LEAF Planning Details

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ARRIVAL TIMES:
NO TENT SITES UP or arrivals before THURSDAY 3pm. Please respect.
STAFF may setup 12noon-3pm.
arrival gates open...
Thursday: 3pm-10pm for volunteers & weekend plus only
Friday: 9am-11pm
Saturday: 9am-9pm
Sunday: 9am-3pm

what ticket is for you?
LEAF WEEKEND TIX
(3 days/2 nights) Arrive as of Friday 9am. Enjoy LEAF Friday-Sunday, and you may stay overnight Friday & Saturday. All LEAFers staying past 2am need a weekend ticket. Tent camping is complimentary with weekend tix. Camping in or next to a vehicle? Get a $35 Vehicle Permit. (available pre-fest only). Staying in a cabin? get a weekend tix. Arriving late Friday or leaving early Sunday? Yes this is the ticket for you.

LEAF WEEKEND PLUS
(3.5 days/3 nights) Arrive Thurs 3pm - 10pm. Weekend PLUS is for those who like to arrive early, setup, kick back, & enjoy the place. Includes all of Weekend Tix (see above) plus Thursday night overnight. Dinner in Eden Hall Thurs($) 6pm-9pm. Eden Hall Cabaret Stage open 8pm till??

LOCAL RESIDENT COMMUNITY PASS
Special appreciation pass for our local community. You come to LEAF throughout the weekend, and leave by 2am to snooze at home. Have ID w/ local address when you pick up your ticket. Visiting friends will need day or weekend tickets.

DAY TICKETS
Come to LEAF for the day & eve and depart by 2am. For planning- stages begin Friday 5pm and end Sunday 7pm. Day tickets are presold only! We Encourage you to buy early. Note: NO Thurs Day tickets available.

All non-overnight ticketholders MUST park at Owen Middle School
Due to extremely limited parking facilities at Camp Rockmont, Day Visitors (including community passes) park at Owen Middle School on Old US 70, ride the fun LaZoom Shuttle to check-in. Please do not drive to gate to check-in. Parking is just $3 per vehicle. Shuttle is free.

NO DOGS! NO EXCEPTIONS!
Kennels: 828/298-6585, 669-8719, 686-3175, 299-9500

CREDIT POLICY...NO REFUNDS.
If you're unable to use your ticket, credit towards future LEAF's can be applied IF you notify LEAF in writing by EMAIL/LETTER at least 7 days prior to LEAF you'll miss, -$10 fee per item. NO phone credit request or post-deadline requests accepted.

"It was the experience of a lifetime...amazing, delightful, friendly wonderful weekend...incredible combination of performers and healing arts. A festival that creates memories. I have told all my friends not to miss the next one."




Tickets

Tickets are on Sale NOW for the October 2009 LEAF!

Customer Service PHONE 828-68-MUSIC (686-8742)



Please print and bring the barcoded confirmation
you receive to the gate for easy check in!

Find out more about the LEAF Membership Program, and how YOU can get ticket discounts and early cabin reservations!

Youth ticket prices = ages 10-17.
9 and UNDER = Free with a parent!
Anyone under 18 MUST be accompanied by a ticketed parent to enter the festival!

LEAF WEEKEND
Jun 1 - Jun 30
Jul 1 - Aug 31
Sept 1 - Oct 14
Fri thru Sun - includes tent camping
3 days/2 nights
Adult
$107
$123
$139
Youth
$87
$99
$107
2 Festivals Package
- May & Oct
Adult
$195
$210
$220
Youth
$160
$170
$180

LEAF WEEKEND
PLUS
Jun 1 - Jun 30
Jul 1 -
Aug 31
Sept 1 -
Oct 14
(Includes Thu eve.) NOT sold at the gate!
3.5 days/3 nights
Adult
$137
$151
$161
Youth
$112
$123
$133
2 Festivals Package Plus - May & Oct
Adult
$235
$245
$255
Youth
$200
$210
$225

DAY TICKETS
Jun 1 - Jun 30
Jul 1 - Aug 31
Sept 1 - Oct 14

(Fri: 4:30pm - 2am / Sat 9am -2am / Sun: 9am - 7pm)
no overnight - camping

COMMUNITY PASS

Adult
$69
$78
$89
Youth
$57
$67
$76
FRIDAY or SUNDAY
Adult
$29
$33
$38
Youth
$22
$27
$30
SATURDAY
Adult
$36
$43
$48
Youth
$31
$38
$40

CABINS
Prices are for Friday/Saturday nights. Thursday arrivals add $50 to cabin prices and $30 to bunk prices
Private Cabin sleeps 9: $295
Private Cabin sleeps 12: $350
Private Lodge Rm sleeps 5: $295
Private Lodge Room Bunk: $85

OTHER
Vehicle Camping Permit
$35 (must purchase overnight camping ticket)
RV or Trailer Camping Permit $80 (must purchase overnight camping ticket)

Group discounts:
10% off order if 10+ adults register as a Group w/list of names. Group Name will be 1 Last Name + “Group”. Payment by Check only.

