Sacred Urge To Play Conference 2026

Schedule

Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 01:15 pm

UTC+12:00

Location

Fairfield House | Nelson, NE

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Join us at The Sacred Urge to Play Conference, where we'll explore the joy of play and indulge in our inner child, May 1st-3rd 2026
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Sacred Urge to Play Conference

Come join us for a delightful weekend of playfulness and laughter at the Sacred Urge to Play Conference!

At this interactive event, we will dive into the magical world of play and explore its power to nurture joy, spark creativity, and enhance our well-being. The conference features a lineup of renowned experts who will share their wisdom and experiences.

What to expect:

  • Inspiring talks: Listen to insightful speakers as they discuss the importance of play in our lives and the many ways it can benefit us.
  • Engaging workshops: Participate in fun and interactive workshops where you can discover new playful activities and unleash your imagination.
  • Playground of possibilities: Explore natures play ground, the elements and various playful experiences to ignite your inner child.
  • Networking opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for play and form meaningful connections.
  • Delicious and nutritional meals: Dinner on Friday, Saturday's morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea, and morning tea on Sunday.

Whether you are a playful spirit seeking inspiration or a professional looking to incorporate a deeper understanding of the significance of play into your work with children, families, and colleagues, this event is for you! Come and join us for a weekend filled with laughter, play, creativity and joyful exploration.

Accommodation not included.


Where: Nelson, New Zealand. Situated at the beautiful and historic Fairfield House, nestled into seven acres of beautiful woodlands and gardens. Fairfield House, 48 Van Diemen Street, Nelson 7010, Aotearoa New Zealand. Accomodation is not included and is off-site only. There is plenty of accomodation in and around Nelson.

When: Opening at 4pm on Friday 1st May, the Conference spans 3 days, closing at 1.15pm on Sunday 3rd May. Please book your travel outside of the opening and closing times.

How much: NZ$565 (plus GST and booking fees) Fees include delicious and nutritional meals Friday evening dinner, throughout Saturday programme (make your own arrangements for dinner Saturday night) and morning tea on Sunday will be provided.

Only 65 places at this Conference.

For further details on the programme and presenters please follow this link

www.penniebrownlee.com/play-conference


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Where is it happening?

Fairfield House, 48 Van Diemen Street, Nelson, New Zealand

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Tickets

NZD 687.80

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