COMMUNAL SPACE – currently held weekly at Katoomba

6:00pm Silence   

6.30pm Potluck meal

7:00pm Share Circle

What is COMMUNAL SILENCE ? (renamed from gift gathering)

A space in which people gather in community to share 3 forms of gifts

Firstly, we sit together in communal silence. People are invited to do whatever they choose as long as it is in silence. There is no right or wrong in silence; some draw, others write or read, yet others sleep and of course many meditate.

Secondly, we eat a meal together. Folks bring a plate of prepared food. We chat about our days and come to know each other.

Lastly, all are welcome to join a circle to share and/ or listen.

Please note, Gift Gatherings are Family Friendly – as long as the children in your care can be silent for 30 minutes. If not, we suggest you pair up with another family and take turns; sitting the silence and reading with the children in the room next door; perhaps a little more gently than usual? 😉

Communal Space outside Mullum, Sydney, Clunes or Katoomba

You may have experienced a Communal Space at a conference, retreat, festival or at our home bases in Mullum or Clunes, and you may find yourself called or drawn to create such a space in your home town/ city. Please chat to one of the wildspace team as we support people to set up such spaces, as fits the culture of each unique community.

A little history

Communal Space started in Sydney in 2014. We found out, shortly after starting, that Service Space had started a similar experience, called Awakin Circles. Since that time Communal Spaces have been created in different settings, including many homes. Our dream is that anyone can join one in their neighbourhood- anyone, anywhere in the world.