2019 Archive
Habitat for Insanity
Habitat for Insanity embraces the creation of novel burner technology and events. We’re a do-ocracy, meaning that although we do not assign tasks, we manage to accomplish a lot!
Contact: teppy@egenesis.com Hometown: PittsburghHack Rock City : Satellite Camp
Hack Rock City : Art Support, Blinky Hospital, and Unicorn Repair. A Satellite Camp of Disorient and Gigsville art workers to provide an in city outpost of supplies, creativity, conversation, blinky and unicorn repair for the weary artist. visit our creation station dome with inflatable satellite and upper deck for sunrise or deep playa tea times.
URL: https://hackerspaces.org/ Hometown: Bernal HeightsHack-a-Cola
A visit to Hack-a-Cola is a reprieve from the heat empowered by a sampling of 10 unique, handcrafted flavors of soda. Hand us a cup and we’ll mix cold carbonated water with one or more of our syrups to make a refreshing soda on the spot. Inquisitive visitors can learn how to fulfill their own soda making dreams with the guidance of our knowledgeable, helpful soda jerks. We aim to provide a welcoming space where everyone will feel comfortable to stay a while and enjoy the company under our plentiful shade.
URL: https://hack-a-cola.org/ Hometown: San Francisco, CAHair of the Dog (HOTD)
The longest continually running 24/7 Dive Bar and Live music venue at Burning Man. Daily open mic and scheduled performances.
https://TheHOTD.com
URL: https://thehotd.com Contact: hotdinfo@gmail.com Hometown: San FranciscoHair of the Phuong
Hometown: San Francisco primarily (but also LA and Seattle)Half-Ass
Camp Half-Ass is a group of fun loving individuals that has been bringing Peace, Love, and Laughter to the Playa since 2006. Come enjoy our GIANT MOANING SEE-SAW, infamous Bike Bar, Art Installations, and Beer Garden Parties.
URL: http://www.camphalfass.com Hometown: Sam Francisco Bay AreaHall of Game
Introducing the playa’s first Board Game Hall of Fame! Join us to learn about and play famous and influential board games through the years.
Hometown: San FranciscoHamJam
HamJam is a Fire and LED Art Camp, bringing interactive fire, flames and LED wizardry to the playa. Enjoy the Flame Throwing Chandelier, the Giant Fire Kaleidoscope, or hang out and keep warm at our flaming picnic table. We are mostly open at night, but come around during the day to hang out and enjoy a good Ham Jam!
Hometown: Portland, OregonHammer And Cyclery
Bike repair. Professional mechanics and tools. 24-hour DIY repair stand and tools. Learn to ride. Learn bike repair. Propaganda swag. Support us by renting a bike from us, donating your bike after Burning Man, or joining our camp! No experience necessary!
And if you’re in Minneapolis, join us for year-round events. We are motivated by the belief that access to practical transportation equalizes opportunity and improves connection to the communities around us. Also, bikes are awesome! JOIN US!
www.HammerAndCyclery.com
Hammered and Sickled
Russian Themed Bar – serving up all kinds of drinks and specializing in flavored vodka shots
Contact: hammerscamp@gmail.com Hometown: Wanut CreekHammock Hangout
The Hammock Hangout – karaoke bar and lounge.
Giant parachute shade structure, perfect for daytime relaxing. Cool drinks. Daytime party every day. The Hammock Hangout is open 24/7, come hang out with us!
http://thehammockhangout.com
URL: http://thehammockhangout.com Contact: hh@thehammockhangout.com Hometown: San FranciscoHamstercamp
Hamster Camp is back! We are serving up happiness at our favorite little watering hole The Wisco. Sharing the best of the Northwoods and beyond.
Hometown: Stevens PointHang-Out, the
Daytime on the playa is a hot affair, and finding a spot for a few comfortable moments can be a bit of a challenge. There is no better way to sail the dusty seas than nestled in one of the swaying hanging hugs that are the hammocks at the Hang Out. Strung elegantly from the support structure of the camp’s sizeable shade structure, anchored to the mighty girth of the pre-apocalyptic Beast, our hammocks will provide you with the reset you need. Relaxing to the sounds of one of the best playlists on the playa (on the planet? Maybe?!), rejuvenate your soul in the company of the hardy and amiable souls that make the Hang Out one of the most quality, albeit perfectly simple experiences at Black Rock City.
