Guided Stage 4 for Soulcare: Sebastopol Central Park to Occidental (13.5miles)

We encourage you to join us the night before at the Alliance Redwood Campground, but also wanted to provide this pilgrimage only option to join us on the Camino de Sonoma Stage #4.

>> START “Opening Circle”:  8:00am at Sebastopol Town Square by the fountain (park along McKinley St between the Square and Brown St.)  >> Please ARRIVE BY 7:50am.

>> Transportation: we will invite carpool coordination at the end point: Alliance Redwoods, Camp Meeker.

> All Trails Stage #4 Link

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/camino-de-sonoma-stage-4-sebastopol-to-occidental-a8c88a0

>> Distance & Route:

Estimated 13.5 miles and 1,350ft elevation gain, walking poles are not necessary.  We’ll begin near the fountain at the Sebastopol Town Square and open our circle before an immediate but brief pause at the Kashia Pomo Creation Story mural (Coyote on the beach).  We'll follow West County/Joe Rodota Trails, through Sebastopol, enjoying West County views as we make our way to the small town of Graton after a longer reflection stop at Andy’s Produce Market on 116.  We’ll also pause in Graton for a bit of history before heading west on Green Valley Rd, andl pass through the Green Valley of the Russian River Valley Appellation, a unique region known for growing world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes.

Lunch Stop: TBD at Stage Steward’s home or Chenoweth Vineyards driveway. We’ll ascend up up through the Redwoods via Harrison Grade Rd.  Winding our way down scenic Morelli Lane, we'll enjoy the views, horses, and farms before descending into Camp Meeker. We’ll conclude our final mile under the shade of Redwoods thru Camp Meeker to non-public land pass into Alliance Redwoods conference center.

Predominately street and paved path walking.

> Lunch: Day pack your own lunch, snack and water and/or beverage.  There is an opportunity to purchase lunch, snacks, and drinks at Andy’s Produce.

> Restrooms: Several locations along the route have a porta-potty, some public and private business may offer flushed toilets.

> Theme: Gratitude