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What To Wear

The average September temperatures at Camp Navarro can range from 70 degrees during the day to 50 degrees at night. Please check weather conditions prior to arrival. We suggest bringing a lot of layers, so you can easily adjust to the changing temperatures.

We encourage everyone to dress in a way that is comfortable… whatever that means to you 😊 That said, we are excited about hosting an Indian wedding in the woods, and if you are interested in wearing Indian attire for the wedding events, please feel welcome to do so! We have provided some suggestions on where to purchase clothing in the Indian Wedding FAQs section.

Please do yourself a favor and DO NOT wear heels! But if those are your dancing shoes of choice, feel free to change into them at the reception when we are on a wood floor! We also do not recommend bringing any real jewelry, given the shared accommodations/bathrooms. Thank you!

Mehndi – Smart Casual

  • We recommend dressing in layers, as the event will be held outdoors.
  • If you would like to wear Indian attire, we’d recommend kurtas for men and anarkalis or salwar kameez for women.
  • Please be advised that we will be concluding the evening with a bonfire.

Wedding Ceremony – Colorful Semi-Formal

  • Men: Suit or sport coat
  • Women: Semi-formal cocktail dress or sundress + shawl or jacket (may be chilly in the Redwood Cathedral). Please refrain from wearing black – the more colorful, the better!

If you would like to wear Indian attire:

  • Men: Kurta pyjama. All colors would be great, except black!
  • Women: Anarkalis or saris. All colors would be great, except black and white!

Reception Dinner – Elegant Formal

  • Men: suit and tie or sport coat
  • Women: Cocktail dress ((long, midi or short)

If you would like to wear Indian attire:

  • Men: Actually, most men wear formal suits to Indian wedding receptions!
  • Women: Party saris of any color (this is a term you will find listed on most Indian clothing websites)

Meals

We are both gluten-free and vegetarian, and many of our family members are also dairy-free! So we think we have most dietary restrictions covered. We will be providing vegetarian meals throughout the weekend, with plenty of gluten-free and dairy-free options. If you have any concerns or serious food allergies, please contact us at austinandsonia@gmail.com.

We encourage you to bring any snacks you may require throughout the weekend. Particularly if you plan on doing a lot of hiking or are prone to getting hangry!

Packing List

  • Attire for the weekend
  • Towels – if you forget, you can rent one for $25
  • Light snacks – all meals will be provided, but if you plan on hiking and/or tend to get hangry, please bring some snacks for yourself!
  • Warm Clothing for Night (fleece or down jacket/coat, sweats, thick socks, beanie)
  • Flip Flops/Sandals (for bathrooms)
  • Extra blankets or any other comforts that you desire – also available for rent.
  • Headlamp and/or Flashlight (1 per person)
  • Towels (for shower)
  • Toiletries (toothpaste, shampoo/conditioner etc)
  • Refillable Waterbottle (there is filtered water stations onsite)
  • Printed Copy of Camp Navarro Directions + Map

Optional

  • Portable Phone Charger (if you are in a teepee)
  • Camera
  • Portable Speaker
  • Lantern or Headlamp
  • Extra Batteries
  • Bug Spray
  • Sunscreen
  • Camp/Folding Chairs
  • Games/Sports equipment
  • Activewear for exploring
  • Comfortable Shoes (sneakers, hiking boots if you want to explore, etc)

Please leave at home:

  • Marijuana – even though it may be legal in California, we are requesting all guests to refrain from smoking or consuming edibles during the weekend. Thank you!
  • Pets – even though we love animals, Camp Navarro has a strict no pets policy. Please see below for additional policies.

How to Get to Camp Navarro

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901 Masonite Industrial Rd, Navarro, CA

Camp Navarro Office Number: (707) 895-3066

Website: http://campnavarro.com

Cell reception is not available near camp. Please print directions in advance!

Driving Directions - DOWNLOAD

We are currently exploring options for carpools and group transportation. If this sounds interesting to you, please fill out our short survey.

Camp Navarro is approximately 2 1/2 hours from San Francisco, half a mile off Hwy. 128, and eight miles from the Mendocino Coast.

From North or South Hwy. 101:

U.S. 101 leads to the junction with Highway 128 west, near Cloverdale

  1. Take the CA-128 W exit towards Ft. Bragg/ Mendocino - 0.2 mi.
  2. Turn left onto CA 128 W / N. Cloverdale Blvd. - 0.8 mi.
  3. Turn right onto CA-128 to Navarro, CA - 41.3 mi.
  4. Continue on CA 128 into the Redwoods, past the Navarro General Store and Gas Station to the first bridge over the Navarro River - 1.6 mi.
  5. Turn right on Masonite Rd. immediately after the bridge crossing
  6. Take Masonite Rd. to the entrance to Camp Navarro - 0.7 mi.
  7. Turn right into the main parking area of Camp Navarro.

Major airports

  • SAC Sacramento Airport | 3:30 hrs to Camp Navarro | 179 mi
  • SFO San Francisco Airport | 3:00 hrs to Camp Navarro | 145 mi
  • OAK Oakland Airport | 2:50 hrs to Camp Navarro | 146 mi

Local Airports

  • Little River Airport | 0:41 min to Camp Navarro | 22 mi
  • Charles M Schulz-Sonoma County Airport | 1:40 hrs Driving to Camp Navarro | 73 mi

There are reasonable flight prices with a shorter drive time from Santa Rosa.

Car Rentals

Car rentals are available at local airports. We encourage our guests traveling from other cities to coordinate flights and carpool together! Closer to the wedding, we'll try to match out-of-towners with locals who may be able to drive them to and from Camp Navarro.

Camp Navarro Policies

We love your pets, but Camp Navarro has a strict no pets policy. We wish we could have our furry friends join us for the fun, but they’ll have to be on doggy vacation for the weekend.

Everyone of all ages is welcome to attend all of our wedding festivities! However, Camp Navarro does not recommend children under 5 to stay onsite. Please contact us if you are planning to bring children under 5, and we can help you find other local accommodations.

We are in a high wildfire danger zone, so NO personal fires are permitted in the campground. Smoking is allowed in designated areas only – near the fire pits and the BBQ grill behind the kitchen.

Indian Wedding FAQ

This is my first Indian wedding! What can I expect?!

We are excited you’ll be celebrating with us! Here’s some more information about the Indian events we’ll have throughout the weekend:

Mehndi: A traditional pre-wedding event in which the bride has henna applied to her hands and feet in intricate designs. We will have a henna artist for anyone who’d like to participate! We will also have a buffet dinner, some speeches, and games for all of us to get to know each other.

Bharaat: A pre-wedding procession with drumming and dancing to make sure that the groom shows up at the wedding altar! Although this event is typically done by the groom’s side, we invite everyone to participate… just make sure you are ready to dance!

Ceremony: Our ceremony will be a unique blend of Indian and Western customs filled with personal significance. The ceremony will be performed in English.

Where can I purchase Indian attire?

For those in Chicago -- check out Devon Street!

For those in California -- check out University Avenue, near UC Berkeley!

Online:

  1. http://www.fabindia.com
  2. http://www.kalkifashion.com
  3. http://www.kaneesha.com
  4. http://www.cbazaar.com
  5. http://www.utsavfashion.com
  6. http://www.indusdiva.com

Additional Questions

Please email us at austinandsonia@gmail.com!