Friends & Family

In 2026, I turn 40. You might already know this because you RSVP'd to an invitation I sent out two years ago. If you really know me, you know I love to party and have leveraged the passing of a decade once before to throw a total birthday bash.

But here's the thing: organizing a huge party, akin to a wedding, takes a lot of time and a lot of money. Two things I would like more of at this moment. (Oh, you too?) I'm feeling called to work; to put my nose to the grindstone and answer the call of my soul in a way that's good for me and good for humanity.

I decided to transform a one-off party into a life-long tradition instead. May is quite literally the best time to be in Mariposa. If they do reservations for the park again next year, they likely won't begin until after Memorial Day, so the park is wide open, the waterfalls are explosive, and baby birds are busting out of their shells to blink their tacky little eyes into their first rays of sunlight. More than that: it's green. April rains have brought grass to life before the summer sun cooks it to a yellow crisp that CAL FIRE eats for breakfast. At this time of year, I would go so far as to say Mariposa is one of the most beautiful places on earth. I mean, just look at how much fun my mom is having:

I thought it would be fun to bring my friends and family together to come and enjoy this magic. I have two vacation rentals that can sleep 8 people between them. There's room to camp, there's room for trailers and RVs, and there are other accommodations that I can recommend too. Just get your ass up here. Then, based on who answers the call, we'll play human Tetris and make plans. I'm as committed to your comfort as you are.

Maybe we'll dance, maybe we'll sing. In one moment, things could be really family friendly. Kissing babies and shit. Then in another moment it could be 4am and we're listening into the universe's board meeting trying to decipher the Grand Plan.

All I can promise you is great fucking vibes. Everyone that I've sent this invitation to is a solid human being. Someone that cleans up after themselves, apologizes for making mistakes, is imperfect, and is working hard to be a better person both for themselves and their community. Wait, is he talking about me?

Yeah, I am talking about you.

If you can't make it this year, all good, try and come in 2027. Friends & Family of Kaleidoscope Hill is about "letting go and letting God." If you're busy, great! Go do the things. To be honest, I wish I was doing the things too and thank you for taking care of yourself! If you're free, then you might already feel yourself asking, "are we doing this?"

Do it.

I invited a lot of people but I don't expect a lot of people to be here all at once. I mean, if there is, great. I think we once parked 21 cars on the property for a graduation party. I'm going to play human DJ. Just let me know when you want to be here and what kind of experience you want and it'll all work out. I promise.

Love,

Avand