RESILIENCE FEST
July 30-31, 2025
Lake Eden Retreat,
Black Mountain, NC
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FESTIVAL ESSENTIALS
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AMPLIFY APPALACHIA
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FESTIVAL PROGRAM
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SPONSORSHIP
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CONTACT
Welcome to the first-ever RESILIENCE FEST!
Part Summit, part Conference, part Celebration and part Group Therapy, we’re bringing together disaster relief partners for a two-day meeting-of-minds in beautiful Western North Carolina. This is a chance to reflect on the work we do with communities reeling from climate-driven disasters and disruptions of infrastructure while learning how we can network and improve our efforts. We all know that events like Hurricane Helene, the Palisades and Eaton Fires, Maui Wildfires and destructive Midwest tornadoes are only becoming more numerous and dangerous. The Resilience Fest organizers believe that by joining together, we can make better decisions about preparing for and responding to life-altering events like these.
What Will Happen at Resilience Fest 2025?
Learning
Panels, talks and expert-led workshops will diversify our range of skills and knowledge to make more informed choices moving forward in each of our organizations.
Connecting
Hands-on activities, speed-dating and more relaxed networking opportunities will allow us to connect with others we can help and who can help us.
Reflecting
Disaster preparation and relief can be draining physically, emotionally and mentally. Resilience Fest provides activities that address this often diminished reality of what we do.
Doing
Grab a wrench or a shovel and work directly on techniques that will improve your and your team’s response skills in the field.
FESTIVAL ESSENTIALS
Everything you need to know about event logistics.
Resilience Fest - Lake Eden Retreat
VENUE INFORMATION
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377 Lake Eden Rd
Black Mountain, NC 28711
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July 30-31, 2025
Planning on Camping On-site? We need to know!
AMPLIFY Appalachia Concert Venue- Sierra Nevada High Gravity Room
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100 Sierra Nevada Way
Mills River, NC 28732
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July 31, 2025, Doors: 5:30pm, Show: 6:30pm
TRANSPORTATION HUB
Getting to Asheville
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Regional: Asheville Regional Airport
International: Charlotte Douglas International Airport
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Asheville Airport to Lake Eden: approx. 27 miles
Charlotte Airport to Lake Eden: approx. 112 miles
Lake Eden Retreat to Sierra Nevada High Gravity Lounge: approx. 30 miles (shuttles available)
ACCOMMODATIONS
Partner Hotels
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The cut-off date to pick the room is 15th July at midnight.
Ways to Make the Reservation:
Recommended and Preferred - Go to https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/
Search Super 8 Black Mountain, NC, input the dates and click on Rates and select GROUP CODE -input -RESFEST25.
Pick the room type
Continue with the payment method.
2. Call the hotel at 828-669-8076 (Direct Hotel Front Desk) / (828) 357-4150 (Corporate Reservation Line)
Hotel Policies:
1) Free 24 Hr Prior Notice Cancellation
2) Pet Stays Free-Max 2 per room
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NCSEA presents
AMPlify Appalachia
July 31, 2025
Doors: 5:30pm | Show: 6:30pm
Sierra Nevada High Gravity Room, Mills River
Join us in beautiful Asheville, NC on July 31 for a concert benefiting long-term resiliency!
Presented by the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association, AMPlify Appalachia will feature performances by Couch, Members of the Steep Canyon Rangers and Aunt Vicki with proceeds supporting Footprint Project and Land of Sky Regional Council.
This is a great chance to see the amazing recovery happening in the Asheville region, blow off some steam AND support a great cause.
Even if you’re not able to join us for Resilience Fest, AMPlify Appalachia is a fun event to support a great cause and connect with an inspired group of disaster relief professionals.
Please note, AMPlify Appalachia is a ticketed event, and tickets to the AMPlify Appalachia concert are NOT included in your registration for Resilience Fest. If you would like to attend the concert, please purchase tickets at the link above.
Transportation to and from the concert for Resilience Fest participants will be provided.
