Mother Lode Festival 2026: RELODE, Labor Day Weekend. Join us for an intimate Burn alternative. There really is nothing quite like it—the property, the community, the healthy and diverse cuisine, the beautiful surroundings of Deloro Valley, and most importantly... the FUN. From Thursday through Monday, we'll spend four days and nights together for an all-inclusive, intimate weekend that is adult-friendly, family-friendly, and dog-friendly. Delighted to be invited to guide the opening ceremonial sound experience Thursday eve. It will be a special set, with sneak peak of several unreleased tracks integrated with live sound journey.

RELODE is about meaningful connections with old friends and new ones, letting go, playing hard, filling your cup, and hopefully leaving fuller than when you arrived.

The producers and community have made this affordable by harnessing the generosity and care from many, but if finances are an issue you can send an email to derekhena@gmail.com, text to 415.999.4165 to see how we can help make this happen, plus some easy work opportunities.
Sneak Peek video here!

EXPECT:

An exclusive, intimate FUNGINEERS performance

Dancing days and nights with some of the Bay Area and Burning Man's favorite camp DJs

Swimming, sauna + cold plunge, and a zipline

Frick Frack Blackjack

Incredible food across 11 meals, plus professional elixirs and beverages

Off-site shuttles to a local swimming cave and the giant sequoias

Sound healing, yoga, and couples Thai massage instruction

A separate, thoughtfully curated children's program

IV therapy provided by Rapid Recovery

And...incredible surprises.

Pitch a tent—or upgrade your stay to a cabin, lodge room, or house.

4 day and 2 day weekend passes available here with camping and lodging options.