THE OAKS
27224 Hwy 78 Ramona, CA 92065 

(use 27430 Slaughterhouse Road Ramona, CA 92065 for best directions or the button below)

office.  760-789-6980

Lost? Emergency? call/text 619.530.8389

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You’re almost here and we can’t wait to see you!

We want your experience to be great and we know that begins even before your arrival. Our primary goal is to create a safe place for you rest, reset, and rejuvenate. To work toward this, we do our best to communicate what to expect. We want to be clear about our policies and facilities so you can be comfortable while you are here. 

SCHEDULE

ARRIVAL:

Check in will be staggered. We will be taking your temperature before exiting your vehicle. Please stay in your car until your temperature check is complete. If there is not someone outside of the gate, please enter through the gate and proceed to the top of the hill. There are 5 numbered parking spots to pull in while you wait for a staff person to greet you at your car. After your temperature check, you will unload your bags and park at the bottom of the hill. A golf cart will escort back up. Please review your driving directions to The Oaks as there are many “Oaks” places with the same name. 

Sample 3 Day Schedule (subject to change)

D A Y O N E

2:00-4:00 PM // check in 

5:00 PM // welcome session

6:00 PM // dinner

7:00 PM // workshop one

D A Y   T W O

8:00 AM // breakfast

9:00 AM // workshop two

10:30 AM // Oaks Equestrian

12 PM // lunch (Corner Store open)

free time

4:30 PM//workshop three

6:00 PM // dinner

7:30 PM // yoga

8:30 PM // s’mores

D A Y   T H R E E

8:00 AM//breakfast (Corner Store Open)

9:00AM//workshop four

10:30 AM//check out

PACKING LIST

We are located approximately 20 minutes from town, so please come prepared. We will provide towels, bed linens, snacks, an alarm clock, USB charging stations, and essential toiletries (soap, shampoo and conditioner).

Dress is casual. Some activities may take place outdoors. Please bring warm clothing during late fall, winter, and early spring months. We suggest layers due to variable temperatures inside and outside.

General Packing List

• Heavy jacket or coat for evenings (Dec-Mar)

• Light jacket/sweatshirt (Mar-Dec)

• Hat

• Shorts

• Blue jeans or casual pants

• Shirts/blouses (short and long sleeved)

• Comfortable shoes

• Closed toed athletic shoes/hiking boots

• Swimwear (Pool towels are available. Pool is not heated.)

• All daily toiletries (i.e. toothbrush, deodorant, etc.)

• Hair dryer and other styling tools

• Watch

*The Oaks does not have access to a pharmacy or doctor. Bring enough prescription medications needed for your stay. If your medication requires refrigeration, please notify The Oaks prior to your arrival. There are no refrigerators in individual rooms.

Additional Optional Items

• Notebook or journal and pens

• Books

WHAT TO EXPECT

Accommodations are similar to a hotel with a few exceptions. Most rooms contain one to four beds and vary in size from twin to king. Premium (single/double occupancy rooms) will have their own bathrooms, bunk rooms have shared bathrooms.

The Oaks is unable to offer roommate or room changes, etc. If you have any unique sensitivities or sleeping conditions such as the use of a CPAP machine, insomnia, excessive snoring, etc., let us know prior to your arrival so we can determine our ability to accommodate your needs.

The Oaks cannot anticipate, monitor, or control participants’ unique sleeping/living habits or their sensitivities such as allergies, snoring, night sounds, light, etc. It is your responsibility to take care of those sensitivities by bringing items needed to provide for your comfort and safety. Such items might include: allergy masks, sleeping masks, ear plugs, headphones, white noise machines, etc.

Typically, towels and toiletries are not replenished during your stay to reduce the amount of people in your room. We do not offer daily room attendance service.

In order to focus on the work you are here to do, there are no televisions or telephones in the room. There is a phone available for emergency use. Please let necessary people at home know that they can get in touch with you in an emergency by calling 619.530.8389. Please have them indicate they are leaving an emergency message with your first/last name.

Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily) and light snacks will be provided during your time at The Oaks. Meals are served buffet, plated or boxed with a seasonal food selection. Our meals are designed to accommodate most food requirements. 

We are unable to accommodate specific dietary requests. If you have specific medical needs such as food allergies that you have not indicated on your registration form, please contact our office immediately. Food is not permitted in rooms nor is food to be brought to The Oaks. 

If you have additional questions regarding your food needs, contact us as soon as possible.

GUIDELINES

To promote our primary goal of creating a safe place we have created these guidelines. These help to ensure quality care and consistency in the community. Should you have any questions, please contact us.

General

Participants are permitted to leave The Oaks at any time, however, the gate will close at 10pm and reopen at 7am, daily. Please let staff know if you plan on leaving or returning when the gate is closed. The gate will allow you to exit from camp, but you will need to notify us to reenter. 

The Oaks sits on 240 acres. Property boundaries are not clearly marked so we ask that you review the property map and require you to stay on our property. 

In case of an emergency, contact a staff member. Firearms and weapons are prohibited on property. For your safety, we recommend that you gather in groups of three or more when hiking and use caution on rocks and near areas where there may be poison oak. 

