The vibecamp description is depressing. I havent been but my experience with cringe rationalists very much vibes with it.
I have been to new hampshire and visited the free staters, though not porcfest. Here i can corroborate catgirl’s story more thoroughly. The kids are wild and capable, the adults interesting, varied, and ambitious. The kooks are around for flavor. The free staters are utterly crushing it and are about to fully take over the state and install a new regime. I seriously considered buying a house on the spot.
Alas i think i actually am more attracted to the futile quest of making a eugenic version of bay area rationality than i am to just joining a functional up and coming state ruling class.