POrtalBurn 2016 HELP Guide

POrtalBurn 2016 HELP Guide
Welcome Home
POrtalBurners
POrtalBurn is the Official
Upstate NY Regional Burn
Happenings:
Theme Camps and Art Events:
Scheduled and Ongoing Events Logistics:
Location, Parking, Camping and Rules Principles:
The Ten Principles that guide this event 1 HAPPENINGS: Theme Camps
Altered Prophets​
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­ The Altered Prophets may or may not provide you with altered prophecies. Burn Haven​
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Kick back and relax with some tea and cookies to start your day. Burn Haven is an open camp for those of you party animals that want that “touch of class” before the festivities. Our resident fashionistas will be available on hand to tell you how awesome you are and how fab you look. Need your kilt tucked or your tutu ruffled? We will try to lend a hand. Sip,Snack,Smile. Camp Brew Labs​
­ Here at Camp Brew Labs we specialize in drinks that warm the heart, mind, and body. Mornings we will be brewing that special warm morning drug; Coffee. (8:00am Playa time) Cream, Sugar, Kahlua and Cookies included. In the evenings (playa time) we will be sharing our homemade Limoncello. An Italian digestive that has a very lemony, smooth taste with a spreading warmth and a friendly kick. Thursday Evening we will be hosting Holly’s Birthday party. The theme is: “We can’t promise you much, but we can promise you Tacos and Butt Touches”. Come on by and grab a Bite, or a Butt, or Both. Saturday Morning we will be making Pancakes to enjoy. Come and get’em while they are hot. And the Cuddling Color Cove will be open to all to cuddle and color. Camp Firestarter​
­ Camp Firestarter has what you pyro­challenged fire newbies need! Small bundles of wax coated cardboard assistance will light your fire quickly and make you look like a pro. Don’t look silly with your limp paper matchstick. Find one of our gifting bags in the playa, grab a couple and start impressing your campmates! RangerBob and the minions do this as a public service and as an offer of unconditional gifting as prescribed by the Ten Principles. Light up and enjoy! 2 Camp Green Goddess​
­ Camp Green Goddess is a drag­tacular twisted train wreck that features Sticky Mike’s really shitty coffee served with a smile, lots of scag drag (well, mostly Twin Number 2… She’s mighty perty if you’re into unibrows), and a special rock and roll event hosted by Sticky Mike himself. Join us for our evening events where we will serve our signature drink “The Stinky Pinky” that is bound to lower your inhibitions as well as your expectations. Welcome Home! Come on in, open the kimono and have a great time!!! Camp Sexy ​
­ We’re bringing sexy back! Come visit the sexy Bigtop and get down with our vibe! We’ve got a Friday night dance party happening. We’re bringing the Buns n Dogs Exchange for your viewing and dining pleasure. Join us for the Bunny Lounge at the pond, and the Burner Family Feud in TheNest! If you don’t agree we’re the sexiest motherfuckers at POrtalBurn, your clearly not drinking enough! Camp 2​
­ (Wiggle Zone) Don’t just walk by...Wiggle! Candy Buttons​
­ Candy and Buttons, that’s what we do and we’re sharing with you! Clusterphuck​
­ Eclectic, exceptional, and occasionally obnoxious, both in musical taste and overall demeanor. Don’t camp near us if you are easily offended. Seriously. We mean it. Get off our lawn! Crackerjack’s Booty Camp​
­ Bring us your Booty and we will rub it, or tickle it, or massage it, or spank it, or maybe just decorate it for you. We’ve got something for you. Infact, we’ve got something for everybooty. Creepshow​
­ Hello and welcome to Camp Creepshow. We’re fucking the imperialist gaze by giving people a creepy opportunity to reclaim the powerful act of looking. Hide your face behind a veil while you reveal your body! Hide your body and show your inner beauty! Eschew your human features in favor of a creeping everybody out! Empower yourself. Ginger Camp ​
­ Proceed gingerly to our Ginger Bash on Friday from 4­5:30pm , where we’ll be serving whiskey gingers, ginger tea, ginger cookies, and all things ginger. Have your ginger snap shot taken, and send a postcard to someone you love, with love from the Ginger Camp. We will be offering Sunscreen rub downs all weekend long, as well as other gingerly fun. Red hair Not required. Hagel’s Haven​
­ Linear discourse on universal questions. “Is being what is what it is?” as Sartre has said. Socrates­It is the mark of an educated mind to entertain a thought without accepting it. What do you see; what is? Add your intellect to the conversation. Bring questions! 3 Kindred Spirit​
­ Kindred Spirit is 30 feet of American­bison inspired audiovisual stimulation. Metamorphic Minds ­ ​
