May 8th – 11th, 2025 Thursday 4:30pm to Sunday 7pm including overnight tent camping. *Must be purchased by LEAF Member*
Apply to Work eXchange (WeX) to earn Festival ticket!
Step 1: Pay application fee here & link will be emailed.
•10hrs=Weekend Tix
•Plus 15hrs=Wknd Plus Tix
•Star 20hrs=Tix+Meals -OR- Guest
PS.”Volunteers” is now WeX
May 9th – 11th, 2025 Fri 9am – Sun 7pm. Includes overnight camping
Lodging for Spring LEAF Retreat.
Does NOT include Tickets.
May 8-11, 2025
*Special Members only purchase period Jan 1st-15th
On Site Lodging for LEAF Festival
October 16-19, 2025
Does NOT Include Festival Tickets
Needed for those coming for the weekend and camping in or next to a vehicle
5 Beverages for $30.
Parking for the Retreat weekend. Does NOT cover vehicle camping and is for parking in Gate 6 only.
Needed for those coming for the weekend and camping in or next to a vehicle at the May ’25 LEAF Retreat
Click here to select from one of our Business Membership options
Click here to select from one of our Individual Membership options
Limited #’s of tickets are released at each price tier. Purchase early to insure the best rate! If you’re unable to use your ticket(s), credit for future LEAF Events can be applied -$18 fee per item. To receive credit, notify LEAF in writing by EMAIL info@theLEAF.org at least 7 days prior to the Retreat/Festival you’ll miss (Thursday the week prior to Festival). No phone credit request or post-deadline requests accepted. Credit is valid for 3 years and may be transferred to another person. The credit is a dollar amount that can be applied towards tickets (while tickets last) and is not an actual ticket. CALL LEAF office to redeem your credit. No refunds. Lineup subject to change. No credit on lodging reservations (Lodge Rooms/Cabins/Bunks/ETC) unless lodging can be re-booked.
The LEAF Global Arts Experience in Downtown Asheville is an amazing place for Field Trips, Cultural Tours, Classes & Workshops, Concerts & Events, and Private Rentals including Birthday Parties and Special Events.
Check the Calendar of Events for upcoming LEAF happenings!
Mayani is a Maasai boy from longido Arusha. He went to boarding school at 6 years old and lost his Maasai language and tradition. Since joining the LEAF program, he has learned to sing Maasai songs, practiced the ‘jump’ tradition and wear Maasai shukas (traditional clothing). Mayani is extremely happy and is currently teaching other youth the culture.