High winds destroyed the infamous "Orgy Dome" at Burning Man, organizers said, putting a stop to one of the event's most talked-about attractions.
Powerful winds have repeatedly whipped through the 80,000-person Black Rock City in northern Nevada, slowing arrivals and blowing over multiple structures. In a statement posted to social media, the Orgy Dome's organizers said the wind "wrecked our structure." The Orgy Dome is a private space where couples can explore their sexuality with strangers.
"We hope to be able to offer some workshops if possible but what remains of the dome is beyond repair," the group wrote in the Aug. 24 post, and shared video of the tattered tent remains and visible metal support ribs.
Burning Man is an annual event in the desert in which an estimated 70,000 people build an entire city from scratch over the course of the week ending Labor Day. Known for attendees who wear colorful outfits — or none at all — the event draws people interested in exploring art, music, and free expression in a largely unregulated environment.
Mainstream news coverage of Burning Man invariably mentions the Orgy Dome, held inside a cavernous tent-like structure that features both mattresses and air conditioning for participants who are age-screened and provide explicit consent. Attendance is generally limited to couples, and solo men are generally not permitted.
