Come be held in connection by the best of what New Culture offers: Living and Loving in Community
- When
- September 17–22, 2027 (Friday–Wednesday)with an optional Soft Start on Thursday, September 16
- Where
- Saratoga Springs Retreat Center, Upper Lake, California
- Who
- New and returning campers are warmly welcomed. Attendance is limited to 85 people for an abundant and connected experience.
This beautiful gathering is lovingly supported by an experienced and enthusiastic team: Alara, Bella, Deborah Bice & Maui Rich. It’s our honor to create a nourishing container for you to fill with your own goodness, growth, and connection.
What Awaits You
- 🩷Morning Community Gatherings — Begin each day with connection, inspiration, and shared intention.
- 🧡ZEGG Forum — Explore what’s authentic, alive, and true as we deepen trust and weave community.
- 💛Love Pods — Small, intimate groups that meet throughout camp for connection and belonging.
- 💚Workshops & Playshops — Share your gifts, learn something new, stretch your edges, and have fun!
- 💙Community Celebrations — Ecstatic dance, a variety show, our playful auction, and more.
- 💜Evening Sensual Spaces — Invitations to explore consensual, nurturing touch and connection.
- ❤️Temple — An intentional space for consensual erotic exploration and connection.
- 🌟Joyful Roles and Helping Hands — Everyone contributes to the magic! Share in the care and co-creation of our community.
- 🕊️Spaciousness — Time to rest, wander, soak, connect, or simply BE.
All offerings are invitations, not obligations. We celebrate choice, consent, and the freedom to participate in ways that feel right for you.
The Nitty Gritty
Our Beautiful Space
Saratoga Springs Retreat Center
10243 Saratoga Springs Rd, Upper Lake, CA 95485
Nestled in a private, 260-acre valley in the rolling hills of Northern California, Saratoga Springs will be ours to enjoy throughout camp!
Amenities include
- Large swimming pool and hot tub
- Stone labyrinth
- Beautiful hiking trails
- Peaceful natural spaces to explore and unwind
Accessibility
The grounds are relatively flat, with gravel pathways. Main gathering spaces, bathrooms, and showers are accessible, and a ramp leads into the dining area. Upstairs dorm rooms require climbing two flights of stairs. Shuttle assistance is available for the second yurt, approximately a five-minute walk away.
Camp Fees
We offer sliding-scale pricing to help make camp accessible while supporting the financial sustainability of our community.
Camp Tuition
- $900–$2,500 sliding scale
- $650 minimum for campers under 40 and/or BIPOC participants
Tuition includes 6 days, 5 nights of lodging, meals, and snacks. If you’re able to contribute above the minimum, your generosity helps fund scholarships for others. Thank you for helping make this community possible!
Optional Soft Start
Add $120 for Thursday arrival, an extra night of lodging, Thursday dinner, and Friday light breakfast and lunch.
Scholarships & Work Trade
We want you here! Scholarship and work-trade requests can be made through your application. We’ll do our best to support those who need financial assistance, with particular care for younger campers and people from marginalized communities.
Lodging Options
- Tent or car camping — included in camp tuition
- Shared upstairs dorms with twin bunk beds — included in camp tuition
- RV — included in camp tuition, with an electrical hookup available for an additional $25/day
- Private rooms and cabins — additional $300–$425 per room for the entire stay
Food — Nourishing Each Other
We’ll share in preparing simple, delicious meals together!
Omnivore protein will be served at least once daily, with vegetarian and vegan options available. We’ll do our best to accommodate special dietary needs with advance notice.
We can’t wait to gather, grow, play, and create a little magic together. See you at Autumn Convergence! 💗