Thanks to Anonymous Burner for tipping us off to this. This seems like a new record for hotel room prices at a Commodification Camp, taking JT’s crown from last year.
Since this is a swinger’s club, Mistresses of Merriment are very much on the menu. Tickets to Burning Man? No problem.
Remember when the community was outraged about the Krug Dinner? That all seems so quaint these days. Welcome to Burning Man 2.0, this is the new normal. Radical Self-Reliance? It’s just a spectrum. Decommodification? It’s just one of the for-profit LLC’s. Communal effort? Hey, our sherpas work hard. Real hard.
from Do You Know George (emphasis ours)
For the sake of space we are going to assume that you have already done your research and have a solid understanding of what Burning Man is all about and the adventure that lies ahead. This page is dedicated to laying out an overview of the DYKG camp, the amenities it will encompass and a break down of the costs associated with participation.
The principal differences between our camp and any other DYKG event that you may have attended is the necessity for tickets (that are very difficult to procure) and the requirement that we fully establish our own infrastructure and support staff.
Therefore, unlike our other events, we will be holding a 15% deposit, until February 1, 2016. Once your tickets are secured the balance will be due to secure your campsite. At that time, if you are no longer interested in attending, you may request a refund and your tickets and campsite will go to a couple on our waiting list. If we are unable to secure the number of tickets requested your deposit will be refunded in full.
Several people have contacted us wondering about why the costs for this event are so much higher than they were expecting for a, “Hippy gathering in the desert”.
The economics of supply and demand play a big part in costs on the Playa. Although cash transactions at the event are prohibited, the vast economic impact prior to the event are obvious.
Within a 500-mile radius of Reno, Nevada, RV rentals are known to increase by as much as 4-times. Part of this is based on the enormous demand of 70,000 burners communing on one location and, in part, because of the hundreds of man hours that go into cleaning each RV after the event in order to restore it to pristine condition. For something like a tour bus, this can multiply into thousand of man hours, mechanical parts and even reupholstery before it can return to service in the Default World.
In the spot market, bulk water deliveries for our camp will range $1.00 up to $1.50, in 500 gallon increments. Of course the waste water must also be hauled away and this will run another $0.20 to $0.25 per gallon. (This is something to think about at home when you are taking a shower tomorrow morning.)
This same issue applies to electricity provided by giant diesel generators, each burning hundreds of gallons per day, commercial kitchens connected to 100-gallon propane tanks and all the fuel and man hours to move everything onto and off of the Playa.
If you were trying to think of a less hospitable, or economically more challenging place in North America to hold a seven day festival, you would be hard pressed. That said, only because Burning Man is held in such an inhospitable region of the country has it been able to persist and even thrive for thirty years.
Image Source: Do You Know George
Our Camp Amenities
(2) Burning Man Tickets per Couple
Art Car
Bicycles
Central Pavilion / Shelter for Camp
Camp Bar & Coffee Lounge (Open Bar)
Camp Toilet Trailer w/ Key
Camp Meals (Twice Daily)
Central Electric Generator for RV’s
Diesel Fuel Deliveries for Generator
Gasoline Deliveries for Art Car
Gifting Project
Gourmet Chef
Late Night Snacks
Maid Service for Camp RV’s
Outdoor Furniture
Private Charter Flights (optional)
Propane Delivery for Kitchen
RV Delivery & Set-Up
Solar-heated Shower Trailer
Stocked RV with Snacks & Drinks
Support Staff for Camp & Kitchen
Themed Dinner Parties
Transportation To & From Reno, NV
Vehicle Passes
Volunteer Program
Waste / Sewer Collection
Water Deliveries
History of the DYKG Camp
In 2014 George first attended Burning Man with the purpose of exploring this unique event and seeing if it was something his friends would enjoy.
Following the instructions of his two “Burner” friends, George set out to do things “the right way”. He started by purchasing a 1970 camping trailer in North Carolina and personally seeing to its restoration. Then when his “silver pickle” was roadworthy he set our from Charleston, SC on a 5,600 mile round-trip odyssey. After three days on the road he arrived Sunday morning and waited with thousands of others for the gates to open. After that, the Playa took hold and what unfolded was too indescribable to even begin to touch on here.
