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Our Schedule & Location:

June 10-13, 2025 (We recommend arriving June 9th)

10:00am - 5:00pm Pacific Daily

The Center for Creative Renewal

1905 Crest Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024

  • Our daily gathering place

  • Located in a peaceful residential area

  • Ocean views and garden setting

  • Plan your accommodations with this location in mind

Getting Here:

You are responsible for flight and travel expenses.

Airport Options

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN) - Recommended

    • 35 minutes to Encinitas

    • Multiple car rental options on-site

    • Regular flights from most major cities

  • Los Angeles International (LAX)

    • 2 hours to Encinitas

    • Consider only if significantly better flight options

Transportation Tips

  • Recommended: Rental Car

    • Most flexible option and you’ll have downtime to explore the area

    • Easy parking at the Center

    • Consider sharing with another participant (we can help connect you!)

  • Ride Share Services

    • Available but costs add up

    • Estimate $40-70 each way from SAN

    • Limited availability early morning/late night

 
 

Where to Rest Your Creative Spirit:

You are responsible for your accommodations.

We have a Discount Rate available at this Hotel:

Hampton Inn Encinitas Cardiff Beach Area

Airbnb:

If staying in an Airbnb is more your speed there are some great houses to rent around here. And to support you in this option check out these areas in your Airbnb search.

  • Cardiff by the Sea (closest to Center)

  • Encinitas

  • Leucadia

  • Carlsbad

All offer unique coastal charm! We’ll also put together a private group so you can connect to the other participants who may want to rent a house with you!

Nearest Beaches

  • Moonlight Beach (perfect for swimming)

  • Swami's (famous surf spot)

  • Cardiff State Beach (great for walks)

  • Beacon's Beach (local favorite)

Nourishing Your Body:

Daily Lunches, snacks and teas included! You are responsible for other meals.

Grocery Stores

  • Whole Foods Market

  • Trader Joe's

  • Lazy Acres Natural Market

  • Seaside Market (Cardiff)

Encinitas Boulevard Restaurant Row (Local Favorites)

  • Nectarine Grove (great for dietary restrictions)

  • Haggo's Organic Tacos (casual, fresh)

  • Good On Ya (healthy comfort food)

  • Fish 101 (fresh seafood)

  • Papagayo (Mexican cuisine)

What to Pack

Art Supplies

**Essential Items**

  • Journal or sketchbook

  • Favorite pens/pencils

  • Favorite paint brushes and paper

  • Any personal totems or meaningful objects

  • Comfortable clothes that can get messy


Optional but Welcome

  • Camera

  • Personal art supplies you love working with

  • A small object for our community altar

Weather & Clothing

June averages 68-75°F (20-24°C)

  • Morning marine layer common

  • Layers recommended

  • Comfortable walking shoes

  • Hat

  • Sunscreen