Gathering of Light 2026 is excited to welcome back Marijke Kodden 

for a special presentation and screening of ‘KIVA – The call of the Wisdom Keepers’ documentary. 

“KIVA shows us the powerful united voice and collective wisdom of the indigenous peoples, as we are invited to join their ceremony to reconnect with Mother Earth.”

Hans Kamperman

Hemp & Electroculture

Linda CE-5

CE5 – Close Encounter of the Fifth Kind

What is CE-5?

CE-5 stands for Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind, a term widely popularized by the well-known Dr. Steven M. Greer to describe intentional contact with extraterrestrial intelligences.

The different categories of close encounters:

CE1: Seeing a UFO.

CE2: A UFO leaves physical evidence or traces.

CE3: An encounter with an alleged UFO or extraterrestrial being, observed externally.

CE4: A visit aboard an extraterrestrial craft.

CE5 – Close Encounter of the Fifth Kind: Contact that is consciously initiated by humans through meditation, focused intention, and sending out an invitation.

This special evening will be guided by Linda, a true pioneer and highly respected figure within the CE-5 community. Some of her remarkable footage of UFO observations has even been featured in one of Dr. Steven Greer’s documentaries! She will also bring specialized equipment for the experience.

If you’d like to join us, please bring a comfortable chair or mat and dress warmly for the evening. In the event of rain, the gathering will unfortunately have to be postponed, but a cool night certainly won’t stop us! 🛸

Would you like to learn this method yourself and, hopefully, share some extraordinary sightings with us?

Oriana Marie & Sanne-Yuna

The World of Light Language

Do you feel drawn to Light Language, channeling, soul remembrance and soul origins?

During this workshop, you will have the opportunity to experience Light Language for yourself through activations, frequency transmissions and interactive exercises.

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My name is Oriana Marie. I am a Certified Light Language Mentor, Trans Channel and founder of Lightlanguage Immersion™ (Levels 1–3).

My spiritual awakening brought me back to a deep remembrance of my soul origins. As I began remembering the frequencies I carry, Light Language started to flow through me naturally.

Today, I guide others in discovering their own unique connection to Light Language, intuition, channeling and soul remembrance.

Together with my partner, Sanne-Yuna, I will be facilitating this workshop daily throughout The Gathering of Light. In addition, I will be available throughout the festival for personal one-on-one transmissions and individual sessions.

Maina Rambaratsingh

Kundalini Activation

Namaste

My name is Maina Rambaratsingh, my roots are from India, born in Surinam and grow up in the Netherlands, Brabant.

My journey has been one of searching for answer, try to connect with my soul and to understand what life is about. Looking for the missing parts…

Then the Kundalini Upadesham crossed my path and my prayers were answered.

I then immediately knew, this is what I wish to share with the world.

By learning the Kundalini Upadesham with the help of a teacher, through practice of Kundalini you may enhance your life quality

It is an combination of yoga excercise of each chakra, three different kind of breathwork,

Activation of Kundalini energy and chakra energy, chanting beej mantra (zaad mantra) of the activated chakra and finally meditation.

I lead this workshop every day during the “Gathering of Light” festival, in the morning and afternoon.

By chanting and meditate on each chakra you will increase your frequency and quality of life!

Arjen Mulder

Talking With Trees

In this workshop I’ll introduce you to the world of trees. We will think about what trees really are, and how we can communicate with these autonomous living creatures in a way that’s interesting, both for them and for humans.

Met bomen communiceren.

In deze workshop introduceer ik je in de wereld van de bomen. We denken na over wat bomen zijn en hoe je met deze autonome levende wezens kunt communiceren op een manier die voor hen en voor mensen interessant is.

Tobias Meer

Schumann Resonance

This year Gathering of Light will welcome a special guest, Toby, who will give a unique lecture! The well-known Anton Teuben (Schumann Institute Netherlands) was willing to come but unfortunately couldn’t make it. He asked Toby if he would be willing to substitute and talk about the Schumann resonance. This resonance is a unique frequency that every being on Earth possesses, but the planet also has one (the Schumann Resonance), and it’s rising dramatically!

Toby will explain how this affects us and will combine this with stories about his own extraordinary journey!

Who is Toby?

For some time now, Toby has sensed that we, as humans, are evolving just as we have throughout history. We’ve now collectively reached a point where we, as humanity, are taking another step forward toward our newest form. Just as Mother Earth raises her vibration, we move along with her. Since a young age, he’s been receiving messages about the changing of the era, and he carries astrological knowledge in his DNA. During this presentation, he’ll share his own experiences and explain, in easy-to-understand language, the current times and what you might experience as the “new human.” He’ll also touch on the key points that Anton Teuben would like to share with everyone, since Anton himself won’t be able to attend that day.