If there is a fire within you that years to savor the beauty of art and math, explore the patterns the universe manifests, and to connect with one another, we encourage your involvement in Metamorphic Minds. Explore the theories and patterns our brothers and sisters have compiled over the short span of human existence! We welcome diverse world view and bow to each other , as we are both child and teacher.Listen, take bits of one another’s stories and allow every bit to affirm the intrinsic knowledge of our very existence! We shall sip tea, eat crumpets, and ignite the senses! Let us allow each other to BE. Be in the moment.Be abstract. Be infatuated.Be enthralled by an idea. Be unsure, uncertain. Learn,sit,lay. Dance,laugh,play. Be it whatever or wherever with whomever, it is our calling to hold space for you to Create,Wonder,Fathom,Love and Learn. Prancing Pony ​
­ Neighborhood hole in the wall on the playa. Professor Willie’s Flaming Willie ​
­ Professor Willie’s Flaming Willie is a Ruben’s Tube; an antique physics apparatus used for demonstrating acoustic standing waves in a tube...Fire and Music..what more could you want? It will be fired up after dark.(if it’s not too windy! Thesis Camp ​
­ Hello, my name is Bexx. I’m an ethnomusicologist working on my Master’s thesis about regional burn soundscapes. I’m so excited to share my research project, “Aural Substance: An Ethnographic Exploration of Regional Burn Soundscapes,” with you! All week long I’ll be running around POrtalBurn, attempting to record all the sounds! (I gotta catch em all.) I’ll be trying to figure out questions such as: “What does a Burn sound like?”,”What sounds are integral to the burn soundscape­regardless of where or when it takes place?” How do regional Burn soundscapes differ from one another? and “What can be learned about Burn culture by listening to what it sounds like?” Stop by Thesis Camp anytime to read about what my project entails, leave comments/suggestions/constructive critique, give helpful hints about POrtalBurn’s integral sounds and what I ought to record, sign up for an interview, enter a raffle, or relax in a peaceful environment with a snack. If you see me walking around, come say hi! I’ll be the girl walking around with a Zoom H6 recorder, wacky binaural microphones, and a fuzzy direwolf hat with paws. I can’t wait to meet you! The Pirate Queen’s Revenge ​
­ It’s a fucking Wooden Pirate Ship!! Töad Meädow ­ ​
Töad Meädow hosts flame effects, flaming bar, music, dancing,and games of strength .
SEE LAST PAGE FOR PLACEMENT MAP 4 HAPPENINGS: ​
Participating Artists
Doug "Nataraj" Shire­ Portal Screening Silkscreening and glow in the dark inks with a special design just for POrtalBurn 2016. Bring your own shirts or other fabrics. Some will also be provided. James Cooper­ Vitruvian Cypher 14' tall wooden box with a large, mechanically turned disc decorated in the likeness of davinci's Vitruvian man. Quentin Davis­ Nemma Lanterns Cull lumber (cracked, split, warped), discarded wood, and carpenter cut­offs are cut into small blocks and assemble into a Dr Suessean tower. Kate "F8" Tanos­ Flaming Doorway You've always wanted to walk through fire and now you can. 5 Steve Jenks­ PassPOrtal 1916/2016 Come see who attended POrtalBurn 100 years ago in 1916 and fill out census data so we can document who attended POrtalBurn in 2016. Kimmy Dudeck­ Toyzilla Toyzilla is a 22' tall by 22' long Godzilla externally created from army men and war toys. 22,500+ plastic army men create his skin. pARTicipants will be able to add more used collected army men to create their own scenes. Alan "Sheck" Shechter­ Tower of !Babel
The Tower of Babel took a unified­speaking humanity and split its ability to communicate. The Tower of Not Babel will do the opposite. William "Willpower" Donelson­ Phoenix Temple The phoenix inside the egg will be born from the fire when the temple burns. Novimir­ fiiré tuubé A column of water, light, and fire. Release bubbles within the glowing column and watch the water burn. Kimmy Dudeck­ Pirate Queen's Revenge A full sized wooden pirate ship. Because Arrr. Betty T. Kao​
­ Focus Light A chandelier of orgonite pendulums, in homage to scientists Tesla and Wilhelm Reich, hovers above the participants as they make a query. Focus and meditate inside the circle and triangle as you conjure a manifestation of illumination. This is a project of alchemy of self­actualization. HELP Guide Art provided by artist Deena Painter/Prophet. Front Cover created by StacyF(Tikibubbles) with Deena Painter/Prophet’s POrtalBurn Logo tucked safely inside the rings of fire… 6 THURSDAY EVENTS: Scheduled Events
5­6:00pm Welcome to POrtalBurn @ TheNest​
­ Hosted by: Roger Roger 7:30pm Tacos and Butt Touches @ Camp Brew Labs​
­ Bring­Your Love of Tacos and Butts. Adult Supervision suggested. Food, Hugs and Cuddles and Butt touches. Celebrate Holly’s Birthday with Tacos and Butt Touches. Come on by and grab a bite and a butt. **Consent for but touching will be observed! FRIDAY 8:00am That warm morning drug Coffee @ Camp Brew Labs​
­ Bring: Cup. Come on by and get a hot cup of coffee. Serving at 8:00am until we run out. 9­11:00am Sticky Mike’s SHITTY Coffee @ Camp Green Goddess​
­ Bring: Cup & Low Standards ­Kid friendly. Hugs & Cuddles available. Enjoy a cup of Sticky Mike’s signature SHITTY coffee and be thankful you did not wake up next to one of us!!! 10:00am­9pm Gift Shop @ Camp Clusterphuck​
