L'AgorASaint-Fortunat, Quebec · 2010–2014 · techno-bohemian campground

Photos

Before, during, after

Nearly three hundred pictures from the collective's archives: the Agorians' cameras, the albums of the Facebook page, Christian's photo library, the websites. They are grouped by chapter, in the order of time. The dates come from the photos' metadata when it exists.

From floor to ceiling: the bunker, summer 2010

June 2010: the pig barn is full of broken concrete. August: the floor is bare. September: the lodges go up. The big clean-up of the building, the bunker or the pig barn depending on who tells it, owes a great deal to Amandine's work. The Facebook album was called "L'AgorA, from ground up".

June 12, 2010: the bunker on arrival, under tons of concrete.
June 12, 2010: the bunker on arrival, under tons of concrete.
The pale blue walls of the pig pens, and the worksite beginning.
The pale blue walls of the pig pens, and the worksite beginning.
The remains of the old cages, garbage bags, pipes.
The remains of the old cages, garbage bags, pipes.
June 15, 2010: the hall, half cleared.
June 15, 2010: the hall, half cleared.
July 31, 2010: at the back, the opening towards the light.
July 31, 2010: at the back, the opening towards the light.
August 4, 2010: the rubble taken out of the bunker, piled in the field. Amandine rests after her Herculean work.
August 4, 2010: the rubble taken out of the bunker, piled in the field. Amandine rests after her Herculean work.
The wall of broken concrete, by hand, one piece at a time.
The wall of broken concrete, by hand, one piece at a time.
August 4, 2010: the bare floor, a table, a chair.
August 4, 2010: the bare floor, a table, a chair.
A wall painted red, a compressor, the dust.
A wall painted red, a compressor, the dust.
The first lodges, almost ready for winter.
The first lodges, almost ready for winter.
The office, set up in a corner: computer, net, plant.
The office, set up in a corner: computer, net, plant.

The first summer, 2010

The stream, the bridges, the string lights, the Cherry Island, the first stage at the edge of the pond, the Buddha in the grass.

June 27, 2010: the clearing, the first trees recognized.
June 27, 2010: the clearing, the first trees recognized.
The trail through the grass, June 2010.
The trail through the grass, June 2010.
The stream and its stones, June 2010.
The stream and its stones, June 2010.
July 4, 2010: the first hammock over the pond, at the Cherry Island, and an electrical box on a tree.
July 4, 2010: the first hammock over the pond, at the Cherry Island, and an electrical box on a tree.
The truss structure in the field, July 2010.
The truss structure in the field, July 2010.
July 5, 2010: a line of light between the trees, at night.
July 5, 2010: a line of light between the trees, at night.
July 13, 2010: the kitchen tent, the table, the lamps.
July 13, 2010: the kitchen tent, the table, the lamps.
August 14, 2010: candlelit dinner in the bunker, with the smoke.
August 14, 2010: candlelit dinner in the bunker, with the smoke.
August 15, 2010: the Cherry Island, the very first stage, by the pond, in the middle of the night.
August 15, 2010: the Cherry Island, the very first stage, by the pond, in the middle of the night.
The Cherry Island: the tents and the lights reflected in the water.
The Cherry Island: the tents and the lights reflected in the water.
The Buddha, its offerings and its rug, August 2010.
The Buddha, its offerings and its rug, August 2010.
Camping in the clearing, August 2010.
Camping in the clearing, August 2010.
The Cherry Island, with its red lamp.
The Cherry Island, with its red lamp.
The camp under the spruces and the Cherry Island, an August afternoon.
The camp under the spruces and the Cherry Island, an August afternoon.
The campfire and the chairs, August 2010.
The campfire and the chairs, August 2010.
August 23, 2010: night by the pond, the Cherry Island lit up between the trees.
August 23, 2010: night by the pond, the Cherry Island lit up between the trees.

Winter 2010–2011

The Donjon grandeur nature gets through its first winter: heated lodges, a snow tunnel, red lights.

