About us
Curious, free &
expressive...
We are a colourful bunch of queer, pleasure-loving creatures. We like to play and we invite everyone to join in, explore and discover. In our garden, we invite people to express themselves, to come hang out and try new things. We host experiences and workshops for curious birdies and seasoned paradise birds alike. The atmosphere is light, playful and fun, with a wide range of flavours offered to try.We set up our garden of pleasure at festivals and organise our own events. Expect a feel good space.
A place to land into the body, move with intention and take a peek into new worlds to discover, each with their own atmosphere and potential for new realizations and self discovery.Since all of our senses like to be spoiled, the musical journey is no less important. No surprises here if you know us a bit by now; we have a broad taste, as long as it invites us to tease, play, have fun. From light, fairy tunes to deep, dark and sexy… bring it on!
We’re also fascinated by art and beauty, so we’ll be sure to decorate our spaces abundantly. The colour palette is rich and warm, with fantasy garden elements.As hedonists, we find pleasure in a lot of things. A perfect day in our world could start with some delicious invigorating yoga moves, then we’d tickle our brain with a creative exploration, have a relaxing (four handed) massage and move into more spicy interactions in the dark hours of the night.Care to join?
Our Values
You’re most welcome in our garden.
Heaven on earth in our eyes. Please take note of our values as you enter our space...
We like our Paradise Birds a little extra (expression)
You’re invited to express yourself. Wear your most risque outfit, show some skin, dance like everyone is admiring you and be as extra as you want. Don’t mind gender norms or other constructs that might limit your expression.
YES to pleasure (consent)
Enthusiastic consent is key! If it’s not a fuck yes, fuck it (not literally in this case). This goes for everyone involved. Yesses can be expressed verbally or non-verbally. Listen with your whole body. Check if you’re unsure. There’s a lot to explore in the garden, so if something is not for you, just move on. Find your “Yes, and more please….”
You are the master of your desire (self-responsibility)
You are the only one responsible for your experience. It’s up to you to create your own adventure, ask for support where needed and to explore and protect your boundaries.
Show, don’t tell; co-create with us! (cocreation)
You’re invited to share your skill, experience or exploration so that others can share the journey and potentially find something they enjoy. We create space for spontaneous workshops or experience, the more flavours, the better.
Stay curious, even if it’s not your thing (curiosity)
If you notice you’re triggered by something, don’t project your judgement on someone else. See if you can take a step back and observe from a place of curiosity.
That being said, you’re responsible for your experience, so if it’s not for you, remove yourself from the situation and follow a new path to bliss ;) If you struggle to shake off the trigger, there’s always someone in our chill out to share your experience with or to ask curious questions about their experiences
The feathers of love quivering in a soft breeze, tantalising my skin on a velvet cloud
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Join Aphrodite's Elysium
September 20 & 21 - Der Hintergarten, Amsterdam
Enter a world where golden secrets are softly spoken, and love and beauty intertwine. Aphrodite’s Elysium invites you to step beyond the ordinary and into a realm of enchantment, where every moment is touched by your inner goddess’s grace.This September, we're taking you into a world so deeply rooted in love, we'll become this very essence together.Sounds poetic indeed, but in today's world, radical love is really the only option we see.
Explore three enchanting realms:
The Lovebird Lounge
A sanctuary of soft whispers and gentle melodies, where plush cushions and intimate workshops invite you to explore the depths of your senses.
Lustre - The Golden Hall
A space where light and energy dance together, inviting you to celebrate and move under a canopy of stars.
Venus' Bath
A realm of ancient allure, inspired by Roman elegance, where performances unfold like whispered secrets in the steam.
Of course we complete this buffet of choice with secret experiences and space to get creative.Surprises make for a delightful mystery.Why join?
* A rich, top-notch musical program, for the best experience on the dance floor.
* Mandatory consent workshop to make sure we are on the same page. We promise to make it sexy!
* Live performances inspired by the goddess of love.
* The absolute best crowd - meet interesting people!
* Sensual workshops and gatherings that invite you to connect, grow and discover.
* Hosted play spaces to freely express your sensual self.
* We will, once again, transform Der Hintergarten in an even more magical place. Don't miss ;)We would love to welcome you!
A journey into expression on a path towards your most colourful self...
We're delighted to welcome you...