Hometown: ChicoHanging Gardens of BRC
The Hanging Gardens of BRC (Black Rock City) was formed in 2015. It’s a beautiful 20 person garden themed camp with an all-inclusive intimate family vibe. The Garden was created to host interactivities like Yoga, smoothies, illustration lessons, meditation, twerk-shop, lectures on physics, immigration law, champagne & essential oils. These examples are all varieties of interactivities that our campers have brought to participate in the community over the years. Our favorite annual event happens to be the annual Garden Soirée Party complete with a hosted bar & DJ happening early Tuesday evening.
URL: https://www.facebook.com/HangingGardensBRC/ Contact: hanginggardensbrc@gmail.com Hometown: San DiegoHangover Squad
Hangover Squad is helping burners to alleviate any hangovers from a long night or morning.
Contact: cphandmd@yahoo.com Hometown: Citizens of the WorldHangry Bishop
Are you feeling dusty, tired, and just DONE? Has Hanger gotten the best of you? All are welcome at the Hangry Bishop, where we offer respite and replenishment during your playa journey. Our humble inn and eatery serves daily grilled cheeses, pickles and virgin Mary’s. And, we are ALWAYS open for shade, seating and water. Replenish your spirit AND your stomach at The Hangry Bishop!
URL: https://www.facebook.com/thehangrybishop Contact: thehangrybishop@gmail.com Hometown: San FranciscoHappy Acidents
There are no mistakes, only Happy Acidents! Come experience our Bob Ross and Chill Dome, 7pm-7am every night. In the words of the man himself: Let’s get crazy.
Hometown: San FranciscoHappy Hour
Hard day on the playa? Unwind at Happy Hour, where you’ll be greeted by one of a kind refreshing spirits served with smiles! Enjoy our lounge, bar, and dance floor! Start your day with Happy Hour!
URL: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Camp-Happy-Hour/350219491736402 Contact: camphappyhour@gmail.com Hometown: SacramentoHappy Kaos!
A fun bunch of weirdos here to bring joy to anyone ready to receive it. Come doodle and Kraft, drink and play or just Kuddle in our puddle. Maybe even spin our wheel to see what Kaos we’ll make you do next.
Hometown: Los AngelesHARDLY
Your place for 24 hour lies and whisky shots
URL: http://hardlybrc.com Contact: fuser@hardlybrc.com Hometown: Mountain ViewHarmonic Convergence Camp
Harmonic Convergence is an intimate, spiritually-focused, Burning Man camp. We will host the Harmonic Cafe…open 10 am – 2 pm Monday thru Friday…8 pm – 10 pm Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. The Harmonic Healing Center will be open various hours during the day, Monday – Friday.
URL: https://www.facebook.com/HarmonicConvergenceCamp/ Contact: pumamarco@me.com Hometown: Santa MonicaHAVANA NIGHTS
Perpetual, Sultry Latin Dance Party with a laid-back Miami feel. Palm trees surround the perimeter of a large shaded dance floor. Comfortable, elevated chill pads and hammocks invite guests to relax. World-class DJs will spin rhythmic Cuban and energetic Latin beats in the background, while you sip bottomless, hand-muddled frozen mojitos served by camp attendants wearing guayabera shirts. Dance lessons hosted daily. Free cotton candy daily. Cigars and fedoras available upon request. THURSDAY 8PM to 2AM: we will offer the 4TH ANNUAL HAVANA NIGHTS Ultimate Latin Dance Party!
https://www.facebook.com/HavanaNightsParty/
Haüs Catz
Come cat around at Haüs Catz! Stick around for our house music, events, stories and see why we are such a close camp year round. After you’ve been christened with a cat collar, grab some cat ears and recite the three rules. Sunset Naked Happy Howls, questionable Yoga & decisions, in general – we’ve got it all! Keep your hands and arms inside the vehicle, but don’t forget to maintain thigh contact!