The T-shirt of the FIMI, the Festival de musique incroyable (Incredible Music Festival), Saint-Fortunat, 2001. Photographed on January 1, 2011.
The T-shirt of the FIMI, the Festival de musique incroyable (Incredible Music Festival), Saint-Fortunat, 2001. Photographed on January 1, 2011.
January 24, 2011: the pig barn's thermometer, minus twenty-five.
January 24, 2011: the pig barn's thermometer, minus twenty-five.
February 6, 2011: a snow tunnel lit from inside.
February 6, 2011: a snow tunnel lit from inside.
February 27, 2011: the Cherry Island, in red.
February 27, 2011: the Cherry Island, in red.
The bunker under the snow, its garage doors.
The bunker under the snow, its garage doors.
"Too much snow": a buried cabin.
"Too much snow": a buried cabin.
The Cherry Island in winter, the stream still open.
The Cherry Island in winter, the stream still open.
December 16, 2010: the bunker kitchen, the round table and the string lights.
December 16, 2010: the bunker kitchen, the round table and the string lights.
December 16, 2010: a lodge under blue light.
December 16, 2010: a lodge under blue light.
January 6, 2011: the Cherry Island, in red, after New Year's.
January 6, 2011: the Cherry Island, in red, after New Year's.

2011: the stages, the bridges, Sundari, Tatanka

The spring and summer of the big worksites in the forest, and of the first festivals.

