SUN/SETS Season 7 - A Day Out of Time
- Jun 23
- 7 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
House Music. Movement. Connection. Nature
Saturday July 25 | 2pm - 11pm
For the seventh season of SUN/SETS, we invite you to join a Day Out of Time: a day devoted to reflection and creativity beneath the open sky as the sun sets and the full moon rises. Inspired by traditions that honor July 25 as a pause between cycles -- when time is art -- we will step outside the ordinary rhythms of schedules and screens. Through mind, movement, and music, we will slow down and imagine what kind of future we want to create.
Use this day-long retreat as a one-of-a-kind experience inviting you to reset. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with yourself and others through incredible DJs, picnics, yoga, workshops, and performance. As the sun dips, we’ll gather for a sunset gratitude practice, before launching into a full moon dance party; reconnecting with what matters most, and creating space for something new.
Schedule
Gates open at 2pm and offer access to the estate. You can expect wellness, art workshops, music and picnics while the sun is out, then dance the night away to house DJs and more.
A Magical Art Estate
Set beneath enormous old oak trees with sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the historic estate boasts acres of gardens, fields, lakes, and forests. The full day of programs will utilize locations across the property with the option to join workshops and experiences, or simply enjoy nature on one’s own.
Tickets
SUN/SETS is a fundraiser for the Tom Tom Foundation. All GA Tickets offer access to the estate and full program. Scholarship Tickets are available for those who need a little extra help! If you have the ability to support a bit more, Patron Tickets are tax deductible and help keep these events going and remain accessible to all! Patron Tickets include a Tom Tom steel cup, A Commemorative Poster, and a Guided tour of the House.
A Co-Created Program
The program is a co-created vision shaped by DJs, artists, workshop facilitators, musicians, wellness practitioners, and community leaders. This collaborative curatorial process is already underway, bringing together creative voices from across the community to craft gatherings, performances, conversations, and moments of reflection to drop more deeply into presence and creativity. Interested in being a part of it? Want to volunteer?
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What do I bring?
Picnic blanket or lawn seating
Picnics - there will be food and drink available for sale too
Bathing Suit
Comfortable Shoes for walking around the estate.
There are “No Shoes” on the dancefloor to preserve the grass lawns
Non-breakable cups for use around the pool)
Creative Costume (totally optional! But here is a lookbook for inspo too)
This is a leave no trace event, so please make sure you are packing in and packing out whatever you do bring : )
Where is this event located?
SUN/SETS: A Day Out of Time is taking place at a stunning estate about a 15 minute drive outside of Charlottesville. The address will be released to ticket holders the day prior to the event. There is free parking on site. Please have a safe driving plan in place and consider carpooling or ride shares!
Is there an age limit?
SUN/SETS events are 21+
Food and drink?
Pack a picnic! There will also be a cash bar with local wines, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks.
Food will be available for purchase from Otto’s Turkish Street Food!
PROGRAM SPECIFICS
Music & Performers
DJ XII Galaxies - Brendan Wypich
6:00pm - 7:30pm & 8:00pm - 9:30pm
Vista Lawn
Since the early 2000’s, Brendan Wypich, aka XII Galaxies, has been elevating dance floors across North and Central America. As a longtime FUN fan favorite, you’ll lose yourself in the rhythm, letting the music guide your movements and set your spirit free.
DJ Dutchie - Willem Brikkenaar van Dijk
9:30pm - 10:30pm | Vista Lawn
Hailing from the land of flat landscapes and endless horizons, the Netherlands, his mixes are anything but, blending house, disco, and funk with finesse. Raised in the rhythmic tapestry of Central Virginia, DJ Dutchie brings a transatlantic flair to his sets, uniting continents through the universal language of music. Soundcloud & Instagram
Bad Hat Fire Troupe
9:30pm - 10:30pm | Vista Lawn
Bad Hat Fire Troupe is a rag tag crew of builders who also love fire. Bad Hat fire spinners will dazzle with high energy fire performances, bringing the night to life. Website & Instagram
Workshops
Sam Fisher - Art & Zen Meditation Workshop
2:30pm - 3:30pm & 4:30 - 5:30pm
Zen Barn
Guided by Sam Fisher, a Queer Appalachian Mystic who creates some of the largest watercolors in the world, this workshop will include a brief guided meditation, a demonstration of watercolor techniques, and lots and lots of painting! They will be giving a hands-on workshop using one of their custom, oversized panels and will explore how zen meditation and watercolor can be used to catalyze one another. Website & Instagram
Diomira Rose D’Agastino - The Living Earth Workshop Meditation
3:30pm - 4:30pm | Garden
What if the world is more alive than we've been taught to imagine? Join spiritual ecologist, Diomira Rose for a guided experiential journey into the living heart of place. Through meditation, direct experience, and flower essences, you'll discover a different way of encountering the land and yourself. Diomira Rose is dedicated to helping people re-enchant the human heart, and remember who they are on a soul level. Website, Substack, Instagram
Megan Sprague & Greg Zanchelli - Rhythm Sanctuary
4:00pm - 5:30pm | The Pond
Rhythm Sanctuary is an ecstatic dance experience. Blending live drumming and world music, this journey invites you to move freely, let go of expectations, and connect through rhythm and dance. Megan Sprague and Greg Zanchelli join forces for this special edition of Rhythm Sanctuary.
