The notorious orgy dome, a defining feature of the Burning Man Festival, has been destroyed by strong winds in Nevada. However, the dedicated organizers are determined to rebuild it.
On Monday, the team’s Instagram account expressed their disappointment, stating, “Our build team has worked so hard to create a lovely space for us over the past week. Unfortunately, yesterday’s winds cancelled all that workforce and destroyed our structure. We are still here and thankfully safe. We would like to present Playa with some workshops.”
The annual event in the Nevada Desert, known as Burning Man, attracts around 70,000 participants who come together to create a temporary city from scratch, especially on Workers’ Day at the week’s end.
Orgy domes have been a key attraction, allowing consenting individuals to engage in sexual activities, either together or while being observed by others.
According to reports, a powerful storm with wind gusts reaching 50 mph caused significant disruptions, damaging campsites and art installations.
The National Weather Service’s Reno Office even issued a warning about a “dust wall” coming from Playa on Saturday afternoon.
The storm produced gusts up to 52 mph, which led to severe damage to communal areas such as shade structures and dining spaces. Some challenges arose among DJs and producers from San Francisco, with one participant stating, “It made us better. It made the city really better. There are some camps that were totally slapdished.”
The orgy dome, founded in 2003, grew to be one of the festival’s highlighted attractions. It is operated by a “sex-positive group,” aiming to educate attendees about consent and its significance in various settings. Inside, it features mattresses, sofas, and pillows, and guests are required to enter with a consenting partner.
The organizers have described the dome as a space to promote “education about consent and the importance of its practice beyond intimate spaces.”
Last year, this attraction saw over 5,000 visitors, with long lines reported outside its entrance.
Burning Man, which runs until Monday, September 1st, continues to draw around 70,000 attendees each year.
