The 8th International NVC Caravan lands in Roscommon town in Ireland
November 8-9 2025
We are pleased to announce that after caravanning from Baarlo to Dublin, Bologna, Ranst, York, online, Belfast, Monkstown in Dublin, this year's International NVC Caravan will be in the Civil Defence Headquarters in Roscommon town from Saturday 8th to Sunday 9th November 2025.
The Caravan is an informal co-creative Nonviolent Communication (NVC) gathering of like-minded people to share and celebrate Nonviolent Communication in a safe and open environment with a diverse international group. The Caravan is open to those who are new to NVC and curious. A unique opportunity for immersion in the NVC paradigm.
Here you can:
learn more about applying NVC in your personal and professional lives and among friends, family and groups
learn about applying NVC principles in organisations
provide your workshop if you are a more experienced NVC practitioner
record a video of your workshop for your certification
test a new program
share your insights if you are experienced in NVC
make new friends, find empathy buddies or new collaborators for projects
An informal social gathering takes place on Friday and the Caravan begins Saturday morning and ends on Sunday evening. The agenda of the Caravan is co-created and emergent and the design attempts to meet as many of the needs of the participants as possible. Social time together is an important part of the Caravan and there will be plenty of opportunities to socialise and get to know the diverse group that typically attend the Caravan.
Cost
€145 Electronic Transfer
€95 Early Bird Electronic Transfer (Before 15 September)
*Meals and excursion not included
Online payment details available when you register and reserve a place.
If this is a financial stretch, and you would still like to come, please get in touch so that we can explore options together.
Contact invcc.host@gmail.com for further details.
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Programme
Friday 7th November
18:00 - 21:00 Informal gathering in a local bar
Saturday 8th November
09:00 - 13:00 Check in and ice breaking connection exercises
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
14:00 - 15:15 Parallel Workshop sessions (including double beginners workshop - no prior experience required)
15:15 - 15:45 Break and Networking
15:45 - 17:00 Parallel Workshop sessions
18:00 - 22:00 Social gathering
Sunday 9th November
09:00 - 10:00 Check in and opening circle
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
14:00 - 15:15 Parallel Workshop sessions (including double beginners workshop - no prior experience required)
15:15 - 15:45 Break and Networking
15:45 - 16.30 Feedback, closing circle and check out
FAQS
Participation and volunteer support - getting involved
This event is run in an open and co-created fashion. It is facilitated by the local anchor, John Keane, along with the Caravan steering committee (Glenn, Giel and Francesco) and the participants. Please let us know if you would like to give a workshop or help in some other way, for instance by supporting the hosting of the event. We would be happy to accept your volunteer support.
Getting there
FROM ABROAD
Air: Flights from the UK or Europe to Dublin Airport (Bus and rail connections in Dublin city centre to Roscommon town)
Boat: Travel by Ferry from Liverpool, Holyhead or Cherbourg
Accommodation
Places to stay are available from €50 per night in the locality on air b n b or booking.com. We will provide a WhatsApp group so that people can self-organise accomodation options and we have a deal with a local hotel.
Food and Drink
Roscommon is a town of about 7000 people so there are lots of cafes, restaurants and supermarkets.