URL: http://www.facebook.com/hauscatz Hometown: PortlandHealing Foot Wash Life Truth Love
Healing Foot Wash, Life, Truth, Love: we are all about not only clean feet but world peace, community building, and healing. Come have your dusty feet washed with vinegar water, then peppermint soap, then plain water, followed by shea butter or other moisturizer. You may wash someone else’s feet after yours have been washed. Come by as often as you wish, and stay as long as you like.
URL: http://healingfootwash.org Contact: annalisakronman@gmail.com Hometown: Orinda, CAHeart Beats
Heart Beats is a small playa family offering a cuddle dome with ambient and downtempo tunes aimed at opening the heart, mind, and soul. We’re offering a safe space to relax and get real with music, open mics, runs, yoga, mocktails, and 24 hour good vibes. Lift your spirits, lift your neighbor’s spirits, elevate the collective, and chill. Come by any morning after the event opens for some cold brew coffee.
URL: http://www.heartbeatscamp.com/ Contact: heartbeatscamp@gmail.com Hometown: Seattle, WAHeart of Now
Workshops on mindfulness and emotional presence, creating encouragement to look within to bring what is real and alive to our interactions with others. There will be a focus on connecting while maintaining awareness of personal space and boundaries.
Contact: maxentropyrules@gmail.com Hometown: EugeneHeart Tribe
Heart Tribe is a heart-centered, touch positive group providing a Healing Sanctuary to the Playa. We offer a variety of healing modalities in a beautiful squishy space to bring people into their bodies and hearts.
During the Burn Week, we open our Healing Sanctuary 4 hours each day and welcome people in to receive healing sessions on a first-come-first-served basis.
We’ll also be offering non-alcoholic elixirs and a variety of hydrating, tasty delights served at our Nourishment Lab, with the aim of leaving you feeling better than when you found us.
We’re also excited to offer a Tea-Pi with tea service, a Bowie Blackstar Vinyl Sanctuary and a Pee-Cone Pie Stand, where ladies can pick up a pee funnel to make their lives easier.
Come squish out with us!
Heavy Petting Zoo
The Heavy Petting Zoo returns! Come get buffed by our Heavy Petting staff or enjoy a cocktail at the Heavy Petting Zoo bar! Ride our Heavy Petting Zoo art car and bump to our future bass beats! We’d love to show you a good time!
URL: https://www.facebook.com/groups/557962074300833/?ref=bookmarks Hometown: Portsmouth, NHHeeBeeGeeBee Healers
We are an oasis for nurturing, grounding and healing. Stop by to hang out and chill, take a class, or to receive bodywork and healing of all sorts.
URL: http://www.heebeegeebeehealers.org Hometown: Boston, Boulder, New York, San FranciscoHelioz
We worship Helioz, the Sun god. Come eat fantastic beasts, fight as a gladiator in our Arena, drink mightily at the Tavern of Helioz, survey the Playa from atop the Altar of Helioz, and fire a laser at the Moon!
URL: http://www.helioz.xyz Hometown: San FranciscoHello Mom!
We celebrate mom-figures of all types! Come interact with our stand-in playa moms or to gather some motherly playa advice in our Call Your Mom phone booth. Get your fix of good clean family fun in the dust!
Hometown: Seattle/San Francisco/Thousand OaksHello, We Love you!
We are here to create a wonderful healing experience of art, music, vibrating massage tables, jam sessions, lemonade, elixr bars, and SO much more! Come on down and snag an ice cold lemonade or take a seat for a nightly psychedelic light painting! Also yoga, art, and All sorts of things !
URL: http://www.fb.com/helloweloveyou Contact: weloveweloveyouhello@gmail.com Hometown: Los AngelesHen House
Hen House, now featuring the Cock Block! Come hang with us in Cluckingham Palace and enjoy some cold beverages and attend one of our events!
