Venue Address: 126 Martin Road, Bonny Doon CA
Time: We will begin promptly at 9:00 am. Please plan on arriving by 8:30 am for coffee/tea, pastries, and visiting. The day will end with a fine wine and beer reception, music, and a hearty dinner that will begin around 6 pm.
Attire: Casual mountain wear (jeans, flannel shirts, outdoor shoes or boots and other comfortable attire are all welcome. No suits, ties, or dresses necessary!)
Socks: This is a "shoes off" household, meaning you should wear your best socks. We will be holding a "Best Socks" contest at the end of the day where you might get the chance to win... more socks!
Travel/Flights: SFO or SJC. The San Jose airport is 20/30 minutes closer to Santa Cruz & the venue, but either works.
Getting There: Bonny Doon is a unique place, it is 15/20 minutes northeast of Santa Cruz, tucked into the Santa Cruz mountains. We suggest renting a car if possible. Ride share services do not frequent the area and drivers sometimes have difficulty finding our place, so we do not recommend a pickup in Bonny Doon.
Places to Stay: Most people stay in Santa Cruz. There are many hotels to consider.
Driving Directions to Bonny Doon:
Keep in mind cell phone coverage is spotty along the coast and as you enter the mountains. Please have your GPS directions downloaded. Don't worry, we have great WiFi upon arrival :).
Our address is 126 Martin Road, Bonny Doon, in Santa Cruz County. There are three ways to get here from the Bay Area.
1. The Most Scenic Route: Go down Highway 1 from Half Moon Bay, past Davenport, left on Bonny Doon Road for 3.5 miles, and then turn right on Martin Road (first driveway on the right). This route works best for those coming from SFO or San Francisco.
2. The Main Route -- Go South on Highway 17 until you get to Santa Cruz, then right on Highway 1 for 10 miles, then right on Bonny Doon Rd for 3.5 miles, then right on Martin Road (first driveway on the right). This works best for those coming from SV or San Jose Airport. Highway 17 can be very slow at rush hour or if there is an accident.
3. The Back Mountain Route -- Your GPS may tell you to get off Highway 17 at Mt Herman Road, go thru Felton to Bonny Doon. This is a pretty curvy, narrow road and can be dangerous in or after a rain storm because of fallen trees, branches, power lines, washouts and accidents.
4. Coming from Santa Cruz -- Head north on Highway 1 for about 9.5 miles. Turn right onto Bonny Doon Road. Continue for 3.5 miles, take a slight right onto Martin Road for 0.2 miles. It will be the first driveway/gate on the right.
If you need anything, please reach Katie at 765-376-9999.