General Info about the Storyhill Fest ‘08

The 3rd annual Storyhill Fest will take place at the Hyalite Youth Camp on the shores of beautiful Hyalite Lake on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 1st and 2nd. The camp is a 20-minute drive up Hyalite Canyon Road just 14 miles south of Bozeman, MT. (Click here to see directions and maps).

The festival is designed to be an intimate and interactive musical and community event with multiple offerings and activities for all ages and interests.

Please check out the Lineup page to see this years great roster of performers that will join us in Hyalite Canyon. We’re also thrilled to announce the return of Chef Steven Kuntz, whose culinary creations will once again be music to our mouths.

There will be nature hikes, kids activities, guitar and songwriting workshops, yoga classes and more. And this year, after the festival concludes, join us for a whitewater rafting adventure on the beautiful Gallatin River, including a special evening Storyhill performance and BBQ. Stay tuned for details.

Please remember that for the purposes of advance planning, no refunds are issued except under extraordinary circumstances. Also, the event will be held rain or shine, and all festivarians assume liability for risks and hazards, and for abiding by basic rules of conduct.

For folks who would like to attend Storyhill Fest but not spend the night, additional Dinner/Show passes are available for both Tuesday and Wednesday. All tickets are sold in advance from our website.

Come join us in the breathtaking Montana Rockies for 2+ days of great live music and enjoyment for the whole family!
Camp Facilities
• Male and female hot showers and restrooms and toilets
• A main lodge with tables, fireplace, electric outlets
• Full kitchen and utensils and a walk-in cooler
• Emergency telephone
• An on-site camp host
• 2 outhouses near the cabins and camping areas
• 4 quad bunk houses, 8 cabins, and 3 teepees for sleeping (see the Camp Map for the occupancies of each cabin – and remember, it’s first come, first serve!)
• Electric lights in cabins and quads – but no outlets!
• A grassy meadow for pitching tents (overlooking the lake and Mt. Blackmore)
Lodging/Camping
Cabins and bunks (called quads) are available for up to 120 people. These cabins are very RUSTIC and they sleep varying numbers of people; 4, 8, and 12. They are available on a first come first serve basis. Make sure to bring your own sleeping gear (bags, pillows and mattresses) as these are not provided. The cabins are cozy and dry and do have lighting however they are NOT heated and have no outlets.

For those eager to pitch a tent there is a large designated area in a grassy meadow. Volunteer staff will show people where to pick up the trail to get there during Orientation on Monday afternoon.

Additional camping is available in 2 designated forest service campgrounds on either side of Hyalite Youth Camp. Sites range in sizes from family to group and have private barbeque grills, parking, fire pits and sleeping areas. Go to www.reserveusa.com to book reservations in either the Chisholm or Hood Creek Campgrounds in the Gallatin National Forest, at Hyalite Reservoir, Montana. If you are planning to drive an RV these campgrounds would be a good option.

Parking
On-site parking is provided for full weekend campers ONLY.

Parking for the Dinner/Shows ticket holders is available at the north end of the lake – a shuttle van/truck will run back and forth during the first hour of each night time performance and after the shows.

NO PARKING ALLOWED along the road outside the camp. PARK AT NORTH END OF LAKE and take Shuttle. Car pooling from Bozeman is HIGHLY encouraged!
Things to Keep in Mind
Campers will need to be prepared for all types of weather conditions. Nights can be cold and the afternoon sun can burn. (See the Check List below to know what to bring).

Hyalite Lake sits on the northern edge of the 1.8 million acre Gallatin National Forest. It’s a wilderness area that is home to various wildlife including large animals such as moose and black bear. Although encounters with these are not common campers are nevertheless encouraged to be mindful and use caution (they will probably stay away from the noises of the Fest).

There are multiple trails/day hikes in the area to waterfalls and around the lake. Pallisade Falls, for example, is just a mile beyond the camp and is paved and wheel chair accessible. Swimming in the lake is possible although chilly (snow pack run-off) and there are often canoes and small fishing boats trolling around. Campers are asked to be respectful. For more information on trails and highlights of the Gallatin National Forest visit: www.fs.fed.us/r1/gallatin

Things to Bring (Check List)
• Sleeping bags, sleeping pads or mattresses, and pillows
• Bath towels, washcloth, soap/shampoo
• Hiking/trail shoes or boots
• Bug spray and sunscreen
• Sunglasses, sun hats and rain gear
• Flashlights
• Crazy Creek or lawn chairs (to watch the music)
• WARM clothes for COOL evenings!
• Snacks and food for in between communal meal times
• Acoustic guitars, mando’s and hand drums

For Questions e-mail fest@storyhill.com