­ Kid friendly. Bring: Yourselves and your creativity. Don’t forget to swing by the Gift Shop opening on Friday to make POrtalBurn souvenirs for yourself or your friends. All items 100% off with Coupon Codes: GIFTING and DECOMMODIFICATION. Create your clay pendant on Friday, Paint it on Saturday, and make it into a necklace or pin on Sunday!!! 1­3:00pm Pond Music @ TheNest​
­ Hosted by: Bird 2­4:00pm Swag Swap @ Camp CandyButtons​
­ We want your swag and we bet you want ours! Swapping is not necessary, so come browse! 3­4:00pm Follow Your Bliss @ The Nest​
­ Hosted by: Sage StarHouse 4­5:30pm Ginger Bash @ Ginger Camp​
­ Bring: Cup. adult supervision suggested. Proceed gingerly to the Ginger Bash, where we’ll be serving Whiskey Gingers, Ginger Tea, Ginger Cookies, and all things Ginger. Have your Gingersnap shot taken, and send a postcard to someone you love, with love from Ginger Camp. Red hair not required. 7­8:00pm der rick ­oontz oontz oontz @ The Nest 7 9:30­10:30pm Twin #2’s Stink Pinky & Dive Bar @ Camp Green Goddess​
­ Bring: A really nice cocktail glass (or your hands) Adults only. Hosted by Twin#2!! C’mon down, hold your nose, and grab a drink. Try our signature “Stinky Pinky” drink...It’s fingered, not stirred. 10:30pm ​
Old Gregbird's Downstairs Mixup ​
@ Camp Sexy​
­ I love oonst oonst oonst as much as the next fella, but sometimes I just want to dance to the hits. Bring your rump to bump to disco, 80’s, rap, funk, and pop. You can even help set the playlist by taking a shot (optional) and then pulling a number out of a hat. Whatever song number that is will be the next song to play! 10:30­11:12pm Blowjob Skills Contest with Bananas ­ Adults Only @ Töad Meädow (the bar) Contestants must repeatedly fit 4” of banana in their mouth and take it out. Whoever can do the most repetitions in 30 seconds wins the show, I mean contest. If you break the banana , immediate DQ. SATURDAY 8:00am That warm morning drug Coffee @ Camp Brew Labs​
­ Bring: Cup. Come on by and get a hot cup of coffee. Serving at 8:00am until we run out. 8:00­10:00am ­”Just say no to Drugs; but where the heck is my coffee?” @ Camp Brew Labs. 8:30am Saturday Morning (car) Tunes and Pancakes. @ Camp Brew Labs​
­ Bring:cup, plate, eating utensils.Kid friendly. Come on by for Saturday morning Cartoon Tunes and Pancakes with cartoon music and cover band cartoon songs. 9­11am Sticky Mike’s SHITTY Coffee @ Camp Green Goddess​
­ Bring: Cup & Low Standards ­ Kid friendly. Hugs & Cuddles available. Enjoy a cup of Sticky Mike’s signature SHITTY coffee and be thankful you did not wake up next to one of us!!! 10:00am­9pm. Gift Shop @ Camp Clusterphuck​
­ Kid friendly. Bring: Yourselves and your creativity. Don’t forget to swing by the Gift Shop opening on Friday to make POrtalBurn souvenirs for yourself or your friends. All items 100% off with Coupon Codes: GIFTING and DECOMMODIFICATION. Create your clay pendant on Friday, Paint it on Saturday, and make it into a necklace or pin on Sunday!!! 11:00am­1:00pm Virgin Meet & Greet @ The Nest​
­ (Sponsored by VAG) ​
Virgin Meet and Greet. Bring a Cup. There will be Music,Food, Alcohol. Adult Supervision suggested. Are you in the midst of popping your burning cherry and burning with excitement? Are you a newbie filled with burning questions and the desire to connect? Are you none above but looking for a good excuse to drink a Bloody Mary? Come to POrtalBurn’s official Virgin Meet and Greet where Virgins and Veterans alike will mix and mingle, share Burning stories, and enjoy Burning Bloody Mary’s, Merry Mimosas, and tantalizing cherries. Pick up your Burner Bingo Card so you can earn your VAG (Virgin Acculturation Guide) badge. 8 12:00Noon­1pm Dragon Staff 101 @ Camp Green Goddess​
­ Learn basic theory and chi roll’s. 1:30­3:00pm Clusterphuck Olympics @ The Nest​
­ Hosted by: Deena Painter/Prophet. Bring your Participation skills, and Radical Silliness.Adult Only/Supervision Suggested, Alcohol & Games included. Get training for the ClusterPhuck Olympics! This ever popular and hilarious event is back, and way wetter (and possibly better) than ever before! 1­5:00pm Tequila Mockingbird @ Camp Prancing Pony​
­ Bring: Cup with Ice. Adults only. Loaf made the drink of the day. Watermelon and Basil with optional but suggested Tequila! 2­4:00pm Swag Swap @ Camp CandyButtons​
­ We want your swag and we bet you want ours! Swapping is not necessary, so come browse! 2­5:00pm Do stupid things faster! @ Camp Prancing Pony​
­ Bring: Cup. Adult only. We will be brewing up some coffee martinis and other alcoholic mixed coffee drinks. Come do stupid things faster with Prancing Pony! 3­5:00 Camp Sexy Bunny Lounge & Pond Party @ The Nest​
­ Hosted by: CampSexy. Bringing your own cup would be nice! Adults Only. Alcohol . You’re chillaxin’ on your float, catchin’ some rays, toes dangling in the pond on a hot Summer day when the unthinkable happens...your cup is empty! Oh the horror! Well do not freak our dear Burners. A Sexy Bunny will come to your rescue and deliver a lovely cocktail to your lazy sun soaked ass and you don’t need to move an inch. Crisis averted! Yes, two whole hours of Bunny sexiness will happen at The Nest. Come swim, chill, groove, and participate in our Sexy afternoon delight. 6­7:00pm Banana Blowing Competition @ Neighborhood Watch​
