What should I bring to the retreat at Joshua Tree National Park?

We’re car camping for this retreat which means your car will be parked next to your campsite. Bring as many creature comforts from home as you need to feel comfortable, or make it minimalist if you’re getting practice for backcountry camping.

Food + Beverages

Meals are not included in this event, so you’ll want to bring your own:
- Dinner on Friday
- Breakfast, lunch/trail snacks, dinner on Saturday
- Breakfast + Lunch on Sunday
Food Storage (cooler + ice)
Cooking system (camp stove, JetBoil, small grill, etc)
Beverages (coffee/tea, electrolytes, sparkling water, etc)
Alcohol + Substance-Free Event: this event is hosted in Joshua Tree National Park and is curated to be a healing weekend of disconnection. As such, alcoholic beverages, tobacco, plant medicine and other substances are not permitted.

Camping Equipment

Tent or Tarp for shelter (hammocks are not allowed)
Sleeping pad, inflatable mattress, or cot
Sleeping bag
Pillow
Folding table (optional)
Camp chairs
Trash bag

Other Items

A headlamp or flashlight
Camera (DSLR or phone is great)
Tripod or other way to stabilize your camera/phone (I’ve leaned my phone up against my hydroflask in a pinch)
Hiking shoes/boots
Socks
A daypack with water storage (we recommend hiking with at least 2L of water for these hikes)
Clothes you feel comfortable hiking in (full coverage and quick-dry materials recommended in the desert)
Sun protection - Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, sun hoodie - whatever works best for you!
Personal Toiletries – there are NO showers at the campground
Journal - we will provide a pocket-sized journal for reflecting on the trail, but if you have a favorite one, feel free to bring it!
Portable battery bank - there is no power in the campground so bring a car charger and/or a power brick to keep your devices charged