DreemKitchen Newsletter
Welcome (Almost) Home!
It's official - the Location has been selected and directions posted. This will be the last newsletter before we head in, so it will focus on the following topics:
I. Location and Directions
II. Weather and Prep
III. Early Bird Meet up
IV. Final Supply List
V. Ride Share
I. Location and Directions
Spring Council, which decides the final location for the Gathering, met on June 12th in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest of Washington. Yesterday, June 17th, they chose the location to be at Skookum Meadow. The nearest town is Cougar, Washington - about an hour and a half North-East of Portland, Oregon.
Below are the official directions, posted on the frequently updated "Washington Rainbow Gathering" blog:
From Portland, take I-5 North 30 miles to Woodland, Washington, Take exit 21, and go east on Road 503 which becomes Forest Service Road 90. Continue on FS90 (when it come to the intersection of hwy 25 and rd.90 stay to the right and continue on 90). Turn right right on Curly Creek Rd. Drive 5 miles. (Curly Creek may become Forest Service Road 51). Turn left on Wind River Road and drive 2.5 miles. Turn left at Forest Service Road 32 and drive 1/4 mile to Road 3211 and parking. Here's a google map.
If you're coming from points east - Take I-84 to Hood River Oregon. Go north on the Hood River Bridge (Hwy 20) to Hwy 14 in the state of Washington. Go west on Hwy 14 to Carson, Washington. Take Wind River Road north 26 miles to Lone Butte Snow Park. Turn left on Forest Service Road 32. Drive 1/4 mile to Road 3211 and parking. Here's a google map.
There is a lot of other great information on that blog - I would recommend checking it out. One of the recent blogs discussed the 7 day weather forecast....SNOW!
II. Weather and Prep
Weather. Depending on when you plan to arrive, it will be especially important to be aware of the chilly and wet weather this year. Presently, as of June 17, there is still a good deal of snow on the ground - even requiring snow plows to open the roads! Of course, we're not sure how long this will last, and perhaps by July 1 it will be all melted by increasingly warm weather. I would recommend checking up on the weather report every couple of days to make sure you are prepared.
Forcast.Weather.gov
This is a VERY impressive 7-day forecast weather page that is frequently updated and specific to the area of the Gathering. (Compare it to the google map to see what I mean). The projection for Friday, June 24 is "Mostly cloudy in the morning...then partly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Snow level 8000 feet."
Prep. Again, I'm not sure if the weather will continue to be wet and chilly into late June and July - but since we are personally hiking in on June 23rd - we are planning for wet and wintery camping. In order to prepare for this, here are some resources for you to check out:
Winter Weather Camping:
Wet Weather Camping:
Info on using Tarps:
Let's all try to be prepared as possible for a comfortable, dry, and warm Gathering! And please bring extra warmth, if you can, to share with Family that forgot how cold snow can be.Some ideas of warmth to share: lots of socks, blankets, hats, gloves, scarfs, jackets, sleeping pads, long johns, socks, and socks. Thank you!
III. Early Bird Meet Up
DreemKitchen plans to hike in and break camp on June 23rd - snow permitting. There are 7-11 people included in this "Early Bird" group, and more to come within the following days. There should be a significant number of other people, not directly associated with DreemKitchen, hiking in as well. So there will be some good hands around to help build the foundation of the Kitchen.
We invite anyone that is interested to meet with us in Portland, Oregon on the evening of June 22nd (next Wed) to drive the rest of the way and hike in on June 23rd. If you are interested in this, and would like more information please email Dani at Danielle@DreemReality.org.
IV. Final Supply List
The Running Supply List has been impressively filled, with only a few pieces still missing. We plan on having the essential Kitchen and Camp building gear obtained by June 22nd. If you would like to know what to bring, according to when you plan to arrive - please see the "Supply by Arrival Date" page. But generally:
*Bring as much fresh produce as you can!*
Also, if you would like some suggestions on what you should bring in personally - please check out our recommend"Personal Supply List" (Making sure to adjust for chilly and wet weather!). You can even print out the PDF if you want.
If ever the links to the website are broken, just go towww.DreemReality.org. Then scroll over "Projects" and "DreemKitchen" - there you will find the above mentioned resources.
V. Rideshare
This has already been discussed in a previous newsletter (see the archives), so I will keep this short and simple. Here are some ride sharing resources for you to explore:
And, of course, please always use caution with getting rides from or giving rides to people you have not met before. But, I'm confident it will be a beautiful experience.
With that, I want to thank you all for following along, interacting with, and contributing to this newsletter and the creation ofDreemKitchen! It has been a pleasure sharing with you, and I am looking forward to seeing you soon - either in the woods, somewhere else, or in my dreams!
Love to you all,
Dani
PS - We'll tune back in sometime around July 15th.