­ Bring a Banana (or not) Get ready to make some suggestive moves on a phallic piece of fruit! We’re having a Banana blowjob competition! I think that about sums it up. Come by, have fun, laugh and make new friends. 6­8:00pm Harmonic Temple @ The Nest​
­ Hosted by: Doug ‘Nataraj’ Shire. ​
Harmonic Temple­​
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Harmonic Temple is a sound and video art collaboration, beginning with an immersive, spacious, more meditative soundscape that gradually evolves into a rocking, multi­DJ uplifting, high­vibration DJ dance set. Come join us! 10­11:30pm Twin #2’s After Burn Bonanza! @ Camp Green Goddess​
­ Bring: a cup. Adults only .Hosted by Twin#2!! C’mon down, hold your nose, and grab a drink. Try our signature “Stinky Pinky” drink...It’s fingered, not stirred. 9 SUNDAY 8:00am That warm morning drug Coffee. @ Camp Brew Labs​
­ Bring: Cup. Come on by and get a hot cup of coffee. Serving at 8:00am until we run out. 8:00­10:00am ­”Just say no to Drugs; but where the heck is my coffee?” @ Camp Brew Labs. 9­11am Sticky Mike’s SHITTY Coffee @ Camp Green Goddess​
­ Bring: Cup & Low Standards ­Kid friendly. Hugs & Cuddles available. Enjoy a cup of Sticky Mike’s signature SHITTY coffee and be thankful you did not wake up next to one of us!!! 12:00Noon­1:00pm POrtalBurn BOD Meet n Greet! @ The Nest​
­ This is your time to ask questions, make suggestions and provide feedback about our event. We want it all! All POrtalBurn Leads are invited to participate as well! This is the best opportunity to hear directly from Participants… What are we doing right? What are we missing? What can we do better? Last years Meet n Greet was a huge success… we had great turnout and lots of awesome feedback. We’re hoping this year it’s even better. Please join us! 1­2:00pm Booty Pageant @ The Nest​
­ Hosted by: Crackerjack’s Booty Camp. ​
Do you like butts? At Crackerjacks Booty Camp we love butts. We love butts so much that we want to crown the best butt at POrtalBurn. Come cheer on your favorite Booty and see who wins the Best Booty 2016. 1:30­2:15pm Human Tractor Pull Competition @Töad Meädow​
­ A test of strength and coordination. A cross between chicken fighting and tug of war. Töad Meädow encourages bodily excellence, wellness, and good­natured competition. 2­2:45pm Competitive Hot Dog swallowing with partners @ Töad Meädow​
­ Töad Meädow brings you another contest combining athleticism and coordination. Ride upon the shoulders of your partner and chomp the suspended hot dog. Whoever gets the biggest bite wins POrtalBurn glory. 2­4:00pm Burner Family Feud @ The Nest​
­ Hosted by: Sheck. ​
Bring your enthusiasm. It’s a Game Show and we’re live! Everybody loves the game of Family Feud! Most people have fantasized about being on it! Well, now you can! Last year I surveyed a hundred burners. Now it’s time to see the results! Form a team and join in! 4­6:00pm Acro Yoga (Intro) @ The Nest ​
­ Hosted by: Aner Tal. ​
Learn to Fly! Everyone can do it. Acroyoga doesn't just look cool, it feels good! You'd be amazed at what you can do, join me to give it a chance and learn how to play like a kid again! We'll practice some Acro basics in a safe, supportive environment designed for people with little or no experience. If some experienced monkeys show up, I'll provide some variations so that they learn as well! No partner required, just a willingness to play and explore, a trusting attitude and a belief in yourself! (That we'll try to enhance!) Bring a yoga mat if you have one. 10 10:00am­9pm Gift Shop @ Camp Clusterphuck​
­ Kid friendly. Bring: Yourselves and your creativity. Don’t forget to swing by the Gift Shop opening on Friday to make POrtalBurn souvenirs for yourself or your friends. All items 100% off with Coupon Codes: GIFTING and DECOMMODIFICATION. Create your clay pendant on Friday, Paint it on Saturday, and make it into a necklace or pin on Sunday!!! MONDAY 8:00am That warm morning drug Coffee @ Camp Brew Labs​
­ Bring: Cup. Come on by and get a hot cup of coffee. Serving at 8:00am until we run out.8:00­10:00am ­”Just say no to Drugs; but where the heck is my coffee?” @ Camp Brew Labs. EVENTS: Ongoing & Roaming Events
Hangover Cause and Effect @ Camp Prancing Pony​
­ Bring: Cup and thirst. Adults only. Alcohol and Music. We have libations and possible cures for too many libations. Happening all weekend long at unspecified times. "Professor Willie's Flaming Willie"​
will be fired up every night after dark...assuming there is no wind. It's a Rubens' tube, an antique physics apparatus for demonstrating acoustic standing waves in a tube..Fire and sound...what more could you want? Sugar High Souvenirs @ Camp Candy Buttons​
