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

PRIMARY CONTACT:

     ARRIVE BETWEEN

3PM - 6PM

MON • AUG 24

Leslie Potts | Happy Camper Support | xxx.xxx.xxx | register@belongingbased.com

Final Travel Checklist

Before you arrive please make sure have:

Completed the registration form with your final camper details
Completed the required Westerbeke waiver
Confirmed travel to and from Westerbeke Ranch
Shared your arrival and departure plans with Happy Camper Support
Reviewed the Travel Overview, Packing List, and Agenda Overview
Watched for a final email from In The Works with arrival instructions and any updated wellness protocol

     DATES
     DEPART BY

3PM

FRI • AUG 28

ARRIVAL

Please arrive between 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM on Monday, August 24.

  • On-site registration will take place in front of the dining hall.

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

DEPARTURE

Plan to depart before 3:00 PM on Friday, August 28.

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

  • Please plan return travel so you can stay through the closing session, though if needed, you may leave during lunch.

*Running late? Whether your travel lands after registration closes or something comes up en route, contact Happy Camper Support via phone or email (contact details above).

Travel Overview

Arrival & Departure

Travel Overview

Where is Co-LED 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 in Sonoma Valley, CA.

Getting There

Please plan for both flight and ground transportation to and from Westerbeke Ranch.

There are three airport options available:

  • 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.

Personal Care

☐ Comfortable clothes for sitting, moving, and being outdoors
☐ Light layers for warm days and cooler evenings
☐ Sweater, sweatshirt, or wrap for indoor sessions or evenings
☐ Extra socks and undergarments
☐ Active wear for walking, jogging, or running
☐ Closed-toe shoes or sturdy sandals for uneven paths and trails
☐ Swimsuit for pool or hot tub time
☐ Flip-flops, slides, or easy shoes for the pool area
☐ A small wet bag or plastic bag for a wet swimsuit or laundry
☐ Hat and sunglasses

☐ Toiletries and personal hygiene items
☐ Any prescription medications needed for the full week
☐ Supplements and any medical devices
☐ Sunscreen
☐ Lip balm
☐ Insect repellent

☐ Reusable water bottle
☐ Low-scent or fragrance-free products, if available, to support shared access needs
☐ Earplugs, eye mask, or other sleep supports for shared lodging
☐ Chargers for personal devices

What To Bring

Packing List

Co-LED Camp takes place in Sonoma Valley in late August. Please check the weather before you travel and pack for warm days, cooler evenings, shared lodging, outdoor paths, pool time, and group sessions.

You do not need to pack perfectly. Bring what helps you feel comfortable, present, and able to move through the week with ease.

Nice To Have

☐ A book or quiet activity for downtime
☐ A comfort item that helps you rest or settle
☐ A small bag for moving between spaces
☐ Journal or notebook

Clothing

  • 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: Guide for 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: Westerbeke Guide for 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

Spaces 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.