A unique immersion into the art of inner and relational play, connection, and self-discovery.

⭐️ Are you longing for more play in your life?

⭐️ Curious to meet the many aspects of yourself in a safe, vibrant container?

⭐️ Excited to create a Village of depth, joy, and transformation with others?

Come join us in the outstanding beauty of nature: under the stars, by the campfire, and within a magnificent geodome. With wild swimming, time on the land, and rich shared meals, this summer camp is not just a workshop—it’s a vibrant Village.

WHAT IS FOOL EXPRESSION?

Fool Expression is a deeply embodied and transformational practice that draws from the archetype of the Fool to access, express, and integrate the many parts within us—our Inner Village.

It is not about being funny or acting foolish, though laughter may come. It is about being willing to step into the unknown, to embody parts of us (masks, selves, subpersonalities) with authenticity, curiosity, and presence.

The Fool travels between these aspects with lightness and depth—exploring, expressing, and then stepping out—welcoming what’s next to emerge. Amongst many other gifts, the practice allows you to:

 – Access unknown or hidden parts of yourself

 – Journey somatically through emotions, patterns, and insights

–  Alchemise discomfort through expression

– Discover vitality, peace, freedom and creativity within

We work solo, in pairs, and as a group—engaging in relational play, witnessing, ritual, and movement, supported by the safety of community and nature. Read more about Fool Expression.

THE POWER OF THE VILLAGE

This camp goes beyond personal development—it is about co-creating a Village.

You’ll explore:

• How your parts play out in group dynamics

• The power of being seen and seeing others

• Trust and transformation through collective presence

• The magic of mirroring, triggers, empathy, and shared truth

As participants, you’ll find that your Fool journeys illuminate others’ paths—and theirs, yours. This relational magic creates a sense of belonging, resonance, and communal wisdom.

We return to a deeper way of gathering: where theatre, play, and soul meet around the fire and within the heart of the Village.

 WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• How to access, express and integrate different parts of yourself

• Tools to ground, regulate and feel safe in expression

• How to step in and out of ‘masks’ with awareness

• How to use relational triggers for growth and insight

• How to embody and express what’s alive in the moment

• How to co-regulate in group play and build trust

This work is rooted in:

• Fooling practice (Franki Anderson lineage)

• Voice Dialogue & the Psychology of Selves

• Trauma-informed somatic tools

• Aspects of Authentic Movement, IFS, Focusing, Psychodrama

YOUR FACILITATORS

CHRISTIE ANIMAS
A playful human researcher and community builder, Christie is the founder of Fool Expression. Her work is rooted in Voice Dialogue, Fooling, Body-Informed Leadership, and parts work. She is devoted to decolonising bodies and building regenerative culture through embodied expression. Christie offers group and 1:1 sessions in the UK and Europe, and collaborates with the Deep Play Institute (USA).
Website: www.christieanimas.com.

BETH FRIEDEBERG
Beth is a Core Process Psychotherapist with a background in trauma-informed facilitation and transformational group work. Her passion for play, embodiment, and relational healing fuels her work. She brings clarity, compassion, and presence to the space. She will be assisiting Christie.

ALL ARE WELCOME

Whether you’re a new or returning Fool, this Summer Camp offers a rich, layered experience—personal, relational, communal. Come create, witness, unravel and play in the magic of the Inner Village.

 PRACTICALS

• Dates: 17–22 June 2025

• Location: Devon (exact location upon booking)

• Accommodation: Camping on site

• Facilities: Large geodome, kitchen, wild swimming spots, campfire

• Open to: All levels, including newcomers to Fool Expression

• Food: Each player will bring ingredients for a meal for 15 people. More info on booking
• Prices: Tier 1 : £500 – Tier 2: £450 – Tier 3: £400

 

Come as you are. Leave more you than ever.

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REVIEW:

“A week that changed how I relate to myself, others, and the world.”

My time at the Fool Expression Summer Camp was nothing short of transformative. I arrived not knowing quite what to expect—just a flicker of curiosity and a longing for something real. What unfolded was a deep journey into myself, held gently by Christie and her team in the most supportive, wild, and welcoming container I’ve ever experienced.

Each day we explored the parts within us—the loud ones, the quiet ones, the ones we didn’t even know were there. Through Christie’s unique blend of Fool Expression, Voice Dialogue, somatic inquiry, and ritual, we were invited to embody and give voice to the full spectrum of our inner world. It was raw, playful, and profoundly liberating.

But the magic wasn’t just in the inner work—it was in the village we created together. We cooked meals, swam in lily-filled waters, circled under stars, and met each other in our vulnerability and brilliance. I experienced, perhaps for the first time, what it feels like to belong—not by fitting in, but by being utterly myself.

The transformation was subtle yet powerful. I left with new tools for life, more compassion for all the parts in me, and a deep trust in the power of authentic human connection. If you’re curious, if you’re longing for play and depth and community—go. Your inner village will thank you.

— John S IT Architect