What to bring, when to arrive, and how to get to the retreat!
WELCOME ALL to the Awakened Mind Retreat!
Below are some important things for you to review so you can come well prepared to enjoy to the maximum.
May 3-5
Cactus Blossom Retreat House
11763 Alps Way, Escondido, CA 92026
WHEN TO ARRIVE AND DEPART:
Plan on arriving at the Royal Way Ranch Retreat Center between 1:00PM and 4:00PM on Thursday March 21, and plan on staying until 11AM on Sunday March 24 for the closing. We ask that you please make every effort to arrange travel plans accordingly, and not to arrive on campus early, if possible. If flying, please arrange your departure flight to fly out of Ontario, California no earlier than 3pm or later.
MEALS:
Your retreat fee includes meals for Wednesday dinner through Sunday lunch. Please be sure to pack some snacks for your travels on Wednesday and eat lunch before you arrive.
If you have questions, please contact Kari Prevost at 858-735-4418 or kariprevost1@gmail.com
WHAT TO BRING? You will appreciate having the following items with you:
✔ flashlight
✔ alarm clock (other than your cell phone)
✔ bathing suit
✔ sun hat
✔ sun block
✔ water bottle
✔ sunglasses
✔ your journal or notebook and pens
✔ walking shoes
✔ plenty of socks
✔ shoes easy to slip on and off when entering and exiting the Temple
✔ informal clothing: sweats, t-shirts, shorts, stretchy or loose-fitting pants - dress in layers for varying weather (warm days and cool nights), and clothes easy to move in
✔ ceremonial attire: robe, caftan, sari, etc. something festive or that has special significance to you
✔ one all-white outfit
✔ heavy sweater and/or light parka
✔ hairdryers are not available, so bring one if you need it
WHAT NOT TO BRING
✔ Alcohol or other mind-altering substances
✔ Candles or incense
✔ Scented perfumes or lotions
✔ Computers
HOW TO GET THERE
Address:
ROYAL WAY- RW RANCH
8088 High Road, Lucerne CA 92356
Google Maps and Waze are reliable to guide you!
~ DRIVING DIRECTIONS ~
FROM ONTARIO AIRPORT: Take the San Bernardino FWY (10) east for 2 miles to Interstate 15 north toward Barstow/Las Vegas. Continue on Interstate 15 north for 36 miles to Victorville. Exit at Bear Valley Road/Apple Valley and turn right (sign indicates “Lucerne Valley”) Proceed on Bear Valley Road for 12 miles through Victorville until the road dead-ends at Highway 18. Turn right and continue on Highway 18 for 6 miles. Turn right on High Road when you see the large RW Ranch sign. Proceed for 3 miles to 8088 High Road.
FROM LOS ANGELES, WESTSIDE AND LAX: Take the Santa Monica FWY (10) east through downtown Los Angeles to the San Bernardino FWY (10). Continue east for 40 miles to Interstate 15 north toward Barstow/Las Vegas. Continue on Interstate 15 north for 36 miles to Victorville. Exit at Bear Valley Road/Apple Valley and turn right (sign indicates “Lucerne Valley”) Proceed on Bear Valley Road for 12 miles through Victorville until the road dead-ends at Highway 18. Turn right and continue on Highway 18 for 6 miles. Turn right on High Road when you see the large RW Ranch sign. Proceed for 3 miles to 8088 High Road.
FROM SAN FERNANDO VALLEY: Take the Ventura FWY (101&134) east toward Riverside to Interstate 15 north toward Barstow/Las Vegas. Continue on Interstate 15 north for 47 miles to Victorville. NOW FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FROM LA.
FROM ORANGE COUNTY: Take the San Gabriel River FWY (605), the Golden State/Santa Ana FWY (5) or the Orange FWY (57) to the Artesia/Riverside FWY (91) east toward Riverside. Continue east to Interstate 15 north toward Barstow/Las Vegas. Continue on Interstate 15 north for 47 miles to Victorville. NOW FOLLOW DIRECTIONS FROM LA.
ALTERNATE ROUTE VIA PALMDALE: Take the San Diego FWY (405) north to the Antelope Valley FWY (14) east toward Palmdale. Continue on the Antelope Valley FWY east for 30 miles and exit at Victorville-Little Rock/Pearblossom HWY. Stay to the left and merge onto Pearblossom HWY. Go 5 miles to the light at the intersection and Highway 138 (sign indicates “Victorville”) and turn right. Continue on HWY 138 for approximately 23 miles to where the road forks. Go left on Palmdale Road/HWY 18 toward Victorville.
Continue for 23 miles to Interstate 15. Go south on Interstate 15 for about 3 miles and exit at Bear Valley Road/Apple Valley. Turn left and proceed over the freeway. NOW FOLLOW DIRECTIONS FROM LA.
FROM SAN DIEGO: Take Interstate 15 north to Victorville. NOW FOLLOW DIRECTIONS FROM LA.
FROM NORTHERN SAN DIEGO: Take Interstate 5 north to the Artesia/Riverside FWY 91 east toward Riverside. Continue east to Interstate 15 north toward Barstow/Las Vegas. Continue on Interstate 15 north for 47 miles to Victorville. NOW FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FROM LA.
Have a safe and wonder-filled journey!
We look forward to warmly greeting you upon arrival.
Blessings,
Shelly and Kari