It's official - the Location has been selected and directions posted. This will be the last newsletter before we head in, so it will focus on the following topics:
I. Location and Directions
II. Weather and Prep
III. Early Bird Meet up
IV. Final Supply List
V. Ride Share
I. Location and Directions
Spring Council, which decides the final location for the Gathering, met on June 12th in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest of Washington. Yesterday, June 17th, they chose the location to be at Skookum Meadow. The nearest town is Cougar, Washington - about an hour and a half North-East of Portland, Oregon.
Below are the official directions, posted on the frequently updated "Washington Rainbow Gathering" blog:
From Portland, take I-5 North 30 miles to Woodland, Washington, Take exit 21, and go east on Road 503 which becomes Forest Service Road 90. Continue on FS90 (when it come to the intersection of hwy 25 and rd.90 stay to the right and continue on 90). Turn right right on Curly Creek Rd. Drive 5 miles. (Curly Creek may become Forest Service Road 51). Turn left on Wind River Road and drive 2.5 miles. Turn left at Forest Service Road 32 and drive 1/4 mile to Road 3211 and parking. Here's a google map.
If you're coming from points east - Take I-84 to Hood River Oregon. Go north on the Hood River Bridge (Hwy 20) to Hwy 14 in the state of Washington. Go west on Hwy 14 to Carson, Washington. Take Wind River Road north 26 miles to Lone Butte Snow Park. Turn left on Forest Service Road 32. Drive 1/4 mile to Road 3211 and parking. Here's a google map.
There is a lot of other great information on that blog - I would recommend checking it out. One of the recent blogs discussed the 7 day weather forecast....SNOW!
II. Weather and Prep
Weather. Depending on when you plan to arrive, it will be especially important to be aware of the chilly and wet weather this year. Presently, as of June 17, there is still a good deal of snow on the ground - even requiring snow plows to open the roads! Of course, we're not sure how long this will last, and perhaps by July 1 it will be all melted by increasingly warm weather. I would recommend checking up on the weather report every couple of days to make sure you are prepared.
Forcast.Weather.gov
This is a VERY impressive 7-day forecast weather page that is frequently updated and specific to the area of the Gathering. (Compare it to the google map to see what I mean). The projection for Friday, June 24 is "Mostly cloudy in the morning...then partly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Snow level 8000 feet."
Prep. Again, I'm not sure if the weather will continue to be wet and chilly into late June and July - but since we are personally hiking in on June 23rd - we are planning for wet and wintery camping. In order to prepare for this, here are some resources for you to check out:
Winter Weather Camping:
Wet Weather Camping:
Info on using Tarps:
Let's all try to be prepared as possible for a comfortable, dry, and warm Gathering! And please bring extra warmth, if you can, to share with Family that forgot how cold snow can be.Some ideas of warmth to share: lots of socks, blankets, hats, gloves, scarfs, jackets, sleeping pads, long johns, socks, and socks. Thank you!
III. Early Bird Meet Up
DreemKitchen plans to hike in and break camp on June 23rd - snow permitting. There are 7-11 people included in this "Early Bird" group, and more to come within the following days. There should be a significant number of other people, not directly associated with DreemKitchen, hiking in as well. So there will be some good hands around to help build the foundation of the Kitchen.
We invite anyone that is interested to meet with us in Portland, Oregon on the evening of June 22nd (next Wed) to drive the rest of the way and hike in on June 23rd. If you are interested in this, and would like more information please email Dani at Danielle@DreemReality.org.
IV. Final Supply List
The Running Supply List has been impressively filled, with only a few pieces still missing. We plan on having the essential Kitchen and Camp building gear obtained by June 22nd. If you would like to know what to bring, according to when you plan to arrive - please see the "Supply by Arrival Date" page. But generally:
*Bring as much fresh produce as you can!*
Also, if you would like some suggestions on what you should bring in personally - please check out our recommend"Personal Supply List" (Making sure to adjust for chilly and wet weather!). You can even print out the PDF if you want.
If ever the links to the website are broken, just go towww.DreemReality.org. Then scroll over "Projects" and "DreemKitchen" - there you will find the above mentioned resources.
V. Rideshare
This has already been discussed in a previous newsletter (see the archives), so I will keep this short and simple. Here are some ride sharing resources for you to explore:
And, of course, please always use caution with getting rides from or giving rides to people you have not met before. But, I'm confident it will be a beautiful experience.
With that, I want to thank you all for following along, interacting with, and contributing to this newsletter and the creation ofDreemKitchen! It has been a pleasure sharing with you, and I am looking forward to seeing you soon - either in the woods, somewhere else, or in my dreams!
Love to you all,
Dani
PS - We'll tune back in sometime around July 15th.
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