May 19, 2011: the bunker's shower.
May 19, 2011: the bunker's shower.
The bunker's kitchen, red walls and wooden floor.
The bunker's kitchen, red walls and wooden floor.
May 19, 2011: the bunker kitchen, under construction.
May 19, 2011: the bunker kitchen, under construction.
May 23, 2011: the geodesic dome rises in front of the spruces.
May 23, 2011: the geodesic dome rises in front of the spruces.
June 1, 2011: the sound columns in the bunker's doorway.
June 1, 2011: the sound columns in the bunker's doorway.
June 4, 2011: the Sundari stage, under construction, in the sun.
June 4, 2011: the Sundari stage, under construction, in the sun.
June 5, 2011: the DJ booth, with its patterned fabric.
June 5, 2011: the DJ booth, with its patterned fabric.
June 6, 2011: the dome and its speakers.
June 6, 2011: the dome and its speakers.
The Cherry Island and its footbridge, June 2011.
The Cherry Island and its footbridge, June 2011.
The camp at sunset, June 2011.
The camp at sunset, June 2011.
June 16, 2011: inside the Cherry Island booth, two laptops and a window onto the trees.
June 16, 2011: inside the Cherry Island booth, two laptops and a window onto the trees.
July 2, 2011: the lights of the Cherry Island, at night.
July 2, 2011: the lights of the Cherry Island, at night.
The Cherry Island: the DJ booth, July 2011.
The Cherry Island: the DJ booth, July 2011.
July 25, 2011: the stage in purple, the crowd in front.
July 25, 2011: the stage in purple, the crowd in front.
August 20, 2011: Tatanka, under the tarp.
August 20, 2011: Tatanka, under the tarp.
August 25, 2011: the red-roofed welcome cabin.
August 25, 2011: the red-roofed welcome cabin.
The stone staircase in the flowers.
The stone staircase in the flowers.
The fire circle and the tents, August 2011.
The fire circle and the tents, August 2011.
The pole tipis and the white tent.
The pole tipis and the white tent.
The forest camp: walkways, cabins, hammocks.
The forest camp: walkways, cabins, hammocks.
The forest's clotheslines, August 2011.
The forest's clotheslines, August 2011.
The blue cabin at the edge of the clearing.
The blue cabin at the edge of the clearing.
The frame of the covered stage, in round logs.
The frame of the covered stage, in round logs.
The covered stage, the ladder and the tarp.
The covered stage, the ladder and the tarp.
The log bridge over the stream, at the foot of the Cherry Island.
The log bridge over the stream, at the foot of the Cherry Island.
The Cherry Island and its hammock over the water.
The Cherry Island and its hammock over the water.
The Cherry Island, seen from the bank.
The Cherry Island, seen from the bank.
The string lights around the Cherry Island, at night.
The string lights around the Cherry Island, at night.
The Cherry Island lit up, string lights and spotlights.
The Cherry Island lit up, string lights and spotlights.
The waterfall, among the ferns.
The waterfall, among the ferns.
The field of flowers and the valley.
The field of flowers and the valley.
The finished forest stage, with its canvas.
The finished forest stage, with its canvas.
A "passage de lutins" (elf passage), as Christian called them: the log walkway through the tall grass.
A "passage de lutins" (elf passage), as Christian called them: the log walkway through the tall grass.
Sunset over route 263.
Sunset over route 263.
The crowd in the blue light.
The crowd in the blue light.
The barn's lounge: hammocks, rugs, canvases.
The barn's lounge: hammocks, rugs, canvases.
The DJ in his booth lined with psychedelic canvases.
The DJ in his booth lined with psychedelic canvases.
The camp under the blue tent, on a rainy day.
The camp under the blue tent, on a rainy day.
The cabin and its hammock, under the spruces.
The cabin and its hammock, under the spruces.
The log bridge, climbing towards the forest.
The log bridge, climbing towards the forest.
The Buddha under its tripod, in the grass.
