Mission Statement


The mission of Sukkat Shalom is to “restore faith to those who sleep in the dust.”  The purpose of Sukkat Shalom is to gather disparate sparks of the Divine contained in all persons, and to create a space of intersection, interconnection, and exchange between all religions and cultures present on the playa.  The energy of such a convergence is used to elevate life on earth to more closely resemble a heavenly paradise.    

While Burning Man can be experienced as a hedonic and aesthetic smash-up, the festival is also home to profound transformation.  The spirit of the festival leaves open a bold growth opportunity to engage creatively with oneself, with one's community and a broader society.  We hope to add a venue within Black Rock City in which any participant can stretch themselves, adopt new roles and connect with their higher selves.

Sukkat Shalom -- meaning a 'container of peace' in Hebrew -- will be a cozy home of exuberant campers dedicated to cultivating and spreading peace within ourselves, within Black Rock City and ultimately in our home environments.