No! It is encouraged to camp, but we have blocked out a hotel in Black Hawk (10 minute drive) for anyone that doesn't want to camp, or you can head home and not stay overnight at all, or you can stay overnight on only 1 of the 2 nights. We would love to have you there- in any capacity, but we know camping isn't for everyone.
Backyard garden party attire for the ceremony, but you can change into something more comfortable as the temperature goes down. Please keep in mind that the ground may be unlevel, so choose your shoes wisely.
The road to the campsite is dirt, but you do not need 4-wheel drive to make it. The parking lot is ~500 feet from the ceremony site, but we will have short transportation vehicles for anyone that needs the lift.
Yes! There are vault-style bathrooms near the ceremony and reception areas, and we will have a lantern and lights to see the way in the dark. There is no running water or showers in the campground bathrooms.
We want the weekend to be a legitimate camping trip, with a fancier event on Saturday (the ceremony and reception). Please plan to play some yard/table games, hang out around the fire, have some drinks out of the coolers, sing along to some well-loved music, and enjoy time in nature.
Yes! This is a real-life camping trip, so kids are welcome! Dogs are also allowed, but need to be leashed 100% of the time.
The group sites themselves, have only tent spaces inside the sites. However, trailers/campers can be parked in the parking lot. Campfires are permitted (unless there is a fire ban in place- we'll know more as the date approaches).