Aphrodite’s Elysium is a commitment to love. A place where beauty is celebrated, connection flows and time doesn't exist.This is where you come to recharge, to glow, to play.
Golden hour stretches long, the music is warm, and the atmosphere is lush, welcoming, alive.Whether you want to dance, bathe, touch, or simply be—this is your invitation.See you in the garden.September 20: 15.00-03.00h
September 21: 13.00-01.00h
(no overnight stays)NEW TICKET SYSTEM: Our tribe of familiar birds is growing, so we're changing our procedure.
You can get your ticket, we check if you're familiar to us, or we invite you to answer a few additional questions to get a feel for who you are.
Financial InclusivityWe understand that the ticket prices can be difficult to manage. We are committed to create a rich experience, with a lot of dear talented peacocks adding their magic. A high quality event, with attention to detail, which makes it expensive (and awesome).The team behind our paradise garden is doing this from a place of love, not monetary gain. We would love your support in creating our beautiful garden.However, if the ticket price limits you to take part, we also offer a different exchange. You add some magic to the whole, we give you a fat discount. Reach out for details.
FAQ - Practical details, to help you paint a picture...
What's the flow of the weekend like?
You can get drinks at the bar (card payments only) and there will be a menu of snacks and food options.
Can you tell me a little bit more about the location? + How to get there!
For the third year, we're building our temporary garden at Der Hintergarten, just off the Amsterdam ring. An ever-changing urban playground, where we get space to build our dream world.It's super practical too, few mins walk from metro Henk Sneevlietweg and located in between the stations Schiphol airport / Amsterdam Zuid / Amsterdam Lelylaan.Unfortunately we do not offer overnight stays.Parking at the location is limited and reserved for crew, but in the area there's plenty of space, free on Sunday, paid on Saturday until 19h.
What about food & drinks?
You can get drinks at the bar (card payments only) and there will be a menu of snacks and food options.
Is this for me? Is it not too much ...
Our events are for curious souls passionate about expression and exploration. We love to create places of freedom, a parallel reality in a world that can feel restrictive. This freedom includes sensual and sexual explorations for many of our paradise birds, but this is nor the starting point nor the end game.
Please don't come to 'score' and please don't refrain from joining if 'scoring' isn't your thing.
You can have a very full experience without ending up in some wild gettogether, or you may have a wild experience, who knows.Come with an open mind and heart and you will discover new things about yourself.
Our workshop program covers movement, creative expression, conscious kink, sensuality & tantra and body awareness.
Our musical program is a journey from slower, melodic styles into darker vibes in the night with surprising lives of talented artists for extra spice. Always with a sexy groove, to tie everything together.
What should I bring? What to wear?
Definitely bring:
- A towel or sarong (both for the bath house and if you want to get naked, so best make it 2)
- If you like; toys, fun stuff you enjoy
- Sunscreen, mosquito spray and other essentials depending on the weather forecastFor your outfit:
Layers are great! Who doesn't like a slow reveal? Make it extra, you paradise bird. Whether that's leather or lace, pearls or mesh or all of the above, is up to you. Always bonuspoints for fabrics that make you feel all the feels.
But in essence, whatever makes you feel like the god(dess) you are!A Pinterest board is published a few weeks before the event to help you get inspired.
Who are we? Who's involved?
The Peacock Garden started at Kamiwaza festival France in 2022, with a group of friends that wanted to enrich the festival experience. We grew a lot as a collective, but the essence is still the same; we like to create space for play, authentic expression and freedom.
Want to know more about us and who we collaborate with to create the juiciest program for you? Voilà
What about safety?
While we firmly believe that completely safe spaces don't exist (life is risky by design, you know), we put a lot of effort into creating the safest experience possible.This means a lot of care goes towards a team of spaceholders and people who walk around to brighten up your experience... and that you can always call upon them if you are in a situation that doesn't feel right, or just need a talk... or something else.Before we transition into a more free format, everyone follows our consent workshop. It's fun and really helps to set the tone.
I'm just not sure... How will I know if I like it?
Maybe it's an idea to visit on of our monthly community nights at Hintergarten?
A low-key way to meet some peacocks, have a meal, do something together and maybe a little dance to close it off.... on a weekday?Community Nights are announced on our instagram and Der Hintergarten page.
