Dear Friends,

You are hereby officially invited to Sargestock, the best music and camping festival to hit Sullivan County since 1969!

Sargestock: Return to Elysium is a festival of the finest people we know coming together to celebrate the wonders of nature, friendship, and music at Elysium, our farm in North Branch, New York! This is an upstate jamboree for the whole family featuring outdoor fun, swimming, boating, music, games, live bands performing on the main stage, and a bonfire!

We hope you can make this momentous event! A few things you should know:

The purpose of Sargestock is to enjoy the beauty of nature and music in a festival setting with a crowd of amazing awesome people! It's our own little Woodstock, just a few miles from where it all happened! We want to bring old friends and new friends together in a celebration of the best things in life: community, nature, and music. The original Woodstock values of community, art, creativity, and sharing will be honored and celebrated!

When? Saturday, August 1. Gates open at dawn! Spend the day or stay the night camping under the stars with some great people in our hayfield. If you're coming from far away, talk to Kristen or Paul about extended stays.

Where? 96 Sommers Rd, North Branch, NY 12766.

What? This is an invitation to CAMP. You must bring all your supplies including tents, water, breakfast and lunch food, lights & flashlights, towels, coolers, ice, etc. There is no shower, kitchen, or microwave access, as the house is off limits given the size of the event. Porta-potties and wash stations will be provided. Bring your lawn chairs. Shade tents (with tie-downs) are recommended.

Like our hippie forefathers, be prepared to camp out if it rains! Even if it doesn’t, the field and grounds could be a little muddy, so bring a tarp or liner for underneath your tent, boots or sturdy shoes (preferably waterproof), extra towels, hat, sunblock, and a sweatshirt for night.

Who? A great crew of friends and family and some amazing musical guests!

What Else?

We will provide porta-potties, water stations, pizza truck, cupcakes, and a keg or two. You bring the rest!

Walk the grounds of Elysium! Hike the fields and trails and soak in the sights, sounds, and smells of the Sullivan Catskills.

Bring your favorite tailgate & lawn games. You know there will be a Kan Jam tourney so start practicing. We’ll have the volleyball net set up this year, too! Feel free to bring your own games, sports equipment, kites, butterfly nets, or whatever!

Swim, take out the rowboat, and fish the spring-fed waters of Elysium!

Complete the Sargestock challenges! Details to come.

Don't be afraid to let your freak flag fly. Honor our hippie forefathers by dressing as crazy as you want! Prizes will be awarded for Best Festival Attire and Best Decorated Campsite!

As stated earlier, respect for the environment is a core ideal for this festival. Do your best to minimize trash – bring your reusable beverage cup and try to avoid disposable, single-use plasticware. Paper plates and cups also provide more fuel for the bonfire!

Important Note: Sarge and some of his canine friends will be scampering around the property off leash. Check with Kristen & Paul if you have any concerns about dogs, or if you want to bring your own. Since there are so many guests, an important rule is that no one feeds the dogs but the owners, no matter how cute they look at you!

This is an event you don't want to miss. We sincerely hope to see you there!

Kristen & Paul

(& Sarge !)