FESTIVAL PROGRAM
Check back soon for details and to be able to register for Resilience Fest workshops and talks.
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HANDS-ON WORKSHOP
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TALKS & PANELS
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LIVE MUSIC
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NETWORKING
WHAT TO EXPECT AT RESILIENCE FEST
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Accelerating Cooperative Renewable Recovery in WNC
A POWER WORKSHOP
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Community Organizing around Infrastructure
A SHELTER TALK/PANEL
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Housing in Recovery
A SHELTER TALK/PANEL
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Interfacing with Industry
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Lunch Time ‘Open’ Mic: Stories from the front line
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Mapping Your Personal Journey through Disaster
A CULTURE WORKSHOP
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Mutual Aid Strategies
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Resilience Across Borders
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Solar Tech Demo
A POWER WORKSHOP
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SwampNet: Intro to Community Mesh Wifi
A COMMUNICATION WORKSHOP
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Water Tech Demo
A WATER WORKSHOP
SPONSOR RESILIENCE FEST
Be a vanguard of disaster relief by supporting the inaugural Resilience Fest. Your sponsorship helps us bring more hardworking, inspired individuals together to envision and plan a new future of response.
See below for detailed sponsorship tiers and contact resiliencefest@footprintproject.org to become a supporter!
SPONSORSHIP TIERS
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Eight tickets to Resilience Fest and the July 31st AMPlify Appalachia relief concert at Sierra Nevada Brewing
Two tickets to donate to local first responders in the sponsor’s name
VIP pre-concert reception July 31st from 5-6 p.m. for four representatives
Name/logo on all pre- and post-event communications
Two dedicated, social media acknowledgement posts with logo pre-and post-event
Name and logo included in two NCSEA and FP newsletters pre- and post-event
Name and logo on printed materials for the event
Inclusion on press releases distributed surrounding the concert
Name and logo on dedicated display banner at the concert site
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Five tickets to Resilience Fest and the July 31 AMPlify Appalachia relief concert at Sierra Nevada Brewing
VIP pre-concert reception July 31st from 5-6 p.m. for two representatives
Name/logo on all pre-event communications
One dedicated social media acknowledgement post with logo pre- and post-event
Name and logo included in one NCSEA and FP newsletter pre- and post-event
Name and logo on printed materials for the event
Inclusion on press releases distributed surrounding the concert
Name and logo on display banner at the concert site
Stage recognition by host
Promotional merchandise for all attendees affiliated with sponsor
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Three tickets to Resilience Fest and the July 31 AMPlify Appalachia relief concert at Sierra Nevada Brewing
Name/logo on pre-event communications
One social media acknowledgement post with logo pre- and post-event
Name and logo included in one NCSEA and FP newsletter pre- and post-event
Name and logo on printed materials for the event
Inclusion on press releases about the concert
Name and logo on display banner at the concert site
Stage recognition by host
Promotional merchandise for all attendees affiliated with sponsor
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Two tickets to Resilience Fest and the July 31 AMPlify Appalachia relief concert at Sierra Nevada Brewing
Name/logo on pre-event communications
One social media acknowledgement post with logo pre- and post-event
Name and logo included in one NCSEA and FP newsletter pre- and post-event
Name and logo included in member emails pre- and post-event
Inclusion on press releases distributed surrounding the concert
Name and logo on shared display banner at the concert site
Promotional merchandise for all attendees affiliated with sponsor
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Two tickets to Resilience Fest and the July 31 AMPlify Appalachia relief concert at Sierra Nevada Brewing
Name/logo on pre-event communications
Name and logo included in one NCSEA and FP newsletter pre- and post-event
Name and logo on shared display banner at the concert site
Promotional merchandise for all attendees affiliated with sponsor
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*Only available to Non-Profit organizations
Two tickets to event
Tabling (In the entrance area to concert)
Recognition as an event partner on event signage and promotional materials ahead of event
CURRENT SPONSORS & PARTNERS
Get in touch.
Have questions about the event? Want to provide in-kind support? Just feel like talking to us because we’re nice people?
Send us a message!