Road Shutesbury, MA 01072, MA, United States
Sirius Community invites you to explore sacred connection with insects. Jacob Baker will guide you through this workshop through an intentional process involving Buddhist mediation techniques to deepen and develop the relationship that we have with insects. By continuing to practice these techniques, there is hope to create harmony with all sentient beings.
You will also get a chance to be the first guests that get to experience and spend time in our newly created plant pollinator garden.
After the event, guests are welcome to stick around and enjoy some light refreshments that will be provided.

The Gathering
2026-08-01 16:00 - 23:00 | 72 Baker Road Shutesbury, MA 01072, MA, United States
Sirius Community invites you and your loved ones to join us for our special outdoors edition of our monthly Gathering. If you are looking to connect with heart-centered people, share conversation over delicious food and dance under the stars, this is for you!
Here is what you can expect throughout the evening….
4:00 pm- Our wood-fired sauna will be lit and available all throughout the night
6:30 pm- Vegetarian potluck dinner begins
8:00 PM- Resident DJ DJBRIL performs live vinyl set
9:00 PM- Special guest DJ FATHER OTTER ecstatic dance set
10:30 PM- Drum Circle

Forests of the Northeast Intentional Communities Convergence
2026-09-10 - 2026-09-13 | 72 Baker Road Shutesbury, MA 01072, MA, United States
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Forests of the Northeast Convergence

Thu, Sep 10, 8am – Sun, Sep 13, 9pm EDT

Convergence of Intentional Communities, Bioregional Gathering, and It Takes a Village Education and Music Fest
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September 10–13, 2026 · Sirius Intentional Community · Shutesbury, Massachusetts
Hosted by Sirius Community in partnership with Permatours, the Foundation for Intentional Community, and the Convergence of Intentional Communities Planning Committee.
Community, Mutual Aid, and Bioregional Resilience. A participant-powered, four-day gathering to strengthen the relationships, shared learning, and collaboration needed to grow a regenerative Northeast bioregion.
Join land stewards, intentional communities, organizers, artists, educators, healers, builders, funders, and families as we connect across projects, share resources, and build the relationships that make regional resilience possible.
Whether you’re already rooted in a community or land project, or looking for your place in this growing movement, you’re welcome here.
From Community to Bioregion to Celebration
Each day widens the circle.
We begin by strengthening relationships among intentional communities and land-based projects, expand into collaboration with bioregional organizations and regenerative initiatives, and conclude with a day of music, art, and celebration that honors the culture, connections, and collective future we’re building together.

Convergence of Intentional Communities (CIC)
Thursday, September 10 & Friday, September 11
Strong communities need strong regional networks.
Created by and for people living in intentional communities, ecovillages, cohousing neighborhoods, living cooperatives, religious communities, and land-based projects, the Convergence of Intentional Communities cultivates relationships, shared learning, and systems of mutual aid across the Northeast.
We’ll carry forward the spirit of previous CIC gatherings through community introductions, needs-and-offers exchanges, project presentations, practical problem-solving, and conversations about how we can better support one another across communities. Participants will have opportunities to learn about existing projects, explore pathways into community living, and build relationships that extend beyond the gathering itself.
Programming will be participant-driven and co-created, with plenty of space for informal networking, evening activities, and meaningful connection.

Bioregional Gathering
Saturday, September 12
On Saturday, the gathering expands to welcome bioregional organizing groups, regenerative projects, worker cooperatives, mutual aid networks, educational institutions, land stewardship initiatives, food sovereignty efforts, solidarity economy projects, restorative justice organizations, Indigenous-led initiatives, and other values-aligned partners from across the Northeast.
Through project showcases, presentations, workshops, skill-shares, and facilitated networking, we’ll explore how communities and organizations can collaborate more effectively to strengthen regional resilience.
This day is designed to help participants discover shared goals, exchange resources, build strategic partnerships, and support the growing ecosystem of regenerative work already taking root throughout the region.
The learning continues into the evening with opportunities for music, social connection, and celebration.

It Takes a Village: Education, Music & Celebration
Sunday, September 13
After three days of relationship-building, learning, and collaboration, we close the weekend in celebration.
It Takes a Village brings together live music, educational offerings, local food vendors and artisans, family and children’s programming, healing arts, and interactive experiences in a joyful gathering open to the wider community.
The day will also include dedicated unconference space, creating opportunities for participants to host spontaneous workshops, discussions, skill-shares, and conversations inspired by the relationships and ideas that emerged throughout the Convergence. Whether you’re sharing a project, exploring a challenge, or gathering collaborators around a new possibility, the unconference offers a place for participant-led learning and connection.
More than a festival, it’s a celebration of the relationships, projects, and possibilities cultivated throughout the Convergence—a chance to experience the culture of connection, creativity, and collective care that sustains this work for the long term.

Why Bioregional?
A bioregion is defined not by political boundaries, but by the living systems that connect a place—its watersheds, forests, soils, and communities.
We gather in the Forests of the Northeast because regeneration is rooted in place. Lasting solutions emerge from strong local relationships and the communities that share a landscape.
Our society doesn’t just need resilient communities—it needs resilient networks between them.
This Convergence is designed to strengthen those networks by helping communities, projects, and organizations share knowledge, resources, labor, and support. More than a weekend gathering, it’s an opportunity to build lasting relationships and systems of mutual aid that continue long after we return home.

