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Summer

Frolique Unleashed

Shasta Lake · Sept 3–6, 2026 · Labor Day Weekend
Step One

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What is Summer Frolique?

Where your people run free

Summer Frolique is a yearly ritual for the chosen family — the ones who show up in full drag or full sunscreen, who dance till the stars come out, and who make every lake day feel like the best day of the year. No strangers, no bad energy, no shrinking yourself. Just the crew, the water, and a whole lot of joy.

This year we're going Unleashed — a bigger boat, a bigger party, and four full days to be gloriously, unapologetically ourselves. Expect themed nights, birthday chaos, lakeside lounging, and the kind of memories that get retold (with embellishment) at every reunion for the next decade.

The Summer Frolique crew
📍 Where to find us
Jones Valley Resort
22300 Jones Valley Marina Dr
Redding, CA 96003
On the Pit River Arm of Shasta Lake · About 10 miles north of Redding
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Getting There

How to reach us

Shasta Lake sits in far Northern California, about 10 miles north of Redding. Drive up, fly in, or carpool with the crew — here's the lay of the land.

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Driving from SF
~215 miles · ~3.5 hours
Straight shot up I-5 North — the easiest drive of the bunch. Exit at Redding and head northeast to Jones Valley. Leave early Thursday and you'll be on the water by afternoon.
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Driving from LA
~540 miles · ~8–9 hours
Also all I-5 North, but it's a full day behind the wheel. Consider leaving Wednesday night or splitting the drive — and carpool if you can. Post in the Partiful comments to find a ride buddy.
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Fly into Redding
RDD · ~30 min to the marina
Redding Regional Airport (RDD) has direct flights from SFO and LAX on United and Alaska (plus Seattle and Denver). It's a small airport just southeast of town — rent a car or coordinate a pickup, and you're at the dock in about half an hour.
Heads up: the last stretch to Jones Valley is winding two-lane road, so give yourself a little extra time — especially if you're arriving after dark. Cell service gets spotty near the lake, so download your directions before you leave Redding. And grab any last-minute supplies in town; the marina store is handy but limited.
Our Vessel

Meet The Titan

The Titan is Shasta Lake's flagship — the largest luxury houseboat in the fleet at Jones Valley Resort, and our floating home base for the whole weekend. Three decks of pure playground, built to host a proper party without anyone stepping on anyone's toes.

The Titan

65 feet. Three decks. Room for the whole crew and then some. This isn't a boat — it's a lake mansion that happens to float.

65 ft
Length
3
Decks
22
Sleeps (26 max)
#1
Largest on Shasta
🛝 Triple-Deck Waterslide 🛁 Sunken Hot Tub 🍸 Crow's Nest Bar 🔥 Gas Fireplace 👨‍🍳 Gourmet Kitchen ☀️ Sun Deck
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The Setting

Shasta Lake, California

Shasta Lake is Northern California's crown jewel — 365 miles of shoreline, that unreal blue-green water, and a Mount Shasta backdrop that makes every photo look staged. In early September the summer crowds thin out, the water's still bath-warm, and golden hour stretches on forever.

We're posted up at Jones Valley Resort — 22300 Jones Valley Marina Dr, Redding, CA 96003, on the calm, glassy Pit River Arm. Secluded coves, warm swimming water, and about 10 miles north of Redding, so it's an easy drive in.

🌡️ Warm September Water 🚤 Multiple Boats 🏔️ Mt. Shasta Views 🌅 Endless Golden Hour ⛺ Shoreside Camping 🎶 Music on the Water 🍾 Full Boat Bar 🏳️‍🌈 Chosen Family Only
The Schedule

Four Days on the Water

Labor Day weekend means everyone gets Monday to recover before real life dares to resume. Here's how we're spending it.

