Pacific Fire Gathering is still a new gathering and we are very excited to be creating a wonderful community tradition. We ask for your participation and suggestions for making this the best event it can be. This page will display a lot of useful information about rules, camping, workshops, food, and what to bring.

This event is not a party. We have fun, but our focus is on learning and community. We are an all ages gathering and we ask that you be respectful of everyone.


RULES
There are a few rules to abide by to keep us all safe and happy.

Arrival/Check in starts at 12pm Thursday September 13th. All attendees need to be off the site by 3pm Sunday the 16th.
Upon arriving at PFG you will be asked to park your vehicle, sign in at the gate, locate your campsite on foot and return to the parking area to inform your friendly Ranger where you are planning to camp. Your gear will then be shuttled to the drop off zone closest to your camp.
Shuttle hours are as follows: Thursday 12 PM - 8 PM, Friday 10 AM - 6 PM, Saturday no shuttle/available if needed, Sunday 10 AM - 6 PM. Note: You will not be able to drive your vehicle past the parking area, if you are planning to arrive during a time when the shuttle is not scheduled, please prepare to carry your gear to your camp, or bring a cart/wheelbarrow to help with your trip.

Leave No Trace . If you pack it in, you pack it out. Bring extra trash bags with you. Please help us keep the costs as low as possible by keeping the camp clean and taking all trash and recyclables with you.

You must take care of your own needs. You are responsible for your own food, plates, utensils, dish washing, sleeping bag, warm clothes, camping stuff. Bringing a mug of some kind will also allow you to enjoy warm beverages that we will provide on occasion.

No Pets are permitted on the grounds, by express demands of the venue.

Pacific Fire is a drug and alcohol free event. No open containers allowed on site.

Be respectful of the venue's property. No cutting trees, damaging buildings, or any of that other stuff we know you wouldn't even think of doing anyway.

Please drive slowly on camp roads.

No parking in campsite areas.

Parking is very limited. We strongly encourage carpooling. It will save you money and make your drive more fun.

Cell service is patchy, but possible. Reportedly, Verizon has a better signal here, and At&t is bad. But within a short drive you can find better signal.


TICKETS

Tickets will go on sale July of 2012. To buy a ticket you must create a 'Log In' on this website. Tickets will be available at gate for a higher price. There are no physical tickets. Just show up at the gate with picture ID. You can check if you have tickets by logging in and going to "Your Info" page.
IMPORTANT- Each person must hold his/her own ticket. If you are holding multiple tickets, you must transfer the extras to the people you want to have them not later than Tuesday, September 9th at 5p. Create a log in for each person, then transfer tickets until each person has just one.
We ask that you find at least one slot of volunteer activity you feel you can contribute to the event over the course of the weekend. It is all of us working together that makes this event happen and keeps the price low. Why not sign up to volunteer when you buy your ticket?


CAMPING
Camping is rustic! Be prepared for a weekend in the woods! Most camping is in 'Adirondaks' that are already in place. They are 3-walled cabins with 6-8 bunks each. We recommend bringing a tarp to put across the doorway to keep out ocean breezes.

No parking is allowed in the camp area . You CANNOT drive into the site past the parking area. Roads are one lane and without turnarounds. We will be shuttling people and gear to tent sites with a pickup truck. No camping is allowed in the parking area; if you feel like you must camp near your vehicle there is a field across the road from parking, but it is not the nicest spot or the most centrally located.

There is limited space for setting up your own tent. In the forest, most of the ground is brushy and uneven. We can accommodate about 30 tents total, and those spots will be first-come first-serve. Don't bring your huge monster tent, and try to take only the space you need so more tents can fit. Please leave a pathway when setting up in tenting areas so people can use all the space available.

It is likely that the tent camping areas will become 'Giggle Camping' meaning tents that are spaced close enough that you could probably hear your neighbors giggling! We suggest that late arrival folks try to get their tent to early arriving friend(s) so that they may get a tent space for you near their own. You are not allowed to save tent space by using items such as caution tape, ropes, tarps or other devises to mark off large areas.

Each camp area has two rustic outhouses. There is a shower house facility in the central area with flush toilets.
Water on site is fine to drink, but doesn't come out clear. It is chlorinated at a safe level to get rid of anything nasty. You can certainly bring a jug of your own water if you choose.
Fires are NOT allowed in the fire pits located at each camp. Come to the main area for the campfires.


WORKSHOPS

Workshops are an important part of the mission of Pacific Fire. Click on 'Workshops' in the menu bar to see the schedule of classes. Please remember that the human brain can only retain a certain amount of information. If you overload yourself with too many classes, you won't remember as much as if you focus on a few.

It is highly recommended to bring a notebook or a small video recording device to help you remember what you learned in the workshops.
Please feel free to contribute your knowledge by offering a workshop. Submit a title and description to be considered by our workshop coordinator.


FOOD

You are responsible for your own food. Camping stoves are a good bet. To make it easier, think of coordinating with some friends so that you can all share a stove. Think pot, pan, utensils, plate, bowl, cup, dish soap, sponge, etc. Plus, ice for cooling and a cooler to hold it in. There are covered areas with picnic tables near each campsite where you can prepare food. There is a Safeway in Tillamook, about 20 miles away, and en route from the north.
Thursday night will be a potluck! So cook something up before you leave home, and make enough to share. We'll all get together in the main lodge for the first night to share a meal. Make a little label, too, of what your dish is and if it countains any potential allergens, meat, gluten, etc.


WHAT TO BRING, OR NOT TO BRING

We will be on the Oregon Coast, about 20-25 minutes from the nearest stores and shops. There is no food or "necessities" vending on site. The weather can be very unexpected. September is usually a beautiful month, but the coast is known for wind, moisture, and rain at any time of year, and often without warning. In short, bring everything you need for an outdoor weekend: sleeping bag, sleeping pad, clothing, warm gear, sun block, rain gear, a hat for sun, food, personals etc. As at any other venue, no alcohol, drugs, or pets are allowed.

Thanks and blessings, from all the volunteers collaborating to make this gathering the most special weekend ever.

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