2024 Gathering Info and Resources

Camp Indianola has indoor lodging as well as plenty of space to camp; access to trails and beach; spaces for workshops and to meet indoor and out.  Given the time of year, we are grateful for an abundance of indoor choices. The prices listed included your housing choice, 14 meals, and the gathering!

CAMPING

You can car camp, camper camp, tent camp. There will be access to bathrooms and showers, as well.  

$395 (member)
$420 (non-member)

There will also be a few electrified sites RV sites for additional cost. If you are interested in one of these please email us at [email protected]

MADRONA LODGE QUEENS  

These are the sweetest rooms in the newly renovated Madrona lodge. These rooms have 1 queen bed – which you can rent privately or share with another. Bathrooms are shared. There is a short set of stairs required to access this lodge.

The Madrona lodge has 

• 5 Queen bed rooms
• 1 Small Bunkroom
• 3 private single-stall bathrooms
• 3 private showers with dressing area
• Living room meeting space with couches, chairs, tables. 
• Very large deck overlooking the bluff and Salish Sea

Madrona Queen Room

$625 (member)
$650 (non-member)

**Please note that The Mothers Roots team (Chef Janna and her crew) will be staying in a bunkroom in the Madrona lodge as well. So it is a space where a bit of extra quiet is requested, especially in the evening and between meals [because they rise early to fix our breakfast!].

Madrona Queen room partner ticket

When registering if you have a 2nd person who would like to share that queen bed with you 🙂 email us at [email protected] and we will get you set up with a Madrona Queen partner ticket. 

$385 (member)
$395 (non-member)

Madrona Small Bunkroom

This room is for 2 people and both are “Earth Beds” – no climbing!

$490 (member)

$515 (non-member) 

DRIFTWOOD BUNKHOUSE  

The Driftwood Lodge sits by the water and will be a great space to hunker in if the weather turns rainy or chilly. There is a large meeting room with couches, a kitchen and a fireplace.

You can choose Small Bunkrooms that have 2 people in them and also have a private entrance. 

Or to save a little you can choose to be in a Large Bunkroom that will have 3-4 people in them (with a possibility of one more each if the weather turns).

** PLEASE NOTE These Bunkrooms include both Earth beds (bottom bunks) and a few Sky Beds (upper bunks).  In the small bunkrooms, those Sky Beds can be a little challenging to climb into. So when you register, we ask that you PLEASE select a Sky Bunk if you are able bodied enough to climb on up! You may still end up with an Earth bunk as there are more of those, but we want to make sure everyone who needs an Earth bunk gets one. 

Driftwood Large Bunkroom (3-6 people)

$475 (member)
$500 (non-member)

Driftwood Small Bunkroom (2 people)

$490 (member)
$515 (non-member)

THE COTTAGE 

The Cottage is a cozy cabin with a small outdoor deck providing views of the Salish Sea.  It has a kitchen, dining table, and small living room. The Bathroom is shared by 3-4 people. 

Cottage Queen Room

$625 (member)
$650 (non-member)

Cottage Queen room partner ticket                                                           

When registering if you have a 2nd person who would like to share that queen bed with you 🙂 email us at [email protected] and we will get you set up with a Madrona Queen partner ticket. 

$385 (member)
$395 (non-member)

Meals

We are beyond thrilled that this event will be catered by Chef Jana and Mother’s Roots.  We are looking forward to yummy and healthy meals. Coffee and tea will also be provided. Your ticket includes 15 meals – beginning with dinner on October 11th and ending on lunch on the last day. You will be able to indicate your dietary needs when you register. 

Scholarships

We will be starting a scholarship process first of June. In the meantime, you can email us at [email protected] to let us know you will be interested in applying. We know this could particularly help our Canadian friends as the current exchange rate might be an impediment to participation.

Transportation to the Gathering

You can drive the entire way. You can fly into SeaTac
Airport, hop a train to Seattle, then walk onto the Edmonds-Kingston Ferry to cross Puget Sound. We will be able to pick up folks at the Kingston Ferry debarkation area several times throughout registration day. Or take the slow, scenic route on a Greyhound Bus to Indianola.

• For those traveling from Canada. If coming from Mainland Canada, the I-5 will take you to Seattle, then to the Edmonds Ferry. If coming from Vancouver Island, the M.V. Coho ferry from Victoria to Port Angeles will be leaving three times daily, at  10:30, 3:30, and 7:30 PM. From Port Angeles, it is a short one and one-half hour drive via Hwys. 101 and 104 to Indianola.

Cancellation Policy

We can provide you a full refund, less $50 up until 2 weeks before the gathering. 

Weather

The weather in the Pacific Northwest coastal areas can be unpredictable in October. Be prepared for both warm, chilly, or downright cold weather. And of course the is always the possibility of plenty of rain.

Things To Do In The Area

Things to do near Camp Indianola:

• Suquamish Museum – https://suquamish.nsn.us/suquamish_museum/

• • • Located in the town of Suquamish, 30 minutes from our camp this museum offers a cultural overview of the Suquamish tribe past and present and is well worth a visit.

• Bloedel Reserve – https://bloedelreserve.org/

• • • Roughly 25 minutes from Camp Indianola, the Bloedel Reserve is a 140-acre wonder of nature. Working with the rugged geography of the land, the founders artfully transformed a rough-hewn Northwest Forest into a harmonious series of curated gardens, structural features, and distinctive landscapes, with nature as canvas and paint. 

• Old Man House Park – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Man_House

• Located on the Salish Sea, in the town of Suquamish, 30 minutes from our camp The Old Man House was the largest winter longhouse in Washington state. At one time, it was home to the famous Suquamish chiefs Kitsap and Seattle. The beach is a lovely place to visit for a quiet moment of beauty.

• Olympic National Park – https://www.nps.gov/olym/index.htm

• Entry to the park is roughly 2 hours from our venue. If you are interested in exploring one of 3 national parks within Washington state, Olympic NP is a jewel and well worth a visit.  The park is located within the Olympic Mountains as well as along coastal beaches.  There are endless places to explore!

Food & Drink:

• Indianola Country Store & Deli 
• Indianola Farmers Market – Saturday 9am-noon
• There are a number of restaurants in both Kingston (6 miles away) and Poulsbo (10 miles away). 

Lodging & Camping:

• Fay Bainbridge Park – https://biparks.org/fay-bainbridge-park-campground/

• Kitsap Memorial State Park – https://parks.wa.gov/find-parks/state-parks/kitsap-memorial-state-park

• Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort – https://www.yelp.com/biz/suquamish-clearwater-casino-resort-suquamish-3?osq=beach+camping

• There are limited options for hotels in Kingston. The Chamber of Commerce lists a few:   https://kingstonchamber.com/directory-chamber/?filter_directory_category%5B%5D=52&filter=1&sort=post_title

• Poulsbo has a few more options: https://www.tripadvisor.com/SmartDeals-g58688-Poulsbo_Washington-Hotel-Deals.html

Visa Information

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