A camp in the beautiful Sonoma Mountain Range of Glen Ellen, Sonoma
County, California for nonprofit groups of 30-90. (see
location of site on map of California or get driving directions)
Located
in Glen Ellen, California, Valley of the Moon is surrounded by beautiful
rolling hills of the Sonoma Mountain Range. At the heart of the camp is
a large grassy meadow bordered by stands of redwood, laurel and oak
trees. The dining hall, cabins and swimming pool circle the meadow.
Valley of the Moon has a fascinating history. Originally home to the
Pomo Indians, it is still possible to find arrowheads on the grounds. Later, the camp was a cattle ranch for many years. In the early 1900's,
Sonoma County vigilantes utilized Valley of the Moon Camp. While you're at the camp, check out the snack bar - it's the original bar from the
Sonoma Hotel (1847) and is on the Sonoma County Historical Registry. The
bar was moved up to Valley of the Moon by the vigilantes in 1928. Later
when the Spreckels family purchased the property, hunting parties included movie stars of the day - Clark Gable (Gable Cottage), David
Niven, Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, Tom Mix, Charlie Chaplin and many more.
Enjoy hiking through acres of coastal redwoods, then play a ballgame
in the large grassy meadow. Afterwards, take a dip in our sparkling pool
before a night of singing around the campfire. Or let us prepare a
picnic lunch for your hike to our neighbor, the Jack London State Park.
You can enjoy the beautiful old stone buildings and museum, go horseback
riding, or fish in Fern Lake. Other day trips can include a nearby ropes
course, or the historic town of Sonoma where you can tour the Sonoma Mission, the Petaluma Adobe, and a special Pomo Indian exhibit in the
old fort. Napa-Sonoma
wineries are also nearby. Sugarloaf State Park's
pioneer hike is another popular day trip from camp (mountain climbing
and repelling available).
Lodging
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Cabins - five cabins can accommodate
90 persons with two centrally located bathhouses. |
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Gable Cottage - sleeps six persons and
is often used as a cabin for group leaders or for those with special
needs. Bathroom, kitchen and living room (can be used as additional small meeting space).
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Dining
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Meal Service - homemade family-style
meals available for all groups, served in the dining hall by our
friendly staff.
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 Program Space
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Recreation
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3/4 size L-shaped pool with
bathhouse, seating and deck area. |
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Large meadow with playing field and
softball backstop. |
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Soccer, ping-pong, volleyball,
basketball, horseshoes and softball. |
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Horseback riding, fishing and ropes
course nearby. |
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Numerous hiking trails, including the
Jack London State Park. |
What our guests say about Valley of the Moon
"The cabins
were clean and comfortable. The deck is great. As a leader you can
keep an eye on everyone. The deck and field were perfect. Valley of
the Moon's location, hikes and proximity to a ropes course were
ideal."
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Cross and Crown
Lutheran School |
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"The new
benches at Vesper Point and at the amphitheater were excellent. And
we always love the food - We especially love the turtle bread."
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Betsy Woodward,
Congregational Church of San Mateo |
Other Information
VIEW RESERVATION INFORMATION & SITE DETAILS
Valley of the Moon is located in Glen Ellen, California, one and quarter
hours from San Francisco. The camp is at an elevation of 885'.  See
more pictures of this site.
Valley
of the Moon is owned by the Presbytery of San Francisco and is one of
several camps and conference centers operated by the cooperative efforts
of United Camps, Conferences and Retreats, serving over 800 nonprofit
groups each year.
For information and reservations,
contact
us.
Please take a tour to ensure the site meets your program needs.
To schedule a tour, email Valley of the Moon at vomcamp@aol.com
Valley of the Moon is owned by
Presbytery of San Francisco, Presbyterian Church USA.
View their Web site at www.sfpby.org. |
