What are the policies?

  • GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS HERE:

https://thebackyard.world/terms-and-conditions

  • PARTICIPANT WAIVER, AGREEMENT, RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK:

Everyone in attendance must sign a liability waiver at the welcome booth to be on the Sanctuary. You may print and sign the waiver this before you arrive to save time at the gate.
Anyone under the age of 18 must have an additional parent/guardian signature on their waiver, and be accompanied by a ticketed parent or legal guardian.

  • LEAVE NO TRACE & PACK IN + PACK OUT

Check out this zero-waste guide form our friends at Food Not Fuckboys:

How to get Zero Wasted - Beauty in the Backyard edition

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. If you need a bag, please ask one of the Mettā Makers! Thanks :)

  • TICKETS

This is a private event, make sure to secure your ticket with plenty of time. TICKETS WILL BE LIMITED OR SOLD OUT AT THE GATE.

  • FAMILY PLAN

Beauty in the Backyard “The Chrysalis” on June 1st-5th is designed for 18+ ages. Roots to Sky Sanctuary is remote private property and an energy potent place.

Everyone in attendance must sign a liability waiver at the welcome booth to be on the Sanctuary. Anyone under the age of 18 must have an additional parent/guardian signature on their waiver, and be accompanied by a ticketed parent or legal guardian. We advise parents NOT to bring Children 12 and under and exceptions can be made if parents buy a full priced ticket and sign a waiver with their child(ren). You may print and sign the waiver this before you arrive to save time at the gate.

  • REFUND POLICY

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

  • CAMPING

Camping is permitted for all patrons on site. Camping is not permitted in the parking lot, however if you wish to sleep inside your car, then you may. Driving to your camp site is prohibited, however the distance to the camping area is about a 2-10 minute walk based on where you choose to set up.

  • CAR CAMPING

On-site car camping is $44 per car and must be purchased online in advance to guarantee you space, which is limited.

  • PARKING

There will not be parking available on-site for all participants.
Off-site parking is $22 per car and must be purchased online in advance to guarantee you space. 
(This includes a shuttle to the venue)

  • RE-ENTRY

Re-entry is not allowed for car camping. For general parking, re-entry is permitted with a $20 re-entry fee per car for on-site parking.  You will be given a pass to leave the premises & come back.  There is no fee for anyone traveling back & forth from off-site parking.

  • 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 medical 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 Beauty in the Backyard. 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. Please recycle when applicable!

  • NUDITY POLICY

We prefer the bottom half of clothing to stay on. If you are able to be respectful and considerate of other participants’ experiences, we are open to conscious nudity it so long as you are not negatively affecting anyone or being a disturbance to the peace and comfort of the experience of the other participants.

  • 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.

What Should I bring?

THIS IS A ZERO WASTE EVENT. ANYTHING BROUGHT TO THE BACKYARD LEAVES THE BACKYARD.

Please read this Zero-Waste guide to Beauty in the Backyard before coming to the retreat!

THE BACKYARD NECESSITIES:

  • A Dish to Share, or $ for the Potluck and any Cutlery, Plates and Utensils

  • Notebook, Pens, Art Materials, Hiking Shoes

  • 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

  • Swim Suit, Towel, Sunscreen, Essential oils

  • Toothbrush, Toiletries, Extra Clothes, Tapestries

  • Flow Toys, Hula Hoops, Poi, Yoga Mats

  • A Desire to Live, Love & Learn

LODGING NECESSITIES:

  • Sheets, Blankets and Pillows

  • Tapestries, Plants, Lights & Decorations

  • Yoga Mats, Rugs, Shower Mats, Towels, Toilet Paper, Hand Towels

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 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’s the deal with this AR app?

Mettā Creative Is always innovating in the event space.

We created our own cryptocurrency (utility token) in 2018 called MTTA Token to incentivize participation, and have worked with technology companies to re-design how technology can support human interaction and real-world problem solving.

Now, we’re partnering with Augmental to bring to you the first ever augmented reality experience for festivals of this kind, called FestivAR, to enhance your engagement and connection at Beauty in the Backyard.

"Augmental invites you to beta test FestivAR. FestivAR is an augmented reality app that decorates performances and the world around you with True Dimensional animated graphics. It also comes with ARguide which is a heads up display map that guides you to everything at Beauty in the Backyard. Finally, it comes with Info Swarm which will tell you everything you need to know, most importantly the event schedules. Download it now!"  www.festivar.world   

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