A self-sufficient community, the Gathering has an economy all its own. All labor is volunteer. Coordinated supply buys food in bulk. Latrines and compost pits are dug. Kid Village provides magical, diverse activities to engage kids of all ages.
Music is in the air everywhere.
The magic hat is circulated throughout camp to receive monies from the able. All is free and none are refused for lack of greenbacks. Although Franciscan friars, Hare Krishnas, Born-again Christians, Muslims, Orthodox Jews and the religiously undefined may pray in circle and break bread together, loving kindness is the one doctrine followed by all. Participation is the key. Each opinion is of value.