5 Cool Things Enchanted Forest Does Differently Than Everyone Else

Article by: Everfest and Enchanted Forest Gathering Present|@enchantedmendo

Tue June 06, 2017 | 01:06 AM


Enchanted Forest Gathering is about one thing: magical vibes. Its very name evokes worlds of fantasy and adventure where anything can happen. The festival, which is set in the lush greenery of Laytonville, California, offers attendees plenty of opportunities to channel their own magic thanks to Enchanted Forest's imaginative atmosphere. Everywhere you turn, you'll encounter wild and whimsical elements you won't find at any other festival. Below are five such examples – many of which are new to the festival in its seventh year – of Enchanted Forest's unique offerings in 2017.

A Full-Service Hookah Lounge

Enchanted Forest Gathering 2017 Hookahdome

But not just any hookah lounge – it's HookahDome from Burning Man , which means vibes galore for those who want to take a load off and experience a delicious respite from the rest of the festival's activities. HookahDome is a full-service shisha smoking lounge swathed in tapestries, soft surfaces and an Indian-style atmosphere. Hasish smoking is on offer too as part of Enchanted Forest's Emerald Forest , if you have a 215 card.

On-Site Medical Cannabis Evaluations

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Through the creation of the CannaCraft-sponsored Emerald Forest, a place where marijuana enthusiasts and those curious about the sacred properties of the renowned plant can meet top-notch vendors and experience cannabis-centric workshops and more, festies can also now receive on-site medical marijuana evaluations from certified doctors provided by PrestoDoctor.

PrestoDoctor will use their industry leading telemedicine technology to connect doctors to patients via iPads within the Emerald Forest to offer free 215 prescription evaluations to attendees in celebration of the inaugural Emerald Forest. Be sure to pre-register online today to secure your on-site appointment. Subject to availability.

The LOLounge

New in 2017, the LOLounge is a comedy stage where festies can unwind with hilarious, old-school style TV game show games like “The Great Bingo Revival,” and “The Game Show Show,” (they're giving away 100 Grand!), "Festiville Squares," "The Money Pyramid" and, if they’d like to leave a lasting impression at this year’s event, can sign up to participate in the “That Reminds Me....” Storytelling Show with industry themes such as “That One Time at Trim Camp...” There's also standup comedy with Savage Henry, so no matter what state of mind you're in, this immersive zone will transport you to a place where silliness and sauciness rule supreme.

Tipper's Only California/Nevada/Oregon Appearance in 2017

Tipper is one of the pioneers of the glitch hop and bass scenes, having been a massive influence on the biggest names in bass music. He plays only handful of shows each year and in 2017; he has only one other West Coast performance scheduled (way up in Washington). This is your best chance to catch his musical sorcery, thanks to Enchanted Forest's intimate setting and its renowned focus on delivering one of the best sonic experiences in North America. That's a perfect match for Tipper, because every one of his sets is totally unique and his music is considered by many to be some of most well-produced music in dance music. He not only creates every sound from scratch (no presets or premade sounds or beats here), but he is a wicked turntablist too who makes all his own scratch samples.

A Big Lineup in a Truly Intimate Setting

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Photo by: Jacob Avanzato

Capped at only 4,000 people, Enchanted Forest takes the high-production value and star-studded talent caliber often seen at larger festivals and infuses it into a truly intimate setting in the forests of Mendocino. Last year, fresh greenery, flowers, crystals and vibrant colors adorned the Main Stage and the River Stage, while the Live Lounge has lush velvet curtains and Grecian columns. We know that all the stages are brand-new this year and everyone is looking forward to seeing what the creators have in story for us. This year Enchanted Forest has gathered big names you won't see at a smaller festival like this, such as Tipper, Noisia, TOKiMONSTA, The Polish Ambassador, Opiuo, Dimond Saints, the Pimps of Joytime and more. Interactive spaces and art installations everywhere beckon for a closer look.

This attention to detail and care for the attendees' experience maintains the festival's high vibes and safe space for self-expression, and helps attendees meet one another and forge lasting friendships and memories, all while enjoying the incredibly special sights and sounds that only Enchanted Forest can create.

Enchanted Forest Gathering takes place on Black Oak Ranch in Laytonville, California, from June 9-11, 2017. Grab tickets here.