EMP: Gathering the Tribe
A 6 day movement gathering on wild land at Anderson Lake, BC.
Arrive Saturday, September 26 · Five full days of classes · Depart Saturday, October 3
$427 through September 4th $525 after.
Or split it — 3 payments of $145.
Bring a friend and you each save $75.
Registration closes September 18.
A first of its kind Evolve Move Play gathering on 120 acre to train, camp, and learn in community. Participants choose their own adventure across 5 days of classes with 8 instructors, blending structured tracks with the freedom to follow what calls to them most.
Six days of skill, sweat, and deep reset.
Set on a powerful 28 km lake in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia, Gathering the Tribe takes place on wild land where participants camp together, train outdoors, and reconnect with movement, nature, and each other. The environment itself becomes part of the practice.
What is the gathering?
A small intimate gathering
8 instructors
5 days of classes
Tracks and choose your own adventure
Open to all skill levels
Camping included
6 catered dinners included
M O V E M E N T T H E M E S
Five disciplines. One gathering.
MARTIAL ARTS
DANCE
PARKOUR
ROUGH HOUSING
RECOVERY
From high intensity training to playful exploration, the week is designed to help people move with more adaptability, awareness, confidence, and connection.
Your week, your way.
- 01 Arrival Saturday and Sunday. Opening Circle will be Sunday at 3pm — settle in, meet your tribe, and set the tone for the week.
- 02 Spend 5 days training with a rotating group of world-class instructors across five movement disciplines.
- 03 Follow a curated track or build your own path — choose classes based on your interests, edge, energy, and curiosity.
- 04 Share dinners, campfires, and camp life together each evening — the connections you build here stay with you.
- 05 Depart Saturday having trained hard, played hard, and lived well — carrying the culture home with you.
MORE THAN CLASSES
A Living Culture
Beyond the classes, EMP is a living culture of shared meals, music, story, and restoration. The gathering weaves training with connection so you leave stronger, clearer, and more deeply rooted in community.
Communal meals under the sky
Evening fireside music and jams
Open practice sessions and jams
Cold dips and long lake swims
Small-group reflection and circles
Quiet integration and rest time
WHO IS THIS FOR?
You don't need experience. You need the desire to show up.
People who want immersive movement training in a wild, natural setting
Existing EMP students and people discovering this community for the first time
Mixed levels — complete beginners to experienced movers are all welcome
People hungry for play, challenge, nature, and real human connection
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Everything in one price.
Six immersive days of training, play, and deep rest on wild land. Drop out of the noise, into your body, and into a culture of practice, care, and shared adventure.
5 days of movement classes
Across all disciplines with all 8 instructors
A full week of camping
On stunning wild land at Anderson Lake, BC
6 catered dinners
Shared meals are part of the gathering—not an extra
Event infrastructure
Facility, logistics, and full event organization
Instructor coordination
Every class, track, and schedule handled for you
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Everything you need to know.
Getting There
Fly to Vancouver, then plan for about a 5-hour drive to site.
We’ll post a rideshare board soon so you can link up.
No camping gear? Email us and we’ll sort it.
What is included in the ticket price?
Your ticket includes 5 days of movement classes, camping for the full week, 6 catered dinners, and all shared event infrastructure and organization.
Are meals included?
Six catered dinners are included. Breakfast and lunch are yours — and there's a community outdoor kitchen with running water and stoves on site for exactly that. Flying in? You won't need to arrive carrying six days of food; we'll organize a grocery stop on the drive up and connect drivers and fly-ins on the rideshare board.
Is lodging included?
This is a camp-based gathering, and camping for the full week is included. Tents, vans, and cars are all welcome — you don't have to sleep on the ground. You'll bring your own gear, though if you don't have any, email us and we'll help you sort it out. There's a community outdoor kitchen with running water and stoves, plus fresh potable spring water on site.
Accomodations
There are composting toliets on site. We do not have any showers available. We do have a really beautiful deep lake for swimming and fresh potable spring water for drinking.
Weather
Weather — Highs 68°F, lows 46°F. We are located in a rain-shadow and remain much dryer than the surrounding area.
Cell Service
We have decent cell service and wifi available.
Dogs
No dogs at this event.. sorry
Do I need to choose one instructor for the whole week?
No. This is a choose-your-own-adventure format. You can follow a structured track or move freely between instructors and disciplines throughout the week.
Will there be extra fees for any classes?
No
When will the class schedule be released?
The full class schedule will be posted one month before the event.
What is the cancellation policy?
Full refund minus a $75 administrative fee up to September 4th. Tickets are transferable to another person up to September 20th for a $75 fee.
Train hard. Play hard. Live well.
Gather the Tribe.
Join us for six days of movement, nature, and belonging.