The Buddha under its tripod, in the grass.
The yellow plank path to the clearing.
The yellow plank path to the clearing.
L'AgorA's Buddha.
L'AgorA's Buddha.
The outdoor kitchen during Tatanka.
The outdoor kitchen during Tatanka.
The Cherry Island at night: tents, lights and reflections.
The Cherry Island at night: tents, lights and reflections.
"Cherry Island, yes!": at the decks on the island. Photo Renaud Kasma, 2011.
"Cherry Island, yes!": at the decks on the island. Photo Renaud Kasma, 2011.
The Cherry Island cabin. Photo Renaud Kasma, 2011.
The Cherry Island cabin. Photo Renaud Kasma, 2011.
The view over the field and the tents. Photo Renaud Kasma, 2011.
The view over the field and the tents. Photo Renaud Kasma, 2011.
The Cherry Island and the hammocks, between two parties.
The Cherry Island and the hammocks, between two parties.
In the barn, at night, with string lights.
In the barn, at night, with string lights.
November 10, 2011: the yurt in the dead leaves.
November 10, 2011: the yurt in the dead leaves.
November 2011: a furnished lodge, string lights and armchairs.
November 2011: a furnished lodge, string lights and armchairs.
A bed in a lodge, ready for winter.
A bed in a lodge, ready for winter.
The lodge with the red fabrics.
The lodge with the red fabrics.
The indoor camping hall, November 2011.
The indoor camping hall, November 2011.
June 4, 2011: Sundari, the crowd in front of the forest stage.
June 4, 2011: Sundari, the crowd in front of the forest stage.
Sundari 2011: dancing in front of the stage, in the middle of the afternoon.
Sundari 2011: dancing in front of the stage, in the middle of the afternoon.
Sundari 2011: the Cherry Island, its hay bales and its blue light.
Sundari 2011: the Cherry Island, its hay bales and its blue light.
Sundari 2011: the meadow, the umbrellas, the dance floor in the sun.
Sundari 2011: the meadow, the umbrellas, the dance floor in the sun.
Sundari 2011: the Buddha, its basket and its fabrics, under the dome.
Sundari 2011: the Buddha, its basket and its fabrics, under the dome.
September 18, 2011: the yurt on its platform, and the house dog.
September 18, 2011: the yurt on its platform, and the house dog.
September 23, 2011: Earthdance, the DJ's laptop in the Cherry Island booth.
September 23, 2011: Earthdance, the DJ's laptop in the Cherry Island booth.
September 24, 2011: Earthdance by day, the stalls along the path.
September 24, 2011: Earthdance by day, the stalls along the path.
December 20, 2011: the bunker decorated for winter, fabrics and string lights.
December 20, 2011: the bunker decorated for winter, fabrics and string lights.
December 29, 2011: the bunker's big hall, rugs, cushions and lights.
December 29, 2011: the bunker's big hall, rugs, cushions and lights.
June 4, 2011: Sundari, the booths, the hammocks, and the crowd dancing in front of the stage.
June 4, 2011: Sundari, the booths, the hammocks, and the crowd dancing in front of the stage.
June 4, 2011: Sundari, the forest stage seen through the cherry blossoms.
June 4, 2011: Sundari, the forest stage seen through the cherry blossoms.
Sundari 2011: the campers around the Cherry Island at night, under the star and the string lights.
Sundari 2011: the campers around the Cherry Island at night, under the star and the string lights.
September 24, 2011: Earthdance, cars parked along the road, the maple already turning.
September 24, 2011: Earthdance, cars parked along the road, the maple already turning.
September 24, 2011: Benji on the road, during Earthdance.
September 24, 2011: Benji on the road, during Earthdance.
December 19, 2011: the house in its blue lights, at night.
December 19, 2011: the house in its blue lights, at night.
December 20, 2011: the bunker at night, the canopies, the string lights, the hammock.
December 20, 2011: the bunker at night, the canopies, the string lights, the hammock.

