Corridor to the Coast - Walk to the Reforest Fest 2023!
The Reforest Fest is a tree planting celebration for everyone! We plant thousands of trees, attend interesting workshops, dance under the stars, enjoy delicious food, local music and good friends.

Here is some further information about the  Peacetree Pilgrimage to the event.
Dates:  2 - 10 April 2023 (may depart a day early if there is demand)
Venue: Bodhi Khaya Nature Retreat in the Overberg


Since 2019, Greenpop has seen a growing number of guests motivated to journey to the festival by way of foot or bicycle wheel! This pilgrimage has seen walkers and riders come from around the Western Cape to travel independently of fossil fuels.

This year, walkers will focus their energy and bring further excitement and awareness to the mission! We expect to move through some incredible landscape to Bodhi Khaya Nature Retreat, where we join the Reforest Fest 2023.

The Peacetree Pilgrimage walking group, led by Ayala Katz, will walk from Greyton in the Theewaterskloof all the way across the Overberg, into the Stanford Valley, and onward to the festival. It will be 5 days of ceremonial walking, wild camping, and sharing while learning from and appreciating the beauty of nature and the significance of the journey. The entire experience will begin on 2 April in Greyton and end with a return shuttle from Bodhi Khaya on 10 April.

About Ayala - Your guide
Ayala has, for over 20 years, been pilgriming in the Himalayas, across most of Southern Africa, and the Deserts of the Arava. She is also involved with a number of food forest and community garden projects in the area. Her knowledge and love for the local landscapes make her a fantastic guide for this wonderful walking expedition.

Sign up to get more information
Below is an initial sign-up form to help us begin gauging interest and organizing our 2023 walking group. If you're interested and want to hear more about this option please fill in this form and we will get back to you with more specifics soon!

All our love,
Ayala

For any further inquiries, please contact Ayala on +27 83 548 8845

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Where are you from? *
Let us know what area you'll be joining us from so that we can try get people travelling together as far as possible.
What experience do you have with long distance walking? *
To give you a better idea of what sort of fitness this journey requires; if you are able to walk 3 to 4km per hour for up to four hours, then you are fit enough to do this pilgrimage.  A pilgrimage of this kind requires endurance and stamina, both mentally and physically. 
It's important to take breaks, wear suitable clothing and shoes and prepare your mind and body for the wonderful adventure that this walk will be. 
Do you have any medical or physical ailments or issues that your guides should know about?  *
Should you have any dangerous allergies or physical disabilities it is vital that you inform the organizers so that the necessary arrangements get put into place as to not jeopardies other pilgrims and, of course, to keep you safe. 
Are you happy to sign an indemnity form? *
You will be obliged to register and to sign an indemnity form on registration. 
Emergency contact details *
Please supply us with the names and numbers of two emergency contact persons whom we could get in touch with if we needed to. 
How do you feel about sticking to plant-based/vegetarian meals for the duration of your walking journey? *
The wonderful support team will be keeping the group fed with simple but hearty plant-based meals for the duration of the journey (not including your meals at the festival venue as this will be at your own cost). All participants are welcome/encouraged to bring along any extra snacks and treats that they may want. Once we arrive at the Reforest Fest venue there will be a number of delicious food vendors and options to choose from. 
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How do you feel about wild camping?
Each night we will be setting up camp in a new location or on a new farm. Our locations will be vetted for suitability and safety, but we need to make sure that everyone in the group is comfortable with getting a little dirty and experiencing a variety of natural environments in their more untouched states. 
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We'd like to get an idea of what sorts of tasks you might be happy to/enjoy getting involved with throughout the journey. Team work makes the dream work :) Select any activities that you'd be keen to lend a hand with.
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As you know, we love it when you get involved to help us make your experience as magical and meaningful as possible. If you have anything you're concerned about, anything you're excited about, or anything you'd like to ask us about, please let us know in the box below. 
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