Linda Hijlkema

The Art of Dowsing
 

During the third edition of the Gathering of Light, Linda will introduce us to the art of dowsing! 

This fascinating skill can be incredibly useful, for example, to locate underground water streams and other energetic features. Did you know that some water and oil companies have even hired dowsing experts to help locate underground resources? 

Who is Linda?

Linda has a deep passion for ley lines, energy currents, power spots, and the New Earth Grid. Her method of measuring and assessing energies is truly unique. While she sometimes uses tools such as a biotensor or pendulum, she sees them merely as extensions of her hands.

She measures the meridians within the Earth itself, as well as portals, blockages, and energetic disturbances in homes and other living environments.

Come and learn dowsing, 15-19 July 2026 in Bergen (North Holland)!

Cecilia Magnus

Voice Liberation

Being born in a family of 17 brothers and sisters, I had the chance later in my life to turn my trauma into my instruments.  I love to work with Voice Liberation, and create a context to empower the full and unique voice of every person.  I also love to work with Nonviolent Communication based on Rosenberg, where inner freedom is created to interact with others.  I also love to facilitate constellation work, where new imprints can be given for someone’s life, and last but not least, HeartIQ circles where the circle itself becomes the leader so that things can unfold that really matter

Alejandra Cuesta

Ceremony + Translation

Alejandra Cuesta has recently been recognized for : the P.E.A. (People. Environment. Achievement) Award in London, in recognition of her tireless dedication and the work she has done in support of Indigenous peoples. Previous recipients include Sir David Attenborough and Dr. Jane Goodall—truly inspiring figures.

We are so happy for her. This recognition is well deserved!

That makes us even prouder that she will be joining us once again for the third edition of The Gathering of Light (July 15–19, Bergen, the Netherlands). For the second year in a row, Alejandra will be with us to support the Mexican Grandmother Martha Pico (Tatanka), assisting with translation and offering support wherever needed. In addition to working alongside Abuela Martha Pico, she also supports several Indigenous Elders, helping to share and preserve their wisdom in today’s world.

Come and meet this warm-hearted soul, and experience her inspiring presence for yourself!

Auraya Star

Quantum Shamanic Journey to the Stars

“Heal your body, naturally. I’m an experienced Alternative Healer and a firm believer in a holistic approach to healing. The human body is made up of the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual bodies. All of them must be in working order, so that a free flow of energy is achieved. Through my practice, I help you to release this energy and promote well-being in all areas of your life.

I use many different healing forms to restore balance. I believe there is a process that takes place when you begin your healing journey, where you will need to heal on all levels of your being. This process may start with one modality, but it may lead you to many other modalities of healing along the way. My goal is to help you find the source of your “dis-ease” and help you heal it so you may find peace, balance and love for yourself and other’s. “

Would you like to experience healing sessions of Auraya Star?

Join us in July 2026 in Bergen (NH)

www.rebirthintowellnessinc.com

Jeroen van Deelen

Sacred Geometry w/ Copper + Ceremonial Gold’n’Roses Cacao

As a White (Magnetic) World Bridge, Jeroen is an exceptionally strong connector: he enjoys helping people with insights into health. He is also skilled at bringing soothing, grounding energy, which makes him highly effective at bringing together people with different ideas and interests.

Jeroen is also a “lightworker” with a strong connection to the earthly and healing energy of Archangel Raphael.
For this Gathering of Light, he’s creating a cozy hangout spot near his covered caravan. There will be at least one hammock along with some lovely retro garden chairs to daydream in.
Jeroen offers his own program. You might also spot him popping up spontaneously during a co-creation.

Jeroen also makes his own ceremonial Gold’n’Roses cacao in solid form—meaning it’s meant to be eaten. This cacao product, infused with gold and pure rose oil, is highly valued by everyone who tastes or uses it. Even experienced cacao specialists marvel at its quality and impact.
Portions for personal use are available in 5 varieties from Jeroen. Of course, you can also try the Gold’n’Roses cacao first.

Bibi

Workshop: Manifestation Meditation & Creative Consciousness

Dear friends! I’m Bibi, born in the North of Holland, “grew up” in The Hague area. In our current society I have two ‘official’ titles: Second degree art teacher at academic level and outdoor climbing instructor. I’ve been teaching art in many ways and organized meditation groups. I’m a fauna& flora fan, music fanatic, (Dj) living a nomadic life.

On this event, I’ll be facilitating a manifestation meditation workshop, and a creative consciousness workshop.

