Know Before You Go

Welcome to Co-LED Camp

We're excited to welcome you into a week of shared learning, practice, reflection, and rest. Below, you'll find everything you need to arrive prepared: arrival, lodging, meals, access needs, packing, wellness protocols, and what to expect from our time together.

DATES

AUG 24-28, 2026

LOCATION

WESTERBEKE RANCH

SONOMA, CA

ARRIVE BETWEEN

3PM - 5PM

MON • AUG 24

     DEPART BETWEEN

1PM-3PM

FRI • AUG 28

PRIMARY CONTACT:

Leslie Potts | Happy Camper Support | 206.651.4138 | registration@belongingbased.com

Co-LED Camp: Know Before You Go Orientation

During this orientation, you will get a chance to meet other campers, visit with camp counselors, and learn more about travel, our week of learning together, and what to expect at Co-LED Camp: Lead. Envision. Decide. We recommend that each camper join at least one orientation session. Simply click on the link below, and then save the Zoom link and details to your calendar.

Thursday, July 16, 2026

2PM ET / 1PM CT / 12PM MT / 11AM PT

RSVP

Monday, August 3, 2026

3PM ET / 2PM CT / 1PM MT / 12PM PT

RSVP

Monday, August 17, 2026

7PM ET / 6PM CT / 5PM MT / 4PM PT

RSVP

Final Travel Checklist

Before you arrive please make sure you have:

☐ Registration form - Completed
☐ Travel to / from Westerbeke - Booked
☐ Arrival / departure plans - Shared w/ Happy Camper Support
☐‍ ‍Guidelines for Ranch Guests - Reviewed (you will sign a waiver onsite)
☐‍ ‍Know Before You Go Zoom - Attended (includes travel, packing & retreat info)
☐ Final emails about Co-LED Camp – Read

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Getting to Camp • What to Bring • On the Grounds • The Week Ahead

Getting to Camp

Arrival & Departure

ARRIVAL

Please arrive to Westerbeke Ranch between 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM on Monday, August 24.

  • On-site registration will take place in front of Casa Grande (dining hall).

  • Cabins will be available starting at 4:00 PM

  • Evening agenda*: Registration closes at 6:00 PM, with the opening meal beginning at 6:30 PM, followed by a warm welcome at 7:30 PM.

*Running late? Whether your travel lands after registration closes or something comes up en route, contact Leslie at Happy Camper Support 206.651.4138 | registration@belongingbased.com

DEPARTURE

Plan to depart from Westerbeke Ranch between 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM on Friday, August 28.

  • Please vacate your room by 10:00 AM for housekeeping, though we'll have access to the rest of the ranch until 3:00 PM.

  • Morning/Afternoon agenda: We'll close the week with breakfast, then our closing session (the Good Goodbye), ending at 12:30 PM with lunch to follow.

  • Plan return travel to stay through the closing session; if needed, you may leave during lunch.

Getting to Camp

Co-LED Camp will be on the ancestral lands of the Miwok and Southern Pomo tribes of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. This week-long residential retreat is hosted at Westerbeke Ranch, 2300 Grove St, Sonoma, CA 95476.

Getting There

Where is Co-LED Camp?

Please plan for both flight and ground transportation to and from Westerbeke Ranch. We recommend coordinating car rentals, cab, and ride-share travel with your team or other attendees when possible to reduce cost and ease arrival.

There are three airport options:

  • Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS)

    Closest Airport ~45 min.

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

    More Flight Options ~1.5 hrs.

  • Oakland International Airport (OAK)

    More Flight Options ~1.5 hrs.

What to Bring

Packing List

Co-LED Camp takes place in Sonoma Valley in late August. Please check the weather before you travel - days are warm and evenings are cool. Pack comfortably for indoor learning sessions, outdoor trails, pool time, and rest.

Keep in mind - lodging, bathroom, and shower facilities are shared. Bring what helps you feel comfortable, present, and able to get through the week with ease.

Clothing

  • T-shirts / tank tops

  • Shorts / skirts

  • Sweater, sweatshirt, or wrap

  • Light pants

  • Active wear / lounge wear

  • Socks

  • Undergarments

  • Pajamas

  • Robe

  • Bonnet

  • Swimsuit / cover up

  • Sneakers / hiking boots

  • Sandals / flip flops

  • Hat / cap

  • Sunglasses

Personal Care* & Tech

  • Toiletry bag / caddy

  • Shampoo + conditioner

  • Toothbrush + toothpaste

  • Lotion / skin care

  • Deodorant / anti-perspirant

  • Pick / comb / hair brush

  • Earplugs and / or eye mask

  • Medications, supplements, and /or medical devices

  • Menstrual supplies / care

  • Water bottle, reusable

  • Charger, for phone / devices

  • Flashlight / headlamp + batteries

  • Towel, for pool / hot tub

  • Sunscreen

  • Insect repellent

* Please bring low-scent or fragrance-free products, if available, to support shared access needs.

