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NEST2009 - Philadelphia
May 1-3, 2009
Registration Is CLOSED! See you in May!
Who can attend a NEST gathering?
Anyone over the age of 18 may apply to come to NEST. All guests must also read and agree to the Rules of Conduct and sign our Waiver.
Why do I need to be approved to attend? This is just a party, right?
Well, yes and no. Yes. It IS a party. But its a PRIVATE party. NEST gatherings, like all gatherings are private parties hosted by private individuals. The fact thats it is large and advertised online does not change that. Just like you would want to know who is coming into your own home, we want to know who is coming into our space. This will help us to ensure the safest, most comfortable and most enjoyable experience possible for you and all of our guests.
How much does NEST cost?
NESTs registration fees are as follows:
Individual Registration: $85
Those registering/attending as a couple: $155
Payment options available:
Pay with a credit card online through PayPal, or send your check or
money order to the address on the mail-in registration form.
All payments must be made in full at the time of registration.
This covers many non-refundable items we place deposits on as well as other items that NEST guests receive. We feel that the price is very reasonable compared with other large BDSM 3-day events of this nature, and we will continue to keep the benefits high and the costs as low as possible.
If you have your heart set on coming but the costs are prohibitive, we have a few slots available for volunteers. Let us know your situation and we will try to work with you.
New this year - Day Passes!
We're giving this a try - so many of you have said that you aren't available all weekend, and asked if you can attend for just one day, so you can see all your friends. For the first time, we're offering Day passes for Saturday and Sunday. Saturday's schedule starts with breakfast, then 9-11am is check-in. Classes start at 11, and go until 7. Our sit down dinner is at 8, with the talent show from 9:30-11, and games and room parties after that. If you have never attended NEST before, and want to come for only one day, Saturday is the day for you.
Sunday is the play party from 12-8pm. If you've been to NEST before, and can't get away the entire weekend, you can now get a day pass to the party only!
First time NEST guest, and nervous about what to expect?
If you've never been to a gathering, or simply have never been to this one, we understand that there may be additional questions and concerns;
What will be expected of me?
Will I find it easy to get to know others?
What can I expect to experience?
Our What is NEST page should address most of these concerns, but we decided to not leave it at that. Our own Bella has graciously offered to act as a liason for all the newbies. She will be available to answer additional questions and concerns.
We will also be meeting with those newbies who are present before the Saturday afternoon social to ease folks in a bit more gently and give you a little support before the rest of the gang checks in. Arriving before then? We will have information posted on which rooms our coordinators are in.
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