Thursday · Sept 3
Load In & Cocktail Soiree
Roll up to the marina, claim your bunk, crack something cold. Then as the sun drops we gather for a Cocktail Soiree — a chance to meet everyone, put faces to names, and get the weekend started right.
🚢 Load In 3:00 PM
🍸 Soiree at Sunset
Friday · Sept 4
Rocky's 40th Birthday Unleashed
All day, we celebrate the icon himself — Rocky turns 40 and we are NOT being quiet about it. Lake games, birthday shenanigans, surprises, and cake that should probably come with a warning label.
🎂 All Day Celebration
Friday Night · Sept 4
✦ Witch Rave ✦
When the sun drops, the Wild Life comes out to play. Theme: Wild Life. Get feral, get fabulous — animal prints, primal fits, bioluminescent chaos. We dance until the lake begs us to stop.
🔮 Theme: Wild Life
Saturday · Sept 5
Bubbles & Bass
A full day of floating, sipping, and swaying. Champagne on the sun deck, bass thumping across the water, and absolutely nothing on the agenda but having the time of your life.
🥂 All Day · Sunrise to Sunset
Sunday · Sept 6
Pack Out & Checkout
One last slow morning on the water. Coffee, big hugs, a few final photos, then we pack it up — with a whole recovery day before Tuesday has the nerve to show up.
🏠 Check-Out · Sunday
The Ritual

The Magic of Witch Rave

Witch Rave is more than a party — it's a spell we cast together. As night falls over Shasta, we call in the five elements and let them move through the crowd. Earth, wind, fire, water, and love — woven together on the water, under the stars, in the wild. Come as your truest, most untamed self. The circle isn't complete without you.

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Earth
Grounded, rooted, wild. The body that dances and the ground that holds us.
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Wind
Breath, freedom, the sound that carries the bass across the lake.
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Fire
Passion, transformation, the heat of the crowd and the spark in your chest.
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Water
Shasta herself — the mirror we dance on, the depths that hold our joy.
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Love
The fifth element. The reason we gather. The magic that binds the family together.
The Theme · Dress Accordingly
Wild Life

This is the night to go all the way out. Animal print maximalism — more is more, clashing prints encouraged. Jewel tones that catch the light. Makeup that could stop traffic. Fur, feathers, claws, and as little else as you dare. Whatever "untamed" means to you, wear it.

🐆 Animal Print Maximalism 💎 Jewel Tones 💄 Killer Makeup 🦁 Full Fur 🔥 Bare As You Dare
Reserve Your Spot

Sleeping Arrangements & Pricing

Per person · Full 3-night stay (Sept 3–6) · Staterooms require 2 person minimum · Spots are first-come, first-served.

Tier 1 · Premium
Master Suite
Private balcony · Sitting area · Shared bath with Princess room
2 spots · 2 person minimum
$490
per person
Room total $980
Tier 2 · Deluxe
Princess Stateroom
Water view · Shared bath with Master Suite
2 spots · 2 person minimum
$420
per person
Room total $840
Tier 3 · Private
Connected Staterooms (×2)
2 private rooms · Connected shared bathroom
4 spots · 2 person minimum per room
$340
per person
Room total $1,360
Tier 4 · Standard
Lower Staterooms (×2)
2 private rooms · Shared bathroom, not connected
4 spots · 2 person minimum per room
$310
per person
Room total $1,240
Tier 5 · Bunk
Bunk Room
Floor deck · 4 full-size individual bunks · Book individually
4 individual spots
$255
per person
Room total $1,020
Tier 6 · Social
Convertible Couches (×2)
Public area · 4 bookable spots · Light sleepers: you've been warned
4 individual spots
$235
per person
Room total $940
Tier 7 · Camp
Tent Camping (2 tents)
Shoreside · Under the stars · Full daytime boat access
4 spots · 2 per tent
$165
per person
Tent total $660
Titan Boat Total · 3 Nights
$6,378.52
Split across all spots above — full transparency
💰 Payment is due two weeks before the trip — by Thursday, August 20, 2026. Reserve now for free; just make sure you're paid up by that date so we can settle the boat balance on time.
A peek at the rooms
Master Suite
Master Suite
$490/person
Princess Stateroom
Princess Stateroom
$420/person
Connected Stateroom
Connected Stateroom
$340/person
Lower Stateroom
Lower Stateroom
$310/person
Bunk Room
Bunk Room
$255/person
Ready to claim your spot?

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Want to lock it in?

Paying now secures your spot and helps cover the boat deposit early. Totally optional — you can always pay later. Send your per-person amount for everyone you're booking (claiming a stateroom for two? Send for both, or have your +1 send their own). Pop your name + room in the note so we know who's who.

Payment is due by Thursday, August 20, 2026 — two weeks before we launch.

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Turning 40 · Friday, Sept 4

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It's time to raise a glass to our favorite movement mastermind and music maker! We're gathering to shower Rocky with all the love, cake, and chaotic 40th birthday energy he deserves.

Rocky · 40 · Unleashed
Rocky
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