Event & Program Packing List
Here’s a very basic packing list for an Ekone program, event, or workparty. Please also check with the leader of your event for anything additional!
Coming to Summer Camp? Please see our specific Summer Camp Packing List here.
CLOTHES
Layers appropriate for the forecast
Outerwear that is ready to get dirty (and for workparties involving burn piles, bring a jacket that won’t be ruined by those little bitty flying embers)
Sturdy walking and working shoes
Pajamas
GEAR
Water bottle
Sunscreen and chapstick
Sun hat
Flashlight and extra batteries
Day pack
Sleeping bag, sleeping pad and pillow (we provide sleeping pads for Bunkhouse use, but bring your own for tents or outdoor sleeping)
Work gloves, leather preferred for many ranch activities
Warm things for cool seasons…hats, gloves, scarves, hand warmers, hot water bottle
OPTIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
Sandals
Slippers for bunkhouse (we recommend soles suitable for the outdoor trek to the bathhouse)
Sunglasses
Musical instruments!
PLEASE DO NOT BRING
Shampoo & conditioner (we provide biodegradable soap, shampoo and conditioner, and also make exceptions for campers with particularly textured hair!)
Heat-producing appliances (hair dryers, curling irons, electric blankets, etc.)
Dogs
TECHNOLOGY
We run a low-tech operation and invite guests to take a break from the constant screens and communications. We encourage you to leave your phones and such in the car! At summer camp, devices are simply not allowed, for campers or staff. We don’t police adult guests, just offer an opportunity to take a break and be present in the moment, and request that any tech use be low-profile to help us maintain an atmosphere of presence.
If you must make a call, check email, etc, you may not get service in the Valley, but if you walk up the driveway or up towards the cemetery most people find a signal there. And we do have need-based wifi available if you really must - just ask and we’ll negotiate. :)
Feel free to give the main ranch phone number, 509-773-4536, to friends and family as an emergency contact, and your program leader may offer their cell phone number as an additional contact.
WISHLIST
If you are interested in bringing something to donate to the ranch, we'd love that! Here is a link to our Wishlist. We also always enjoy crusty bread, chocolate, coffee, and any surplus from your garden or other edible overabundance!
