Three Days of Light Gathering is all about building connections—to Earth, to oneself, and to each other. Thousands of people come from all over the world, meeting up in the Pisgah National Forest for this three-day festival. The Appalachian Mountains and its rolling foothills form the perfect backdrop for more than 36 workshops split into different categories, aptly named The Four Pillars: sustainable living, natural health and wellness, personal/spiritual development, and community and culture. Strolling from their campsites and out into the festival grounds, attendees can find plenty of soothing meditation spaces, yoga workshops, fire circles, and arts and crafts vendors. To set the tone, a constant lineup of musical acts takes the stage throughout the festival.