Belonging in Nature: Queer & Trans BIPOC Campout
Join us for a weekend of rest, joy, and connection at Belonging in Nature, a Queer and Trans BIPOC campout designed to nurture community, creativity, and collective care in an outdoor setting.
This gathering is rooted in the belief that nature is a place where we belong - fully, authentically, and together. Expect summer camp vibes: shared meals, cabins, campfire moments, unstructured time to relax, and intentional spaces for reflection, fun, and community-building.
🌱 Workshops & Programming
Throughout the weekend, invited workshop facilitators will offer optional sessions centered on the campout’s core themes of community, connection, healing, and being in relationship with the outdoors. These offerings may include reflective, creative, embodied, or discussion-based spaces, alongside time for rest and unstructured connection.
Whether you’re craving deep conversations, quiet time under the trees, or collective laughter, this weekend is an invitation to slow down and be held by community.
What if I don’t identify as BIPOC or as a person of color, but want to check out the space? We ask that you respect and honor the space we are providing for folks who identify as (Black, Indigenous, (and) People of Color). We acknowledge identity is a lifelong exploration of self, and history.
🏕️ What to Expect
A communal, camp-style experience
Shared living arrangements
Assigned teams that rotate through meal prep and meal clean-up shifts
(This helps keep the event more affordable and contributes to the communal nature of the gathering.)All meals and lodging included for the full weekend
A balance of optional group activities and free time
🎟️ Ticket Types & Lodging Options
All ticket types include lodging, meals for the entire weekend, and full access to all camp programming. Lodging is assigned in advance or at check-in, depending on ticket type.
🏠 Cabins — $165 per person (32 tickets available)
Cabin lodging with indoor amenities and increased accessibility.
Mobility-accessible cabins
2 bedroom, 4-person each bunk-bed style cabin suites
Each cabin has a bathroom and shower
Pillows and sheets provided
Cabin spaces will be assigned at check-in on a first-come, first-served basis, while your ticket type will be honored and reserved
🏕️ Canvas Tents — $110 per person (15 tickets available)
Shared canvas tents with cots provided.
Sleeps up to 3 people per tent
Access to separate bathrooms and showers
Bring your own sleeping bag and pillow
A semi-rustic option without needing to bring full camping gear
⛺ Bring Your Own Tent (BYO Tent) — $80 per person (13 tickets available)
Participants bring their own tent and camping gear.
Access to seperate bathrooms and showers
Close to communal gathering spaces
🗓️ Tentative Schedule
(Details to be finalized — schedule subject to change)
Saturday
9:00 AM–12:00 PM — Arrival & Registration
Cabin assignments & settling in
1:00 PM Opening circle
Afternoon Activities
6:00 PM Dinner & evening community time
Sunday
Breakfast
Morning programming / free time
Lunch
Afternoon programming / free time
Dinner
Evening gathering / campfire
Dance party! 🪩🌈🎉🎤🔊
Monday
Breakfast
Closing circle
Pack Up & Clean Up
Departures by late morning / early afternoon
💵 Registration & Refund Policy
Tickets will stay open until filled & will close by April 6th
Ticket price includes all lodging and meals for the entire weekend
A $30 non-refundable deposit is included in the overall ticket cost.
The remaining portion of the ticket may be refundable up to 48 hours before the event.
All participants will be required to complete and sign liability waivers prior to the event
♿ Access Needs
We are committed to making this gathering as accessible as possible. During registration, you’ll have space to share access needs, accommodations, dietary restrictions, and other considerations. We will do our best to meet needs within the scope of the site and available resources.
😷 COVID-19 Policy
Community care is a priority. All attendees will be expected to follow our COVID-19 safety guidelines. Additional details (including testing or masking expectations, if applicable) will be shared closer to the event and may shift based on public health guidance.
Shelterwood Collective is a Black, Indigenous, Queer, and Disabled-led community forest and retreat center stewarding 900 acres on unceded Kashia Territory on what is now Cazadero, CA.
We integrate active forest restoration with justice-centered land access, creating spaces where ecological healing and cultural regeneration happen together. Through stewardship and community gatherings, we rebuild the relational capacity necessary for long-term climate resilience and intergenerational care. https://www.shelterwoodcollective.org/
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❓ Questions?
For questions about the event, registration, or logistics, please reach out to
Christian Trujillo at [email protected]