Writing Retreats
“Never be afraid to sit awhile and think.” - Lorraine Hansberry
Spring 2021 Retreat Dates:
- Friday, March 26th - Cancelled due to inclement weather.
- Friday, April 30th
No registration required. The CEE team will be onsite during each retreat to answer questions, buy your parking pass, or just wave and welcome you. :)
Details:
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Water and nourishment
- Camp chair or beach chair in case you want to sit directly under a tree
- Comfortable & weather-appropriate attire and shoes that provide traction
- A towel or cushion to sit on the wood picnic bench
- Laptop, book, stack of things to grade, or whatever it is you want to ponder
The Desert View Picnic Area does require an Adventure Pass to park a vehicle. If you aren't planning to stay overnight, the CEE will purchase your day pass for you. Or, you can purchase a pass (for multiple uses & to support your local forest!) from the Laguna Mountain Lodge and Store, another local Adventure Pass vendor, or purchase directly online at https://www.recreation.gov/. An America the Beautiful pass (National Park Pass) is also valid (display pass on your vehicle dashboard).
Directions: Located off exit 47 on the I-8, 10.2 miles up Sunrise Highway in the Laguna Mountain area. You can also enter your starting location on this Google Map or Mapquest. Or enter "Desert View Picnic Site" into your preferred GPS. If your search returns that Desert View Picnic Site is permanently closed, please disregard this message. The information has not been updated since the site reopened.
**If there are any barriers that prevent you from participating in this program (cost, accessibility, etc.) please email us at cee@sandiego.edu and we will work together to find a solution.