Dear Free Soul,

Something cool is about to happen in Northwest Iowa.

The ALIVENESS crew is hosting a FREE micro-festival from August 15-17th, 2025.

Essentially we're all going to camp out on a special piece of Iowa family land (see photo below), and we're gonna get funky & free for the weekend!

The intention is to create a blank canvas where we can all flow and create organically and spontaneously. As such, there is no fixed program.

However, the festival will almost certainly include plenty of music, dancing, co-creativity, vibing, sound healing, bonfires, nature, laughs, & storytelling.

We have about ~5 spaces left for individuals who want to join & camp out for the full weekend, so if you feel the spark, apply now. There will likely be ~8-10 of us in total camping & celebrating life for the weekend, with perhaps a few other guests stopping by here or there.

Please note that the intention is to be outdoors (and barefoot if you like!) for the whole weekend. We won't likely be going indoors much at all, or indoors may be off-limits to guests to ensure cleanliness of the property.

As we said, the festival is free. You'll need to bring your own tent, and you'll either need to bring your own food, or you'll need to chip in some cash for any food you require. If you feel inspired to give a donation at some point during or after the festival, you can, though that is not necessary. You're welcome to arrive as early as 12pm on Friday the 15th and depart by Monday morning the 18th.

This event promises to be a ton of fun! We're excited to LAND ALIVENESS more fully on Earth with this dope convergence.

This event feels like 'opening the portal' more fully to allow this Current of Sacred Play, Love, Joy, & Grace to join us on Earth.

If that resonates with you, feel welcome to apply! As stated above, we have ~5 spaces left for this event, so now is the moment to act decisively. If we don't have space for you at this event, we'll let you know other ways to get involved in the online space.

One Love! Peace Infinity! We're excited to co-create this with you as a gift to the world. Let's have an amazing time together.

Soul Fam Love,
JB, Cory, Trevor, & the ALIVENESS Team

The Wizards of ALIVENESS

Jordan Bates is a dad, husband, healer, MC, shamanic activator, author, and one of the most generative creators on Earth—having created 300+ ceremonies, 22 albums, 5 books, 400 videos, & 500+ essays that have reached millions. He loves playfully melting cages, liberating you to reclaim your power, be free, and live the truth of what you are.

Cory 'CoryaYo' Altenhofen is a world-renowned beatmaker, sound healer, rapper, musician, & artist based in Chicago. With 55,000,000+ plays on Spotify alone, his music has brought healing to millions. Like a calm stream, Cory exudes peace and soul as he creates in a perpetual flow state.

Trevor West is a certified Beats 'n' Breath facilitator, Tantric alchemist, world traveler, & one of the most playful, enthusiastic creators you'll ever meet. Trevor's great mystical depth, infused with his juicy zest for life, make him a one-of-a-kind uplifting presence in any ceremony or celebration.