Nice to Haves

  • Book

  • Puzzle / board game

  • Arts + crafts

  • Journal / notebook

  • Playing / tarot / oracle cards

  • Shower shoes / sandals

  • Wet bag, for swimsuit

  • Goggles

  • Spa / facial mask

  • Yoga mat

  • Hand fan

  • Small tote bag

On the Grounds

Lodging & Shared Space

Phone & Wi-Fi: The ranch is somewhat remote, but most carriers have strong-to-moderate signal most of the time. Wi-Fi is available with a password.

The grounds include spaces for reflection, walking trails, a labyrinth, a central pool, and a garden. Meals are shared, seasonal, and locally sourced from the valley and the Westerbeke Ranch garden. The gathering space is near the central outdoor pool and shade trees for indoor/outdoor access.

  • Lodging accommodation is for the nights of August 24th, 25th, 26th, and 27th, with checkout on August 28th.

    • Lodging is lovely rustic cabins with shared accommodations for connection with one another and with nature.

      • We will have access to the Blue, Yellow, and Red Cabins

      • Shared rooms may include 1–3 roommates, unless a solo room was purchased. Matches to roommates who are *not* part of your co-leadership team (this is by design).

      • Limited ADA-accommodation lodging may be available upon request and should be confirmed in advance.

      • Cabin assignments will be handed out during registration

    • Cabins have in-room fans but are not air-conditioned

    Resource: Guidelines for Ranch Guests

  • All meals will be shared and served buffet or family style. There will be scheduled meal and snack times throughout the day.

    Meals are prepared by Westerbeke Ranch chefs. Westerbeke will work to the best of their ability to accommodate requests.

    Please list on your registration any dietary restrictions, food allergies, or sensitivities we should know for planning.

    Westerbeke Ranch has a small store in the office with sundry items, snacks, and gifts. The Cantina is stocked with sodas, mineral waters, beer, and wine. The Ranch Store and Cantina operate on the honor system. If you make purchases, start a tab, track your purchases, and settle your charges at the office on the final day.

    Resource: Guidelines for Ranch Guests

  • During breaks and free time, you are welcome to explore the grounds, rest, swim, walk, read, or spend time outside. Please move through the space with care for yourself, the group, and the land.

    • Casa Grande: Dining hall and all shared meals. The registration desk will be in front of Casa Grande; please check in here when you arrive.

    • Casa Nueva: Main meeting space / Breakout Space 1.

    • Roundhouse: Breakout Space 2.

    • Pool + Hot Tub: Open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM. No lifeguard is on duty.

      • No glass containers, alcohol, or food near the pool or hot tub

      • Bring a swimsuit for pool and hot tub time during free time.

    • Outdoor Spaces: Garden, labyrinth walking path, reflection trails, and places to pause. During free time, you are welcome to walk, read, journal, rest, or spend time outside. 

    • Ranch Store + Cantina: Personal purchases are available on the grounds and operate on the honor system.

      • Ranch Store: Located in the office,  Casa Nueva, with sundry items, snacks, and gifts.

      • Cantina: Located in the Adobe and stocked with sodas, mineral waters, beer, and wine.

      • Payment: Start a tab, track your purchases, and settle your charges at the office on your last day.

    Resource: Map of Grounds

The Week Ahead

Co-LED Camp Agenda

Here's how our week together unfolds, from arrival through the Good Goodbye.

Each day includes full group sessions, breakout sessions you choose, shared meals, and time on your own for reflection and rest. The sessions are designed to help you lead, envision, and decide how to move forward in new ways.

Click here to enlarge the agenda.

Camper Agenda - Week Overview 
The Week Ahead

Co-LED Camp Counselors and Crew

Over the last year we have built Co-LED Camp with a lot of wisdom, care, and intention. We are organizers, educators, musicians, artists, actors, and storytellers who believe in the power of connection, community, and care. We share years of experience in leadership development, team-building, change management, and repair.

Click here to learn more about the team.

SEE YOU AT CAMP!