Root of Joy

Festival & retreat for self-development enthusiasts in the nature of Netherlands

01/04/2026

Root of Joy is taking a rest 💛

Dear Root of Joy community,
four years ago, a vision of a gathering of inspiring individuals gave birth to the dream we call Root of Joy.

🔥 The first year held those beautiful DIY vibes, tents in the garden, a bathroom disco, evenings around the bonfire. Simple, sincere, and full of warmth

⛺ The second year, we expanded. More people, a bigger camping space, a professional photographer joining us, and still, that same playfulness and heart remained

✨ By the third year, something even bigger unfolded. We had more volunteers than ever, a full location for ourselves, a newborn around and a clear sense of growth and transformation in the concept of ROJ.

And now?

After growing so much with the festival and by following the whispers of our own lives, with a heart full of gratitude we decided to take a rest from the festival.

This year, there will be no Root of Joy 🍃

This decision comes with honesty and care for ourselves, for the process, and for this community we’ve created together.

Thank you for being part of this journey!

If you feel called, stay connected with us for future adventures. And may the root of your joy continue to live in your everyday lives 💛

Ph magic .ziverte

25/09/2025

Some feels from our beloved growth and community fest ♥️

15/08/2025

It takes courage to be unapologetically you.
And by you, I also mean me :)

Especially when it comes to what the norms says is wrong, ugly, or when I discover sides of myself I’d rather hide. Been seen, belonging… such big topics.

We don’t say it but we all walk around in life wanting these basic needs to be met.

In this ongoing research, holding space for others in their own self-expression is one of the best way (for me) to learn how to do the same inward. Step by step, as a common practice “to be”.

That’s why expressive arts are such a healing, light and deep, and playful way to feel accepted and loved as we are. Because there’s space to be not-perfect and laugh about it! There’s space for the messiness and the creativity of humanity. There’s an open door to befriend the shadow and choose how we want to play this game so-called life.

There’s no need for catharsis and big changes, inviting curiosity over judgement already makes the difference.

And if we can do this in a safe spaces, what ripple effect can this have when integrated in daily life!

Sooo go around, find places where people want to meet themselves for real and grow. Find people you feel safe enough to play with, there’s so much need for this.

And if you don’t know where to start, just go where the magic happens ♥️

Celebration night at .event captured by .ziverte ✨

22/05/2025

We have a new website https://www.rootofjoy.nl/ 🥳🥳🥳
the previous one got bugs, so we restyled and expanded our virtual home, have a look! 💛💛

23/04/2025

Maybe someone needs to hear this 💚

23/03/2025

Let yourself be joy ✨ We create a safe space for you to play, explore, and break free from your comfort zone and usual way-to-be. 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝗼𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂. Join us and discover the magic that happens when you let go and enjoy yourself.

Theatre, coaching, movement and creativity are key words for this year edition.
Ready to joyn?

Early birds close at the end of March!
8-10Aug - The Netherlands

by .ziverte

14/03/2025

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲. But are you 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 living?
Endless do-do lists, the performance treadmill... we all know how it works. When was the last time you stopped, looked in the mirror, and asked: "Is this it? Is this my life?"

Yeah, compromise happens. Life throws punches. Privilege exists.
But if you have the opportunity to 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲, then why not?

💛 Maybe that’s you too:
╶You want to know 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗹 𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲.
╶You need to reconnect to your core, your values, to that inner compass that's been whispering for too long.
╶𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲, out of the auto-pilot.
╶You don’t wanna do it alone.

Henry David Thoreau said, "I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately." So that’s where we start: in a mid-summer night, at the sunset of dreams.

🔥 What’s there, for you:
⸱ A supportive, emotional intelligent community
⸱ 𝗕𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲, without holding up masks
⸱ Find your personal compass and practice 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳
⸱ You'll walk away knowing more of what you want & what truly aligns with you
⸱ A recharged body & mind: feel 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱, 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱

Sometimes, all it takes is stepping away from the noise and focusing on you, to spark the change you crave.
🍃 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲, 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗶𝘁.

If you want to reconnect with what really gives you joy, early birds are open
8-10Aug - The Netherlands

in the ph .me
by .ziverte

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