2012: the tipi, the treehouses, the summer

The campground opens, the mandala tipi goes up, the treehouses have Wi-Fi.

July 8, 2012: the tipi frame, before we found a way to cover it.
July 8, 2012: the tipi frame, before we found a way to cover it.
The green-roofed platform, between the trunks.
The green-roofed platform, between the trunks.
The tipi and the yurt in the clearing.
The tipi and the yurt in the clearing.
The cabin with the yellow flags.
The cabin with the yellow flags.
Spring 2012: the platform at the water's edge, after the thaw.
Spring 2012: the platform at the water's edge, after the thaw.
The stream in flood, the cabin on stilts.
The stream in flood, the cabin on stilts.
The tipi lit up, at night.
The tipi lit up, at night.
The yurt lit from inside.
The yurt lit from inside.
The dome structures, in the field, in spring.
The dome structures, in the field, in spring.
The cabin with the hammock, spring 2012.
The cabin with the hammock, spring 2012.
June 19, 2012: the frame of the mandala tipi.
June 19, 2012: the frame of the mandala tipi.
Inside the yurt, June 2012.
Inside the yurt, June 2012.
The dog at the edge of the stream, and the structures behind.
The dog at the edge of the stream, and the structures behind.
June 24, 2012: the summer kitchen in blue, the Cherry Island behind.
June 24, 2012: the summer kitchen in blue, the Cherry Island behind.
The island's cabin, decorated, with its ladder.
The island's cabin, decorated, with its ladder.
Under the blue canvas, the crowd.
Under the blue canvas, the crowd.
2012: the outdoor lounge, the Cherry Island behind it, between two sets.
2012: the outdoor lounge, the Cherry Island behind it, between two sets.
The bunker's big hall, hung with fabric.
The bunker's big hall, hung with fabric.
The studio, its monitors and its speakers.
The studio, its monitors and its speakers.
The yurt and its dog.
The yurt and its dog.
The yurt, the alley and the white dog.
The yurt, the alley and the white dog.
Earthdance 2012: the prayer for peace, in a circle.
Earthdance 2012: the prayer for peace, in a circle.
A hammock on the bank, in the shade.
A hammock on the bank, in the shade.
The barn and its hammocks, under the frame.
The barn and its hammocks, under the frame.
A cabin on stilts, among the spruces.
A cabin on stilts, among the spruces.
A cabin, deep in the forest.
A cabin, deep in the forest.
A platform in the snow.
A platform in the snow.
The stream, its rocks and its trees.
The stream, its rocks and its trees.
The valley seen from the mountain, in the fall.
The valley seen from the mountain, in the fall.
The stone fire circle, in the grass.
The stone fire circle, in the grass.
The harvest of wild plants, in hand.
The harvest of wild plants, in hand.
Mushrooms in the hay.
Mushrooms in the hay.
The forest lit in red, at night.
The forest lit in red, at night.
The night bar and its lamps.
The night bar and its lamps.
June 5, 2012: a log platform takes shape among the spruces.
June 5, 2012: a log platform takes shape among the spruces.
June 7, 2012: a cabin's log floor, a lounge chair, tools.
June 7, 2012: a cabin's log floor, a lounge chair, tools.
July 3, 2012: L'AgorA's daisies.
July 3, 2012: L'AgorA's daisies.
July 8, 2012: milkweed in bloom.
July 8, 2012: milkweed in bloom.
July 8, 2012: orange lilies at the foot of a building.
July 8, 2012: orange lilies at the foot of a building.
July 9, 2012: the tipi frame, with someone at the very top.
July 9, 2012: the tipi frame, with someone at the very top.
July 12, 2012: the Ascension Treehouse, under construction.
July 12, 2012: the Ascension Treehouse, under construction.
August 1, 2012: the yurt, from outside.
August 1, 2012: the yurt, from outside.
August 1, 2012: inside the yurt, its lattice and its window.