Hometown: RenoHerding Cats
Herding Cats camp is a cozy spot that welcomes any and everyone to come and hang out. We offer a comfy lounge cat zone where you can enjoy a cocktail while listening to the meowsical musings of our DJs. Or if you’re feeling less social, just hang out with your awesome self and enjoy a cat nap in our cat lounge!
Hometown: Los AngelesHeroes & Super Villains
Heroes & Super Villains is an exploration of Light & Shadow in individual, group & societal settings. We offer hospitality for those on their Hero’s Journey & henchmen for aspiring Super Villains with visions of taking over the world.
Open from noon til sunset, drop in for yoga, our sophisticated slow bar, sexy soulful music, missions, therapy and storytelling. Friday is our epic SOUL BRUNCH with world class DJs & delicious breakfast treats.
URL: http://www.heroesandsupervillains.org Hometown: New York City / Los AngelesHEX
Draco’s Nest metal FIRE and light sculpture exhibition, music, dancing, fire performances, Detox/Retox bar and chill out areas. 10pm – 6am.
Contact: vernrivard@gmail.com Hometown: ArvadaHEX Collective
HEX Collective – tantalize the 5 senses and get your HEXy on!
URL: http://www.hexcollective.org Contact: hex6collective@gmail.com Hometown: InternationalHibernaculum
The Hibernaculum is a bat and cave-themed workshop space and a set of fun, interactive installations. The Hibernaculum provides physical activity and outdoor-themed workshops; a photo booth; and other fun cave-themed experiences.
Hometown: Vancouver island; Colorado; California; the UK; Alberta; MexicoHigh Desert Cinema
Come chill with your Bestest Best Burner, or whoever it is that’s currently floating your boat and watch classic Americana movies under the stars while we feed you popcorn & candy! Lay back & relax on one of our couches or loveseats, pull up a blanket & pillows while you lay on our comfy rugs & bean bag chairs. We’ll feed you all the hot buttered popcorn & candy you want! Come join us M-F after the sun goes down! We’re looking forward to meeting you – any friendly burner is welcome!
Contact: shellylange143@gmail.com Hometown: El Dorado HillsHippocampus
Hippocampus invites you to play with us at our mid-day communion through dance at Hippocampus Dance Church and also at our moving café, which appears by magic along with the sun. We serve it sexy and helpful, hot and fresh.
Hometown: Seattle, Minneapolis, SF Bay Area, InternationalHo Chateau
Founded by a fierce group of eight men from the Rocky Mountains, the Ho Chateau combines the rustic comfort of a Colorado ski lodge with the beauty and luxury of a French country house. Inspired by a traditional chateau, the camp has strong architectural symmetry and includes details such as ornate lanterns and draperies fit for us queens. Our style is Psychedelic Rocky Mountain Chic and we invite the people of Black Rock City to join us at the bar or lounge. It’s a place to talk, meet new people, enjoy a snack or a drink, relax, and be yourself, including open and accepting expressions of identity and sexuality.
URL: http://www.hochateau.com Contact: mail@hochateau.com Hometown: DenverHoli High Camp
Holi High Camp brings body paint blasting cannons to the playa, with a side of deliciously cold beverages and excellent tunes to get colorful and dance the afternoon away. Do you like neon paint? Do you like fun? Do you want some pure joy? Stop by!
Hometown: San FranciscoHome Sweet Dome
At the heart of Hushville, Home Sweet Dome offers shade in the daytime, a lighted area at night, for social interaction and chill. No music, this is Hushville, unless it’s home made hand made with acoustic instruments. We host events in the Hushville Events Calendar with out space, and offer battery charging for your phones, cameras, computers, etc. We also can provide bike repair, and have some supplies (tubes, chains, batteries for your lights, etc) to get your bike back up and running.
Hometown: ReddingHomebrew 4A Homebrew
We are your friendly neighborhood bar where everyone is welcome and feels at home. We are open 10 to midnight with cold home brewed beverages and games. Enjoy a cold beer, cider, mead or soda served daily. We have a pool table, foosball and daily events at 2pm including our Playa famous pickle party! Bring your keg and we will refrigerate and tap it, or bring a bottle to share. Come enjoy a cold beverage with us and have a taste of our different brews, then you can decide which one you like best!
