Come and join us for a week of rewilding
July 28th - August 3rd, 2025 (save the dates)
near Furudal, Sweden.
Registration and more information coming soon…
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The Lithica Gathering
A week of Rewilding, Nature, Workshops, Storytelling, Sharing & Community in Norway
Who among us has not thought from time to time how much more fulfilling and fun it would be to live as a clan where we share skills, stories, songs, laughter, tears, meals, chores and so much more with a multi-generational group in a natural, pristine environment?
We have often pondered ourselves: why is it that some of the few wild places left on Earth are preserved for wild animals and wild plants but not for wild humans?
This gathering is the beginning of realising our vision of Lithica-Rewilding-Humans and a fundraiser to purchase and protect lands for wild beings and their future generations.
Looking forward to hearing from you and meeting you at the fire!
- The Lithica Team
It is better to be on a journey, than to stay put in one place.
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Program & Workshops
Our amazing and inspiring teachers and instructors will give workshops in:
Flint Knapping
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Fire Making
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Bone Tool Making
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Archery
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Basket Weaving
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Atlatl Making & Throwing
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Making Barefootshoes
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Fishing Techniques
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Fish Hide Tanning
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Storytelling
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Breathwork
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Animal Processing
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Community Building
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Edible & Medical Plants
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Flint Knapping 〰️ Fire Making 〰️ Bone Tool Making 〰️ Archery 〰️ Basket Weaving 〰️ Atlatl Making & Throwing 〰️ Making Barefootshoes 〰️ Fishing Techniques 〰️ Fish Hide Tanning 〰️ Storytelling 〰️ Breathwork 〰️ Animal Processing 〰️ Community Building 〰️ Edible & Medical Plants 〰️
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Who is it for?
People who want to connect with their truest, wildest selves. People who want to support others on the same journey. People who dream of becoming part of Lithica and help shape our future.
Lithica Fundraising
The Lithica project has been maturing over years, with many people under many names. Our collective deep quest is to find and buy a large tract of land where we could live wildly and have a school for natural living. So that we can rewild both pieces of the earth and as many people as possible.
We even dream of a network of such places, so that, like the old days, we could experience a nomadic or semi-nomadic lifestyle.
Lithica is no longer a dream but a movement gaining interest in many places all over the world. It may be a tiny piece of your own back yard that you pledge not to step into or modify with modern tools.
Or the vast tracts of wilderness designated protected for all the wild things, including humans, that we can purchase with your help.
In May 2022, a small clan of Stone Age friends entered the model Lithica Wilderness Zone in Norway. We brought in some flint and hammer stones, skins and a hand drill fire-kit. We made a ceremonial opening of the vision of Lithica North, breaking a large cobble of flint with a local river cobble. We created a hearth, made a fire, drank from the stream and spoke our dreams for the future of this amazing project.
In June 2023 we held our first gathering in Fyresdal, Telemark and a group of 12 staff and instructors came from all over Europe to share their knowledge of the old skills.
The vision is alive and you can be part of it!
Prices & Donations
750 Euros
+ Donation
All event funds will go to the Lithica foundation, supporting the gathering and with the aim of finding and purchasing a permanent home for Lithica. That’s why we would like to encourage you to top up your participation fee with a donation that feels in accordance with your energy.
Please note that due to the donation character of the fee, we do not offer refunds after purchasing your ticket. It is however possible to transfer your ticket to another person in case you are unable to attend.
Participants are required to have their own travel and healthcare insurance.
Registration opens January 16
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Gathering 2023
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The Lithica Gathering will take place near Furudal in Sweden. The owner of this land holds a vision of creating a nature-focused community on this very spot, the perfect place to receive some Lithica energy!
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You can reach the destination by car - more information about how to get there will be announced later.
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More information about how to get there will be announced later.
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More information about how to get there will be announced later.
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After registration we can advise you about car pooling from Rena to the gathering site
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More information soon.
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As we say here in Scandinavia: “There is no such things as bad weather, only bad clothing.” Which is absolutely true!
You should prepare for all kinds of weather, from lovely warm and sunny days of 30 ºC to colder nights where temperatures can drop below 10 ºC. Bring a warm sweater, a raincoat and a summer dress is our advice! We will give participants a packing list, so don’t worry about what to bring.
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Mosquitos and gnats are a normal occurrence, and very much dependent on the weather and temperatures. Bring a mosquito net for the night, some natural insect repellent and sit next to the smoke of the main campfire. (If you are very sensitive to insect bites you may want to bring a hat with a face net for the morning and evening hours when insects are most active.)