­ Bring: Image for 2.25” button maker (optional) Sweet Tooth (required) Come make Buttons. The perfect sourvenirs, and don’t forget to get high off the CandyBar stocked with all the favorites that don’t melt in the sun! Happening all weekend long at unspecified times. Candy Buttons is OPEN 24/4. United States Beer Service​
­ Roaming Event all weekend long/unspecified times. The USBS will once again be making deliveries at POrtalBurn. Our dedicated delivery men and women will be out working hard to deliver ice cold beer to those who need it most. Beer donations are accepted at the USBS flag, and will be chilled and distributed at our next (un)scheduled delivery. Interested in joining the USBS? Contact us. Virgin Acculturation Guides ( VAG )​
­ Roaming Event. Kid Friendly. You have picked up your Burner Bingo Card at the gate or the comm and center, so now go fill it out and earn your VAG Badge! Bring your completed card to any of these three locations: *Virgin Meet and Greet( Saturday 11­1pm @ TheNest),Ginger Camp’s Ginger Bash (Friday­5:30pm) or anytime at the Command Center. Happening all weekend. Video Arcade and Virtual Reality Universe @ The Dome at Toad Meadow​
­ Enter a virtual universe or travel back through time to play full­sized arcade games from the 90’s and 2000’s. There’s also 2 virtual reality rigs­ one family­friendly, and one adult themed for you to experience. Happening all weekend.
11 LOGISTICS: Location, Parking, Camping & Rules
12 Location: 6780 Stanz Rd. Almond, NY 14804. GPS should find it with no problem. Dates: POrtalBurn starts at 5pm Thursday, Aug 4th and ends at 12 noon Monday, Aug 8th. Ticketing: Bring your hard copy ticket and valid ID with you. We do not have an electronic ticketing system. There are NO ticket sales at the gate. There is no will­call. Only hard copy tickets or your device’s mobile tickets are accepted. Gate Hours: No new arrivals will be permitted outside of gate hours. Plan your travel time accordingly. These hours are subject to change depending on Volunteer coverage ­ check www.portalburn.org for any changes. Please Volunteer to help cover gate hours. Thursday ­ 5:00pm ­ 12:00 Midnight Friday ­ 8:00am ­ 12:00 Midnight Saturday ­ 8:00am ­ 8:00pm Sunday ­ 8:00am ­ 8:00pm Early Arrival: Early arrivals must be authorized, and are permitted no earlier than Noon on Thursday. If you have not been approved for early admission into POrtalBurn, do not arrive early. Loading & Unloading: Upon arriving at POrtalBurn, stop at the Gate where you will be greeted and ticketed. Then proceed to parking and you’ll be allowed to drive on­site to unload. Unless you have prior approval for on­site parking, return your vehicle to the parking area as soon as you are done unloading. If you have a supply trailer, you can leave it at your camp, but must unhitch your vehicle and return it to parking. Upon departure, you’ll be allowed to drive your vehicle to your site to pack up. Other than unloading and loading, vehicles are not permitted on the event fields. Please abide by all traffic signs and listen to guidance provided by Parking staff. If weather prohibits vehicle access to the event site, it may be necessary to carry all materials between your campsite and the parking area. Be prepared. BE AWARE: Access to the event space will necessitate being able to haul your load through some inclined areas. If your vehicle does not have sufficient power to manage hauling your gear over unlevel terrain, please consider alternatives. 13 Parking: The main parking area is a graveled lot adjacent to the event fields. If the main parking area exceeds capacity, you’ll be directed to overflow parking down the road, near the gate. CARPOOLING IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED. Camping in your vehicle in the parking area is not permitted. If you need to sleep in your vehicle, you must have approval for onsite parking. Camping: The event space consists of five fields. Hummingbird Hill:​
The main field overlooking the pond. Theme Camps, Sound Camps and Open Camping will be here. It’s a mix of sloped and flat areas. Falcontown: ​
The large east field that’s mainly flat. Theme Camps, smaller Sound Camps and Open Camping will be here. The Bufflehead: ​
The smaller east field, near parking. Pop­up campers less than 20’ and approved on­site parking will be here, with limited open camping as well. Quails’ Quorner: ​
A small lot designated as an open camping quiet zone for families with kids. There will be limited space available to keep your car parked in Quails’ Quorner, however it must stay onsite for the duration of your stay. If you need to use your car during the event, you must return it to parking. Upon arrival, Parking Volunteers can update you if parking space is available. Please work together with your neighbors to make Quails’ Quorner accessible to all who choose to camp there. Mute Swan Meadow: ​