Please wear your name tag at all times so we can address you by name. The Oaks is not responsible for lost or stolen property. Please report any property damage to a staff member. Any willful damage of property will be the financial responsibility of the participant. 

Chemicals During Program and Medical Needs 

Non-prescription mood-altering chemicals are prohibited on campus. Participants who arrive intoxicated or with the appearance of intoxication will be asked to leave forfeiting fees and the right to participate. 

The Oaks cannot provide direct medical assistance. If you need to see a doctor, the on-call staff member will be able to help you access medical assistance.

Dress Code

Appropriate dress for The Oaks includes comfortable, casual wear such as t-shirts, jeans, dresses/skirts, shorts, and sweats.

Phone and Emergencies

At the welcome session, you will be invited to turn in your cell phone(s) and other electronic media devices if you decide you want a tech-free retreat. This is completely optional. If you choose to disconnect, outgoing calls will be limited to emergency calls only. Incoming emergency messages will be forwarded to you as soon as possible. Please give the emergency phone number to those that need it back home and instruct them to use the number only for emergencies. Non-emergency incoming messages will be forwarded to you in a timely fashion. Cell phone(s) are returned upon completion of program closing.

Dining and Snacks

We will be providing snacks and refreshments during breaks. Snacks are to be consumed only in the areas outlined during orientation. 

Rooming

Assigned sleeping rooms will be off limits to all other participants at all times. The Oaks cannot anticipate, monitor, or control participants sleeping and living habits or their sensitivities to others’ habits. The Oaks is unable to offer any relief by making roommate changes, room changes, etc. Please keep your living area neat and your bed made. Smoking, burning candles, burning incense, smudging, etc. is prohibited. Please return room keys as directed.

Exercise

Physical activities are optional. Please be gentle with yourself. If you are experiencing any discomfort or ailment, please notify staff as soon as possible. For walking/running, we suggest participants go in groups of two or more, or notifying staff of your whereabouts so that you are accounted for. Be aware there are snakes, ticks, and other wildlife and insects on property.

Photography

Please ask permission of participants before you use your camera. Cameras are not allowed during any guided experiences. The Oaks may take pictures throughout your stay. Please let us know if you have a preference not to be photographed.

We Expect That You Will...

• Be honest about matters that relate to you.

• Be an active participant in your process.

• Be considerate and respectful of the rights of fellow participants, The Oaks staff, and property of others.

• Help keep rooms clean.

• Attend sessions, meals, and events of your choosing on time.

• Contact a staff member if you have concerns regarding the safety or well-being of yourself or others.
  

Discharge
The Oaks can be a safe place to feel, share, and be vulnerable. However, all sharing and participation is optional and by invitation. However, in order to preserve and enhance safety, we will not hesitate to discharge someone, if necessary, for the welfare of the whole group.

COVID

We have intentionally limited attendance to keep the group small. In addition to following CDC guidelines, all group gatherings will be outside or limited in size to ensure social distancing protocols. We will have masks available and will be following local guidelines for San Diego Safe Gathering.

Outdoor seating encouraged. Guests are not allowed into other guest’s rooms and single occupancy rooms are available. Please review our guidelines on our website for further information or contact us with any questions. 

If we have to cancel the event, your complete registration fee can be transferred to another retreat. 

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Each participant is responsible for making his/her own travel arrangements to The Oaks. Shuttles are not provided.

Flying

ARRIVAL: Air travel destination is SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (SAN). When scheduling your flights, please arrive no later than 2:30pm PST. 

DEPARTURE: We recommend scheduling your departing flight after 3:00pm PST or later on the last day of your program.

Driving

Arrive to The Oaks after 12:00pm PST and before 4:00pm PST.

DEPARTURE: Plan to depart The Oaks no later than 2:00pm PST on the final day.

Car Service

We recommend calling LaCosta, Royalty Limo, or securing an UBER both ways PRIOR to arrival. Most guests rent cars.

Late Arrivals

The Oaks is not responsible for transportation to our venue. You will need to make your own arrangements for transportation to The Oaks. Uber, Lyft, taxi services, and all major rental car companies are located at the San Diego (SAN) airport. Please notify The Oaks of travel delays by calling 619.530.8389.

Early Arrivals

If you fly into San Diego early, you are responsible for booking your own accommodations. Below is a list of hotels near the airport.

Hilton Homewood Suites in Liberty Station

The Pearl Hotel

The Lafayette

Courtyard by Marriott 

Sheraton Hotel & Marina

NOTE: if you get to Trumper’s Honey and Fruit Shack, you’ve gone just a bit too far. 

At the fork in the road you will see THE OAKS sign. Stay left and follow the signs to The Oak, approximately 1.5 miles. Please note the road construction at our entrance and proceed past and up the hill to the gate. 

Once you arrive at The Oaks driveway, continue to the top of the circle drive. There are 5 numbered parking spots to pull in while you wait until a staff person greets you. Once cleared, unload your belongings and then promptly drive back down to the first parking lot on your left. If that parking lot is full, please continue down the end of the driveway and park in the lot on your right.  

If you have any additional questions, please email us.