Gathering of the Vibes has released a statement confirming that, after 20 consecutive years, the festival will not be returning next year.

The note, which was signed by festival founder Ken Hays, calls this a hiatus for the Gathering, noting that the festival planners “need a time out” after 20 years and have decided to take this time “to reflect on the memories, explore new and exciting festival initiative while planning our triumphant return in 2017.”

The note also invokes the spirit of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead as the impetus for the Gathering, ending with the words “Take good care of each other, be kind & know that our love will not fade away!” See the full statement below.