The tickets are (too) expensive to me. Why? What can I do?
We want to create rich experiences, so indeed, the tickets are not cheap. We're offering a lot of value for your ticketprice. It's a whole journey into self-discovery, connection and community, not just a festival. Which also means we work really hard with a big team that sets the bar high.
Peacock Garden is ran by volunteers and people who get very limited compensation, but are motivated by the love to create an unmatched experience.Ofcourse we understand it's a lot of money and we're pro inclusivity. If you're looking for a different exchange, get in touch with us (early!). We've got discounted tickets in exchange for lending a small hand.
What's the refund policy / Can I resell my ticket?
We are not able to offer any refunds. If the event sells out, a waiting list will be created for those who applied but didn’t get a ticket yet. If you need to sell your ticket please let us know and we’ll help facilitate the transfer with someone on the waiting list. You cannot exhange it with anyone who isn't on the waiting list, as we want our guests to answer some questions and feel as safe and valuable additions to our group.We'll create a telegram channel to facilitate transfers a few weeks before the event.
Missing something? Click below to ask in our telegram group!
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Who we are
Meet the Peacocks!
What started as a wild idea for an area at Kamiwaza festival, grew into a flourishing community of creatives. For an event with 150-200 guests, there will be around 60 people involved as crew. Quite a group!
Our core team consists of Eli & Dookie plus Tomas, Chris, Sophie, Ocean, Axel & Mandine and we have an extensive network of Peacock family throughout Europe.We are music artists, performers, facilitators of kinky, tantric & creative spaces, creators of light installations, organisational talents, builders and other creatives. On this page you'll find some of the faces we worked with in the past.
We like to slowly reveal our program for the event, watch our socials & newsletter.Apart from the crew, we cherish our co-creators, people who are lightly involved. They are space holders, smiling faces at the entrance and fairies handing out fruits & candy for example.Do you want to get involved? Reach out to us by email or drop us a message on our socials.Lots of love!
Eli * Community Leader
May or may not be the creative mastermind behind our crazy shenanigans ;) Eli likes to dream big and has a special talent to kick things into gear and make these visions reality. Believes community is humanity's way forward. She strives to lead from the back, making space for everyone to add their magic.
Has a surprisingly big social network for a total introvert. Always building bridges. Started her first business two decades ago (yikes).Armed with 15 years of experience over the whole spectrum, from the darker shadowy corners to the realms of love and light and the hyper creative small scale artsy festival world (was involved in stage planning & design for Bucht der Traumer, Kamiwaza, Chateau Perche, Landjuweel, ...), she sees Peacock Garden as a tasting platter of all the good stuff.Total cat person. Sucker for floouuffiness.
Dookie * Community Leader
Professional mental health fixer by day, professional trouble seeker by night. Dookie gets inspired by pretty things and people coming together. Believes she can do anything she sets her mind too and believes you can too.Coming from the world of performing, always striving to make everything into a show. She was booked at the very first Peacock Garden as a pole dancer and stiltwalker, fell in love, and the rest is history.She sees the Peacock Garden as a playground where there’s space for people to flourish and for endless adventures. As the secretary she’s mostly handling the behind-the-screens situations, while taking frequent breaks to hang upside down.More of a dog person. Expressive and energetic.
Sophie * Safer Space Agent
aka Mme Markievicz, Headmistress of Consent School
As much as we like to be an easygoing 'anything goes' space, some things just need to be taken seriously. We need boundaries for our playground to exist. Sophie supports us in getting everyone to speak the same 'language' when it comes to voicing our desires, needs and wishes. She is a trained facilitator in consent related topics and on her way to become a certified sex and relationship coach. Will hypnotise you with her pronunciation… just listen to her say the word ‘Buttocks’ and be mesmerised.If you need to talk (confidentially) about an experience you had with or at Peacock Garden, feel free to reach out to her.
Only the well-informed get what they want....
While something beautiful unfolds behind old château walls, another thread is already being pulled.
You didn’t think we would stop there… did you?
Pleasure will lead us back home...* Our fave Amsterdam garden
* Saturday & Sunday
* Sept 20 & 21Familiar concept, new vibe, community forward, you go first.
Get on board early, we know you've been waiting. Mark your calendar: June 12 at 12h.Sending you love,The Peacock Garden Team