Nobo House: How Cost-Sharing Works

Nobo House is community-funded. Every dollar goes toward building something none of us could create alone: a functioning village in one of the harshest environments on Earth, designed so you can show up, contribute, and actually enjoy the week.

By pooling resources across the camp, we handle the logistics of survival and comfort collectively. That means no one is scrambling for food, water, or shade on their own. It also means the things that make Nobo House feel like home (hot showers, real meals, a place to move your body) exist because we all invested in them together.

Where Your Contribution Goes

Camp Infrastructure

These are the systems that keep camp running safely and comfortably for everyone.

Food & Meals We purchase high-quality food in bulk from Costco and Restaurant Depot, enough to feed the full camp with real meals daily. No one has to plan, haul, or cook alone.

Drinking Water We contract a reliable water delivery service that supplies 3000+ gallons of clean drinking water throughout the week. Hydration in the desert isn’t optional. This makes it effortless.

Kitchen Fridges, freezers, stoves, and grills that allow us to prep fresh food every day. This is what turns a campsite into a place where people actually gather and take care of each other.

Shaded Camping Black Rock City sun is relentless. Our full-shade structures cover every camper’s tent, reducing heat stress and making rest possible. This single investment changes the quality of your entire burn.

Power & Generators Generators supply electricity for lights, fridges, charging stations, and essential camp operations. Everything that needs to stay cold, lit, or charged runs off shared power.

Showers A plumbed shower system with hot and cold running water and private stalls. Out here, a real shower isn’t a luxury. It’s what lets you reset and keep going.

Private Porta Potties Consistently our most appreciated amenity. No long walks to overflowing public facilities. Clean, close, and maintained by our team throughout the week.

Interactivity & Programming

Your contribution also funds the experiences that make Nobo House more than infrastructure. These are the spaces for movement, learning, and connection.

Gym A functional workout space on playa with squat racks, benches, kettlebells, and dumbbells. Built by campers, for campers and the extended burner community who want to stay active during the week.

Steam Room A communal steam & sauna rooms for recovery, detox, and decompression. One of the best ways to reset after a long day or night.

Dance Classes Bachata sessions led by fellow campers. Movement, music, and connection in a low-pressure setting.

Talks & Workshops Camper-led discussions, skill shares, and workshops covering everything from breathwork to creative practice to personal development.

Breathwork Sessions Guided sessions to help you regulate your nervous system, find clarity, and recenter when the playa gets overwhelming.

Smoothie Bar Nutrient-dense smoothies served from camp. A simple, practical way to refuel that also brings people together.

Your Contributions Make Our Camp Great

Everything on this list exists because the community funds it collectively. Cost-sharing isn’t a fee for services. It’s each person’s stake in building a camp that works for everyone. The more intentionally we resource the camp, the more freedom we all have to be present for the things that actually matter: the people, the art, the desert, and whatever you came out here to find.