Event
Seed Gathering 2025
The Gaia Foundation’s Seed Sovereignty Programme are hosting an-person Seed Gathering at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) in Machynlleth, Cymru, on the weekend of the 17th – 19th October. The theme this year is centred around ideas, inspiration, and hope for the future of seed: Sowing Tomorrow’s Resilience.
This will be a jam-packed conference weekend filled with workshops, demonstrations, panel discussions, presentations, art and celebration, co-created by the Seed Sovereignty Team, and you, the wonderful seed network!
The organisers are able to offer limited accommodation at CAT and at the local Corris Hostel – if you would like to book one of these please select relevant option at checkout.
Venue
The Seed Gathering is being held at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), an award-winning venue with outstanding sustainability credentials. Situated in the UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere in mid-Cymru, the venue is on a hillside overlooking a wooded valley.
Sessions will take place inside modern lecture theatres, the largest of which is built from rammed earth. Designed for low energy consumption in use, electricity contributions come from on-site renewable energy sources including solar photovoltaic panels, hydro and wind turbines.
Visitors have access to the CAT organic gardens and woodland walks. Attendees should bring sturdy footwear for exploring the outdoor areas.
The conference building is a wheelchair accessible venue with ramps, lifts, and accessible toilets. Some of the outdoor paths around the site can be accessed by wheelchair / mobility scooter.
Food
Lunch, dinner, snacks and hot drinks are included in the Seed Gathering ticket price. The menu will be vegetarian (with vegan options available) and will feature local ingredients.
The organisers are planning an additional ‘regional bakes’ menu, offering flavours of diverse grains from around the UK and Ireland.
Follow the link below for more information about the event, including accommodation and travel.
