(6/13-15) PARENT'S/FATHER'S DAY WKD on RUSSIAN RIVER Near OCEAN (CAR CAMPING/DAY TRIP): Harbor Seal Pup Nursery 🦭🦭🦭, Kayaking, Fishing, Feeding Farm Animals, 'Gem' Mining, Movie Night + More!
Friday, June 13 — Sunday, June 15
No better way to celebrate parents than in this very special part of Sonoma County:
We'll car camp at a family ranch that's about a 10-minute drive from some of the most scenic parts of Sonoma County!
WHAT WE'LL ENJOY 🥳🥳🥳
Friday, June 13 — Sunday, June 15
No better way to celebrate parents than in this very special part of Sonoma County:
Friday, June 13 — Sunday, June 15
No better way to celebrate parents than in this very special part of Sonoma County:
We'll car camp at a family ranch that's about a 10-minute drive from some of the most scenic parts of Sonoma County!
WHAT WE'LL ENJOY 🥳🥳🥳
Friday, June 13 — Sunday, June 15
No better way to celebrate parents than in this very special part of Sonoma County:
*We'll car camp at a family ranch that's about a 10-minute drive from some of the most scenic parts of Sonoma County!
🛶🚣🏿♀️ We'll kayak or canoe on the Russian River (yes, family friendly!) and hang out on a gorgeous beach 🏖️🏖️
🏖️🕶️🦭We'll explore the coast on an awesome beach hike, stopping to check a harbor seal pup nursery! Plus climb some awesome rocks 🪨 and logs 🪵🪵, and play in the sand!
🚂🚂 Option to visit a train depot museum (no running train) and a cute "Western"-themed town located near the campground
🎣🐠 Families will also have the option to go fishing in the Russian River or head further afield to visit Guerneville, Bodega Bay, Fort Ross!
*Many amenities at this family ranch: Kids can "mine" for gems, play horseshoes or volleyball, ride bikes on a race track and movie nights 🎥🎥🎥 are held in a barn!
*Itinerary for the drive! Sweet and savory treats, and visit iconic sites featured in Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds" 🐦⬛🐦⬛🐦⬛
🏕️❤️🫂🤲🏽 COMMUNITY, FRIENDSHIP + SUPPORT: Instant 'playdate' for your kiddos! We usually have kids from toddlers up to tweens join, with all of the kids playing together! You might see old MMH friends + hopefully make some new ones, too! MMH offers all kinds of support: Need help setting up your tent? Forgot an important piece of gear? Broke a piece of gear? Solo parenting on the adventure and need some extra support? We got you!
This is our idea of SUMMER CAMP for kids, but it's for families and we get to explore different campgrounds and parks! You will make wonderful memories with your family and friends 🏕️❤️🫂🤲🏽
ITINERARY (subject to change due to weather/trail conditions, park closures, etc)
Friday: Check in from 3 p.m. on. Make camp, hit the beach on the Russian River (!), kids enjoy arts and crafts, plus games. Later, make dinner, s'mores around the campfire.
Saturday: Breakfast then head out for our awesome visit to the harbor seal pup nursery on the beach. We'll explore this stunning beach with so much fun for the kiddos with rocks to climb 🪨, logs 🪵🪵 to balance on and more. Afterward, we'll head back to the campground for kayaking or canoeing on the Russian River. Families can explore the campground's amenities or head further afield to visit towns in the area.
Sunday: Breakfast at campsite then spend time at the campground feeding farm animals like goats and horses, visiting the pond or hanging out on the beach. Break camp at noon and say our goodbyes until the next adventure.
DAY TRIP: Saturday day trip is possible (choose that option in the form below). Day trippers can hang out at the campsite after the day trip to enjoy the evening's festivities, like campfire and S'mores.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: EASY
*Hikes are easy; kayak vendor allows children ages 4 + up (exceptions might be made for younger kids; DM Miranda with questions). You should be able to walk a few miles carrying you and your children's items.
WHERE WE ARE STAYING
CAMPGROUND AMENITIES
*Flush toilets, showers + drinking water
*Camp store about 1/3 mile away (very helpful) 🏪🏪🏪
*Picnic tables
*Fire ring for basic grilling
*Awesome large area for prepping food and cooking
WHAT'S INCLUDED
*All logistics. We book the campsite, plan the itinerary
*Parking (1 car per family)
*Guided hikes, scavenger hunt and educational activities; toy and arts-and-craft station for the kids when we’re not out adventuring 🎨🪀
*An iron-on patch as a memento of the camping trip plus a small journal for parents to document the adventure! (campers only)
*A digital guide for our adventure that includes natural + cultural history
*A camping checklist
*Assistance with camping set-up
*S’mores kit for the group 🔥🪵🍫
*Firewood for the group
*Charcoal for the group
*First-aid kit
*Loaner kit of hiking gear (48-hour notice). Please inquire about what gear is available; we have items for kids and adults, like single/double jogging strollers, Baby Bjorn infant carrier, toddler backpack carrier, hiking poles, etc. Complete loaner kit request form
NOT INCLUDED
*Food (we can potluck the side dishes if people want)
*Camping gear (though I have some hiking gear and limited camping gear that you can borrow for free, see "you'll also get access to" section above)
*Equipment rentals like kayaks, canoes, bicycles, etc. See rental fees here or https://bit.ly/parentsdaysonoma2024rentalfees
FLAT FEE FOR WEEKEND
CAMPERS
SPECIAL RATE DUAL-INCOME FAMILY: $360 until March 2; $386 after March 2
SPECIAL RATE SINGLE-INCOME FAMILY: $273 until March 2; $304 after March 2
DAY TRIPPERS (Can hang out at the campsite and do S'mores in the evening)
SPECIAL RATE DUAL-INCOME FAMILY: $120 per family per day until March 2; $134 after March 2
SPECIAL RATE SINGLE-INCOME FAMILY: $108 if book until March 2; $124 after March 2
*SPOTS ARE LIMITED and CAMPERS will have priority for this outing!
HOW TO BOOK
Complete this sign-up form
Make payment
Complete the logistics form (campers only): https://bit.ly/russianrivercamping2025logistics
Add to your Google calendar: https://bit.ly/russianrivercamping2025cal
Complete loaner kit request form: https://bit.ly/loanerkit
PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY
*FAMILY means you, your partner and kids. One tent + car per family.
*Full payment must be made to secure your spot (we don't take cash; only digital payment — see options in "how to book" section below).
*No refunds are provided 60 days before departure date
*Camping trip takes place rain or shine
*If weather forces cancellation of a camping trip, participants can apply half of their payment to another camping trip
WEATHER
The weather reaches the mid 60s during the day and high 40s overnight. Please ensure that you have a season-3 sleeping bag (which is the most common one; it's great for everything except snow) + bring a few extra wool blankets. The marine layer will help to make it feel warmer. I'll be keeping an eye on the weather and will advise you as we get closer to the trip. Here are some tips for camping in cooler temps.