Freddy Jackson - Love… No Ego: The Time is Now Workshop
6:00pm - 7:00pm | Garden
Learn how to step into the authentic You, letting go of yesterday and tomorrow, and naturally navigate Life, attracting what is already yours! With Freddy Jackson, founder of Love…No Ego. Love is everything that we’re designed to do and Be here on Earth. The ego is one thing that keeps us away from everything that we are designed to do and Be here on Earth. The time is now. Always was. Always has been. Always will be. Let’s arrive at You. Website & Instagram
Lindsay Luna & Logan Marks - Community Art: The Visionary Spiral
3:30pm - 4:30pm | Vista Lawn
Explore meditation as a tool for reflection, creativity, and self-expression in this guided workshop with Logan Marks and Lindsay Luna. Together, they'll lead participants through a grounding meditation designed to quiet the mind, spark the imagination, and create space for new perspectives. From there, you’ll transition into a creative exploration through writing and visual art, contributing to a collective artwork that celebrates the many ways we experience freedom, healing, and possibility.
Logan is a meditation teacher, poet, and group therapy facilitator who makes mindfulness practices approachable and accessible for all. Lindsay Luna is an interdisciplinary artist and wellness educator who blends creativity, reflection, and community engagement to inspire meaningful connection and self-expression.
Ariel Vaughan - Trust Yourself Again: Reconnecting with the Voice You’ve Been Ignoring
4:30pm - 5:30pm | Tree Grove
Ariel Vaughan is a Certified Coach, Speaker and Host of the It's Time to Be YOU podcast. Through her work she helps people gain clarity on what they want, stop getting in their own way and create a life that feels like theirs. This guided workshop invites you to step outside the noise of expectations, reconnect with what you truly want, and take authentic action. Through reflection and conversation, you will experience the power of slowing down long enough to hear yourself again. Website & Instagram
Movement & Healing
Aaron Meadows - QiGong
5:30pm - 6:30pm | Tree Grove
Discover the calming practice of Qigong, an ancient mind-body discipline that combines gentle movement, breath, and meditation to cultivate balance, vitality, and inner peace. This all-levels workshop offers practical techniques to reduce stress, improve energy, and deepen your connection to yourself with Aaron Meadows.
Club Pilates - Stretch & Reset
4:00pm - 6:30pm | Tree Grove
Take a moment for mindful movement at the Club Pilates “Reset & Recover” space. Designed specifically for festival-goers, our short drop-in sessions offer an accessible, intentional movement experience that requires no previous Pilates experience. Our certified instructor will guide you through gentle sequences focusing on mobility, spinal health, and full-body restoration. Our space is designed to be completely flexible—pop in for a full 20-minute cycle or join us for a quick five-minute stretch between sets. You’ll leave feeling refreshed, re-centered, and ready to enjoy the rest of the festival. Come move with us, ask questions about how Pilates can support your daily wellness, and learn how to bring this balance into your everyday life!
Dr. Lee Matthis, Carol Quigless & Jess Croes - Reiki, Massage, Spinal Health & Acupuncture
2:30pm - 4:30pm | Tree Grove
Intrinsic Wellness Collective is a team of holistic healthcare providers committed to addressing the root cause of health concerns. By combining a variety of complementary therapies, they provide personalized care that supports healing, improves function, and promotes long-term wellness. Stop by their tent at SUN/SETS for a Reiki or massage session with Ms. Carol Quigless, take a minute for spinal health with a chiropractic introduction from Dr. Matthis, or receive auricular acupuncture with Dr. Croes.
Art & Activities
Feather Chen - Tea Under the Oaks
3:00pm - 5:00pm | Tree Grove
Feather is the founder of Upon a Tea, a Charlottesville-based tea company rooted in Yunnan, China, where tea has been part of daily life and culture for centuries. Tea Under the Oaks is an open invitation to slow down. Throughout the afternoon, guests are welcome to stop by for a thoughtfully prepared cup of Chinese tea, enjoy a refreshing cold brew or freshly brewed tea, and simply rest beneath the trees. Rather than a formal ceremony or class, this is a quiet space for conversation, reflection, and connection—one cup at a time. Website & Instagram
Kahlil Banning - Flow Station & Workshop
6:00pm - 7:00pm | Vista Lawn
Step into the Flow Station and discover the art of movement! Throughout the day, drop in to explore a variety of flow arts and props. Whether you're picking up a flow toy for the first time, swapping skills with fellow artists, or just stopping by to watch the magic unfold, there's something for everyone.
Join Kahlil at 6pm for a hands-on workshop. Come play, move, and find your FLOW!
Chicho Lorenzo - Live Artist
2:30pm - 7:00pm | Vista Lawn
Chicho Lorenzo works on mutual inspiration, transmitting the joy of life with colors and shapes that grow from everywhere around. Inviting everyone to participate in the game of creation. Murals and live painting, a regular at Sunsets to collaborate with the sun.
Art Tent
2:30pm - 7:00pm | Vista Lawn
Come by the community art tent to tap into your creativity and dip into the now with our host, Bonnie Anderson. Free paints, canvases, markers and more will be provided. This station is open all day to those wanting to explore their creative self expression!
