Health & Safety

Not everywhere. Burn culture is sex- and body-positive, and self-expression is visible. This can include (non-sexual) nudity across many areas (mostly showers and swimming areas). Have an open, [...]

As our community grows, we are beautifully joined at Where The Sheep Sleeps by teenagers who are exploring radical self-expression alongside us. As adults, practicing Civic Responsibility means [...]

Consent is a clear, informed, voluntary, sober, act-specific, person-specific, ongoing/revocable, mutual, and enthusiastic “YES!”  Consent is not just about sexual activity. It’s about navigating [...]

Please let us know ahead of time if you need any assistance to be able to join the event. A limited number of RV tickets is reserved for burners with physical disabilities. We also have a special [...]

Yes, with responsibility.The event is inclusive, but not a free-for-all. Parents are always fully responsible for their child’s safety and experience. Many families have meaningful, even [...]

If you need immediate support, please find a Consent, Welfare or Ranger volunteer.  You can also visit Safer Space which is a tent open from 2pm to 6pm during the event to receive anyone who [...]

Consent is a clear, informed, voluntary, sober, act-specific, person-specific, ongoing/revocable, mutual, and enthusiastic “YES!”  Consent is not just about sexual activity. It’s about navigating [...]

Where the Sheep Sleep can be an environment that is erotically charged, intense, and at times even confusing. We want every participant at this event to feel fully expressed, safe, and empowered [...]

Where the Sheep Sleep is built on community values and is the chance to make fantastic new friends – especially safely, one step at a time: Introduce yourself to your neighbors. Work together to [...]

We urge everybody to check each other thoroughly on a daily basis. Should you find one, here is how to remove it:  Use clean, fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin’s surface [...]