URL: https://www.facebook.com/groups/476024835926123 Contact: homebrew4ahomebrew@yahoo.com Hometown: SparksHomeSlice
Drop in for a cheerful “Slice of Home”—Playa-style. Participate in our Experimental Grilled Cheese Theatre, climb the sky-high HomeSlice Tower’s inverted pyramids, or re-engineer your Playa duds and gear at our Radical Alteration clinics.
URL: http://www.homeslice.org Contact: camphomeslice@gmail.com Hometown: AltadenaHonest MiSteak
Honest MiSteak is a participatory day camp that loves to feed people and have fun! We eat meat! We run events from Sunday through Thursday, including our Bison BBQ on Monday and signature Tri-Tip BBQ on Wednesday! Check out Sing-Along Sunday, It’s Your Wedding Day (Tuesday). Jerky & Jenga… shots too (Thursday). Or just stop by to chill under our large, public shade structure with sofa and chairs.
Contact: honestmisteakbrc@gmail.com Hometown: Menlo Park/CA, Portland/OR, Denver/CO, Jacksonville/FL, Boston/MAHoney Badger Camp
Honey Badgers don’t give a shit about dust, sparkle ponies, double rainbows, fancy Segways, your culturally appropriated headdress, shirt cocking, or that the temple build that wasn’t finished when you got here. We only give a shit about good cocktails, fire, and tea!
Hometown: Reno/SparksHoney Puddle
Honey Puddle is your shimmering golden oasis wherein chill vibes, brilliant live music, and masterfully brewed honey wines (meads), craft beers, and cocktails await. Come enjoy our people, our drink, our welcoming, warm, intimate cuddle puddle.
URL: http://honeypuddle.info Hometown: Los AngelesHookahdome
Hookahdome provides a cooling oasis in the desert for weary travelers, and a chance to escape from the dust and heat and chaos of the outer world. Participants are invited to step through the the curtain of our silk draped dome and be whisked away to another realm. Cool out, puff hookah, make a friend in our richly cushioned, classic, Middle-Eastern inspired “coffee house” lounge.
Contact: hookahdomebrc@gmail.com Hometown: ChicoHookers & Makers
Hookers & Makers is a camp dedicated to turning spectators into participants via crafting, casting and general shenanigans.
Hometown: MontclairHope
We bring H.O.P.E. to the playa by Heping Others Party Effectively! Come join our international family for a refreshing iced coffee or cocktail, group meditation, live music, live readings of playa confessions, or stop by on Thursday evening to marry yourself!
http://www.camphope.rocks
HORIZON
HORIZON is a camp of community, celebration, curiosity and creativity. Enjoy the stunning views from atop our 16′ viewing decks, lounge under our stretch tents, and explore surprises throughout our space. Cheers with us each afternoon during our all-day happy hours, and show us your moves at our variety of dance parties with themed DJ sets ranging from funk to hip-hop to house.
Hometown: New York / Fort LauderdaleHorny Camp
Horny Camp is an arts and crafts camp morning, noon, and night! Sometimes, we also offer booze, from swanky martinis to ghost pepper-infused vodkas! We also have a stage and karaoke! Come by and get craft and horny or buzzed and belt out a tune, as suits your fancy!
URL: http://www.hornycamp.com Contact: info@hornycamp.com Hometown: LA, San Francisco, NYCHot Mayo
Camp Hot Mayo is Back to share. We open everyday at noon. Our bar serves cold beer, and some drink specials, Irish Car Bombs aka Irish Slammers on Thursday @ 4:20pm, we have our basketball hoop, lots of games and a silent disco. Come Visit and see our list of events and times on our white boards. https://www.facebook.com/Camphotmayo/
URL: https://www.facebook.com/camphotmayo/ Contact: badassmanucker@yahoo.com Hometown: Sparks, NV and many othersHot Mess Camp ex Electric Oasis
24/7 you are welcome to visit our camp for cocktails, drinks, art – enjoy our beautiful Temple and playa views.