In 2015, George began to organize fellow lifestylers and establish plans to provide a camp of their own. Attending for his second time on 2015 his focus was on staffing, infrastructure and locating quality vendors.
Burning Man 2016 will see the first DYKG Camp, and will provide for all its members with private RV’s, gourmet dining and most importantly the elusive TICKETS!
Infrastructure Plans
A key component to the health and happiness of any camp is its infrastructure. Specifically the plans to provide shelter, food, water, electricity, waste management and community structure and how they are executed.
Due to George’s incredibly diverse and talented network of friends, it was easy to find those with the skills and acumen to guide this project. For our camp we will be converting several vintage Airstream trailers into specific-use vehicles. Some of the conversions include: commercial kitchen, shower trailer, bathroom trailer and “bar car”. This idea of re-purposing fits in perfectly with the idea of having a minimal footprint on the playa and reducing environmental impact.
For guests needing accommodations late model trailers, motorhomes and tour buses are available.
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everyone the opportunity to feel more comfortable and enjoy themselves more fully.
First and foremost, we don’t hold parties, we create elaborate multi-day events to entertain, entice, and indulge all of your senses. Our events have a tendency toward the extravagance and are comprised of typically a half dozen to a dozen social events providing the opportunities to get to know others and take part in activities that you might not otherwise.
Privacy and discretion are cornerstones in the planning of our events. We never publish our guest list, release anyone’s name or photos, nor do we disclose the exact location where our private events are held. We are comfortable announcing the city, and at times the hotel where our guests will be staying; however, that is our limit. What information about yourself you choose to share with others is entirely your decision.
Our guest list is always selective and limited to between fifty and sixty couples and a small number of un-escorted women. The guest list is comprised predominantly of post-graduate professionals in their late thirties to late forties with certainly some variance on either side of that range.
A Welcome Dinner is typically held early in the event and generally achieves an attendance of thirty to forty couples. So far, these private dinners have been held at internationally acclaimed restaurants and vineyards with preparation by Iron Chefs and other culinary geniuses of our time. The Welcome Dinner lives up to its name in being a slow-paced delight to the senses while giving everyone a chance to mingle and indulge in welcoming conversation with new friends. Cocktail dresses for the ladies and suits for the gentlemen are the perfect attire for this dinner.
Cocktail and Wine Receptions are an integral part of the event giving everyone a chance to make new introductions and catch up with old friends before heading off to dinner or other activities planned for that the evening. This is an ideal time to make plans with others for daytime adventures or other epicurean pursuits. Cocktail dresses for the ladies and jackets sans tie for the gentlemen are again the perfect attire for these receptions.
There are a variety of Social Events throughout the weekend. Thus far, these have included such activities as a Frenchman Street Music Exploration, Hot Air Balloons, Private Vineyard Tours & Tastings, Exotic Car Road Rally, Private Jet Helicopters, 5-star Spas, and Parkour Training. These opportunities are typically smaller groups and are unique to each event. They are intended to indulge your desires while sharing an unparalleled experience with your new friends.
All of our events culminate in a either a Formal Ball or semi-formal party. These are generally held at historic residences or private estates while others have been held in penthouses and other more unusual locations (think 7,000 sq ft Wine Cave). Many of our previous guests have commented on how much they have enjoyed simply touring some of the country’s most significant manor homes and great estates.
The soiree is professionally catered with hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and wine to seduce your palate. Live music is regularly provided by Grammy winning musicians, international recording artists, and renowned singers to delight your ears and lure you to the dance floor.
For the ladies, formal full-length gowns are the perfect choice. Gentlemen are encouraged to dress comparably in that perfectly tailored suit or tuxedo as the occasion dictates.
We try to emphasize to everyone that arriving punctually is important, and privately arranged transportation is provided. Upon arriving, guests will have an opportunity to mingle and chat as they explore the property. This is an especially ideal time to make those connections with whom you are interested in spending time with in a more intimate setting later in the evening. This will help avoid any possible unwelcome situations later in the evening.
