Sonoma County Locals at Edge Esmeralda 2025
How to get involved
“Edge Esmeralda was one of the weirdest, wildest, most ambitious, most unexpected—and most fun—things I’ve ever watched unfold in Healdsburg.”
— Simone Wilson, Healdsburg Tribune
We are so excited to come back to Sonoma County for Edge Esmeralda 2025! Last year’s event resulted in so many fun activities, interesting collaborations, and new friendships, and we can’t wait to see what unfolds this year.
We were thrilled with how many locals participated last year (in fact, we sold out local tickets before any other ticket type!), and we want to build on that energy this year.
Three key takeaways:
10% discount for Sonoma County locals: Buy a ticket →
Free ticket if you host a Scholar or Builder: Sign up as a host →
We want to highlight your expertise!
Join Us as a Local Participant
For Sonoma County residents, we are offering a 10% discount off the standard ticket price. Your ticket gives you complete access to all parts of Edge Esmeralda, including:
Daily community meals with fresh, organic ingredients
Access to all workshops, talks, and sessions
Use of co-working spaces with fast WiFi
Group fitness classes and health activities
Evening events and community gatherings
Cold plunge and sauna sessions
Weekend adventures and local excursions
Access to the online social calendar to organize or join activities
Ability to host your own sessions and share your expertise
Weekly community dinners at special locations across Healdsburg
Access to morning meditation and workout sessions
Connection to a global network of innovators and builders
The experience runs from May 24th to June 21st, and you can join for the whole month or specific weeks. Every day brings new opportunities to learn, connect, and contribute to the community.
Local Ticket Prices
While we offer a 10% local discount to all residents, we understand some community members may need additional support. Scholarships (50% off standard price) are available to locals who meet one or more of these criteria:
Are under 21
Have limited financial resources
Would find the local rate a barrier to participating
The application includes a question about whether you are seeking a scholarship and reasons why – we want to make Edge Esmeralda accessible to our whole community.
We Want to Highlight Your Expertise
Whether you work in agriculture, as a winemaker, teacher, or business owner, your local expertise adds essential perspective to Edge Esmeralda. Last year, some of our most popular sessions came from local leaders sharing their knowledge about sustainable farming, community building, Healdsburg’s history, and beyond.
We'd love to hear your ideas for how to make Edge Esmeralda 2025 even more integrated with local life. Maybe you know a group which frequently hikes to the perfect spot, want to organize a workshop, or have ideas about how we can better serve the community.
Get a Free Ticket by Hosting a Scholar or Builder
For those interested in a deeper way to engage with Edge Esmeralda, we invite you to host a visiting scholar or builder in your home. As a host, you'll receive a free month long ticket to thank you for being an essential part of making this gathering possible.
Hosting offers a unique way to experience Edge Esmeralda. Rather than just attending sessions, you'll help shape someone's entire experience of our community.
We will try to match hosts with guests based on shared interests. Your guest might be:
A researcher working on sustainable energy
An artist exploring new forms of community expression
A builder developing tools for local economies
A scientist studying longevity and health
An entrepreneur focused on solving social challenges
Many of these visitors couldn't join us without local hosts – your hospitality makes it possible for promising people to be part of Edge Esmeralda who otherwise couldn't afford to attend.
Getting Started
If you're interested in hosting a scholar or builder please fill out this form, to buy a ticket as a Sonoma County resident please sign up here.
Edge Esmeralda works because Healdsburg and Sonoma County welcome us so warmly. We're grateful for your trust and excited to build something special together again in 2025.
— The Edge Esmeralda Team ☀️
