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Emandal

A Place to Unwind, Breathe Deeply and Connect

  • Family Camp 2020
    • Visiting the Farm, circa 2021
    • The Eminent Emandal Emulation of 2020….Photos!
    • The Great Emandal Sunflower ShowOff of 1994 versus The Eminent Emandal Emulation of 2020
    • Family Camp
      • Family Camp Overview (the way it was, not “is” presently….)
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      • Emandal Art Stay – Typical Schedule
    • Cancelled until 2021: 2020 Art Stay Workshops
      • Reflections on Art Stays Past
    • Look for 2021 dates in January! 2020 Art Stay Dates, Fees & Registration
    • Emandal Art Stays Guidelines for Workshop Instructors
      • Potential Art Stay Instructor Proposal Form
    • Art Stays Newsletter
  • From the Kitchen
    • Winter 2020-Tam’s Soup of the Week
    • General Store
    • Featured Recipes
  • Photos
    • Camp Area – Cabins, Showers & Bathrooms
    • Farm to Table Goodness
    • Garden Flower Delights
    • Hiking Sights
    • Kitchen Garden Fruit
    • Kitchen Garden Vegetables & Herbs
    • Our Furry & Feathered Friends
    • River Fun
    • Staff Life Highlights

Family Camp Overview (the way it was, not “is” presently….)

CabinJoin a 100+ year tradition at Emandal!  Since 1908, Emandal has been hosting families and friends each summer.  The farm and it’s natural surroundings are the perfect setting for you to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, so that you can reconnect with family, friends, nature and, quite simply, good fun.

Accommodations: We have 19 redwood cabins, the majority were built by Al Byrnes between 1910 and 1925. Each cabin is furnished with beds ((1 queen and from 1-4 bunks) along with bed and bath linens, ceiling fans, cold spring water and electricity. Bathrooms & shower facilities are located throughout the camp area.  Comfortable capacity is about 70 people per session.  See Camp Area – Cabins, Showers & Bathrooms in the gallery for pictures.

Meals: We serve 3 delicious, family-style homemade meals a day. Everything is made from scratch, and a good portion of the fruits & vegeCinnimon-Rolls-2tables we use comes from the farm. Many of our eggs come from our own chickens, and much of our meat is our own free-range chicken, turkey, pig and beef. Otherwise, we endeavor to support local, sustainable, organic farmers.

Our fair-trade coffee is house-roasted, and we produce our own jams & syrups. Our bread & granola are made here almost daily, sometimes baked in our outdoor brick oven.

Meals begin with dinner on the first night & end with breakfast on the last day of your session. If you have strict dietary restrictions/allergies, a guest kitchen with refrigerator, microwave and sink is available for your use.

Activities:

Ostrich-EggFarm Chores: You’ll have the option to try your hand at egg gathering, cow milking,  berry picking, harvesting vegetables for our kitchen, pickle-making, or a variety of other daily tasks.

Swimming: The Eel River borders the ranch for three miles, offering all types of natural swimming holes, ample opportunity for driftwood gathering, rock hunting, and sandcastle building.107_0713

Hiking: There are numerous hiking trails throughout our 1,000 acres of wooded hill-land, and trail maps are available.

Games: Play ping pong on the lawn or volleyball on the outdoor sand volleyball court. Bring your favorite board game and play on the porch.

Stargazing:
At night, the sky offers a brilliant display of summer constellations. The campfire circle has held people captive for hours, with songs, stories, skits and games.

Rest & Relax: Feel free to sit in your hammock or throw a blanket on one of our lawns and curl up with a good book from our library.

Other Frequently Asked Questions

Do you serve alcohol / can we bring our own during Family Camp?  Emandal does not serve alcohol, and because we are a Family Camp serving folks from differing belief systems, we do not allow alcoholic beverages in the meal areas (Dining Room and deck, Pizza Deck, Camp BBQ area, etc.) or in the common areas (the lawns, the river,  the fire circle, etc.)  That way our common areas can remain open for everyone.  Guests may bring their own alcohol for consumption as drinking socially in your own cabin space (or others), is at your discretion, of course.  We ask that guests who do drink, do so responsibly and are considerate of other guests.

Do you allow pets?  We do not.  We have quite a few of own for you to enjoy during your stay with us!

Where is Emandal located?
Emandal is located 16 miles off Highway 101, northeast of Willits in the heart of Mendocino County. We are 140 miles north of San Francisco, 60 miles from the coast and 2 miles from the base of San Hedrin Mountain, one of the highest points in the Coast Range. Our elevation is 1350 feet and the temperature normally registers 85°-95º at noon during the summers.  Driving directions to the farm.


What should I bring to the farm?

  • Clothes for camping, hiking, swimming in the river, sitting by the campfire, getting to and from the shower-house
  • Toiletries.
  • Beach towels, river shoes
  • Flashlights
  • Musical instruments and group games
  • Book, e-readers – but please remember to download your ebooks BEFORE coming to the farm (see the note below under “Computers”)
  • Snacks, coolers and refillable water bottles (ice is available at the farm to replenish your cooler)  But remember that ALL FOOD must be kept in the Dining Room Area, not in camp.  Try not to bring too much!  Bears.
  • A battery-powered alarm clock and/or watch if you’re worried about knowing the time (there’s no cell phone reception on the farm). But remember you’re on vacation!

What should I NOT bring to the farm?

Cabin area
Walking through the cabin area
  • Cell phones – there is no reception at the farm
  • Computers –  If you must check your email, we have an ipad and a chrome book for your use.  Otherwise, no internet service is available.
  • Portable TV or broadcastable radio/iPod
  • Water cannons/guns; unrecyclable plastic or vinyl river toys
  • Electronic games
  • Cigarettes/cigars

Let us know if you’d like to talk to veteran family-campers – we have lots of folks who are happy to share their experiences and answer your questions!

2020 Prices

See 2020 Family Camp Rates

Family Camp Session Dates 2020

See 2020 Family Camp Session Dates & Availability.  After 2020 registration has opened, this list will be updated with current availability.

 

  • Family Camp 2020
    • Visiting the Farm, circa 2021
    • The Eminent Emandal Emulation of 2020….Photos!
    • The Great Emandal Sunflower ShowOff of 1994 versus The Eminent Emandal Emulation of 2020
    • Family Camp
  • Art Stays
    • Art Stays Overview
    • Cancelled until 2021: 2020 Art Stay Workshops
    • Look for 2021 dates in January! 2020 Art Stay Dates, Fees & Registration
    • Emandal Art Stays Guidelines for Workshop Instructors
    • Art Stays Newsletter
  • From the Kitchen
    • Winter 2020-Tam’s Soup of the Week
    • General Store
    • Featured Recipes
  • Photos
    • Camp Area – Cabins, Showers & Bathrooms
    • Farm to Table Goodness
    • Garden Flower Delights
    • Hiking Sights
    • Kitchen Garden Fruit
    • Kitchen Garden Vegetables & Herbs
    • Our Furry & Feathered Friends
    • River Fun
    • Staff Life Highlights

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