Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Where to Stay Locally
Camping:
3 nights of free camping are included with your wedding invitation! Pamplin Grove Park has 10 drive-up group campsites that each accommodate 10-15 people and some space for away-from-car camping. We've reserved the Grove for the Friday-Saturday-Sunday nights of our wedding weekend.
See the "Location" post for more details on Pamplin Grove and the facilities there.
Hotels:
Hotel Arcata is a medium-sized hotel, right in "downtown" Arcata.
There are lots of great hotels around:
Hotels in Arcata
Hotels in Eureka
Hotels in Fortuna
Hotels in Ferndale
There are several chain hotels in Arcata, Eureka, Fortuna, Ferndale, and the surrounding area. Some Examples:
Days Inn, Quality Inn, Motel 6, Ramada, Best Western, Holiday Inn, etc.
There are countless other hotels in our area we don't know about.
Houses / Apartments:
Trinidad is a Coastal Town 20 minutes North of Arcata, and has some vacation rental houses.
Arcata Stay is a group of 1-2 bedroom apartments in Arcata that are for rent by the night. We've had great experiences with them in the past.
3 nights of free camping are included with your wedding invitation! Pamplin Grove Park has 10 drive-up group campsites that each accommodate 10-15 people and some space for away-from-car camping. We've reserved the Grove for the Friday-Saturday-Sunday nights of our wedding weekend.
See the "Location" post for more details on Pamplin Grove and the facilities there.
Hotels:
Hotel Arcata is a medium-sized hotel, right in "downtown" Arcata.
There are lots of great hotels around:
Hotels in Arcata
Hotels in Eureka
Hotels in Fortuna
Hotels in Ferndale
There are several chain hotels in Arcata, Eureka, Fortuna, Ferndale, and the surrounding area. Some Examples:
Days Inn, Quality Inn, Motel 6, Ramada, Best Western, Holiday Inn, etc.
There are countless other hotels in our area we don't know about.
Houses / Apartments:
Trinidad is a Coastal Town 20 minutes North of Arcata, and has some vacation rental houses.
Arcata Stay is a group of 1-2 bedroom apartments in Arcata that are for rent by the night. We've had great experiences with them in the past.
What to Bring?
For the Wedding Day:
The Clothes on your back -- Suggested dress is "forest semi-casual" or "camp formal"
If you are camping:
Sleeping Arrangement (Tent, Blankets or Sleeping Bag, etc.)
Camp Clothes
Dishes, Cooking stuff
Food and Drink
The Clothes on your back -- Suggested dress is "forest semi-casual" or "camp formal"
If you are camping:
Sleeping Arrangement (Tent, Blankets or Sleeping Bag, etc.)
Camp Clothes
Dishes, Cooking stuff
Food and Drink
The Location
The Wedding and Reception will be held at:
Pamplin Grove County Park
in
Carlotta, CA
August 23, 2008
Pamplin Grove County Park
in
Carlotta, CA
August 23, 2008
What is Pamplin Grove?
It is a Humboldt County Park, located on a bend in the Van Duzen River. The "Grove" in reference is a beautiful group of old-growth Redwood trees. On the river there are sand bars and swimming holes (the extent of each dependent on our rain this year). Under the trees are the ceremonial ground, celebration area, and several group camp sites.
Here is a map of the grove (created by teardrop trailer enthusiasts who have a biannual rally there):
There are pit toilets (non-flush, but clean) at the park, and a food preparation area with sinks, counters, etc. There are campfire rings at each group campsite. There are coin-operated hot showers available about one and a half miles away at "Swimmers Delight", another Humboldt County Park that we will have access to. There is no grid electricity on the site.
Here are some pictures we took on a recent visit
Typical campsite in upper campsite area
Another campsite
The Alter Tree
Large grassy meadow area with volley ball net, horse shoe pits, and plenty of space to run around.
Sandy part of the beach (There are rocky parts too). About a 100 yard walk from the meadow.
Where is Pamplin Grove?
It is in Central Humboldt County, California. To get there from Highway 101, drive east on highway 36 (the turn is about 3 miles South of Fortuna). Pamplin Grove is about 11 miles down HW36, on the right.
Click here for a Detailed Map
Below is an interactive map of the area. Pamplin Grove is next to where it says "Riverside Park" on the map below.
View Larger Map
It is a Humboldt County Park, located on a bend in the Van Duzen River. The "Grove" in reference is a beautiful group of old-growth Redwood trees. On the river there are sand bars and swimming holes (the extent of each dependent on our rain this year). Under the trees are the ceremonial ground, celebration area, and several group camp sites.
Here is a map of the grove (created by teardrop trailer enthusiasts who have a biannual rally there):
There are pit toilets (non-flush, but clean) at the park, and a food preparation area with sinks, counters, etc. There are campfire rings at each group campsite. There are coin-operated hot showers available about one and a half miles away at "Swimmers Delight", another Humboldt County Park that we will have access to. There is no grid electricity on the site.
Here are some pictures we took on a recent visit
Typical campsite in upper campsite area
Another campsite
The Alter Tree
Large grassy meadow area with volley ball net, horse shoe pits, and plenty of space to run around.
Sandy part of the beach (There are rocky parts too). About a 100 yard walk from the meadow.It is in Central Humboldt County, California. To get there from Highway 101, drive east on highway 36 (the turn is about 3 miles South of Fortuna). Pamplin Grove is about 11 miles down HW36, on the right.
Click here for a Detailed Map
Below is an interactive map of the area. Pamplin Grove is next to where it says "Riverside Park" on the map below.
View Larger Map
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