The Earthrise Retreat Center is located on 200 acres of beautiful hilly terrain which has hosted many conferences and events. (Here's a map and directions to the site, a map of the campus and a list of frequently asked questions.) There is a road and a hiking trail between the dormitories and the community building where meals are served. WVC presentations will take place in meeting rooms near the dormitory and community building. The road is lit at night for safe passage. It is about a five-minute walk to and from the dormitories to the community building. Maps will be available in the community building during the event.

The Center offers double occupancy rooms in eight different buildings located closely together. Bathrooms are shared among two to four rooms. Some dormitory rooms are air-conditioned. If you have any mobility needs, please let us know so that we can plan ahead for your stay. Most of our dormitories and all of our meeting rooms are ADA accessible. Some dormitories have wheelchair accessible showers.

Meals will be served at the community center dining room. Using sumptuous organic, locally grown, seasonal fruits and vegetables and sustainably raised fish and fowl the kitchen team creates menus that nourish the body and soothe the soul. Breakfasts and lunches are vegetarian and dinners include either a vegetarian option or a fish or fowl meat option.

Meals are served buffet style. If you have special dietary needs, please communicate your needs to us. We are able to work with most types of food allergies (wheat free, gluten free, dairy free, nuts, etc.). In extreme cases you may need to bring your own food. If this is so, we can provide refrigerator space for your food. We also have a full kitchen in Chalet #2 where you can prepare your meals.

In order to respect this beautiful land, this is a Leave No Trace event. All participants are asked to please pack out their own trash. While we love dogs, we ask that you not bring your dog to the WVC unless it is a seeing eye dog or other type of service dog. The WVC is an exercise in community self-reliance. Please bring everything you need for your personal comfort during the weekend. We exercise consideration and mutual respect to create a safe, cooperative experience and community wellbeing. The WVC ranger team will be on hand to assist you during the event.

Here is a checklist of items you will likely want to pack:

Cushion or Portable Chair
Water Bottle
Hat
Sun Block
Long Sleeve Shirt
Warm Clothes
Rain Gear
Towel
Robe
Sturdy Walking Shoes
Snacks and Personal Food
Flashlight
Lotion and Lip Balm
Parasol
Handheld Fan
Business Cards
Required Prescriptions
Musical Instruments
Yoga Mat
Gifts for new friends
Common sense, an open mind and a positive attitude