Political Generation- The Raft

This is a five-day residential gathering for people aged 18–35 interested in exploring contemporary politics in a broad sense, including questions of identity, community, and collective responsibility. It takes place in a communal, outdoor setting and combines discussion with practical shared living.

The programme is positioned in response to concerns about political disengagement and social fragmentation, and creates space to reflect on how individuals relate to systems, each other, and broader questions of political economy. It is not party-political and focuses on dialogue and experiential learning.

Participants will gather for five days, in a space of restoration and brave inquiry for people aged 18-35 who are wandering off the beaten track to find our place in this stormy world. During this time, we will hold dialogues about what it means to be political today, in the deepest sense of the word. We will also explore practices like ecstatic dance, tai chi, beathwork; all while learning how to live together in community by camping, cooking, gardening,  cleaning, and living together.

Over five days, we will gather in nature to:

Share – stories, silence, song, and sacredness.

Embrace mystery – How do we stay whole in a time of unraveling? How do we navigate both beauty and illness in this world? How to live meaningfully in a rapidly changing world?

Face the mess we’re in – Honouring our feelings about the world in times of crisis and possibility.

Reconnect – With land, lineage, with ourselves and each other, with the practical and creative skills we need to traverse these times

Imagine – the wisdom of the past can unlock possibilities ahead: What kind of future do we long for? What can we learn from both ancient traditions and emerging ideas? What pragmatic steps can we take in our lives today?

Get our hands dirty! Learning and volunteering on a land regeneration project a few hours each day. Yes, this includes hanging out with goats.

No particular background or belief system is required—only a willingness to step together into the unknown.

Full information for those interested in applying or learning more about the structure and requirements of the week:
https://www.the-raft.uk/political-generation