August 1, 2012: inside the yurt, its lattice and its window.
August 15, 2012: the bunker, its lodges, a tent pitched inside.
August 15, 2012: the bunker, its lodges, a tent pitched inside.
August 22, 2012: the bunker kitchen, orange tablecloth and shelves.
August 22, 2012: the bunker kitchen, orange tablecloth and shelves.
August 22, 2012: the bunker lounge, sofas and frames on the wall.
August 22, 2012: the bunker lounge, sofas and frames on the wall.
August 23, 2012: the bunker's small stage, the red neon and the hanging.
August 23, 2012: the bunker's small stage, the red neon and the hanging.
September 22, 2012: Earthdance, the meadow, the tipi and the walkers.
September 22, 2012: Earthdance, the meadow, the tipi and the walkers.
September 23, 2012: Earthdance, the afternoon in the grass.
September 23, 2012: Earthdance, the afternoon in the grass.
October 5, 2012: the organic web stretched across the bunker ceiling.
October 5, 2012: the organic web stretched across the bunker ceiling.
October 6, 2012: Indian Summer Spirit, silhouettes in the bunker.
October 6, 2012: Indian Summer Spirit, silhouettes in the bunker.
October 7, 2012: Indian Summer Spirit, the DJs under black light.
October 7, 2012: Indian Summer Spirit, the DJs under black light.
October 7, 2012: the bunker hall, the morning after the party.
October 7, 2012: the bunker hall, the morning after the party.
October 7, 2012: the DJ booth, fluorescent fabrics and organic web.
October 7, 2012: the DJ booth, fluorescent fabrics and organic web.
November 16, 2012: the bunker shower, just finished, built with boards bought from a local producer.
November 16, 2012: the bunker shower, just finished, built with boards bought from a local producer.
November 16, 2012: inside the shower, light wood and blue wall.
November 16, 2012: inside the shower, light wood and blue wall.
November 20, 2012: building the rooms, in the big hall.
November 20, 2012: building the rooms, in the big hall.
January 10, 2012: L'AgorA's office, under the paperwork.
January 10, 2012: L'AgorA's office, under the paperwork.
May 7, 2012: the Cherry Island, the swing and a tent by the water.
May 7, 2012: the Cherry Island, the swing and a tent by the water.
May 20, 2012: chilling with a movie, the Cherry Island in the background.
May 20, 2012: chilling with a movie, the Cherry Island in the background.
June 18, 2012: inside the Cherry Island, hay bales and sound system.
June 18, 2012: inside the Cherry Island, hay bales and sound system.
August 3, 2012: the chill-out corner by the Cherry Island, umbrellas and campfire.
August 3, 2012: the chill-out corner by the Cherry Island, umbrellas and campfire.
August 5, 2012: Reggae Bash, a band on the forest stage.
August 5, 2012: Reggae Bash, a band on the forest stage.
August 15, 2012: the living space in the bunker, the colourful lodges and a tent.
August 15, 2012: the living space in the bunker, the colourful lodges and a tent.
August 22, 2012: the "Asylum" sign, above the door.
August 22, 2012: the "Asylum" sign, above the door.
August 22, 2012: the bunker kitchen and its new back exit.
August 22, 2012: the bunker kitchen and its new back exit.
August 25, 2012: the side of the bunker, the exit toward the Neverland.
August 25, 2012: the side of the bunker, the exit toward the Neverland.
August 26, 2012: the bunker stage.
August 26, 2012: the bunker stage.
September 19, 2012: building a shelter near the Neverland.
September 19, 2012: building a shelter near the Neverland.
September 19, 2012: the shelter goes up.
September 19, 2012: the shelter goes up.
November 20, 2012: the bunker's main hall, the mixing desk and the Buddha.
November 20, 2012: the bunker's main hall, the mixing desk and the Buddha.
November 23, 2012: a bunker lodge and its curtains.
November 23, 2012: a bunker lodge and its curtains.

