Welcome to Mariposa! We are so excited to share our home with you! This form includes important information about visiting Mariposa (relevant for both individuals & those visiting as part of a group or hosting a formal retreat). Please read it through & reach out to raynagracemariposa@gmail.com with any questions.
LOCATION:The Mariposa Institute is located on 115 acres of unceded Northern Pomo land, colonially known as Ukiah, CA. Our address is 3801 Low Gap Road, Ukiah CA, 95482.
GETTING HERE:
Mariposa is accessible by car; out of respect for the land & our parking capacity we encourage ride-sharing wherever possible. Mariposa is not directly accessible by public transportation, though there are buses to/ from downtown Ukiah from many major cities. If you require transport from the bus station to Mariposa, please be sure to communicate that well in advance of your arrival. While we cannot guarantee that someone will be available, we will make every effort to get you here!
ACCESS INFORMATION:
Our grounds are rugged lush & wild. We are currently in the process of working towards increased accessibility. Currently, all main retreat spaces are accessible by car, with a short walk on unpaved roads door to door. Some paths are grassy, some are dusty/rocky. Rides can be provided to/from spaces within the retreat center. The insides of our main retreat spaces/bathrooms are currently accessible to community members who use walkers, canes & some scooters, as well as community members who walk without assistance. If you are a scooter user & are curious if this space could work for you, please reach out to raynagracemariposa@gmail.com. We are eager to be in conversation with you!
LODGING:
INDOOR ACCOMMODATIONS: Our dorms offer approximately 18 beds (most of which are bunk beds) as well as room on the floor for those who are able to sleep on mats. Sheets are provided; guests are asked to bring pillows & blankets/ sleeping bags.
CAMPING: We have two main camping areas, both of which can be accessed by car. Our main camping area is a short distance from the main house (which includes the kitchen & the flushing toilets) & can accommodate approximately 20 tents. Our secondary camping area is a short drive or 20 minute walk up/down a steep, winding road & has space for up to 50 tents. Guests who camp here will be a short hike from an outhouse. Guests planning to camp should come fully prepared with ALL camping gear, bedding, etc.
PROGRAM SPACES:
We have several beautiful indoor spaces for programming, including our yurt & dining hall. For more detailed descriptions of program spaces, check out our
Facilities Page. There are MANY options for outdoor programming, including our spacious sun-deck, the creek bed & our expansive meadow.
KITCHEN USAGE:
Guests have access to our large, beautiful kitchen which offers two full refrigerators, a 6-burner cast-iron cooking range, large oven, 2 sinks & spacious counter space.
BATHROOMS/ BATHING:
There are four flushing toilets connected to the main house. One toilet is in a private bathroom; three are in stalls in a shared bathroom. There is a shower in the shared bathroom & a clawfoot tub with a shower in the private bathroom. ALL bathrooms are gender-neutral.
SCENTS & SOAPS:
Out of respect for our chemically-sensitive community members & in honor of our waters & land, we request that all guests arrive scent-free & use unscented products for the duration of their stay. Unscented hand-soap, dish-soap & cleaning products are provided. Interested in learning more about being scent-free? We recommend
this fabulous Resource from the East Bay Meditation Center).
RATES & DEPOSITS:
DAY USE (one day workshops, kitchen rentals, etc):
Rate: $22/ per day for adults, $17 per day for minors
Deposit: For day-use events valued over $100 in retreat rental fees, a $25 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking.
OVER NIGHT GUESTS:
Dorm Stays: $40 per night for adults, $35 per night for minors
Camping: $30 per night for adults, $25 per night for minors
Deposit for Camping &/or Dorm Stays:
A deposit is NOT required for individual guests & groups of less than 10 people.
For larger groups, a deposit is required four weeks prior to the event start date (or at the time of booking, if the event is booked fewer than four weeks in advance) at the following rates:
$200 deposit for groups of 10-20 guests
$400 deposit for groups of 20+ guests
Low/ No-Cost Rates for BIPOC organizations & individuals: We are honored to offer up to a 75% discount for BIPOC organizations & individuals & a 100% discount for local indigenous organizations & individuals.
Supporter Rate: Interested in financially supporting our work & able to pay more than the standard rate? Please do so! This helps to sustain our ability to offer low/ no-cost rates to historically/ currently marginalized & displaced communities.
QUESTIONS?
Please email our Program Manager @ raynagracemariposa@gmail.com
INTERESTED IN VISITING US FOR A SOLO OR GROUP RETREAT OR RENTING OUR SPACE FOR ANOTHER EVENT?
Wonderful! Please fill out the form below & be sure to press submit at the end! We are SO excited to share our home with you!
