Gourd Retreat: August 15 to 18
Great News. The retreat is on.
Sawtooth Camp has graciously agreed to handle all registration, including insurance and fees. They are so excited to be able to offer our retreat through their website. And it just keeps getting better. The cost per person has been reduced, due to insurance being provided by the camp.
The retreat is scheduled for August 15-18.
Registration is open on June 24th - August 8.
It must be completed on the gocamping.org website.
See attachment for complete details.
Side notes:
Sawtooth Camp has graciously agreed to handle all registration, including insurance and fees. They are so excited to be able to offer our retreat through their website. And it just keeps getting better. The cost per person has been reduced, due to insurance being provided by the camp.
The retreat is scheduled for August 15-18.
Registration is open on June 24th - August 8.
It must be completed on the gocamping.org website.
See attachment for complete details.
Side notes:
- Once you have registered, send Christy an email [christypletcher @ gmail . com] so that she can put you on the group email list for class info.
- If you are interested in teaching a class, please let Christy know.
IMPORTANT: At a point in the journey up to the camp you'll lose GPS guidance. Please print out the directions.
Click here to download printable directions to camp from Fairfield.
Click here to download printable directions to camp from Fairfield.
Link to Sawtooth Camp on Google Maps
- Meals provided by staff served cafeteria style
- Sleeping cabins for up to 8 people (10 are available)
- Fully contained restrooms with showers, toilets and sinks
- You will provide your own bedding, towels, toiletries, etc.
- Several meeting room options with electricity for classes
- Outdoor spaces for meetings and classes
- Hook up electricity and water available for campers/trailers
FISHING, HIKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING...This beautiful, secluded site is high in a mountain valley (6000' elevation), bordered by the Smokey Mountains on the south and the Sawtooth Mountains on the north, features Aspen groves, Lodgepole pine forests and wildflower meadows offering expansive views wherever you turn. The Sawtooth National Forest surrounds Sawtooth Camp on three sides and rests along the south fork of the Boise River.
From Fairfield to Sawtooth Camp:
Important Notes: While the Google Map location on maps is accurate, you will not be guaranteed to have any electronic assistance on your route to camp. There is intermittent cell service up to Couch Summit and then no service beyond that point. Please print these directions.
You’ll be driving north out of Fairfield for 35 miles, most of which is forest service dirt road. The road is wide enough for two-way traffic and has straight sections as well as two short winding passes. There will be no gas, food, or flushing toilets along this route. Allow 60 minutes from Fairfield. With few exceptions, every intersection is marked with a directional sign to "Methodist Camp". The road is well maintained, although it does develop washboards. High clearance vehicles are not needed.
When you arrive in Fairfield, turn north into town.
Drive for 2 miles until you reach a T intersection.
Turn right and drive ¼ mile to the next intersection.
Turn left and continue on the pavement for the next 8 miles until you reach the next marked intersection.
Curve to the right onto gravel. It is marked as Couch Summit Rd with a directional sign toward Methodist Camp. There is a vault toilet just beyond the intersection.
Drive 14 miles over Couch Summit and on to the Ketchum intersection. Stay left towards Methodist Camp.
Continue for 6 miles until you go over Big Smoky Bridge and then a smaller bridge over Paradise Creek. Now you’ll be at the only goofy intersection. The directional sign is confusing. Think of it as a roundabout. Regardless of the sign, the road to Featherville takes off to the left, Big Smoky GS is to the right and Camp is straight ahead, going uphill.
Continue north another 6 miles over Fleck Summit and then across the South Fork of the Boise River.
Drive about 2 miles and turn right at the marked entrance of camp.
Proceed to the Welcome Center which is the first building on your right for directions and information.
Important Notes: While the Google Map location on maps is accurate, you will not be guaranteed to have any electronic assistance on your route to camp. There is intermittent cell service up to Couch Summit and then no service beyond that point. Please print these directions.
You’ll be driving north out of Fairfield for 35 miles, most of which is forest service dirt road. The road is wide enough for two-way traffic and has straight sections as well as two short winding passes. There will be no gas, food, or flushing toilets along this route. Allow 60 minutes from Fairfield. With few exceptions, every intersection is marked with a directional sign to "Methodist Camp". The road is well maintained, although it does develop washboards. High clearance vehicles are not needed.
When you arrive in Fairfield, turn north into town.
Drive for 2 miles until you reach a T intersection.
Turn right and drive ¼ mile to the next intersection.
Turn left and continue on the pavement for the next 8 miles until you reach the next marked intersection.
Curve to the right onto gravel. It is marked as Couch Summit Rd with a directional sign toward Methodist Camp. There is a vault toilet just beyond the intersection.
Drive 14 miles over Couch Summit and on to the Ketchum intersection. Stay left towards Methodist Camp.
Continue for 6 miles until you go over Big Smoky Bridge and then a smaller bridge over Paradise Creek. Now you’ll be at the only goofy intersection. The directional sign is confusing. Think of it as a roundabout. Regardless of the sign, the road to Featherville takes off to the left, Big Smoky GS is to the right and Camp is straight ahead, going uphill.
Continue north another 6 miles over Fleck Summit and then across the South Fork of the Boise River.
Drive about 2 miles and turn right at the marked entrance of camp.
Proceed to the Welcome Center which is the first building on your right for directions and information.