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About this trip
Hike and Destination
Celebrate the first weekend in June with a gorgeous, iconic Bay Area hike up the southern flank of Mt. Tam, approximately 2 miles. We will gather at 2pm on Friday June 7th at Bootjack campground parking lot and enjoy a guided hike with mindful walking and mini yoga practices along the way, pausing to forage for forest teas, and to appreciate the beauty and resilience of the trees, the wildflowers, and the late-spring lushness. If you need to arrive later, feel free to hike up on your own, but try to arrive by 6:30pm. If arriving later, plan on about 1 hour for the hike. Detailed directions will be provided to registrants. Rain or Shine!
Accommodation
We will have the extraordinary privilege of staying at an historic Bay Area hidden gem – a hike-in only inn with cliff-side cabins perched on a spectacular ridge overlooking the extraordinary San Francisco Bay, its islands, hills, cities and bridges. The Inn was built in 1904 at the westernmost stop on the former Mt. Tamalpais Scenic Railway, and offers very simple accommodations, a fantastic chef’s kitchen (where we will all participate in various ways to craft our communal meals), indoor lounges and decks offering the most spectacular views that will take your breath away! Views, wildflowers and wildlife everywhere! The Inn is off-grid, meaning that it is not heated except by fireplace and wood stove, and is not served by electricity. Illumination is by gaslit lamps.
Yoga/Meditation/Activities
Opportunity for additional hiking to the peak Friday afternoon, as you wish; guided yoga practice before dinner; joyful group participation in preparing/cleaning up our communal evening meal; evening gathering for forest tea, song circle, puzzles, games, sunset ritual, dark sky star-gazing. Saturday morning yoga practice, hearty communally prepared breakfast,.sEach person is expected to participate in a short seva (service job to help maintain the historic inn), before we depart. Checkout is at 11am, after which we will take a beautiful, approximately 2-3 mile forest hike to return. Opportunity for additional hike to/lunch at Stinson Beach on Saturday for those who just can't get enough steps and Bay Area beauty! Mountain Home Inn also serves lunch (without any extra hiking!)
Cancellation Policy
Cancel by May 20, 2024 for a full refund. You may cancel after May 20, 2024 until June 3rd for 50% refund; after June 3, no refund.
What’s included
- One night accommodationSingle or shared room at historic hike-in only Inn and cabins on Mount Tamalpais
- Friday dinnerCommunally prepared appetizers, vegetarian fare; BYO beverages
- Saturday breakfastHearty breakfast, coffee, tea
What’s not included
- Beer, wine, etc.
- Beer, wine, etc.BYOB
- Cleaning up!Fun group activity!
- Cleaning up!Always a fun group activity!
Available Packages
One double or single bed located on second floor of Inn, accessed by narrow stairway. Includes pillows, blankets and comforters. Guests need to bring sheets, pillowcase and towel. Rooms are unheated; fireplace downstairs in the lounge.
Two twin beds on second floor of Inn accessed by narrow stairway. Includes pillows, blankets and comforters. Guests need to bring sheets, pillowcase and towel. Rooms are unheated; fireplace downstairs in lounge.
One double bed and one single bed with covered deck and view. Private toilet and cold-water sink. Includes pillows, blankets and comforters. Guests need to bring sheets, pillowcase and towel. Rooms are unheated. Accessed by short pathway from Inn.
One double bed and two single beds with covered deck. Private cold water sink; shared toilet with cabins 9, 10, & 11. Panoramic views. Includes pillows, blankets and comforters. Guests need to bring sheets, pillowcase and towel. Rooms are unheated. Accessed by short pathway from Inn.
To book one of these cabins as a triple or quad, please contact organizer so we can make that possible for you.
Please do not book this cabin unless you or your partner/friend need the ADA accommodation, or it's the last option left! Wheelchair accessible cabin with standard double bed and single Murphy bed. Full bathroom with an accessible toilet, sink, and shower. Can be booked for one or 2 persons (please contact organizer if you wish to book for 2 people so we can make that available to you.)
Double bed room on second floor of Inn accessed by narrow stairway. Includes pillows, blankets and comforters. Guests need to bring sheets, pillowcase and towel. Rooms are unheated; fireplace downstairs in lounge.
Rustic cabin with double bed, private toilet and cold water sink. Accommodates 1-2 persons. Includes pillows, blankets and comforters. Guests need to bring sheets, pillowcase and towel. Cabins are unheated.