URL: https://m.facebook.com/groups/1432940710113020 Contact: a_leksakova@mail.ru Hometown: International campHot Stuff
Drinks served from dawn onward for the thirsty traveler crossing the desert sands. All manner of chilli hot and ice cool refreshments will be on offer accompanied by music from storied DJs from across the savage sands.
Hometown: London / Istanbul / NYCHotDog
hotdog? HotDog! HOTDOG! Come by for a hot meat tube and a cold beverage. We are hotdog and so can you!
Hometown: JacksonHotel California
Hotel California is an oasis of generosity where all dusty playa visitors can come re-energize, rest and relax. All guests are welcome to experience our fabulous hospitality: come enjoy our Day Spa and our new EmpaTea Bar, take a class in our Workshop Space, or view panoramic sunsets and sunrises from our rooftop! We will offer Continental Breakfast in the morning, and host Happy Hour in the evening. Our Pool and Cabanas will be open anytime for napping and lounging. Our giant glowing steel fire bowl will be on fire every night – warm up with us!
URL: https://www.facebook.com/HotelCaliforniaBM Contact: hotelcaliforniabm@gmail.com Hometown: San FranciscoHoupla
Houpla is Houston’s largest theme camp and part of the Houston Art Collective non-profit organization. We specialize in bringing new burners to the playa each year and providing friendly, Texas-style hospitality.
Come by in the mornings for breakfast tacos and in the afternoons for flavored water. Play our hoopla carnival game and win a prize. Join us on Wednesday for our Texas Nooner happy hour. Take a photo with our hand-painted photo wall. Ride with us on our stubby cow shuttle mutant vehicle. Toast marshmallows with us and beat your drum at our fire pit. Hang out with us in our shaded lounge. Ship your gear on our community truck. Everyone’s welcome!
After Burning Man, join us weekly on Thursdays for gatherings at our warehouse space in Houston and for regional burns and art projects.
URL: https://www.houstonartcollective.org/houpla/ Contact: admin@houstonartcollective.org Hometown: HoustonHouse of Maslow
Come meet your needs at the House of Maslow!! Come get out of the heat, rest your feet, and relax in our decadent lounge. Stick around and you’ll enjoy one of our eclectic events! Hope to see you!!
Hometown: San FranciscoHouse of Sammich
Looking for some toasted peanut butter and jelly sammiches? Look no further than House of Sammich and keep an eye out for The Great Sammich Ride delivering gooey goodness to your part of the playa!
URL: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatsammichride/ Hometown: EdenHouse Of Skin
Our camp has always been based around loving and protecting skin. We provide sunscreen and chapstick. We also like to play. The front 3/4 of our camp is dedicated play and entertainment space. Our attractions are lit for night play. These include a stage with dancing poles that double as dueling tether ball courts, giant Yahtzee, lounge area with morning couch side service (because we all need a baby wipe when we wake up on a random couch), finger nails/body paint area, music and dancing area, and morning podcast/audio book series. Our main goal is to be present and interact with our fellow burners, while loving and protecting your epidermis
Hometown: SpokaneHuggzilla
Unlocking human intimacy among people through HUGS, MUSIC & EDUCATION regardless of race, age, gender or sexuality.
Famous for its fun loving people, Teddy Bear Cuddle Puddle, Huggzilla Purreffect Art Car, Temple of Hugs lounge, trampolines with bears, workshops & lectures, Huggzilla 6am Sunrise Coffee, Hug Police, hugging meditation, Surprise Yoga, Full Hug Bar and so much more!
URL: https://www.huggzilla.com/ Contact: info@huggzilla.com Hometown: Los AngelesHYPERSPACE
Part saucer, part sparkle pony trap, come lay in our UFOs and take a nap! A nine hole intergalactic golf course there will be, and far out alcoholic beverages a plenty!
Hometown: Denver