FEES
The retreat fee of $895 includes two workshops, meals and lodging. Workshops may have additional materials fees.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
- All cancellations and requests for refunds must be in writing.
- A full refund minus a $25 administration fee will be made until April 15, 2010. For cancellations from April 15 – June 1, an administrative fee of $200 will be retained. Sorry, there are no refunds for cancellations made after June 1, 2010.
LODGING
- Rooms at Point Bonita are dorm style with bunk beds. Each room has from four to ten beds. Although you may sleep on a top bunk if you desire, there are sufficient lower bunks for all. If you have a roommate preference, please tell us during registration, or email registration@goldengatefiberinstitute.org.
SCHEDULE
- August 8th
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| 3pm–on |
start arriving and settling in |
| 6:30pm |
dinner |
| 7:45pm |
intro and welcome |
- August 9th – August 14th
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| 8am |
breakfast |
| 9am – 12pm |
morning class |
| 12:30 –1:30pm |
lunch |
| 2:30 – 5:30pm |
afternoon class |
| 6:30pm |
dinner |
| 7:45pm |
evening program |
- August 15th
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| 8am |
breakfast |
| 11am |
check-out |
GETTING HERE
Point Bonita is located in the Marin Headlands. The address is 981 Fort Barry, GGNRA Sausalito, CA 94965.
Flying
The closest airports are San Francisco International (SFO) and Oakland (OAK).
The easiest to make arrangements from is SFO. There is a shuttle, Marin Airporter, from SFO to Marin County. We will make arrangements to pick you up from the shuttle stop.
Public Transit
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (sfmta.com) operates line 76 to Point Bonita. The schedule for line 76 is available at 511.org.
Driving
Road Closures
There is road work underway in the GGNRA through 2011, during which time various roads will be closed or access limited. For the latest information, please check the road closure website.
From North of the Golden Gate Bridge:
- Head South on 101 to the last Sausalito exit (after the Waldo Tunnel and just before the bridge).
- At the exit stop sign, turn right and double back under 101.
- Bear left after the stop sign, proceed slowly.
From South of the Golden Gate Bridge
- Going North on Highway 101 from San Francisco, cross the Golden Gate Bridge.
- Go past the Vista Point exit and take the Alexander Avenue exit.
- As you exit, bear right but proceed slowly.
... and then
- After 500 feet, take the first left to the Marin Headlands onto Bunker Road. Ahead you will come to a one-way tunnel.
You may have as much as a five-minute red light here. At the green, continue through the tunnel
- Continue straight on Bunker Road for approximately 2 miles.
- After you see the horse stables, bear left and follow the signs up the hill onto Field Road heading to Point Bonita and the YMCA Point Bonita.
SHOPPING
For those in need, Carolina Homespun will operate a small market on site.
If there is something you'd like Morgaine to bring, please send email in advance so she can make sure she brings it.
PACKING LIST
Don't leave home without:
- bedding
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A twin-size fitted sheet, a bed pad, or yoga mat. A flannel sheet is nice to
muffle the rustling plastic of the mattress.
- bed coverings
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Can be sheets and blankets, a sleeping bag, or anything that will keep you warm and comfortable.
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**For those travelling from afar, we have a limited number of bedding sets.
Please let us know that you'll need them ahead of time.
- pillow
- towels and washcloths
- clothing layers
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Summer in the coastal Bay Area can be either warm and sunny — or foggy and
quite cool — all in the same day. Generally, it is not a time of high winds
but bring layers. The average daily temperature is in the low 50's.
- good walking shoes
- The ground is uneven in many places. There are many miles of great trails including one down to the beach.
Optional and "comfort" items:
- camera
- electric tea pot
- To have tea or coffee in your room without having to walk to the dining room.
- personal water bottle
- coffee mug
- flip-flops and/or floor rug for beside your bed
- reading light(s)
Things best left at home:
- food
- Small furry creatures, such as raccoons, love to come into your room and eat your snacks!
- scented toiletries
- Many people have sensitivities.