Retreat Schedule and Travel Information
Retreat Schedule
Thursday
9:00 am – 3:30 pm Optional Pre-Retreat Tour of the Monterey Peninsula
4:00 pm Hotel Check-in begins
5:00-8:00 pm Welcome Party and Dinner
Friday
9:00 am – 4:30 pm Classes
Seaside sunset stroll
Dinner
Evening Gathering
Saturday
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Classes
Lunch on-site or to-go
Free afternoon to explore the area on your own or relax and enjoy the hotel
Dinner
Evening Crafting
Sunday
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Classes
1:30-2:30 pm Lecture
3:00 pm: retreat ends (approximate time)
note: all times are subject to change
Getting to the Retreat
The retreat takes place on the grounds of the Lighthouse Lodge and Cottages in Pacific Grove, California. Check-in for all rooms is at the main office on the Lodge side of the property.
Property Address
Lighthouse Lodge and Cottages
1150 Lighthouse Avenue
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Driving
Pacific Grove is approximately a 2.5 hour drive from San Francisco, depending on traffic. Afternoon commute begins to get heavy around 2:30-3:00pm on weekdays. From San Luis Obispo the driving time is about 2.5 hours, depending on traffic. The Lighthouse Lodge has free parking.
Flying
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is the nearest airport to the retreat. The drive to the retreat is 15-20 minutes. Taxis and Lyft/Uber are available at the airport.
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is located about 1.5 hours from the retreat, depending on traffic. Car rentals are available at the airport. A shuttle is also available through Groome Transportation. The shuttle runs from the airport to Monterey where you can request a Lyft/Uber or taxi to the retreat.
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is located about 2 hours 15 mintues from the retreat, depending on traffic. Car rentals are available at the airport. A shuttle is also available through Groome Transportation. The shuttle runs from the airport to Monterey where you can request a Lyft/Uber or taxi to the retreat.