An ancillary field behind The Nest designated as a quiet zone for open walk­in camping. There is no vehicle access, but it’s very close parking. There are pockets of flat space ideal for small tents. No generators or amplified music are allowed. Camping in the woods or camping in the Ruff is not permitted. RV's/Campers/Sleeping Vehicles: RV’s and pop­up campers over 20’ require prior approval and will park in a designated area. There are no water or electric hook­ups for RV’s. Please refrain from playing amplified music in the RV area. Pop­up campers 20’ or smaller, and any on­site vehicles, require placement and must be granted prior approval. Art Cars: Art Cars are allowed with prior approval. Pets: Pets are not allowed at POrtalBurn. Nudity: Nudity is allowed within the event space only. Nudity is not allowed at the Gate. 14 Children: Children 12 and under do not require a ticket. Minors 13 – 20 will require a ticket and will be provided an underage wristband. Participants 21 and over require ID and a ticket, and will be provided an adult wristband. POrtalBurn is a family event that welcomes participants of all ages. People under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a 21+ parent or guardian, both at entry, and at all times during the event. YOU are responsible for the welfare of minors in your care. You should know where your minors are at all times, and be aware that some activities are adult­only. At the very least, non­sexual nudity will happen, and it’s your responsibility to determine what your minors are exposed to. For the protection of minors at POrtalBurn, all parents and guardians are required to register each minor in their care at the Gate. Please also write your name on the wristbands of minors (under 21) in your care. Failing to adequately supervise minors in your care is your fastest ticket out of POrtalBurn, as you will be immediately ejected without exception or recourse. The Nest: The Nest (party house) is open from 10am to 8pm. It has a built in sound system that can be used for scheduled events. The Nest also has a bar (complete with a refrigerator/freezer) that can be used for scheduled events. No smoking of any kind is permitted in The Nest. No permanent storage of any item can occur in the refrigerator. Leftover items are NOT a gift ­ it’s MOOP. If you host an event in The Nest you are 100% responsible for leaving it MOOP free, and in a clean and orderly fashion. When The Nest is not hosting a reserved event it is open to all participants from 10am to 8pm. The same rules apply ­ ANY items left behind are MOOP, not a gift. It is your personal responsibility to Leave No Trace. This cannot be emphasized enough. If The Nest is not handled responsibly, it will be closed and available only for reserved events. The Pond: The Pond will be open from 10:00am­8:00pm. The pond is strictly off­limits outside of 10:00am­8:00pm. The pond will be closed if weather conditions dictate. There are NO LIFEGUARDS ON DUTY. Each participant is responsible for their own safety. You are responsible for monitoring your own children in and around the pond. There will be zero tolerance for unattended children around the pond. Failure to monitor the minors in your care will result in your immediate dismissal from POrtalBurn. Floats and floating toys are encouraged! It MUST float. No unmanned toys can be left in the pond. Bring your floats and toys ashore when you leave the pond. For everyone’s 15 safety, when the pond is closed it must be devoid of all toys. We will provide an area for you to secure them so they don’t blow away. When you leave POrtalBurn, collect all of your pond toys. If you leave a pond toy behind, it is NOT a gift, it’s MOOP! Do not bring glass bottles or containers in or around the pond. Do not dump gray water in the pond. Do not use soap or other cleaners of any kind in the pond. The Pond ranges from 10’­30’ feet deep. You can jump in from the deck of The Nest, or walk in. We are making a ramp to improve accessibility. Water shoes are advisable. It’s a natural pond so leeches are possible, though we don’t anticipate a problem. There are Koi and Trout living in the pond. They won’t bother you, please don’t bother them. The Pavilion: There is a pavilion connected to the lower level of The Nest. Since it’s near MASH, Sanctuary and quiet camping, please use the pavilion only as a low key space for folks who wish to enjoy it. No amplified sound is permitted in the pavilion. There are tables available to use. Please Leave No Trace. Water: There is no potable water available on­site. You need to bring your own water for any drinking, cooking or personal needs. There is non­potable well water available that you can use to fill containers for your camp use. Ice and Supplies: There is no ice available on­site. Bring your own ice or plan to drive to the closest store to buy ice or supplies as needed. To minimize traffic in and out of the event, coordinated ice runs are encouraged. Survival Supplies: This is a wooded, natural area. Practice radical self­reliance. The event area consists of mowed fields, brush and a pond. Bring bug spray, spf and personal first aid needs. Be aware of ticks, do daily tick checks. Bring clothing appropriate for warmth and protection. Bring all water, food and necessities you need for the duration of your stay. Showers: A communal shower will be available near The Nest