BAAG

Fiber & Craft:

If you have a current WIP (work in progress), bring it with you! There will be free time to devote to your project.

You’ll want to bring a FO (finished object) to show off for our Show-&-Tell on Friday night! Please bring something meaningful to you—could be an object, photograph, textile, or story-backed piece that shares a bit about you and/or your  inspiration for your crafting journey.

Optional: We will have a Rememberance Table available for those who wish to add  ancestral photos and treasured items.

We will provide as many tools, materials and supplies as possible to resource our creative projects. However, please feel free to bring your favorite tools and any supplies you’re willing to use and/or share. Community sharing is encouraged. An inventory of materials will be posted on this webpage as the date for the gathering approaches, so you can prepare accordingly.

Recommended Packing List:

This is a working farm. Close toed shoes are recommended.

Clothing should be comfortable and appropriate to outdoor (farming) activities – long sleeves, a light jacket or layers for Georgia’s many weather moods, along with any rain gear is recommended.

• Bug spray
• Socks, slippers, or booties for indoor areas
• Toiletries (toothbrush, biodegradable soap, travel towel)
• Sunscreen, lip balm
• Reusable water bottle
• Notebook and pen for jotting notes or sketching ideas
• Headlamp or flashlight with spare batteries
• Energy snacks (granola bars, nuts, dried fruit), if needed or desired
• Optional power bank for device charging
• Small sit pad or foldable chair if you prefer a bit more comfort while crafting

Setup & Schedule

Tent set-up: Between 10 AM and 3 PM on Friday, Sept 19
Event wrap-up and departures: Sunday Noon – 4 PM

Please be mindful that this is a working farm with roosters and Livestock Guardian Dogs. While the dogs and livestock will not be allowed in the camping area, they routinelly make noise at night while doing their job in protecting the property and their charges.

What We Recommend for Camping On-Farm

If possible, please bring your own camping gear. We have a small number of tents available and may be able to provide additional gear if needed. Space is limited.

Recommended Items:

• Tent, stakes, rain fly or ground tarp
• Sleeping bag, sleeping pad or air mattress, blankets, pillow
• Camp chair or mat for sitting
• Headlamp or flashlight with spare batteries
• Multi-tool or small knife
• Reusable water bottle

Personal & Hygiene:

• Towel(s), washcloths, toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, etc.)
• Sunscreen, insect repellent
• Optional: flip‑flops for showers, lip balm

What’s Provided

Facilities & Meals

• An indoor bathroom with shower and toilet is available on-site
• All meals are catered; cookware and kitchen gear are not required
• Shared tools, common camping infrastructure
• Tables, tents, lighting, and basic site set-up

A full inventory of workshop materials and tools will be posted online before the event.

Helpful Notes

• Pack responsibly for Leave No Trace: Keep trash in bins and respect the site
• Test headlamps and camp lighting before dark
• Prepare for weather shifts—layered clothing is best
• If you share gear, please label items for easy return
• Plan to leave site between noon – 4pm on Sunday after our closing circle

Effective Date: August 2025
Applies To: High Hog Farm land, staff, volunteers, guests, and all BAAG 2025 participants
Contact for Health & Safety Oversight: Keisha Cameron

This Health & Safety Policy reflects our commitment to community care, preparedness, and mutual respect. We believe safety is a collective responsibility rooted in consent, cultural care, and readiness to support one another in the event of injury, illness, or emergency. All policies apply to on-farm activities, camp areas, fiber workstations, food service zones, and communal gathering spaces.

COVID-19 Policy

• Do not attend the event if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, flu, or other contagious illness (fever, sore throat, coughing, loss of smell, body aches).
• We encourage attendees to test for COVID-19 within 48 hours of arrival.
• Handwashing and sanitation stations will be available throughout the farm.
• Indoor gathering will be limited and is ventilated; most activities are outdoors or under open tents.
• Masks are not required but are welcome. We encourage anyone immunocompromised or concerned to mask and communicate boundaries.
• Personal sanitation kits (hand sanitizer, tissues, masks) will be provided upon request.

Designated First Aid & Emergency Readiness station will be accessible on-farm throughout the entirety of the event. More details will be provided during registration on 9/19.

How We Share & Create Safe Space

When entering onto High Hog Farm and/or participating in Communiversity events and activities, we will equalize the space, check our assumptions, and practice consensual dialogue by abiding by the following guidelines:

● Be aware of your prejudices and privileges and the space you take up. Make space for all to participate — allow space for all voices.
● Respect everyone’s identity and background, including pronouns and names. Do not assume anyone’s gender identity, sexual preference, survivor status, economic status, background, health, etc.
● Respect everyone’s physical and emotional boundaries.
 ○ Check in before discussing topics that may be triggering (e.g. sexual abuse, racism, religion)
 ○ Always get explicit verbal consent before touching someone.
● Respect the land, and other beings that reside here: do not leave refuse on the land, walk in pathways not on beds, check in before harvesting plants or animals.
● Out of care for our collective presence and awareness, this is a dry campus. We ask participants to refrain from using alcohol or recreational drugs during the gathering. Sobriety supports clarity while learning, and helps us remain attuned to what we’re creating together. It is also a way of showing respect, knowing that some among us may be navigating personal struggles with addiction.
● For participants who rely on smoking for health reasons, a designated smoking area will be shared during orientation.
● Actively participate. Actively listen. Silence is okay. Do not assume silence is agreement.
● Be open and respect different opinions, experiences, and learning styles.
● Share knowledge and skills with our community.
● Personalize your knowledge and practice self-focus language (i.e., use “I statements.”)
● No one knows everything. Together we know a lot.
● Expect and accept non-closure.
● Practice “both/and” thinking, rather than “either/or” thinking.
● Be aware of both intent and impact. Listen and change your behavior if someone tells you it is causing harm.
● Call in, not out. When someone behaves in a way that challenges your values, do your best to invite them into awareness rather than dismissing, shaming, or shunning them.
● Practice self-care. Be patient and gentle with self.
● Recognize the difference between discomfort and unsafe.
● Take space as you need it, so that you can show up fully.
● Confidentiality: What is said here, stays here. What is learned here leaves here. Share stories and experiences, not names and gossip.
● Ask questions before assuming. The best way to understand the choices, actions, or intentions of one another is by asking. Avoid blaming people for the misinformation taught to them.
● Breathe. Speak from your heart.