Jeff and Judy's wedding --Checklist, DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO THE CAMP, Weekend schedule, local activities list, driving times scale
Checklist: What to bring to Camp Gualala
COMFORTABLE walking shoes
shoes or sandals you wouldn't mind dipping into the ocean
Wedding garb suitable for sitting on an outdoor wooden bench.
Bedding (or request bedding from us) - the camp does not provide any
air mattresses if you need them (do you have an inflater?)
sleeping bags are recommended
alternatively, sheets and blankets for twin beds
pillow
padding for the mattress if you are concerned about this
towels
swimming outfits, especially for children
insect repellent (we will supply some, in case you can't carry it)
sunscreen (we will supply some, in case you can't carry it)
Favorite games - board games?
a good book - or whatever you need to loaf in the woods
Good DVD movies for a group to project in the Lodge. Let us know if you think you would use a projector.
photos?
perhaps copies of photos from past larks with Jeff and/or Judy that could be used to create a scrapbook
bathrobe (bath areas are mostly not very private)
Cautions:
Camp staff know of no dangerous or poisonous things at Camp Gualala--except for the vine Poison Oak. Stay on cleared paths to be sure to avoid this.
Also, California has an epidemic of Sudden Oak Death, a fungus that has killed oaks at the Camp. We will supply bleach to use on the soles of your shoes as you leave the camp so you don't infect other Valley Oak trees you would walk by, or to use if you step right on any infected trees.
No swimming is allowed unless lifeguard is on duty, period.
______________________________________________________________________________________
Schedule:
Friday
3pm--We can arrive at Camp Gualala. Pick up information and supplies at the Coalman Lodge (which is right on the road).
Sign the Disclaimer form for your party.
Guests staying in the Redwood Side cabins can drive down to the swinging bridge to bring luggage over to the other side of the river.
Snacks will be available.
6:45 pm -- brief, required orientation to the camp, given by the Director Peggy
7pm -- dinner
Marilyn Lindsey is offering to read stories to any children who would like to sit by the hearth in the Coalman Lodge, any evening this weekend.
Decorating of the dining hall
Easygoing campfire if anyone is interested-- nothing particular scheduled
Saturday
8am breakfast
Various crafts and sports; swimming under supervision of lifeguard
noon - lunch
Afternoon -- Trip to either Fort Ross or the tidepools
Fort Ross is having a special Living History day with actors. Which also means it is likely to be crowded.
Fort Ross admission - $3 per person Tidepools are free. We have been told there will be room for our group at Fort Ross.
6:15 -- Orientation to the camp, given by Peggy, for new arrivals
6:30 - dinner
7:30 - brief rehearsal at the chapel for the wedding participants
8:15 - Outdoor Chapel service led by Louis Dorn
Campfire (organized by the Tison family?) and general festivity
Sunday
8am breakfast
10am Wedding ceremony, at the outdoor chapel; rain location: dining hall
11:30 - hors d'oeuvres at the dining hall. Music by Sonatina
12:45 Celebratory dinner and party. Music by Sonatina
After lunch, people are free to do whatever they wish. Daytrips would be easy, if anyone wants to get a gang together to go to the beach (there are several close by).
6:30 dinner
After dinner, we could have a little dancing if people want to bring CDs to play.
Monday
7:30am breakfast (early for those departing)
noon lunch
Trip to tidepool or Fort Ross, as signed up.
6:30 dinner
Tuesday
8am breakfast
noon - lunch
final packing
3pm - due out from camp
Other activities--If you want to go off on your own or organize an expedition:
Wine tasting: Here's a general start on wine tours http://www.inetours.com/PagesWT/Wine_Tours.html
Here is a list of wineries right nearby the camp:
http://www.sonoma.com/wineries/north_county.html
Hiking happens. There are trails (not particularly long) at the Camp
Sea Ranch has a great hiking path all along the ocean - unbeatable, 20 minutes from camp
Beaches, parks, hiking trails
Golf - There is a golf course right on the coast at Sea Ranch: http://www.searanchvillage.com/Golf_Links.html
or go online to search out alternatives
Horseback riding - A quick search turned up nothing, but a phone book or some websurfing could do more, I'm sure!
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Driving times guide:
Travel times along the Northern California Coast, from North to South, and oriented to Stewart's Point
Note: Times make take longer for drivers who aren’t used to the twists and turns and wish to enjoy the view
[some Mile markers included]
North
Town of Gualala – 23 minutes from Stewart’s Point
Gualala Point Park – on peninsula
Marine reserve is North of Sea Ranch Lodge
[Sonoma 53] Sea Ranch Lodge – 13 minutes from Stewart’s Point
***[Sonoma 48] Stewart’s Point = turn off coastal road to Camp Gualala –9 miles, 20 minutes
Salt Point Lodge – 13 minutes, 9.4 miles south of Stewart’s Point
Salt Water State Park – looks very promising for day trips- it is a beach a little over ˝ hour from camp
Stillwater Cove Ranch
[Sonoma 33] Fort Ross – 20 minutes South of Stewart’s Point
[around Sonoma 27] Ocean overlook – turnout space for a few vehicles on coast
[Sonoma 19] Goat Rock State Beach
[Sonoma 10] Bodega Bay (one hour from Stewart’s Point)
South