2013: the Neverland, the new tipi, the treehouses

The year of the brochure, the mushrooms and the big stage.

February 26, 2013: "AGORA" in light painting in the bunker.
February 26, 2013: "AGORA" in light painting in the bunker.
The new tipi of 2013, and its wooden skin.
The new tipi of 2013, and its wooden skin.
Inside the tipi, in red light.
Inside the tipi, in red light.
L'Ascension, a treehouse for rent since May 2013.
L'Ascension, a treehouse for rent since May 2013.
La Riveraine, above the stream.
La Riveraine, above the stream.
La Riveraine, by day, with Benji, Christian's dog and best companion.
La Riveraine, by day, with Benji, Christian's dog and best companion.
The CubeHouse.
The CubeHouse.
"The door to the underground": an elf door at the foot of a tree.
"The door to the underground": an elf door at the foot of a tree.
The door in the tree, at night.
The door in the tree, at night.
"Elf crossing", June 19, 2013.
"Elf crossing", June 19, 2013.
The treeman, a face nailed to a trunk.
The treeman, a face nailed to a trunk.
The Neverland under construction, at night, August 2013.
The Neverland under construction, at night, August 2013.
September 10, 2013: the Neverland, finished.
September 10, 2013: the Neverland, finished.
Panorama of the Neverland among the spruces.
Panorama of the Neverland among the spruces.
The view from the tipi towards the Cherry Island.
The view from the tipi towards the Cherry Island.
The yurt at the end of the alley, 2013.
The yurt at the end of the alley, 2013.
Earthdance 2013 on the Cherry Island.
Earthdance 2013 on the Cherry Island.
Earthdance 2013 on the Neverland.
Earthdance 2013 on the Neverland.
Earthdance 2013: Epic's painting.
Earthdance 2013: Epic's painting.
A turkey tail (Trametes versicolor), one of the mushrooms grown at L'AgorA.
A turkey tail (Trametes versicolor), one of the mushrooms grown at L'AgorA.
The 2013 plan, drawn by Antoine.
The 2013 plan, drawn by Antoine.
The festival plan, June 2013.
The festival plan, June 2013.
January 2013: the common room, in the fire authority's report.
January 2013: the common room, in the fire authority's report.
"The Island b4 the creation": the island, in July 2010, before anything.
"The Island b4 the creation": the island, in July 2010, before anything.
"The Cherry Island Wedding": a wedding on the island, tipi and tents.
"The Cherry Island Wedding": a wedding on the island, tipi and tents.
February 24, 2013: the house entrance, shovelled out.
February 24, 2013: the house entrance, shovelled out.
February 24, 2013: the bunker under snow, up to the fans.
February 24, 2013: the bunker under snow, up to the fans.
May 30, 2013: the CubeHouse, the first beams in the trees.
May 30, 2013: the CubeHouse, the first beams in the trees.
May 30, 2013: the CubeHouse floor, built by a team.
May 30, 2013: the CubeHouse floor, built by a team.
May 31, 2013: the CubeHouse gets its walls.
May 31, 2013: the CubeHouse gets its walls.
June 1, 2013: the welcome sign, "L'AgorA is a home for us and for you too", with the camping prices.
June 1, 2013: the welcome sign, "L'AgorA is a home for us and for you too", with the camping prices.
August 27, 2013: the Neverland, the frame among the spruces.
August 27, 2013: the Neverland, the frame among the spruces.
August 27, 2013: the Neverland stage, seen from the aisle.
August 27, 2013: the Neverland stage, seen from the aisle.
September 8, 2013: the big blue tarp goes up.
September 8, 2013: the big blue tarp goes up.
September 9, 2013: the Neverland lit up, at night.
September 9, 2013: the Neverland lit up, at night.
September 16, 2013: the Neverland's floodlights, a few days before Earthdance.
September 16, 2013: the Neverland's floodlights, a few days before Earthdance.
September 16, 2013: the Neverland stage, its hay bales.
September 16, 2013: the Neverland stage, its hay bales.
September 21, 2013: Earthdance, the first night on the Neverland.
September 21, 2013: Earthdance, the first night on the Neverland.
September 21, 2013: Earthdance, the fluorescent seahorses under black light.
September 21, 2013: Earthdance, the fluorescent seahorses under black light.
September 22, 2013: Earthdance by day, the stage and its seahorses.
September 22, 2013: Earthdance by day, the stage and its seahorses.
September 22, 2013: the "Earthdance, give peace a dance" banner.
September 22, 2013: the "Earthdance, give peace a dance" banner.
May 5, 2013: the tipi's frame, just before covering it.
May 5, 2013: the tipi's frame, just before covering it.
June 26, 2013: the booth, before Tatanka, looking out on the tipi.
June 26, 2013: the booth, before Tatanka, looking out on the tipi.
June 29, 2013: Tatanka, the lights in the trees. They made all the difference.
June 29, 2013: Tatanka, the lights in the trees. They made all the difference.
June 29, 2013: Tatanka, the campsite among the spruces.
June 29, 2013: Tatanka, the campsite among the spruces.
June 29, 2013: L'Ascension and its hammock.
June 29, 2013: L'Ascension and its hammock.
June 29, 2013: a treehouse, a tent, a dog. Too chill.
June 29, 2013: a treehouse, a tent, a dog. Too chill.
June 29, 2013: Tatanka, the UV canvases in the forest.
June 29, 2013: Tatanka, the UV canvases in the forest.
June 30, 2013: Tatanka, the dance floor under the green canopy.
June 30, 2013: Tatanka, the dance floor under the green canopy.
June 30, 2013: Tatanka, the UV canvases by the stage.
June 30, 2013: Tatanka, the UV canvases by the stage.
July 27, 2013: Self-managed camp, the fire by the tipi.
July 27, 2013: Self-managed camp, the fire by the tipi.
September 5, 2013: the Neverland under construction, the roof.
September 5, 2013: the Neverland under construction, the roof.
September 16, 2013: the Neverland under construction, at night.
September 16, 2013: the Neverland under construction, at night.
September 21, 2013: Earthdance, the sound desk in front of the Neverland.
September 21, 2013: Earthdance, the sound desk in front of the Neverland.
September 23, 2013: another of Epic's canvases, painted during Earthdance.
September 23, 2013: another of Epic's canvases, painted during Earthdance.
October 5, 2013: the graffiti mural on the foundations.
October 5, 2013: the graffiti mural on the foundations.
November 1, 2013: the signpost: community hall, Cherry Island, stages.
November 1, 2013: the signpost: community hall, Cherry Island, stages.