As the night progresses those that wish to are welcome to adjourn to the bedrooms. We do maintain a strict Open Door Policy, which simply means that all of the bedroom doors are to remain open. If there is someone already in the room, you are welcome to watch. If invited, you are welcome to join in. Everyone attending knows and understands that “No means no” and that “Pushy people will not be tolerated” and will be asked to leave.
While you may certainly expect a few invitations to play, for those not wishing to do so that evening, there is certainly no pressure. Simply enjoy yourself, meet some interesting people, and perhaps exchange a few phone numbers and email addresses with those you are interested in seeing again. If nothing else, when you and your escort arrive home that night you will certainly have plenty to discuss and fantasize about before calling it a night.
When planning your flight home, try to arrange for a late afternoon departure so you can enjoy one final gathering, Brunch. What first originated at George’s manse as a casual meal with conversation frequently punctuated by ribald laughter about the prior evening’s festivities has continued to this day. Satiated in the weekend’s prurient pursuits, the relaxed atmosphere will help bring closure to our brief time together, while providing you the chance to make private
plans with other couples whom you share a similar interest or passion.
As always, please feel free to ask us any and all questions. It is from your questions that we are better able to serve as your gracious hosts.
Ten years ago, on August 28th, 2005, Burning Man presented us with ‘Psyche’ – exploring psychology: self-expression, self-reflection and the unconscious power of dreams. Who are you? Who are we? What is this ‘we’, this ‘I’, we speak of so commonly on a daily basis? As burners pondered the very existence of their symbiotic relationships between I, we, and the power of dreams, a plethora of self-expressing art filled the clockworked city streets, giving unique avenues for self-discovery.
“As the volunteer numbers grew, they focused their initial efforts on rebuilding a destroyed Vietnamese temple in Biloxi, Mississippi. After several months, that job done, they moved to another needy Mississippi community, Pearlington, to continue to work hard – gifting their time – to help those in need. Over the course of eight months, BWB volunteers gifted over $1 million dollars worth of reconstruction and debris removal to the residents of Mississippi.”
Since Hurricane Katrina, BWB has supported major global projects including; Will Ruddick’s project of Kenya’s alternative currency, Green Peace’s Water Patrol with several members of Buklod Ng Kabataan, the communities affected by the Colorado Floods, participation in a one month artist residency at Jakmel Ekspresyon in Haiti (a program set up and run by Su Frame, a Chicago based art educator and activist) as a response to the horrific earthquake to hit Haiti in 2010, relief for those affected by Hurricane Sandy, and a multi-year earthquake disaster relief project in Peru. BWB sets up programming for volunteers to contribute to ongoing efforts such as these, as well as offering $100-$1000 dollars in grant money every April for civic projects that make a positive impact.
As the ever growing nucleus of Burning Man and its diaspora continues its shift, feeding upon the current state of our populous, us burners find ourselves at the target of hyper criticism and challenges to our foundation’s ethics. Drama saturated rants infest social media – shrieking cries of billionaire plug and play camps echo far and wide as if they were the Mordor of Burning Man, while playa famed EDM DJs curse the dust over power discrepancies. We shockingly discover our beloved Ten Principles are mere reflections of our own ideals, held so tight they started to fall, vowels and consonants shattering into shards of morals and attachments, leaving us holding our knees, shaking in deep Playa, desperately asking ‘whatever shall we do?’. We look to the creators to change what is quite possibly in OUR hands to change. Perhaps, Burning Man is our true mirror and the evolution of our precious world and the fate of our community is our responsibility? Our Civic Responsibility. Let’s say the Borg are not our metaphorical parents, but are the gatekeepers who give us the blank canvas to create what we desire to reflect. Rules are inevitable – we are a society of rules, whether we’d like to admit it or not. However, are these rules a reflection of the chaos we are impassioned by? Are we subconsciously choosing entropy as our community religion? Are we the destructors of our own world while struggling through cloudy vision, unable to see we have the ability to come together to create change?
This 2015 burn, we celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Burners Without Borders. May you continue to succeed exponentially, for many years to come. Thank you for the inspiration.