Thanks so much to LEAFers for buying their tickets early. LEAF believes in better NOT bigger and attendance #'s are limited due to our rental agreement with Camp Rockmont. We wish we could accomodate more; however, the size is just one aspect that makes LEAF a special event.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK

By making this purchase I hereby make application to the Board of Directors of the Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF), a non-profit corporation, to participate in the below named activity. I certify that I have read, understand, and accept the following representation, stipulations and waiver:
ACCORDINGLY, I HEREBY WAIVE, FOR MYSELF, MY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, HEIRS AND NEXT OF KIN, ALL CLAIMS, WHICH I MIGHT HAVE AGAINST THE LEAF, ANY OTHER PROVIDERS OF FACILITIES AND ANY OF THEM IN COMBINATION, and their officers, directors, agents, employees and contractors, for injury, accident, illness, property damage, death or other occurrence arising in any manner whatsoever out of my participation in activities sponsored by LEAF. FURTHERMORE, I agree to indemnify, save and hold harmless LEAF from any and all loss, costs, damages, expenses, and attorney’s fees arising out of my participation, or the participation of persons who accompany me, in LEAF related activities.

Snoozin' and Sleepin' at LEAF

CAMPERS: PLEASE BE GREEN & RESPECTFUL of PLACE & OTHERS!!
 There are tents only areas, car camping with tents, and RVs. Generators ONLY in Lot F1.
Please respect grounds: NO OPEN FIRES or dumping coals except in the marked barrels next to dumpsters in camping fields!! SMALL Grills & Firepits MUST be at least 18" OFF THE GRASS/GROUND otherwise you will be fined $200 for grounds repair. When packing remember state law NO alcohol may be brought in-it is sold on site for fair pricing. Please respect & do not make us have to check.

TENT or TEEPEE CAMPING
Tent camping space is available on a 1st arrive 1st setup basis with pre-paid weekend ticket. Tenters park at offsite lots with shuttles or it's an easy walk. Pack LIGHT and easy to shuttle to dropoff. Be car-free.

DANCIN' DAVE'S FESTIVAL CAMPING


Camp in style & avoid all the work! "Dancin'Dave" is the answer! Arrive at LEAF to an already set up campsite, featuring all high-quality equipment. Tents are carpeted & tall, cots are comfortable, & service with a smile! When LEAF ends- simply jump into car & drive away. www.dancindave.com

VEHICLE CAMPING PERMIT $35 / RV or trailer Permit $75
Limited vehicle camping spaces in designated areas. With permit, you'll have approx. a 20w x 20d space. Without permit, no vehicle at your campsite-you'll be car-free. (This includes motorcycles, PopUp Campers etc). Refer to website map to locate vehicle camping areas: F1 (RV's only/Generators OK- limit 15,) Pasture Lot G, Mountain Top, Barntop 4x4, Family camping (limit 15) and Other. "Other" ? We'll find an appropriate space for you. No hookups.

CABINS
Along the mountainside are 30 very rustic campy cabins w/ bunkbeds, screen windows, outlets & nearby showerhouses. Bring warm bedding & towel. Pack to unload at nearby parking area, not at cabin. Reserve all cabin lodging via the office info@theLEAF.com or 828/686-8742.

OFFSITE AND NEARBY
To our friends at the local lodging places, thanks for housing LEAF Performers & Visitors!
Black Mtn. Chamber Hotels/B&Bs 800/669-2301
Asheville Chamber 800/257-1300,. Reserve ASAP - Hotels fill quickly.
Black Mtn's Monte Vista Hotel 828-669-2119

www.asheville.com www.blackmountain.org
www.wolfcreekcove.com (B&B) www.cabincreeklodge.com (great cabins)
www.moorehaveninn.com Super 8 Black Mountain
www.redrockerinn.com www.blackmountaininn.com
www.bellalunainn.com www.themountaingetaway.com

CABINS AT THE 4-H CAMP
Rustic camp cabins with bunkbeds off site within 2 miles (10 minute bike ride) off of Lake Eden Road (at the Swannanoa 4-H Center). For more information contact Maggie Hedge at swan4h@yahoo.com or at (828) 686-3196. Cabins have 18 beds each. Entire cabin rental $100/ night. Dorm style shared cabins: Men only, women only or coed; $10 per night per bed includes "indoor plumbing" and shower.  

MAMA GERTIE'S HIDEAWAY - Nearby RV Campground

A Few More Thoughts
  • REMEMBER TO BRING Flashlight, instruments, dancing & hiking shoes, bedding & bath gear, Tennis Racket & Balls (5 hardcourts & backboard), but please leave your valuables at home. Bring warm layers; mountain weather is unpredictable!
  • ATM will be at LEAF! AND, be prepared with cash- we cannot guarantee they'll be available or in service.
  • EATS & DRINKS
    Great EATING, A variety of food vendors and the Eden Hall Café provide a bounty of French crepes, Greek, Cajun, pizza, burritos, burgers, vegetarian, and good ol' Carolinian, plus snacks, beer, wine, gourmet coffees & teas, juices, and more! Yum....  
  • PLEASE NOTE & RESPECT:
    By NC law, NO outside alcohol can be brought into festivals. Beer and wine are sold onsite for fair prices. Public intoxication & drug use is not tolerated. LEAF IS A FAMILY ATMOSPHERE!!