What to Expect
Because much of the event is co-created, programming will continue to evolve. Topics may include:

Permaculture Design & Food Sovereignty
Natural Building & Ecological Infrastructure
Water Systems & Renewable Energy
Governance & Conflict Transformation
Community Land Trusts & Cooperative Models
Restorative Economics & Regenerative Finance
Indigenous Stewardship & Land Rematriation
Herbalism, Healing Arts & Somatic Practices
Family & Intergenerational Programming
Communication & Relational Skills
Music, Art, Storytelling & Cultural Celebration

Mapping Our Regional Network
Throughout the gathering, we’ll collaboratively map the people, projects, communities, needs, and resources present.
By making visible what we’re building, what we’re seeking, and what we’re able to offer, we can identify opportunities for collaboration and strengthen the web of support across the region long after the event concludes.

Who This Is For

Intentional communities, ecovillages, cohousing neighborhoods, cooperatives, and stewards of regenerative land projects
Land stewards, farmers, and ecological practitioners
Mutual aid organizers and community builders
Food sovereignty, restorative justice, and solidarity economy initiatives
Educators, researchers, and students
Artists, musicians, storytellers, and healers
Funders, technologists, and solution-builders supporting community-led transformation
Youth, elders, families, and anyone seeking meaningful connection and a role in building a more regenerative future

Help Shape the Gathering
We’re inviting participants to co-create the event by:

Offering a workshop, training, or discussion
Sharing music, art, or cultural offerings
Presenting a project or initiative
Volunteering behind the scenes
Supporting childcare, logistics, or hospitality
Simply showing up with curiosity and a willingness to connect

Together we’ll create a gathering that reflects the strengths, needs, and aspirations of our region.

Logistics at a Glance
Tickets: Sliding-scale passes are available for the full 4 days, or for individual sub-events: CIC (Thursday and Friday), Bioregional Gathering (Saturday), and It Takes a Village or Education and Music Fest (Sunday). The CIC is currently invitation-only, intended for those living in intentional community in the Forest of the Northeast Bioregion. If this portion of the event calls to you and you haven’t received an invite, please reach out to brandon.collins@siriuscommunity.org or gabriel.futterman@siriuscommunity.org
Work-Trade: Limited work-trade tickets are available. Apply here for work trade opportunities.
Scholarships: Limited financial assistance and reduced-cost registrations will be available, prioritizing BIPOC access. Apply here for a Scholarship.
Lodging: Tent camping, tent platforms, and indoor accommodations available. Lodging information and pricing will be available on the registration page.
Meals: Vegetarian meals with gluten-free and dairy-free options. Meals are included in the CIC portion of the event, and can be purchased separately for Saturday and Sunday.
Children: Family-friendly programming and childcare support will be available.
Accessibility: Limited ADA-accessible facilities available onsite.
Dog Policy: No dogs allowed. Service dogs only.

Join Us
The Forests of the Northeast Convergence is a space for learning, connection, collaboration, and celebration.
Come build relationships. Share your gifts. Strengthen the network.
Let’s build a resilient Forests of the Northeast Bioregion together.
We want to hear from you. In the forms linked above, please tell us who you are, what you’re passionate about, and what you’d like to bring.
This helps us shape the gathering with you.
We also welcome aligned sponsors, foundations, and community partners to help us make this gathering more accessible, equitable, and impactful.
IF COST IS A BARRIER:
We’re committed to making this Convergence a welcoming and accessible space for all, and especially want to uplift BIPOC community members in this gathering. If cost is a barrier, we’re offering a limited number of discounted registrations to support your participation. Contact Scotty at scotty@permatours.org by Aug 12th to inquire.
PERMATOURS EVENT AGREEMENTS:
We value active participation in all facets of Earth Care, People Care, Fair Share.
We treat the land and all beings with love and respect.
We do not tolerate hate language, discrimination, or violence of any kind.
We support an accessible and equitable environment for all beings.
Equality is not an assumption, and we strive to promote equitable access.
Consent is required for all: commitments (including time/energy expectations), verbal interactions, physical contact, emotional support, desire for intimacy, etc.
We encourage curiosity to be a leader against assumptions.
We support the use of the acronym FRIES to share concisely that consent is:
F – freely given
R – reversible
I – informed
E – enthusiastic
S – specific
Permatours is dedicated to holding containers (intentional spaces) that remain free of alcohol, powders, pills, and gasses. Your presence, in times of joy and difficulty, is welcome here!
We support a space of interdependence, and mutual aid. We trust that when we arrive and are able to do for ourselves what we can, with the inter-standing we may not be able to do everything, we are better aligned to receive the aid we truly need, and aid others in areas of their needs. Building mutually beneficial relationships and working together in symbiosis are key aspects of being able to thrive physically, emotionally, and spiritually, as a community.
We support a space of radical self-reliance, encouraging everyone to show up able to meet most, if not all, of their own needs. The community is here to support them when/if needed.
We observe the 4 Agreements, with the inclusion of the 5th Agreement, by Don Miguel Ruiz.
Be impeccable with your word.
Don’t take anything personally.
Don’t make any assumptions.
Always do your best.
Be skeptical, but learn to listen
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ABOUT PERMATOURS
Permatours offers hands-on permaculture action experiences that nurture the regeneration of self, communities, and the Earth.
Our events support mutual aid and wisdom-sharing across the Northeast Bioregion and beyond.
Permaculture principles grounding our work include earth care, people care, and fair care.
At Permatours, we believe everyone has something valuable to offer, and we invite you to bring your skills, creativity, and heart to help grow this movement.
If you’re called to co-create regenerative experiences and community-powered change, we’d love to connect. Permatours.org