FAQ
Location and transport;
Due to the nomadic nature of the Lithica Gathering since it still has no permanent home…
This year’s gathering site will be in Hedemark, Norway, near the town of Rena
Dates & Times
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Understanding the concept
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Lithica Gathering is the beginning of realizing the vision of the Lithica-Rewilding-Humans project and a fundraiser to purchase and protect lands for wild beings and their future generations. The main goal of the Lithica project is to provide the space and guidance for human beings to reconnect to their innate wildness, develop primal, ancestral, natural skills and wisdom to become stewards of the land. All event proceeds will benefit the Lithica foundation, supporting the gathering with the aim of finding and purchasing a permanent home for Lithica.
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The exact schedule is still work in progress. But there will be workshops in the mornings, afternoons and evenings, we plan to hold both skills oriented workshops and craft making as well as experience related workshops and community building through singing, story and sharing. A lunch break is scheduled in the middle of the day when there will be no workshops, we will designate an afternoon where there will be an open forum for participants to share or just take time off for themselves. We will gather around the main fire in the evening.
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In keeping with the stone-age community spirit, we’ll need some help with chores. You will be designated to a ‘clan’ on the first day and your clan leaders will let you know how we can all help each other to keep the camp running smoothly..
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No - this is an alcohol and drug free event.
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We ask you to not use your phone too much though there is limited reception. Let’s keep device use to a minimum and we ask that you do not sit around the public spaces using your phone.
You’re free however to take pictures, but be conscious about sharing them.
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All workshops and communication will be in English, since we have an international team of instructors.
Attending
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We aim for 60-70 participants.
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No, not at all! The Gathering is for everyone interested in the idea of Lithica and who wants to learn more about primitive skills. Bring your modern (outdoor) clothes and gear in which you feel most comfortable to spend a week in nature. We do encourage you to try to have mostly natural colours and materials and minimise plastics.
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We believe the Gathering (and nature in general) can be a magical place to bring your children. So we don’t have an age-limit, but we haven’t prepared anything special for young children either. Bringing your toddler or child is completely your own responsibility. We ask you to have them in your care the whole time.
Remember that the surroundings are going to be primitive, so make sure you and your child are going to be comfortable with this.
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If you are 16 years or older you are welcome to come on your own. Children and teenagers under the age of 16 need to be accompanied by an adult who is either their parent, their care-taker, or is someone who has consent from these people to accompany the child.
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No, the gathering does not permit dogs. There are other farm animals in the area and wild animals that we do not want to disturb.
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You’ll be able to sign up to the workshops by putting your name in the workshop’s signup form on the gathering notice board or going directly to the instructor to sign up. Be aware that some workshops may have a small additional materials fee so be sure to bring some extra cash in Norwegian krone. There will be plenty of classes that do not have any extra costs.
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Participants are required to have their own travel and healthcare insurance. Make sure it covers emergency transportation. There is a medical office in Rena and the nearest hospital is in Eleverum.
Practical
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We created a packlist for you.
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Since the Gathering is close to midsummer in Norway, it simply won’t get dark enough to see them! However, sleeping under the open sky is very possible.
There will be certain areas dedicated for camping. Bring your own camping gear and don’t forget a mosquito net. There will be many trees on the premises for those who prefer to sleep in a hammock. If you want to sleep in your vehicle you will have to park in the parking areas since we will not have vehicles around the main camp.
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There is one communal meal a day planned in the evening, which is included in the registration fee. This will be (partly) prepared during some of the workshops. Participants can be asked to help out with the preparation. We ask you to bring your own bowl, cup and utensils.
All communal meals will be delicious vegetables with separate animal protein. If you are vegetarian or vegan please bring your own protein.
Breakfast, lunch and snacks you’ll bring yourself. If you want to cook any of these meals we ask you to bring your own camping gas-cooker, since their won’t be a communal kitchen and because of fire regulations it is not possible to have multiple personal campfires on the grounds.
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The closest supermarket is 18 km away. So bring enough food for the whole week. On the packlist you find some suggestions on what and how much to bring.
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Since it’s going to be a primitive skills Gathering, the modern comforts will be very limited. Think a beautiful piece of nature as our living room, dinner parlor and workshop space. A lake or a river as your shower. The forest as your bedroom. A latrine in the forest as your toilet.
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We will have a basic supply of first-aid tools, please bring your own first aid kit.
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The workshop- and campsite are in a location with limited access by road.
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You can contact us via email at hello@lithica.earth.