Overall Experience

On a scale of 1-5, how would you rate your overall experience at the Gathering? *

5 - Transformative/ Excellent

4 - Meaningful/ Good

3 - Neutral/ Fair

2 - Lacking Connection/ Poor

1 - Unfulling/ Terrible

What was your favorite thing about Heartland Gathering? *

What was your least favorite thing about Heartland Gathering? *

How likely are you to recommend Heartland Gathering to a friend or colleague? *

5 - Extremely Likely to Recommend

4 - Likely to Recommend

3 - Possibly would Recommend

2 - Unlikely to Recommend

1 - Extremely Unlikely to Recommend

Is this your first time attending the Gathering? *

Yes

How likely are you to attend/participate again? *

5 - Absolutely Returning

4 - Likely to Return

3 - Open to Returning

2 - Unsure/Undecided

1 - Unlikely Return

How did you find out about Heartland Gathering? *

Word of Mouth (Friend or Family)

Social Media (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.)

Email Invitation

Participant / Guest

Which was your primary role at the Heartland Gathering? *

Attendee / Participant

Volunteer

Vendor

Speaker/ Musician/ Performer/ Cultural Guest

As a Speaker, Musician or Performer...

How easy was coordination with organizers (schedule, logistics, communication)? *

5 - Very Easy

4 - Easy

3 - Moderately Easy

2 - Not Easy

1 - Not Easy At All

N/A

How would you rate the quality of stage/facilities provided for your performance or presentation? *

5 - Excellent

4 - Good

3 - Acceptable

2 - Poor

1 - Very Poor

N/A

How would you rate the quality of technical support (sound, lighting, stage management)? *

5 - Excellent

4 - Good

3 - Acceptable

2 - Poor

1 - Terrible

N/A

How adequate rehearsal or preparation time provided? *

5 - Extremely Adequate

4 - Adequate

3 - Moderately Adequate

2 - Not Adequate

1 - Not Adequate At All

N/A

Tell us more about your answers above. What could be improved? (Optional)

As a Volunteer...

How clear were your responsibilities as a volunteer? *

5 - Extremely Clear

4 - Clear

3 - Somewhat Clear

2 - Not Clear

1 - Extremely Unclear

N/A

How effective was the training or orientation you received? *

5 - Extremely Effective

4 - Effective

3 - Moderately Effective

2 - Ineffective

1 - Extremely Ineffective

N/A

How supported did you feel by the organizing team? *

5 - Highly Supported

4 - Supported

3 - Somewhat Supported

2 - Unsupported

1 - Highly Unsupported

N/A

Tell us more about your answers above. What could be improved? (Optional)

What was the most meaningful part of your experience as staff/volunteer?

As a Vendor...

How satisfied were you around the vendor setup process? *

5 - Highly Supported

4 - Supported

3 - Moderately Supported

2 - Unsupported

1 - Highly Unsupported

N/A

How satisfied were you with the vendor space and accommodations? *

5 - Extremely Satisfied

4 - Satisfied

3 - Moderately Satisfied

2 - Unsatisfied

1 - Extremely Unsatisfied

N/A

How easy was payment processing during the event? *

5 - Very Easy

4 - Easy

3 - Moderately Easy

2 - Not Easy

1 - Not Easy At All

N/A

Did you feel the event was financially worthwhile for your business? *

5 - Extremely Worthwhile

4 - Worthwhile

3 - Somewhat Worthwhile

2 - Not Worthwhile

1 - Not Worthwhile At All

N/A

Tell us more about your answers above. What could be improved? (Optional)

Registration & Communications

How easy was the registration and check-in process? *

5 - Very Easy

4 - Easy

3 - Moderately Easy

2 - Not Easy

1 - Not Easy At All

N/A

How clear were event communications (WhatsApp, emails, schedule, documents)? *

5 - Very Clear

4 - Very Clear

3 - Somewhat Clear

2 - Unclear

1 - Very Unclear

N/A

Tell us more about your answers above. What could be improved? (Optional)

Transportation & Parking

How easy was it to get to and from the Gathering site? *

5 - Very Easy

4 - Easy

3 - Moderately Easy

2 - Not Easy

1 - Not Easy At All

N/A

How clear were parking instructions?

5 - Very Clear

4 - Clear

3 - Somewhat Clear

2 - Unclear

1 - Very Unclear

N/A

Tell us more about your answers above. What could be improved? (Optional)

Did you take a flight to arrive at, or leave from, the Gathering (Omaha)? *

YES

Why we ask about your travel
Help us understand our carbon footprint and explore ways to make future gatherings more sustainable and regenerative. Thank you!

What type of flight was it? *

Commercial

Private

✈️ INBOUND FLIGHT: What was your departure city? *

✈️ INBOUND FLIGHT: What was your destination? *

✈️ INBOUND FLIGHT: If you traveled through a connecting flight, where was the flight connection? *

✈️ OUTBOUND FLIGHT: If you took a plane after the Gathering, to which city did you fly? *

✈️ OUTBOUND FLIGHT: If you took a connecting flight, where was the flight connection? *

Accommodations + Facilities

What type of accommodations did you stay in?

