Location and Accommodations

Location: Cielos Campground in Ventucopa, Califonia.

Ventucopa / Cuyama Valley is 2.5 hours outside of Los Angeles (120 miles from LAX) and 4.5 hours from San Francisco.

Lodging and food is all provided. We’ll be staying on a 40 acre private campsite with fully furnished glamping tents. All tents have real beds, linens, blankets, pillows, a light, table, and a swamp cooler.

Coffee, tea, meals and snacks along with dishware and utensils will be provided. Cocktails will be offered throughout the weekend, though this will be a more high-vibes low-ABV event ✨🍄🌈

Arriving

Cielos Campground is located up a dirt road off Highway 33. (4.5 miles south of the intersection of 166 and Highway 33). Look for a gold and black starburst sign located on the east side of the road, at the end of the baby olive trees. Turn up the dirt road and follow the arrows to the main entrance.

Upon your arrival, please head to the Welcome Center. A member of the Cielos team will assist you with check-in and guide you to your accommodations.

Arrive Before 6pm

Check in time is from 2-6pm on Friday May 3rd, let us know if you’re going to be late so we can anticipate your arrival as the gates will close at 6pm.

Parking

Cielos strictly enforces a zero-tolerance policy regarding cars parked outside of the designated parking areas. To prevent the possibility of your vehicle being towed, we request all guests to promptly unload their belongings at their designated tent and then park their car in the assigned parking lot area.

Drive Slowly!

After turning off of Highway 33, you must drive below 10 mph on the dirt roads (dust kills the trees!). Once you are on the property, you must drive below 5 mph.

Packing List - IMPORTANT

• Reusable cup (required)

• Costumes (see schedule for themes!)

• Towels

• Headlamp or flashlight

• Water bottle

• Bug spray

• An external charging pack for your various needs

• Eco-friendly bath or personal products

• Yoga Mat

• Fun lights to decorate your tent

• Sunscreen

• Bathing suit

• 4 1lb propane tanks (per tent/couple) if you want to run the heater

• Wool socks, thermals, and warm jackets (weather dependent)

• An extra blanket if you are sensitive to the cold

Weather

In May, we expect the weather to be high 40s in evening to mid 80s during the day. Make sure to check the weather forecast by clicking here.

Food

We provide catered meals and snacks daily. Plates and utensils are provided, but you need to bring your own reusable cup and water bottle. Please do not bring food into the tent as it attracts wildlife and bugs.

Remember to bring your own cup and water bottle!

Tent Heaters

Each tent is equipped with a buddy heater. You are welcome to bring your own Coleman 1lb propane tank to use as we do not provide them. Expect to use about 2 tanks per night if you are running the heaters.

Campfires

There are two, dedicated areas for fires that will be managed by staff. We will gather around the bonfire for some of our dinners. To protect the land, we ask that you do not light any fires whatsoever.

Smoking

Outdoors only, but please be mindful of other guests and dispose of your butts properly. Absolutely no smoking is allowed in the tents, tipi, saloon, oasis, and speakeasy. 

Wifi, Power, and Cell Service

For Wifi, there is a Starlink mesh across the communal areas of the camp. Cell phone reception is limited in some areas of the camp, however, it is possible to make a call on most networks.

Tents do not have power. Tents are lit with battery or solar-powered lanterns. Bring a battery pack if you need to charge your phone. The property runs on limited off the grid electricity, and it is not possible to charge electric vehicles.

Carpooling

Check out the links below to see if there is a space available for your desired city:

SF https://groupcarpool.com/t/g5x97t

LA https://groupcarpool.com/t/87q4hd

If you don’t see any availability there or are coming from a different city, please post in the WhatsApp group - or ping Amos & Christine for help!

Can I bring my dog, child, and plus one?

Unfortunately no dogs or animals are allowed on the property.

Children are welcome, though they must have a dedicated caretaker so they can be supervised. Please get in touch with us about your plans so we can organize proper support.

Plus ones are welcome, just make sure to let us know! Feel free to suggest friends that you think would also enjoy getting to know this community.

Nearby Necessities

The nearest ice and gas is 1.9 miles away at the Santa Barbara Pistachio Company. Open 8 am - 6 pm daily.

If you need a place to stay before or after the weekend, we recommend The Cuyama Buckhorn