The Alchemy Board has chosen a literal interpretation of the Principle of Immediacy keeping as much control over the burn in the hands of the participants as possible.  This year, that interpretation results in a more relaxed Site Layout process then you might be accustomed to.

Site Layout will place Alchemy infrastructure (gate, effigy, marking roadways, porta-potties, etc) and designate areas where sound camps are restricted.  Walker County has an 11pm sound ordinance and we learned last year that there are some areas on Cherokee Farms where we can not place amplified sound camps because the neighbors complain. Those complaints result in interactions with local law enforment we would all rather avoid. Sound-camp restricted areas will likely be at very top of the hills and ridges where sound tends to carry outside the property.

"First-come first-served" means that when you arrive, you can place yourself and your camp essentially wherever you want. We will not be reserving any placement prior to the event.  If you want to ensure a particular location for you or your camp, then arrive early.

If you have questions about the site layout, don't hesitate to contact me, Troy Cobb /aka Runaway!, Alchemy Event Lead.