Generally, the Sequoia is easy to find, on Thursday, 7/24, however, there will be a PG&E DETOUR when you arrive.
When you depart, the detour will be over, and you can proceed via your navigation via HWY 9.
Please give yourself extra time, perhaps 30 minutes.
Here are directions to help! I apologize in advance for the length & detail. :) Diane
We are located in Ben Lomond, on Alba Road, the cross street is Sunnypatch Lane. We are about ten miles north of Santa Cruz.
Coming from the north, Hwy 880 becomes Hwy 17 in San Jose (at Hwy 280 intersection).
Take Hwy 17 South (toward Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley).
Take the Mt. Hermon Road exit. At the stoplight turn right on Mt. Hermon Road. Stay on Mt. Hermon Road for 2 miles through Scotts Valley.
Pro-Tip: as you drive through town, Peet's & Starbucks are on your right side of the street :)
Picture of the map >>>
https://maps.app.goo.gl/whtXkn69ibKf4baD6
In FELTON, Turn right at the first light on Graham Hill Road. Continue through the 2nd light onto Felton Empire Rd, proceed 3.5 miles. You will be going uphill to Empire Grade.
Turn right [north] onto Empire Grade. Proceed 2 miles.
When you get to this point, put this address into your navigation:
101 Hidden Falls Tr
Ben Lomond, CA 95005
Turn right onto Alba Rd. Proceed 2.4 miles downhill.
Proceed slowly, we promise we will wait for everyone's arrival before beginning.
FYI: AT THE TOP OF ALBA ROAD, YOU MAY LOSE NAVIGATION, DON'T WORRY, JUST KEEP DRIVING DOWNWARDS, Navigation will return.
Turn right onto Sunny Patch Ln
Turn left onto Hidden Falls Trail
/ If you go past the first entrance at Sunny Patch Lane for Sequoia (it happens), and go to the 2nd entrance (we will have the gate open), and make a right into The Sequoia Retreat Center...there are signs!
Drive 50 feet, and look for our Art-Kitchen (i.e., blue building).
FOLLOW THE CHAULKBOARD SIGNS TO PARKING:
1) ALBA VISTA & ALBA GROVE: 7 spots: In front of Alba Vista Cabin. You will then take the Footpath to the ceremony. It's a 5 minute walk on a trail which is marked with a sign. FYI: There is a restroom on the inside of the blue building.
2) ENTRANCE BEFORE THE Art Kitchen Parking: 20 spots: The first area to park will be spaces on the right; pull in at an angle to get the most spots. Also, it is okay to park in front of the blue building. You will then take the Footpath to the ceremony. It's a 3 minute walk on a trail which is marked with a sign. FYI: There is a restroom on the inside of the blue building.
3) VIP Parking: 15 spots if not big trucks: Please only go to this area if needed. Save for parents, etc. As you arrive, pass the blue building and proceed to the next sign that points you up to VIP Parking. Park at an angle so we can fit 15 cars.