The workshops are aimed at healing, connection and rising frequency.

For the manifestation workshop, the goal is to heal from within, and set a goal on quantum level to manifest in a practical manner. The technique I use has been scientifically researched and proven effective in several studies.

The creative workshop is aimed to combine creativity and nature in a healing and mindful matter. We’ll have creative fun and the goal is to be more connected to your true creative self!

If there’s enough time, space & energy, I might be able to do one on one sessions for those in need of some private positive healing energy,

Koen

Playground of Ecstatic Dance
 

Ecstatic dance music for people, to give them a deep journey and dive in themselves in who they trully are and give the safe and trustable space to let every individual express him, herself in the most authentic way that spontaniously pops up in the here and now present moment, it can be fun, it can be transforming, confronting, deep healing but it always gives what it needs in that moment, thats where i believe in.

Hallo, Ik wil graag ecstatic dance muziek spelen voor andere mensen, om ze een diepe reis te geven en in zichzelf te laten duiken in wie ze werkelijk zijn en de veilige en vertrouwde ruimte te geven om ieder individu zichzelf te laten uiten op de meest authentieke manier die spontaan opkomt in het hier en nu huidige moment, het kan leuk zijn, het kan transformerend, confronterend, diep helend zijn maar het geeft altijd wat het op dat moment nodig heeft, dat is waar ik in geloof.

https://soundcloud.com/koen-231288379

Inti Wasi

Suzanne Berry

Unwind & Connect: Indian Head Massage Workshop

​Looking for a mindful reset? Join us for a 90-minute immersion into the ancient art of Indian Head Massage—a practice rooted in holistic healing and deep relaxation.

​Why Indian Head Massage?

​This powerful technique focuses on the head, neck, and shoulders to:

​Dissolve Tension: Melt away physical and mental stress.

​Boost Vitality: Improve circulation and energy flow.

​Deepen Connection: A beautiful, vegan-friendly way to share kindness and care with others.

​The 90-Minute Journey

​First 30 Mins: The Self-Care Reset 

We start with “you.” Ground your energy with Eden Energy Medicine, guided meditation, and self-massage techniques to find your festival zen.

​Next 60 Mins: Partner Practice

Get hands-on! Learn the traditional techniques of Indian Head Massage to practice on friends and loved ones, helping them relax and recharge for the rest of the day.

   www.serenesenses.co.uk

Sabrina Ma’Kasha

Ma’KashA means, among other things, “Newborn.” Her field of consciousness travels back from a 12-dimensional future field, and this is Sabrina’s first time as a human in a physical body (Earth suit). From a young age, she came into contact with the “invisible” world of energy. Through her hands, heart, and third eye, the Ma’KashA field works through her.

In an authentic way, she shares her frequency in service of the birth of the New Era—the Age of Aquarius—The Golden Age.

Just like last year, she will guide beautiful, magical ceremonies!

Would you also like to experience a ceremony with Sabrina Ma’Kasha?

Join us in July 2026 in Bergen (NH)

Sanne van der Hout

Chair Yoga

A moment to land/ground yourself. Feel your body. Feel your breath. Move. Fast… that’s what we’re used to. Slow down. It gets quieter in your head. Laugh. Together. Let go. It works. And now we sit. How wonderful is that? No complicated acrobatics. Yet, it’s still yoga. – Chairyoga with Sanne van der Hout

Een moment om te landen/ te aarden. Voel je lichaam. Voel je adem. Beweeg. Snel …dat zijn we gewend. Vertragen. Het wordt stiller in je hoofd. Lach. Samen. Laat los. Het werkt. Ennnn we zitten. Hoe heerlijk is dat. Geen ingewikkelde acrobatiek. Toch yoga. Stoelyoga met Sanne van der Hout.

STOELYoga

https://www.facebook.com/SunriseYogaSanne/

Jan de Kock

Heal Your Heart; Healthy Energy Body & DNA

If you want your DNA to communicate optimally, efficiently, and clearly, your life will take a new direction. What once required a great deal of struggle will now unfold step by step, naturally and peacefully, both within yourself and with the people around you. You will gain insight and clarity into how your DNA communicates information with that of others.

With great love, Jan offers an introductory workshop at this beautiful event. And if it leaves you wanting more, you can apply for a follow-up course that will take place in his inspiring space in Tiel. Would you like to know more? Contact Jan at 06 43 40 22 52.

Jan is self-taught and, guided by his own intuition and life experience, developed an EMISFREE language through which pain can be transformed into joy of the heart and your life mission into talents.

