SAULAINE FALL FESTIVAL/ RUDENS SVĒTKI 2023

As autumn brings new colour to the forest and the summer heat makes way for cooler nights cozied up by the fire, we invite you to celebrate with us at the 2023 Saulaine's Rudens Svētki // Fall Festival. Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of St. John's Lutheran Latvian Church and over 7 decades of community and land stewardship on this beautiful property along the Nottawasaga River, we welcome ALL friends of the land to partake in a weekend full of nature, art and culture.

 art exhibit 2022

↓  Registration is towards the bottom of this page  ↓

For each registrant 12 and older, please follow the following instructions:
**Persons under 12 are free of admission and need not register

1) Enter your name and contact information

2) Select the number of Passes you are registering for
** Sunday day passes are acquired at the gate

3) Pre-order any Meals you would like during your stay.

Main Attractions

Art Show & Market in the Barn (Saturday & Sunday)

> Hosted by LATVIS

Music in the Barn

(Friday Night) Karlis Briedis | Grand Tempo

(Saturday Night) Freeways | Coy Haste | Oreku | Niña Volcán 

Other Activities

Volleyball, Lawn Games, Nature Walks,
Sauna, Swimming (it may be cold!)

For Kids: Playground, Trampoline, LOTS of open space to play

Schedule

FRIDAY SEPT 29
12:00 Gates Open: Settle in, Enjoy the land
18:30 Dinner | $20 (kids under 7 free) 
20:30 Bash in the Barn (ground floor)
SATURDAY SEPT 30
10:00 Art Exhibit Opening
11:00 Brunch | $25 (kids under 7 free)
12:00 
 LNJAK Kongress
13:00 Landscape Sketch-Walk with Māra and Ieva
15:00 Exclusive Book Sale in the Bookstore / 'Grāmatu Klētinš'
17:00 Dinner | $25 (kids under 7 free)
19:30 Art Exhibit Cocktail Hour in the Barn (second floor)
21:00 Music Concert in the Barn (ground floor)
SUNDAY OCT 1
11:00 Lutheran Latvian Church Service led by Mācītājs Ģirts Grietinš
12:00 Lunch | $25 (kids under 7 free)
14:00 Raffle
15:30 Art Exhibit Closes
16:00 Pack up and Farewell

 

Accommodation

Tenting is FREE with admission fee (First Come First Serve)

To reserve a campfire spot, contact Ieva.

Reserve Lodging Motel Rooms $140/night  | Main House Rooms $50/night | Dorms rooms $50

Please book accomodation or a Campfire Tenting spot with Ieva: saulainerc@gmail.com

 

Please Donate!

To help make this annual event an ongoing success.
**Before gifting, kindly ask the organizer what the event needs.

Volunteer Opportunities!

For added perks and reduced event admission + accommodation.

Contact Organizer

pavils.hawkins@gmail.com

We ask you, please

Bring cans, NO glass (bottles etc.) onto the property
No swimming at night
If you go to the river, bring a buddy

- Good Things to Bring -

Bathing Suit, Beach Towel
Lawn Games, Frizbee 
Headlight/ Flashlight
Bugspray, Sunscreen

**Dress for Fall Weather**

This event follows the principle:

 “Leave no trace”

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“Atstāji vel skaistāku, nekā atradi”

In the spirit of creating an open and inviting space for all to enjoy, discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. 

Those who do not respect this rule will be asked to leave the premises.

Looking Forward to Seeing you Soon!