MESA
A collaborative sanctuary on the playa — rooted in connection, creative energy, and sun-drenched vibes. Sunrise yoga, mezcal tastings, ambient DJ sets, and late-night volleyball under the stars.
The Camp
What is MESA?
90 people. 7th year on the playa. One raised platform in the dust.
A mesa is a flat-topped geological formation with steep sides — a raised plateau in the desert. That's exactly what we build. Three shipping containers stacked and decked out with stairs to the top, where you'll find the mezcal bar, couches, rugs, pillows, and everything under shade. It's the heart of camp — where conversations happen, sunsets are watched, and strangers become family.
Around the MESA, we host sunrise and sunset yoga, ambient DJ sets that drift into the desert night, and late-night volleyball under glow-in-the-dark balls. Whether you're chilling in the hammocks or lighting up the dance floor on the Garden of Dreamin' — you're part of a 90-person community that shows up with heart.
Est. 2018
Garden of Dreamin'
Our mutant vehicle art car — a 40-foot SUV limo with a DJ booth on the roof. Deep playa runs at 2am.
Daily Rituals
Sunrise yoga, drum circles, ecstatic dance, breath work, and guided meditation.
Mezcal Bar
Perched atop the MESA platform — curated mezcal tasting flights surrounded by couches, rugs, and pillows under shade.
Night Volleyball
Under the stars with lit balls. A MESA tradition that brings strangers together.
Foundation
Built on Principles
Every camp at Burning Man is built on the 10 Principles. At MESA, we live them — not as rules, but as the spirit of how we show up.