After a successful first “In My Elements” retreat we are excited to announce the “In My Elements” fall edition featuring 2-part covid testing and active safety measures. On September 25th - 27th we gather to reconnect and vibe!
This edition “In My Elements” will follow the same 2-part Covid testing model and we are happy to share that we had ZERO reported cases of IME attendees testing positive after the summer retreat! The good news keeps coming, with advancements in testing technology and testing now free nationwide, we are able to bring down the total ticket price by $150! We believe that encouraging testing and discovering asymptomatic COVID-19 cases helps to #stopthespread.
Part 1: The week leading up to the retreat, guests will take a test at one of our certified testing locations in multiple cities. Results will be reported priot to the retreat. Although testing kits may vary depending on your location, our preferred test is the Mako Medical TaqPath COVID-19 Combo Assay with 100% PPA and 100% NPA. At home mail-in tests are available as an add-on to your ticket for an additional fee.
Part 2: When guests arrive on site, their cars will be guided into distanced parking spaces where they will take an active COVID-19 rapid test. Results will be received in about 30 minutes and guests will be directed into the event grounds. This test will be a Sofia 2 SARS Antigen FIA with 96.7% PPA and 100% NPA sensitivity, manufactured by Quidel.
If there's another lockdown, or the gathering is cancelled for any reason we will be issuing full, automatic refunds of all tickets and credit card fees, no questions asked.
This time around we’ll be dancing the weekend away to a stacked lineup of your favorite house DJs, lineup dropping soon! When you need a break from the dance floor you can unwind with a meditation or yoga session, embrace your inner child with some arts & crafts, or watch the sunrise around the campfire with your best friends! The retreat will be kept at a strictly limited capacity due to PA outdoor gathering limits of 250, and tickets will go fast!
Housing
Tent camping will be available at a limited capacity.
All other guests will stay in cabins. Cabins come with all your essential needs including hot showers, bathrooms, and electricity.
If you have a group of 4 or more, you’ll get to bunk with all of your besties.
Arriving with a smaller crew? You’ll be paired up with other attendees with plenty of space to distance at your own comfort level. All cabins will be operating at 50% capacity to allow for proper distancing measures.
Private deluxe apartments are also available for an additional fee.
* Guests must provide their own bedding- whatever makes you feel at home, or away for summer camp, a warm sleeping bag or cozy blanket and sheets, and pillow.
Food
Food will be available onsite for purchase. Choose from a variety of delicious and healthy options to suit your dietary needs. Food will be packaged and plated separately in accordance with current health and safety guidelines.
Guests may bring in outside food and drink, but all items must be disinfected in advance.
This event is BYOB friendly so be sure to pack your favorite beverages.
Location
Taking place at an undisclosed lakefront summer camp located in Northeastern Pennsylvania, the location will be sent out privately to all ticket holders.
Parking
Parking passes are sold separately and will not be sold on-site. As part of our extended safety measures, all cars will pre-register with the list cars will be required to pre-register with the list of attendees traveling in your vehicle.
For everything you need to know head, to elementsretreats.us.
Have more questions? Email the organizers at info@testedcontainedretreats.com.
We’ve missed you and we can’t wait to dance with you soon!
About Elements
The multi-day camping festival takes place at a picturesque venue in Northeast Pennsylvania (US), 2.5 hours from NYC. We have an exclusive long-term lease on a prime property that features a private lake, rolling hills, and a magical forest. The event features three days and nights of dance and crossover music, large-scale art installations, interactive performances, a pirate ship, 3D video projection mapping, games, activities, yoga, tribal markets, and more.
Our core values are to create safe and vibrant spaces. Consent is always required for any interaction. You can read more about our consent policy here.
About Tested Contained Retreats
Tested Contained Retreats (TCR) is a consultation and production service company that develops custom strategies to safely operate limited size retreats, performances, retreats, conferences, and gatherings with the latest in COVID-19 safety practices. Engaging with nationally recognized EMT and medical service providers, they create comprehensive solutions to provide safe environments in accordance with loc