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Shiftpods
Personal RV
Personal Tent
Other
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If you stayed in one of our Shiftpods, how would you rate them overall? *

5 - Excellent

4 - Good

3 - OK

2 - Not Good

1 - Poor

N/A

How satisfied were you with facilities (restrooms, showers, water, seating, etc.)? *

5 - Extremely Satisfied

4 - Satisfied

3 - Moderately Satisfied

2 - Dissatisfied

1 - Extremely Dissatisfied

N/A

Tell us more about your answers above. What could be improved? (Optional)

Food & Beverage

How would you rate the quality and taste of the food? *

5 - Excellent

4 - Good

3 - OK

2 - Not Good

1 - Terrible

N/A

How well were dietary needs (vegan, gluten-free, etc.) accommodated? *

5 - Extremely Accommodated

4 - Accommodated

3 - Somewhat Accommodated

2 - Unaccommodated

1 - Extremely Unaccommodated

N/A

Tell us more about your answers above. What improvements would you suggest for food and beverage?

Safety & Belonging

How safe and supported did you feel during the Gathering? *

5 - Very Safe and Supported

4 - Safe and Supported

3 - Somewhat Safe and Supported

2 - Usafe and Unsupported

1 - Very Unsafe & Unsupported

N/A

How much did you feel a sense of belonging and connection at the Gathering? *

5 - Very Strong Sense of Belonging

4 - Strong Sense of Belonging

3 - Moderate Sense of Belonging

2 - Weak Sense of Belonging

1 - Very Weak Sense of Belonging

N/A

How meaningful were the connections you made? *

5 - Extremely Meaningful

4 - Meaningful

3 - Somewhat Meaningful

2 - Unmeaningful

1 - Extremely Unmeaningful

N/A

Tell us more about your answers above. What could be improved? (Optional)

How meaningful was it to have cultural leaders and special guests (e.g., Chief Phil and tribe members, etc.)? *

5 - Extremely Meaningful

4 - Meaningful

3 - Somewhat Meaningful

2 - Unmeaningful

1 - Extremely Unmeaningful

N/A

What new topics, speakers, or activities would you like to see?

Which ceremonies, performances, or artists were most impactful for you?

Programming & Content

How valuable did you find the talks/ workshops/ activies/ etc. overall? *

5 - Extremely Meaningful

4 - Meaningful

3 - Somewhat Meaningful

2 - Unmeaningful

1 - Extremely Unmeaningful

N/A

Which speakers/ workshops/ activities resonated most with you?

How satisfied were you with the ceremonies, music, and live performances, overall? *

5 - Extremely Satisfied

4 - Satisfied

3 - Moderately Satisfied

2 - Unsatisfied

1 - Extremely Unsatisfied

N/A

Tell us more about your answers above. What could be improved? (Optional)

Experiences and Services

Which experiences did you participate in? *

Sweat lodge

Medicine Sound Journey

Breathwork

Group Hapé Ceremony

N/A

Other:

How would you rate the quality and impact of these experiences? *

5 - Excellent

4 - Good

3 - OK

2 - Poor

1 - Terrible

N/A

Tell us more about your answers above. What could be improved? (Optional)

Additional Healing Services

Which additional wellness + healing services did you purchase? *

Irka Mateo (Taino Shamanic Healing)

Victoria (Frequency Rest)

Emotive Body Healing)

Romeo Tatoo Artist

Tarell (Private Hapé & Sound Bath)

Shannon (Full Body Massage)

N/A

For each one selected above, what did you like or dislike? (Optional)

What other wellness + healing services would you like to see offered? (Optional)

Vendors & Purchases

How easy was it to purchase items or services onsite (payment systems, vendors, etc.)? *

5 - Very Easy

4 - Easy

3 - Somewhat Easy

2 - Not Easy

1 - Not Easy At All

N/A

What was your experience with the vendor offerings (quality, variety)? *

5 - Extremely Satisfied

4 - Satisfied

3 - Somewhat Satisfied

2 - Unsatisfied

1 - Extremely Unsatisfied

N/A

Tell us more about your answers above. What could be improved? What would you like to see more of from vendors or services? (Optional)

Reflections and Additional Feedback

Is there anything else you'd like to add that we didn't ask about?

What did Heartland Gathering mean to you personally? (i,e,. learnings, healing, growth, connection, etc.)

Gratitude: Is there anyone from the Heartland Gathering team you’d like to acknowledge or celebrate for their kindness, support, or contribution? (Feel free to share their name and what made your experience with them meaningful.)

Permission

I give permission to extract part of my answers to use as testimonials on social media and/or the website. If yes, please provide your name and email below.

Yes

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September 2025

We’d Love Your Feedback!

Help Us Make Heartland Gathering Even Better.

Heartland Gathering 2025 was incredible, because of you! Whether you joined us as a participant, shared your voice as a speaker, brought your craft or business as a vendor, or offered your time and heart as a volunteer; you were a vital part of what made this year unforgettable.

This survey will take about 7-10 minutes to complete. Your responses are anonymous and will only be shared in aggregate form unless you give explicit permission otherwise.

Your honest feedback helps shape the future of the Heartland Gathering. We are deeply grateful for your input and take your thoughts seriously. We want to celebrate what worked, learn from what didn’t, and grow together for an even better experience next year.

September 24—28, 2026
Nebraska, USA

[email protected]

September 2025

We’d Love Your Feedback!

Help Us Make Heartland Gathering Even Better.

Heartland Gathering 2025 was incredible, because of you! Whether you joined us as a participant, shared your voice as a speaker, brought your craft or business as a vendor, or offered your time and heart as a volunteer; you were a vital part of what made this year unforgettable.

This survey will take about 7-10 minutes to complete. Your responses are anonymous and will only be shared in aggregate form unless you give explicit permission otherwise.

Your honest feedback helps shape the future of the Heartland Gathering. We are deeply grateful for your input and take your thoughts seriously. We want to celebrate what worked, learn from what didn’t, and grow together for an even better experience next year.

September 24—28, 2026Nebraska, USA

[email protected]

September 24—28, 2026
Nebraska, USA