Hi Friends!!

Since stepping away from animal rescue to recharge mentally and physically I had been working on what I was going to do next that felt equally valuable, but did not systematically destroy me to the level I was facing daily. I had been toying with this idea of a festival for the last year trying to figure out what I wanted it to be. And the inspiration inevitably came from my biggest cheerleader...Dad. The Dumpster Phoenix brand was born from telling the story of dealing with my grief after he passed, and how it changed my life. I wanted to create a space for others that I felt like I couldn't find at that time. I have always been a deeply emotional person, but I also like to walk my own path using humor, and finding fun and joyful ways to release my emotions. This festival is a mindful, musical camp out that will feature spiritual ceremony, classes for mind, body, and spiritual wellness, as well as live music from multiple genres and fun games, side quests and theme parties. Healing is not linear, and doesn't always have to be so serious. So here we are. The venue fell into my lap when my favorite place on earth offered me a weekend to host this experience. We will be at Four Quarters Interfaith Sanctuary in PA on June 5-7, 2026.

Here is where I need a little help, this is a ground floor startup that I am building myself. I have SO MANY lovely people who have offered to donate their time, services, expertise, and talents that I know we are putting together something that will continue to build a community for years to come. I am trying to crowd fund a small amount of money to get started and help me get all the business necessities set up so we can really hit the ground running.

I would be forever grateful if you have any ability to help me build this dream, and if not, if you could please share and send me some good vibes.

As Dad always said "A rising tide lifts all ships" so let's RISE.

THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart if you even read this far.

Love,

Katrina