The best place is our blog, which we will update regularly!

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Edge Esmeralda is a "popup village" for people who believe the future can be better and are actively working to make it happen. It is taking place in Healdsburg, California, May 24 - June 21. ‍

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We aim for this to be the healthiest and most productive time of your year — a place to go deep in your work and learn from fellow experts in other fields while incubating novel technology and ways of living. ‍

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This gathering is also a prototype for a permanent new town, Esmeralda. The lessons we learn will be carried forward to build this long-term vision.

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The village will be filled with people who are building towards a brighter future: founders, scientists, urban planners, researchers, engineers, philosophers, storytellers, and beyond. We look for thoughtful people who are curious, kind, and high-agency.

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Families with kids are welcome. We will have childcare and fun activities for the whole family throughout the month. One of our major goals is to integrate family life with creative life.

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It's not required, though we encourage you to stay as long as you can. ‍

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Those who come for at least several weeks will have the most immersive experience, because a large part of what we are testing is different ways of living and working together. However you'll still have a great experience if you come for a shorter period of time!

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Absolutely! We meant it when we said that we intend for this to be multigenerational. One of our major goals is to integrate family life with creative life.‍

We are offering a kids's camp daily from 9am-4pm. We've created flexible options to accommodate different family needs:

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• Weekly Camp: $450 per week
• Two-Week Camp: $640
• Full Month Camp: $1,200
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Kids under 2 years old and kids ages 2-12 not participating in camp do not need a ticket to Edge Esmeralda. Kids ages 13-18 can purchase teen tickets for full access.

Read more about our philosophy for kids and families at Edge Esmeralda here!

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We approach programming differently to most events. ‍

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• We are focusing on emergence instead of centrally planning everything. We will create the minimum necessary structure for this to be an excellent event, and then we'll encourage the attendees to participate, engage, and build awesome things on top of the structure we provide.
• The fact that the event is a month long means that you'll have plenty of opportunity to go deep on various topics of your choice, and to meaningfully connect with other attendees.

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If you can't make it for the whole time and you aren't sure when to come, the short answer is: come when you can! You'll be certain to have an engaging time. ‍

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We will also publish a live calendar of major programming events by mid-April.

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We are not making a profit on this event, and we are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Therefore we do charge ticket prices to cover the costs of organizing the event, since it takes resources to create a memorable experience, and it is important that this gathering is self-sustaining.

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Ticket prices for Edge Esmeralda 2025 vary based on length of stay and eligibility for discounts:
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• Standard: $2,485/month or $915/week
• Partner/Spouse: $1,864/month or $686/week
• Ecosystem (builders/scholars): $1,243/month or $458/week
• Supporter/VC: $7,500/month
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Prices will increase closer to the event. Accommodation and meals are not included but available at subsidized rates. Scholarships and local resident tickets will be announced in February 2025. For more details, read our ticketing blog post.

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• Edge City: We convene people working at the frontier of tech, science, and society in popup villages across the globe. We aspire to be a ‘society incubator’— a lab of experimentation for new ideas, tech, culture, and organizations, all dedicated to accelerating human flourishing.

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• Esmeralda Institute: We are building a new town for multigenerational families who are looking for lifelong learning, a car-light lifestyle, neighborly connections, and a healthy lifestyle in touch with nature. Esmeralda will be a cross between Chautauqua, Las Catalinas, and a college campus.

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