ALPHA is an immersive retreat that takes place over three and a half days on a bucolic 200-acre property with rolling hills, wooded trails, rustic cabins, a dining hall, a pond, a peninsula, a haunted mansion, and more! Camp Ramblewood features newly renovated, insulated cabins, and hot showers, so the camping part of this camp-out festival is EASY. A bed in a cabin is included with your ticket price, and a meal plan is available for an additional fee.
That said, ALPHA is still a camp-out and you should bring anything you might need with you. Nothing is for sale at ALPHA, and while the nearest town is a relatively short drive away, participants are encouraged to enjoy the immersive pleasure of staying on site.
Bring your own:
- ART PROJECTS - Everyone who participates in ALPHA is expected to bring an art project you're working on, or host a workshop, or offer a performance, etc. You can register your project via the link you will receive after you purchase your tickets.
- BEDDING - A twin size bed in a cabin is included with your ticket. It’s recommended to bring a sheet for over the mattress, and blankets or a sleeping bag for warmth - it can get chilly at night.
- FOOD & BEVERAGES - There is an optional meal plan offering brunch and dinner that can be purchased in advance. Bring anything supplemental that you think you will want, or if you are not doing the meal plan then plan accordingly for yourself.
- CLOTHING - Check the weather and express yourself!
- HEADLAMP
- RAIN GEAR - There have been some wet years, and there’s plenty of covered space to have fun in if it happens.
- SUN PROTECTION
- MEDICATIONS
- PERSONAL FIRST AID KIT
- TENT (OPTIONAL) - You don’t have to sleep in a cabin if you don’t want to, most people do.
BRINGING ART, HOSTING A WORKSHOP OR MEET-UP, PERFORMING
Everyone who participates in ALPHA is expected to find a way to share and offer your knowledge and perspective, in the form of bringing art, hosting a workshop or meet-up for participants with a specific interest. Register your workshop, meet-up, performance, demonstration, or installation following the link in the email that you will receive after your purchase your tickets. You may register as many projects, performances, workshops (or any combination) as you like.