He discovered synergy in ancient wisdom traditions and methods such as the I Ching, Feng Shui, Gene Keys, Human Design, the Mayan teachers, and the works of body tension and energy fields, and based a training program on these insights.

Baukelien Franken

Abundance-based currency; 1CoinH

Baukelien Franken has spent the past several years studying different types of monetary systems. Two years ago, she explained how Circles works.

Now she has discovered that there is only one independent and fully ethical monetary system left: 1CoinH.com. You can already try it out yourself. You can find more information about it at: https://www.rivierenlandinverbinding.nl/projecten/overvloed-geld/

Baukelien would love to tell you more about it in a light-hearted and open way, and she is curious to hear what you think about it!

Nicky Jason

Transformative Singing Circles

Nicky Jason facilitates transformative singing circles where music, healing and connection come together. More than simply singing together, these circles are immersive journeys through the chakra system, helping people reconnect with themselves through sound, vibration and presence.

During the Healing the Chakras Singing Circles, participants work with kirtan, bija mantras, breathwork and visualization to activate, balance and harmonize the different energy centers. Through collective singing and intuitive guidance, a safe and heart-opening space is created for reflection, release and authentic connection.

With his voice, guitar and presence, he creates an atmosphere that is both grounding and uplifting, sometimes soft and meditative, other times joyful and expressive, inviting people to sing, move and celebrate together. The sessions often close with a healing icaro.

After travelling and busking through Europe and North Africa, he returned to the Netherlands with a deeper devotion to creating healing and heart-opening spaces through music. He is a certified AuraTouch Chakra and Aura Healer, trained at the Nederlof Institute in the Netherlands, and his work is rooted in years of dedication to music, consciousness and inner development, influenced by studies with shamans from Peru and Ecuador.

Judith Jobse 

Healing Singing – Mantras & Healing Songs

Immerse yourself in the healing sounds of mantras and healing songs.

Healing Singing is a unique experience: a mini concert and healing session in one. You are welcome to sing along, simply listen — or both. This makes every gathering a different experience, shaped by the songs, the group, and the energy of the moment. You can trust that whatever unfolds is exactly what is meant to arise.

During Healing Singing, Judith’s voice is not only a musical instrument, but also a channel for healing frequencies and vibrations. What an energetic healer does with the hands, Judith does with her voice: moving subtle energy through vibration, sound, and resonance. This can have a harmonizing effect on the body, mind, chakras, and nervous system.

From a meditative state of attunement while singing, Judith creates a safe and supportive sound field in which you can relax, open, become still, and create space for healing. Between the songs there are moments of silence and integration, making Healing Singing a deeply meditative experience as well.

About Judith

Judith Jobse is a singer, vocal coach, and esoteric healer in training. She is known, among other things, from the Dutch Top 40, a gold record, and a TMF Award. Healing Singing emerged from her decades-long search for healing from chronic health challenges. This path led her through meditation, yoga, breathwork, healers, and spiritual teachers.

For Judith herself, singing is the greatest medicine. From her personal journey of healing and consciousness, Healing Singing was born: a fusion of music, voice, meditation, energetic work, and spiritual depth

Mental Floss

Dreamtime Concert

Let yourself be taken on a magical journey during the Dreamtime Concert by Mental Floss.

A soundscape will be woven where voice, instrument, and vibration merge into one enchanting experience.

In an intimate atmosphere, you are invited to surrender to the healing power of sound.

Tuning bowls, the enchanting Yabahar, deep gong vibrations, the whisper of the native flute, rhythmic shamanic drums, and a rich variety of percussion instruments together create a unique musical landscape.

This evening is no ordinary concert — it is an inner journey, a moment of deep relaxation, reflection, and connection.

A journey through the shamanic worlds.

(Please bring your own yoga mat or comfortable mattress, blanket, pillow, and water bottle. During a Dreamtime journey, your body temperature may drop, so wear loose, comfortable, warm clothing and socks.)

Edu Art

Healing Yoga

Healing Yoga is a combination of Kundalini Yoga and Yin Yoga. It is about connecting with your body and discovering what it needs. When we learn to understand the language of our body and listen more deeply to its messages, it can guide us toward recovery, healing, and a happy, healthy, and balanced life in which our energy can flow freely.

This practice supports the development of immunity, flexibility, and relaxation. We begin by opening and loosening the body from the ground up through exercises from the Kundalini Yoga tradition. We then move into a meditative state through a variety of deep Yin Yoga stretches. The class concludes with a meditation.

This class is suitable for everyone, regardless of experience. You are warmly welcome!

