Philosophy

• We have long struggled with the challenge of how to best support the music, the art, the projects, and the people that contribute so much to the enrichment of our lives.  Whether that broadening of life experience happens at an event such as Burning Man or in a corner coffee shop, there are artists, entertainers, musicians and others that dedicate themselves fully to their craft and positively affect the human condition.  Generally, these souls are humble in their ways and never ask for more than the appreciation and acknowledgement of their efforts.  It is in this humility that our Elysium was born.

   

  Elysium has been a varied idea of paradise throughout the ages.  The Egyptians saw Elysium as a land of plenty where the dead hoped to spend eternity.  To the Greeks, Elysium was reserved exclusively for the heroic and virtuous as the Gods saw fit.  And some Neo-Pagans view Elysium as an afterlife spent in a constant state of euphoria. 

   

  To us, the idea of Elysium is something that can exist everyday and in this life.  Our community is our our Elysium and it is comprised of an endlessly diverse group of people .  We encourage you to embrace one another, look a passerby in the eyes and smile, blow a kiss to a stranger, and ultimately get to know one another!

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Mission Statement

• The Elysium Midsummer Festival shall provide and atmosphere that encourages the development and strengthening of long term relationships.  We do this by setting the stage for face to face interactions, governed by sentiments of trust, cooperation, altruism and playful engagement.

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The Site

• The 2008 Elysium Midsummer Festival will be located at the La Jolla Indian Reservation Campground.  The festival will be held at the uppermost part of the campground in area 7 only.  The grounds are gorgeous and  most campsites are shaded under the canopies of beautiful old oak trees. 

• The campground has a centrally located shower house with free showers and flushing toilets. 

• There are about 20 fire pits strewn about the campground however all fires must be approved by the Fire Marshall (Taz) before lighting.

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Parking

• There will be limited space for cars and even less for RV vehicles.  We encourage you to carpool and rideshare to this event.

• You should be able to park at or near to your campsite the entire weekend if you arrive early.  Camping space is not reserved however and you may find yourself having to haul your gear to an open space if you arrive late.

• PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE Carpool.!!

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RV Registration

• We only have space for about 15 RV vehicles. 

• There will be an additional $50 charge for RV vehicles.

• No RV hookups are available. 

• RV spaces will be assigned at the event and we encourage you to come early if you plan on bringing your RV.

• Please contact the Matty Lust through the contacts page early to secure a space for your RV.

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Main Stage

• The main stage will be the ONLY amplified sound areas at this event. 

• The main stage hours:  To Be Determined

• Please do not bring any sound equipment for your campsite.

 

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Event Rules

 

Individual Responsibility!!  There are not many rules other than respect and responsibility.  But here are some of the basics:

• No glass containers.

• No Pets, the La Jolla Indian Campground does not allow dogs or any other pets.

• This is a pack it in, pack it out event - Leave NO Trace.

• No fires without prior approval of Fire Marshall (find Taz on the Contact page).

• No one under 21 years of age will be admitted.

• In-out privileges ARE NOT allowed.

• Do NOT be stupid!

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