2014: Timeless and the last Earthdance

Winter on the Cherry Island, the first Timeless Festival at the end of August, then Earthdance, September 18 to 21, the last big party held at L'AgorA. Julia Sirbu's and Andrei Kalamkarov's photos are credited.

January 14, 2014: the Cherry Island in winter.
January 14, 2014: the Cherry Island in winter.
June 7, 2014: a party night, the seahorses and the lights.
June 7, 2014: a party night, the seahorses and the lights.
June 30, 2014: a party afternoon in the meadow, in the sun. Photo Andrei Kalamkarov.
June 30, 2014: a party afternoon in the meadow, in the sun. Photo Andrei Kalamkarov.
July 31, 2014: the stage at night, in red and blue.
July 31, 2014: the stage at night, in red and blue.
The Timeless Festival poster, August 29 to September 1, 2014.
The Timeless Festival poster, August 29 to September 1, 2014.
August 30, 2014: Timeless, the crowd under the stretched string art.
August 30, 2014: Timeless, the crowd under the stretched string art.
August 30, 2014: Timeless, seen from the DJ booth.
August 30, 2014: Timeless, seen from the DJ booth.
Sundari: the stage at dusk.
Sundari: the stage at dusk.
Sundari: the same stage, after nightfall.
Sundari: the same stage, after nightfall.
September 18, 2014: the day before Earthdance, the bunker stage in red.
September 18, 2014: the day before Earthdance, the bunker stage in red.
September 18, 2014: the DJ booth, ready.
September 18, 2014: the DJ booth, ready.
September 19, 2014: Earthdance, the Neverland stage decorated.
September 19, 2014: Earthdance, the Neverland stage decorated.
September 19, 2014: Earthdance, the musicians under red light.
September 19, 2014: Earthdance, the musicians under red light.
September 20, 2014: the Cherry Island and its pond. Photo Julia Sirbu.
September 20, 2014: the Cherry Island and its pond. Photo Julia Sirbu.
September 20, 2014: the Neverland by day, during Earthdance. Photo Julia Sirbu.
September 20, 2014: the Neverland by day, during Earthdance. Photo Julia Sirbu.
September 20, 2014: Earthdance, the last night at L'AgorA.
September 20, 2014: Earthdance, the last night at L'AgorA.
September 20, 2014: the concrete foundations, covered in graffiti. Photo Julia Sirbu.
September 20, 2014: the concrete foundations, covered in graffiti. Photo Julia Sirbu.
September 20, 2014: the log tipi. Photo Julia Sirbu.
September 20, 2014: the log tipi. Photo Julia Sirbu.
September 20, 2014: the barn, doors open. Photo Julia Sirbu.
September 20, 2014: the barn, doors open. Photo Julia Sirbu.
September 21, 2014: the painted seahorse, at the entrance of the Neverland.
September 21, 2014: the painted seahorse, at the entrance of the Neverland.
May 11, 2014: the bunker kitchen.
May 11, 2014: the bunker kitchen.
May 20, 2014: the Neverland seen from the booth, sitting in the hay.
May 20, 2014: the Neverland seen from the booth, sitting in the hay.
May 25, 2014: panorama of the Neverland stage and the treehouses.
May 25, 2014: panorama of the Neverland stage and the treehouses.

The basement at the 5505 and the Donjon

See the The Donjon page for the photos of Montreal (2009–2010) and of the first worksites.

The people

Few portraits here, by choice: most of the faces of those years belong to private people. One exception, which Christian takes on: himself. The pictures by his friend the photographer Renaud Kasma are credited.

Christian, at L'AgorA, 2010. Photo Renaud Kasma.
Christian, at L'AgorA, 2010. Photo Renaud Kasma.
October 2009: the Donjon's hall, in Montreal, with its hammocks and its bar.
October 2009: the Donjon's hall, in Montreal, with its hammocks and its bar.
October 2009: at the decks of the Donjon of the 5505.
October 2009: at the decks of the Donjon of the 5505.
July 1, 2010: the first projection in the indoor camping hall.
July 1, 2010: the first projection in the indoor camping hall.
July 4, 2010: the lodges, with their orange sleeping bags.
July 4, 2010: the lodges, with their orange sleeping bags.
August 5, 2010: hugging a tree.
August 5, 2010: hugging a tree.
"Donjon Love", January 2010.
"Donjon Love", January 2010.
The Earthdance logo, the lotus and the globe.
The Earthdance logo, the lotus and the globe.
Earthdance St-Fortunat, September 23-25, 2011, on the Cherry Island at night.
Earthdance St-Fortunat, September 23-25, 2011, on the Cherry Island at night.
July 1, 2012: Christian on the swing.
July 1, 2012: Christian on the swing.
July 4, 2013: Christian in the forest, among the tents.
July 4, 2013: Christian in the forest, among the tents.
The photos are in web resolution (1,400 pixels at most) and their location metadata was removed. The originals are kept by Christian Brochu. Anyone who recognizes themselves in a photo and would like it removed can write to [email protected].