FAQs

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How do I get there?

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Heartwood is located 200 miles North of San Francisco Bay in wild and remote Humboldt County, California. A secluded destination, we are a 1-hour drive outside of the town of Garberville over a steep and windy country road. With flights from LA, Sacramento, Medford, and Seattle, Arcata airport (ACV) is the closest airport to Heartwood, approximately a 2 hour drive from the campus. Pickups can be arranged with our shuttle for groups of 3 or more, for an additional fee. Other airports within a 5 hour drive are SFO, OAK, STS, and SMF. All of these airports are south of Heartwood. From Hwy 101 There is one turn off Hwy 101. Alderpoint Rd out of Garberville. If your GPS tell you to use Bell Springs Rd, DO NOT! From Interstate 5 - If coming from the north use Highways 199S, 299S, or 36W to get to Hwy 101. If coming from the south use Highways 580W, or 20W to get to 101.

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Where can I stay?

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If you would to sleep in a bed, it is $85/night. Limited beds available. If you would like to sleep “slumber party” style: we have 3 rooms that sleep 10 people each. $30/night. You need to bring your own bedding and sleeping pads. There will be a male identifying room, female, and a coed. Please specify which one you prefer. If you would like to camp, it is also $30/night. Specify if you will be arriving on Friday or Saturday. Click here https://www.heartwoodhub.com/event/alina-and-bryce-wedding/ to reserve your sleeping arrangements. The password is "love" The Best Western in Garberville is also an option. Call (707) 923-2771 to reserve. Tell them my name (Alina Alishoev) to get the discount. )We will arrange a shuttle for the ceremony and pool party.

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Will I be fed?

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Friday night: For wedding party only. Bring your own dinner, there are community kitchens available. Saturday: Limited breakfast in the community kitchen, BBQ dinner. Sunday: Limited breakfast in the community kitchen, Brunch Food will be all gluten free with vegan and vegetarian options. You are responsible for bringing your own food for the rest of your meals. There is fridge space and kitchen access. Make sure to label your food if you are keeping it in shared spaces.

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What do I wear?

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Festive attire, 1920’s, festival formal, faerietale magical. If none of that makes sense to you: semi formal, be comfortable, no jeans and no ripped clothing please. The ground is uneven, heels are not recommended. And there is no near by medical attention, make sure your feet/ankles are safe baseball hats

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What will the weather be like?

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Really hot! Temperatures will range from 80-100 degrees during the day and cooler temperatures at night due to the coastal breezes and fog that move in through the valley. Heartwood’s property is steep and requires good hiking shoes. Sandals also work, but if you wish to have sturdier footing and supported ankles, definitely bring your hiking boots for trekking around!

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What else can I do there?

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Pool, hot tub, sauna, hiking

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What to bring

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Food for meals not provided- (there is a community kitchen that you can store and prepair your food. The community kitchen contains a variety of cookware and dining ware for your convenience). Swim suit, towel, parasols or umbrella for ceremony, sunscreen, walking shoes, sandals. Camping: tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad. Towel(s), and a reusable water bottle––please note, the pool, sauna, and hot tub do not allow glass.

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What not to bring to Heartwood:

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Please do not bring any sage, incense, candles, camp stoves, sparklers, fireworks, or guns. We are in fire season. Please be respectful.

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Is it handicapped accessible?

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Yes. Although the Heartwood property is steep and mostly unpaved, there is handicapped accessibility. ADA parking, access and showers near the sauna and hot tub area and an ADA entrance to the Main Lodge.

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Can I bring my furry friend?

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NO! Heartwood is a wildlife sanctuary and is unable to accommodate visiting pets. Please honor the No Pets Policy by leaving your furry family members at home.

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When should I RSVP by?

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May 5, 2020

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Can I bring a date?

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Please RSVP with your plus 1 by May 5th. We need to make sure we have enough food.

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Are kids welcome?

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YES! Kids under 14 are half priced for lodging

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I have a food allergy, can I make a special request?

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Yes, add it with your RSVP. All food will already be gluten free.

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Safety

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One important thing to remember is that there is no cell service here. Please plan accordingly. Download an offline map on Google Maps of the area so you can still use navigation during your drive. It is extremely important that you follow the directions. DO NOT drive down any random dirt roads. STAY ON THE MAIN ROAD. The road is paved for almost the entire drive, only the last 15min or so have uneven pavement. Any car can make it. Drive slow and careful, this is a southern Humboldt mountain road. Expect sharp curves and some one lane roads. If you are not from Humboldt, allow plenty of time for driving slow. There are no nearby medical services, do not wear heels!