• When do I need to arrive?

    The Wedding Ceremony will start at 3pm on Saturday May 9th, 2026.

  • Amphitheater of the Redwoods at Pema Osel Ling aka the Heartwood Fairgrounds:
    2013 Eureka Canyon Rd, Corralitos, CA 95076

    Directions to the Venue:
    If traveling from San Francisco or San Jose please do not follow Google Maps, rather head into Santa Cruz and navigate long the Pacific Coast Highway (Route 1) through the town of Corralitos. This route is much safer and reliable.

    Parking:

    Available on-site and overnight.

  • DRIVE

    Parking is available at the festival grounds. If you drive, be aware that google maps from San Jose will take you off-roading. Instead, drive towards Santa Cruz and take Route 1 through Aptos then into Corralitos before heading into the Mountains.

  • Although it’s California in the spring, please prepare yourselves! That means chilly season. Similar to Chicago in April. It will be cold in the mountains at night!

    The Santa Cruz uniform is warm sweaters with socks & sandals. Pack your jackets and beanies for the weekend.

  • It’s time to pull out the earth tones for Heartwood Festival. If you’re looking through your wardrobe and feel the energy of the forest you’ve found the one. Think warm browns, greens and wildflowers.

    For most events it will be casual and comfy.

    The wedding ceremony is semi-formal… like a suit or a cocktail dress, rather than a full evening gown. Be prepared to walk around a quarter of a mile.

  • This will be an adults-only celebration.

  • There is not a restaurant or camp store on the grounds.

    The wedding reception will be buffet style and open bar. All other events will have snacks and refreshments.

    If staying at the Heartwood festival grounds please bring any specific food and beverages for your own enjoyment. Some essentials will be available (oatmeal, eggs, coffee, milk, sandwich basics, chips)

  • It’s off-grid!

    There is electricity expect no wifi or cell reception throughout the weekend.

  • Amphitheater of the redwoods is operated by a Tibetan Buddhist organization and it’s essential to their beliefs that there shall be NO smoking or vaping on site. All ingestible allowed.

    Open fires are not allowed so no need to bring firewood. In the evenings there will be a fire ring hosted by the campground host.


  • Heartwood is completely smoke free!

    Amphitheater of the redwoods operates under Buddhists traditions and it’s essential to their beliefs that there shall be NO smoking or vaping on site. All ingestible allowed.

  • Sarah & Steph will be lodging at the venue Thursday through Sunday.

    Heartwood Campground

    We welcome your company but understand that rustic living in the wilderness isn’t for all. Thursday night will be for set-up crew only and others can check-in anytime Friday onward.

    Seacliff Inn Aptos

    Tapestry Collection by Hilton is our first recommendation as it’s central to lots of Santa Cruz attractions as well as the wedding venue.

    We recommend staying at the hotel for better access to sightseeing and for ease of getting ready the day of the wedding.

    Lots of Lodging in and around Santa Cruz

    There are many options for lodging in Santa Cruz. Note that the wedding is about 45 minutes into the mountains and it may be difficult to use Uber/Lyft as a reliable mode for transportation night of the wedding.

  • Absolutely! Heartwood Festival is a camping festival. For our guests traveling from out of state we highly recommend reserving a bunk bed.

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes from the festival site.

    San Jose Airport (SJC) is approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes from the festival site.

    Oakland International Airport (OAK) is approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes from the festival site.

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  • All the basics will be available for lodgers however we recommend that you bring a bath towel, shower shoes, headlamp / flashlight and layers.

  • A friendly guide to having an outstanding Heartwood Festival

    Fun is a must

    Be Good to Each Other 

    Take Care of Yourself

    Protect the Park 

    Respect the Party

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