About

 EduArt is the founder of Natural High Yoga. Throughout his life, he has explored many spiritual traditions until he became acquainted with Christ Consciousness. For several years now, he has been following this path and feels inspired to share insights from this tradition during his classes.

Eduard is a coach and organizer of festivals, retreats, and events. He has over 20 years of experience practicing and teaching yoga.

https://www.naturalhighyoga.com

Harm

Facilitating Drum Circles

Hi its Harm here. Some know me as harm-ony. As the times were getting difficult to breathe in the corona period i started a free place in my industrial building. A place to rebuild and create a new world. .

These days we have a lot of readings drumcircles group meditations yoga practice a real studio for podcasts a library in spe and more. And still building.

I am allmost deaf and love music.

So allways into a nice drumming session .

For this event i will bring several djembe’s and frame (shaman) drums and some percussion instruments so we can unite in frequentie and drum/play/dance/sing together. Its healing and brings us closer to eachother and the source of life.

Am very exited to meet you all and have a wonderfull time together.

Shaz & The Medicine Man

Opening Ceremony + Music

We are Sharon & Henry. The two of us met in the fall of 2020, in spite of our totally different backgrounds, guided by the mystery of life, in the midst of turbulent and transformational times. We soon discovered we have a lot more in common than meets the eye.

What we do
Concerts, Ceremony, Singing Circles, Gatherings around the Fire. Our mission is to spread seeds of love & hope through music, teachings & ceremony. We believe music is medicine.
From intimate living rooms to big festival events: intention, set & setting are always an important part of what we bring. Together with our audience we create a sacred space where we invite everybody to open their heart.

www.shazandthemedicineman.com

www.instagram.com/shaz_and_themedicineman

Hans M. 

Morning Baduanjin Qigong

Start your day feeling refreshed and energized!

Hans M. van der Meer, an experienced Tai Chi and Qigong instructor, will lead four morning sessions of Baduanjin Qigong, where you will work with breathing, movement, and the conscious cultivation and guidance of your inner energy.

During these introductory workshops, the balance between Yin and Yang takes center stage. Baduanjin Qigong is an ancient and widely practiced form of Qigong that benefits the body, breathing, joints, connective tissue, mind, and vital life energy (Qi).

Through eight different positions and movements, we work to move Qi through the Yin and Yang meridians and the microcosmic orbit, thereby strengthening our internal organs.

Baduanjin translates literally as “Eight Pieces of Brocade.” It is also referred to as “Eight Silken Movements” – a reference to the eight dynamic exercises that give the body a soft, silk-like quality and energy.

About me: My name is Hans M. van der Meer, practising Taijiquan and Qigong. In my younger days, I practised martial arts which focused on Li – physical power. About six years ago, I started learning Taiji and Qigong under masters in Holland and Belgium. The fascination with inner energy and effortless postures and movements inspired me, four years ago, to train and receive certifications with Sifu Torben Breman in Copenhagen.

Duration: 45 mins

Clothing: Loose-fitting

Footwear: Chinese slippers (or similar flat shoes), or barefoot

Peter Wilms

Concert Mood for Marimba

Mood for Marimba is an experience in itself. A concert featuring music that is sensitive, refined, and brings peace to your mind.

With the warm sound of the marimba, the enchanting tones of the handpan, and my voice, I aim to bring you closer to yourself. Sometimes through a heartfelt song on the sansula or handpan, sometimes through infectious grooves on percussion and marimba. Using a loop station, I weave all these sounds together into a rich and colorful musical landscape.

With Mood for Marimba, I warmly invite you to turn inward and reconnect with yourself. I invite you to open your heart, feel your life energy, dance, celebrate, and experience connection—with yourself and with others. You are welcome to express this freely during my concert. The music creates a space where you can feel connected again, both to yourself and to those around you.

Mood for Marimba is een beleving op zich. Een concert met muziek die gevoelig en verfijnd is en je mind tot rust brengt.

Met het warme geluid van de marimba en de betoverende klanken van de handpan en mijn stem wil ik je dicht bij jezelf brengen. Soms door een gevoelig liedje op de sansula of de handpan, soms door aanstekelijke grooves op de percussie en de marimba. Met een loopstation breng ik alle klanken bij elkaar tot een kleurrijk geheel.

Met Mood for Marimba neem ik je graag mee naar binnen, in contact met jezelf. Ik nodig je uit je hart te openen, je levensenergie te voelen, te dansen, te vieren, connectie te ervaren met jezelf en met anderen. Je bent welkom om daar tijdens mijn concert expressie aan te geven. De muziek maakt ruimte voor jou om je weer verbonden te voelen met jezelf en met anderen.

www.peterwilms.nl