using cold, non­potable well water. Any soaps and shampoos MUST be environmentally friendly, biodegradable and non­toxic. There are trees surrounding the perimeter of the event where you may find space to hang a personal solar shower, if desired. If you do, please be cognizant of water run off and anything that may affect the environment and other participants. Portal Potties: Same thing as a porta­potty but cooler. They will be decorated and fancy! Remember, if it didn’t from your body, don’t put it in the potty! Single ply toilet paper only. Use them responsibly. Don’t make a mess. Don’t write on the walls. Clean up after yourself, and put the lid down after each use. 16 Electricity There is no electric service for Participants, with the exception of The Nest, which is to be used for Nest activities only. Other options for light and power are: solar lights, battery operated lights, generators etc. Because of drought conditions, please exercise extreme caution if using Tiki Torches. Any open flames must be monitored at all times. Generators: Generators are allowed on Hummingbird Hill, Falcontown and The Bufflehead. Please do whatever you can to mitigate sound and be considerate of your neighbors. If a neighbor is bothered by your generator, resolve it in a neighborly way. If you are able to share your generator power with your neighbors, awesome! Camp Fires: Burn barrels and elevated fire pits are permitted. All campfires must be at your campsite, raised off the ground, and monitored at all times. If you leave camp, extinguish all flames. Camps with fire MUST have a fire extinguisher or water bucket readily available. Be responsible and Leave No Trace. Any ashes must be disposed on in the designated ash dump. Due to drought conditions, please take every safety precaution possible. NO outside firewood can be brought in. The region is highly sensitive to the Emerald Ash Borer. POrtalBurn will provide wood for Effigy and Art Burns, and camp Burn Barrels. Fireworks and Pyrotechnics: Fireworks and Pyrotechnics are strictly prohibited. This includes anything that can generate 'stray' flames. If you are unsure if your effects fall into this category, contact portalburnfire@gmail.com. Flame Effects: Do not use flame effects without our prior knowledge, or having received permission by the Fire Lead, to make sure your project falls within Fire Safety Guidelines. Information about your intended flame effects can be submitted to portalburnfire@gmail.com. Fire Spinning (poi, staff, hoop, etc.) Fire performances will be permitted in ‘safe spaces’ and we look to the community to practice common sense fire safety procedures. Every fire performer is expected to have a designated safety, fire blanket and fire extinguisher. Given the dry conditions of the environment, we ask every fire performer to exercise top notch judgement, and avoid performing near trees or brush, or dry grass that may pose a hazard. 17 Effigy and Art Burns: The Effigy Burn is Saturday Night. There will be an Art Burn Sunday night. They will be amazing. Conclave: If you’d like see conclave happen, it’s up to you to help make conclave happen. Pack it in, Pack it Out: There are NO dumpsters, trash cans or trash removal of any kind on­site. Theme Camps are not responsible for your trash. You are responsible for every piece of trash you generate. Bring trash bags with you. Food waste should not be disposed of on the property ­ it is not compost, it attracts wildlife. Avoid using glass containers. If you smoke, bring a portable ashtray. Manage your recycles. Remove excess packaging and dispose of it prior to your arrival. If you bring it with you, then take it when you leave. MOOP sweep your camping area after packing up to ensure you Leave No Trace. Rangers: Rangers are helpful, clear­headed participants and non­confrontational volunteer mediators. They are not your cops and not your Mom. They are good people to find if you need help, or know someone who does. Anyone volunteer with a radio can find a Ranger. The Command Center can also radio a Ranger if one is needed. Medical Service: All POrtalBurners are expected to be self reliant and have all equipment and supplies necessary to care for their own first aid and medication needs. We will have a MASH camp, near the Pavilion, staffed with Volunteers who can assist participants with obtaining medical care should it be necessary. Rangers will also be on duty and can help facilitate getting medical assistance if needed. The Command Center can radio MASH or a Ranger if needed. The nearest hospital facility is approximately 15 minutes away: St.James Mercy Hospital, 411 Canisteo St. Hornell NY 14843 Volunteering: POrtalBurn is a 100% volunteer driven event… it cannot happen without Volunteers! Volunteers are needed to cover Gate, Greeting, Parking, Rangers, Sound, Medical, Sanctuary and Command Center. Please sign up at http://portalburn.com/volunteer/ or visit the Command Center on­site to cover any open shifts. POrtal Virgins: We realize that being a Virgin Burner can cause mixed emotions when coming to your very