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Conscious
Dream Festival
2023

Map & Venue Info

This venue is a protected forest easement, regenerative garden and farm in Middleburg, Virginia, Loudoun County. 

There is lots of space to camp out and enjoy the festival, curated music, arts, community and nature.

bathrooms will be available to the public during the event.

Activities are taking place in two large barn venues with heat and wifi, as well as outdoor spaces.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

THIS IS A ZERO WASTE EVENT. ANYTHING BROUGHT TO THE EVENT SHOULD LEAVE WITH YOU!

 

THE NECESSITIES​​

  • Tent, Camping Gear, Head Lamp (trails), Canopy, Cooler

  • Foldable Chairs, Tables, Tarps

  • Sleeping Bag, Pillows, Blankets, Tapestries

  • Reusable Water Bottles, Cutlery, Plates and Utensils Food, Unopened Drinks

  • Notebook, Pens, Art Materials, Hiking Shoes

  • Swim Suit, Towel, Sunscreen, Essential oils

  • Toothbrush, Toiletries, Extra Clothes, Tapestries

  • Flow Toys, Hula Hoops, Poi, Yoga Mats (bring extra yoga mats if you have them to share please!)

  • A Desire to Live, Love & Learn

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS

  • YES UN-OPENED WATER, JUICE, OR GATORADE

  • YES FOOD AND COOLERS (SUBJECT TO SEARCH)

  • YES GLOWING/ILLUMINATED COSTUMES OR JEWELRY

  • YES PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION (MUST BE REGISTERED IN YOUR NAME)

  • YES CAMELBACKS (EMPTY UPON ENTRY).

  • YES HULA HOOPS (EVEN LED HULA HOOPS) AND INFLATABLES

  • YES FLAGS/BANNERS/ HANDMADE SIGNS (NO CORPORATE/COMPANY BRAND FLAGS & NO HARD FLAG POLES)

  • YES FESTIVAL TOTEMS! (ANY OBJECT DEEMED DANGEROUS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED INSIDE)

  • YES HANDHELD CAMERA DEVICES (E.G., SONY ACTION CAM, GOPRO. MUST BE 6″ IN SIZE OR LESS)

  • YES E-CIGS AND VAPES

  • YES OUTFITS & COSTUMES WITHIN REASON (ANY OBJECT DEEMED DANGEROUS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED INSIDE)

PROHIBITED ITEMS

  • NO MOCK CEREMONIAL HEADDRESSES

  • NO ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES, DRUGS OR DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

  • NO PETS (OTHER THAN SERVICE ANIMALS)

  • NO LASER POINTERS

  • NO GLASS

  • NO HARD LIQOUR IN THE VENUE AREA

  • NO STICKERS, FLYERS, SPRAY PAINT OR GLITTER (unless it’s biodegradable)

  • NO WEAPONS OF ANY KIND (INCLUDES POCKET KNIVES, PEPPER SPRAY, FIREWORKS, ETC.)

  • NO PROFESSIONAL RECORDING EQUIPMENT – PHOTO, VIDEO, OR AUDIO

  • NO DRONES

  • NO FIREWOOD FROM OUTSIDE THE PREMISES

  • NO GLOWSTICKS

WHAT ARE THE POLICIES?

LEAVE NO TRACE

Keeping the venue clean is a MUST

Remove all waste you create from your camp site and venue spaces

to place in the designated waste and recycling receptacles 

You are responsible for everything that you bring to the backyard. Carry a small bag to make sure you don’t throw trash on the ground during the gathering or put your trash in the nearest receptacle. Please DO NOT throw cigarette butts on the ground, there will be trash cans everywhere.  Thanks :)

AGE RESTRICTION

Ages 17 and older we're asking for a full priced ticket. Younger than 17 we're asking that the parents look at the donation tiers available on the ticket options and to choose which ever one they are able to as a contribution! +$11, +$33, +$55 or +$88.
Kids 5 and under are free.

REFUND POLICY

All sales are FINAL – No refunds, but you can exchange them with friends or online via our FB event group.

RE-ENRY

Re-entry is permitted. You will be given a wristband pass to leave the premises & come back. 

CAMPING

Camping is permitted for all patrons on site. Iif you wish to sleep inside your car, then you may.  The parking lot is separate from the parking area. 

ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF ID FOR ENTRY

Any U.S. government issues driver’s license or identification card provided that it contains a photograph, name and date of birth. A U.S. or foreign government issued passport containing a photograph and date of birth.

UNACCEPTABLE FORMS OF ID FOR ENTRY

School identification. Consular identification. Birth certificates. Xerox copies of any identification. Social security cards.

SAFETY AND MEDICAL

A first-aid tent will be staffed throughout the event. If you need assistance or know someone who does you can go there or notify a member of security who can radio for help.

SECURITY, SEARCHES AND PAT-DOWNS

Every participant is subject to a TSA-style search at the gate which may include an examination of all of your items.

ZERO TOLERANCE FOR DRUG USE OR POSSESSION

The use or possession of any illegal drugs will not be tolerated anywhere inside or outside the venue.  Do not bring any illegal substances to the event as violators may be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

ALCOHOL POLICY

Alcohol will not be sold at the event. However, guests are permitted to BYOB & BYOC (bring your own cup). No glass please! Please be respectful & considerate when consuming alcohol, and please be aware of your trash and general impact. No open containers of hard liquor in the stage/venue area. Please recycle when applicable!

NUDITY POLICY

We prefer the bottom half of clothing to stay on. However, if you are able to be comfortable and not negatively affect any of the other participant's experience, we are open to nudity as a form of freedom of expression.

SERVICE ANIMAL POLICY

Our Service Animal/Dog policy is taken directly from Federal Statute and regulatory law. Our plain English policy is stated below.

  • ONLY DOGS QUALIFY AS SERVICE ANIMALS UNDER FEDERAL LAW & EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS ARE NOT SERVICE ANIMALS

  • SERVICE ANIMALS IN TRAINING ARE NOT SERVICE ANIMALS UNDER FEDERAL LAW AND ONLY WHEN WEARING A “SERVICE ANIMAL” MARKED VEST.

  • THE SERVICE ANIMAL MUST ALWAYS BE IN “FULL STAY” COMMAND POSITION WHEN NOT PERFORMING THE SERVICE FOR WHICH THEY HAVE BEEN TRAINED.

  • THE SERVICE ANIMAL MUST BE FULLY TRAINED TO URINATE OR DEFECATE ONLY ON THE COMMAND OF THEIR HUMAN TEAM MEMBER.

  • IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED A “SERVICE DOG” UNDER U.S. FEDERAL LAW, A DOG MUST BE PARTNERED WITH AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY AND PERFORM SPECIFIC, TRAINED TASK WORK TO MITIGATE THAT DISABILITY. TASK WORK IS NOT OPTIONAL. IF A DOG DOESN’T PERFORM TASK WORK, IT IS NOT A SERVICE DOG. IN CLOSING, IF YOUR SERVICE ANIMAL IS REGISTERED, WEARING A MARKED SERVICE ANIMAL VEST AND FULLY TRAINED; YOU WILL FIND OUR STAFF AND PARTICIPANTS VERY SUPPORTIVE OF YOUR TEAMS PRESENCE.

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