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visiting the land

Directions 

The physical address is 18501 VanZandt Resort Road, Philo, CA 95466.  Coming from the Bay Area it’s Hwy 101 northbound and then exit 522 CA Hwy 128 West towards Fort Bragg/Mendocino/Boonville.  Turn left onto Rays Road (by the Anderson Valley Inn) off Hwy 128 on the west edge of the town of Philo. When the road splits stay on the lower road and follow signs to VanZandts. When you arrive to VanZandt entrance you will see The Land’s white gate and keypad on the left. (Get the gate code from your event coordinator prior to your visit.)  Follow the signs to the Land. Enter the first white gate to the left as you exit the bridge. If it is closed, you may instead go straight ahead on the dirt road and follow along the fence line and up the hill to the second white gated entrance. As you enter the property drive to the check in point by the big Redwood trees.

Airports

The Sonoma County Airport, named Charles Schultz Sonoma County Airport, named after the famous Snoopy/Peanuts author is 61.6 miles from The Land. There are ample ground transportation options from the airport to the Land. Both San Francisco Oakland International Airports are approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes from the Land by car or bus.

Check in and Check out

Check in time is between 2pm and 6pm and Check out time is at 11am. You are welcome to stay on the Property until 1pm and have lunch on the day of your check out.

Vehicle Use

After initial unloading, guests are not allowed to drive vehicles on the property from one area to the next. Maximum Speed limit on roads inside the Land is 5 mph. Please drive safely to keep our animals and people safe.

Food

The houses have refrigerators for food storage. For guests in the cabins and tents, we do not have refrigerator space for personal items. No food allowed in cabins or tents because it attracts wild animals. If you’re a retreat guest, please communicate your dietary needs to your retreat organiser and they will make sure you are accommodated. Please keep your food waste inside if you’re in a house.

Waiver

All visitors are required to sign the Visitor Waiver prior to being welcomed onto the property.

Internet and Phone Usage

AT&T and T-Mobile tend to get reliable service coverage on The Land, Verizon does not work well. The Land has fiber optic internet and WIFI service around the lodge, cabins, and houses. The campground does not have WIFI service.

General Safety

The Land is on 162 acres of preserved wilderness and we take great care for our natural surroundings, and encourage safety, conservation and responsible use of the property. Always walk in pairs, especially at night, and let other people know where you are going. All guests must be 18+, no exceptions.

Fire Safety

As evidenced by California’s record breaking wildfires in 2017, the fire danger in rural areas is always high. No candles or open flames are allowed anywhere on the property, and you may smoke only in designated areas. Fires are only allowed in pre-approved locations and always must be supervised by a Land staff member.

Flashlights

We encourage all guests to bring flashlights and to always have them accessible at night. (Mobile phone flashlight apps work well.) Limited lighting is placed around the cabins, houses and roads to preserve the night sky.

Septic

Septic systems, by rule, are delicate in nature, and ours is no different. Please be mindful of only flushing down the toilet paper provided, and natural waste, and avoid flushing feminine products, facial tissues, moist towelettes, and paper towels.

Water

Bring a water bottle! The Land has its own well and system that distributes water all over the property. We do not provide cups and glasses in the cabins. Houses are stocked. The Land is very fortunate to have a strong water supply, and we encourage short showers, mindful use of water in the faucets and good conservation practices as we are in a drought.

Conservation

Always turn off lights, appliances, and heating when you leave your cabin or house for the day.

Poison Oak and Ticks

There is a lot of poison oak on the property, so make sure you brush up on your poison oak ID and we strongly urge you to stay on walking paths/roads and areas around the property that have been mowed close to the ground. There are also ticks, mostly in the high grass, so again, stay on the roads/trails, and we recommend helping each other do a quick tick check after outdoor activities.

Health + Emergency Services

The Land has no medical services or pharmacy on site. If you will require medical attention or supplies during your stay, please come prepared to administer to your own needs. There is a health clinic in Boonville 15 minutes away and a hospital in Ukiah 45 minutes away. Anderson Valley has an excellent Volunteer Fire Department and EMT service, both of which are located within 15 minutes of the property. If there is a life threatening accident, injury or an illness, immediately dial 911, and as time permits notify Courtenay Lapowsky, Director of Operations, 917-733-1795.

Clothing

Please check the weather report in advance of your stay. The Land gets cold in the winter and hot in the summer, so dress accordingly and bring layers when you can. Wear comfortable shoes. We are in the great outdoors. Bring a swimsuit for the river or pool during warm weather.

Alcohol, Drugs + Smoking

We are an alcohol-free, cannabis-free and illegal-drugs free retreat center, meaning these substances may not be consumed on property, regardless of the event. Violations will result in expulsion.

As fire safety is of the utmost importance, smoking is permitted in a designated area only. Smoking is not permitted in any indoor spaces such as accommodations or meeting rooms.

Toiletries

Please bring your own toothpaste, toothbrush, personal toiletries and medications. Also bring sunscreen and bug spray when seasonally appropriate.  Liquid soap, shampoo and conditioner will be provided.

Pool + River Swimming

We have a salt water pool and access to the Navarro River on our property. Both are open sunrise to sunset during the summer. Note, we have no lifeguard on duty so swimming in pairs is encouraged.

Animals

Please know that we have free roaming and penned farm animals on site – cows, goats, chickens, geese, and outdoor-cats. They love visitors. Do not feed the animals. Allow them to come to you. The cows and goats are part of our regenerative grazing plan and are kept in electric fences. Please don’t touch the fence, you will get shocked. If you see the cows outside the fence, do not draw their attention or approach them within 100 feet. No dogs allowed on the property without prior written permission. The property is very safe and wild animals are afraid of people and generally keep their distance. Having said that, please do not approach or attempt to pet deer, rabbits, coyotes or other wild animals.