What to Bring
Guests should bring people/pet items needed for outdoor fun. Take a look through Games & Outdoors to help decide what to pack and refer to lists below for suggested items to bring. See also our Day Visit FAQ page when planning your visit!
For the dogs:
- Dog supplies including food, leashes, toys, towels, medications, and anything else your pet may need. There is one large crate for guest dogs, several dog beds and dog bowls in the guest house, but your dog may prefer his/her own. Dog booties may be helpful for active-but-tender-footed city dogs not used to spending lots of time running on rougher terrain -- we recommend avid retrievers get some of their energy out in the swimming pond or sand arena instead of fetching on gravel since some guest dogs have gotten sore paws while having fun here for several days.
- Please do NOT bring lots of fleas nor any contagious diseases. Tick preventative strongly recommended during the cooler season if your dog(s) like to run off-trail (the deer are cute but they keep the ticks plentiful in California). Under the kitchen sink are tweezers and a flea comb (good for removing stickers) if you need them.
For the people:
- Day Guests should bring their own towels if planning to swim in the pond or use the hot tub (we have guest towels for rent if you forget yours or don't want to bring them -- we supplied people+dog towels for Overnight guests who paid a cleaning fee but try to keep costs low for Day Visit guests). Many guests bring drinks and snacks which you are welcome to store inside the guest refrigerator.
- Personal items such as clothing, swimsuits, and any needed medications/ toiletries. Layered clothing recommended and extra socks since hiking can mean dust and stickers in the dry seasons. Hiking boots recommended if planning to use the trails. Electronics/chargers, phone, camera, tablet/ laptop, sunscreen and bug spray.
- Additional items for fun such as water toys and floats in the summer, and snow gear in the winter if going to the mountains. Preferred games, puzzles, books (we also provide an assortment at the house) or whatever you enjoy when vacationing.