first Burn. Have No Fear; you’re gonna get “Lei’d”. You will be greeted warmly by our Virgin Acculturation Guides (VAG) at the Gate. They will educate you on our guiding principles to help you make the best of your experience. They will guide you towards the VAG center located in The Nest. VAG will be hosting games and events designed with the Burner Virgin in mind. 18 Sound Policy: If you have amplified sound you must apply for placement. Please make every effort to point sound to the South (away from the Nest). If you are asked by a neighboring camp to lower your sound levels, we expect you to resolve the issue together. If you cannot resolve the dispute, please get a Ranger. If you are asked by someone in an official capacity to adjust your sound levels, you are expected to comply. Out of respect for neighbors and POrtalBurners, please turn down sound between 2:00am and 10:00am to 74 decibels (measured at 50’ from the sound source). Any camp that refuses to comply with POrtalBurn Sound Policy could result in being shut down for the remainder of the event, or risk losing sound privileges for future events. Cell Service: Although there may be some dead zones, cell phone service should not be an issue. Photography and Video: You can take photo’s and video at POrtalBurn with consent. ​
Do Not take pictures of people without their permission. ​
Especially don’t take pictures of people in compromising positions without explicit consent. Silence is NOT consent. If you happen to unknowingly capture someone nude or indisposed, DO NOT post it online ­ better yet, delete it. Pictures are fun, but respect for our community comes first. Accessibility: The event does not have paved roads or established pathways that can guarantee accessibility for wheelchairs or people who are mobility impaired. Areas of the site have rugged terrain and are sloped in some areas. We welcome all participants, and are taking measures to improve accessibility, however we cannot ensure accessibility to all areas of the venue. Local, State, and Federal Laws: All New York State laws including those regarding drugs and alcohol apply. POrtalBurn, LLC does not condone ANY illegal activity. While we are creating a temporary community with its own rules, this community coexists within an area of real laws. IMPORTANT: If you are serving alcohol YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CHECKING WRISTBANDS of anyone you are serving to be sure they are of legal age. This is worth repeating: If you are serving alcohol, you MUST check wristbands. DO NOT serve alcohol to anyone under 21 years of age. Period. 19 PRINCIPLES: The 10 Principles of Burning Man
Radical Inclusion Anyone may be a part of Burning Man. We welcome and respect the stranger. No prerequisites exist for participation in our community. Gifting Burning Man is devoted to acts of gift giving. The value of a gift is unconditional. Gifting does not contemplate a return or an exchange for something of equal value. Decommodification In order to preserve the spirit of gifting, our community seeks to create social environments that are unmediated by commercial sponsorships, transactions, or advertising. We stand ready to protect our culture from such exploitation. We resist the substitution of consumption for participatory Experience. Radical Self­reliance Burning Man encourages the individual to discover, exercise and rely on his or her inner resources. Radical Self­expression Radical self­expression arises from the unique gifts of the individual. No one other than the individual. Communal Effort Our community values creative cooperation and collaboration. We strive to produce, promote and protect social networks, public spaces, works of art, and methods of communication that support such interaction. Civic Responsibility We value civil society. Community members who organize events should assume responsibility for public welfare and endeavor to communicate civic responsibilities to participants. They must also assume responsibility for conducting events in accordance with local, state and federal laws. 20 Leave No Trace Our community respects the environment. We are committed to leaving no physical trace of our activities wherever we gather. We clean up after ourselves and endeavor, whenever possible, to leave such places in a better state than when we found them. Participation Our community is committed to a radically participatory ethic. We believe that transformative change, whether in the individual or in society, can occur only through the medium of deeply personal participation. We achieve being through doing. Everyone is invited to work. Everyone is invited to play. We make the world real through actions that open the heart. Immediacy Immediate experience is, in many ways, the most important touchstone of value in our culture. We seek to overcome barriers that stand between us and a recognition of our inner selves, the reality of those around us, participation in society, and contact with a natural world exceeding human powers. No idea can substitute for this experience. 21 22 23