article_snippet: The community, which welcomes a wide spectrum of ages, comes together to embrace nature and establish an alternative space away from society's popular culture of consumerism, materialism and mass media.
article_snippet: Past gatherings include those held in Serbia, Bosnia and Ukraine.
article_snippet: Since then, the gatherings have extended to other areas in the United States as well as a number of different countries.
article_snippet: the gatherings generally take place during the summer, before August's full moon.
article_snippet: Light rays power through colossal trees, illuminating tents and tepees and dosing the atmosphere with warmth.