Staying at
Salmon
Creek
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Three ways: Summer Stays (1-2 weeks), Winter Workshops (1-4 weeks), and Spring and Fall sessions of Schools of Salmon Creek (8 weeks).
Salmon Creek Farm is a 33 acre sanctuary of precious riparian and coastal redwood forest habitat, on Central Pomo land. In 1971 a commune was established during turbulent times by a group of young visionaries seeking less extractive and more intentional ways of living in what came to be known as Albion Nation. Now in the hands of the 501c3 Salmon Creek Arts, we imagine this sanctuary serving as a pocket of light, where you might βjourney to refuel for what it is we need to do on the planet.β There is the possibility for both deep solitude - in private handcrafted iconic cozy cabins nestled among the coastal redwoods - and sociability with others sharing the land, and our wider community on Californiaβs stunning Mendocino Coast.
Cabins are reached by foot trails across 33 acres of south-facing coastal redwoods. Each occupies a unique secluded nook in our south-facing wooded slope. They are rustic (ie, a mouse may occasionally find itβs way in and something will need to be done) but they were lovingly built, rebuilt, repaired, furnished, and embellished by many hands over the years with scavenged and thrifted local materials.
Cabins have fast wifi, kitchenettes, outdoor showers, outhouses, bedding, and wood stove heat (Sep-May only), Private cabin kitchenettes have small fridge, sink, all utensils, drip/french coffee makers / grinder, and cook stove (most without oven). The OK (outdoor kitchen) and Dance Deck, the fruit orchard, and occasionally the Dawn cabin Kitchen and Dining Room open to communal use.
A resident host receives you at the front gate upon arrival and leads an extensive tour of the property and orienation to life on the land the following morning. Everyone is in touch by group chat to announce meals, invite each other over, ask for help with something, organize an event, say βhey Iβm going to town if anyone needs anything,β etc.
ACCESS
- You need a car to reach us and for the duration of your stay. We are located near the remote coastal village of Albion, California. Closest airports: SFO (3.5hrs) & STS (2 hrs).
- Accessibility issues with all cabins, remote from cars and reached on foot.
- Meals not included unless otherwise noted.
- All kitchens are strictly vegetarian.
- Great food markets & restaurants 20min away in Mendocino.
- Workshops and Schools exclusively for ages 21 and over.
- We are unable to host pets (except ADA Service Animals).
- No short term guests of guests or drop-in visitors.
- This is a rustic outdoor-centric experience close to the land. Be willing, able, and even enthusiastic to walk trails, shower outdoors, and use an outhouse.
- Guests pack out their own βtrashβ and prepare beds for next guests.
SCHOOLS OF SALMON CREEK
Prices: Free + $500 for communal evening meals / 8wks. Applications for 2027 open Sep 2026.
Prices: Free + $500 for communal evening meals / 8wks. Applications for 2027 open Sep 2026.
SUMMER STAYS
2027 prices: 1wk/2wks. Arrivals exclusively 3-6pm, departures by 11am Sundays.
- Solo or couple at Salmon, Moonlight, Walden or River ($1350/$2150)
- Solo or couple or 2 friends (2 beds) at Rainbow ($1850/$2950)
- Solo, couple or 2 friends (2 beds) at Cedar ($2150/$3450)
- Up to three (3 beds) at Dawn ($3100/$4950)
WINTER WORKSHOPS
Prices: 1wk/2wks/4wks + any workshop fee. Arrivals exclusively 1:30-4:30pm, departures by 11am Sundays.
Full payment to book. Non-transferable. Cancel with full refund within 48 hours. 50% refund up to 8 weeks before arrival and none thereafter. Reschedule within the season if an alternate date/cabin is available up to 8 weeks before arrival, for 15% fee. Workshop fees, BIPOC donations, and booking/cleaning fees are non-refundable. No exceptions, we recommend travel insurance.
Inquiry form includes opportunity to either request support, or donate to a fund, for those of historically marginalized communities (especially BIPOC). These revenues are a critical and primary source of support for Salmon Creek Arts, work-trade arrangements are only available for designated weeks. Email Office(at) salmoncreekarts (dot) org
Prices: 1wk/2wks/4wks + any workshop fee. Arrivals exclusively 1:30-4:30pm, departures by 11am Sundays.
- Solo bedroom or loft in shared cabin Dawn ($1000/$1600/$2650)
- Solo or couple at Salmon, Moonlight, Walden or River ($1200/$1925/$2650)
- Solo or couple or 2 friends (2 beds) at Rainbow ($1750/$2800/$3950)
- Solo, couple or 2 friends (2 beds) at Cedar ($1900/$3050/$4175)
- Up to 3 people (3 beds) in two spaces at Dawn ($2500/$4000/$5500)
Full payment to book. Non-transferable. Cancel with full refund within 48 hours. 50% refund up to 8 weeks before arrival and none thereafter. Reschedule within the season if an alternate date/cabin is available up to 8 weeks before arrival, for 15% fee. Workshop fees, BIPOC donations, and booking/cleaning fees are non-refundable. No exceptions, we recommend travel insurance.
Inquiry form includes opportunity to either request support, or donate to a fund, for those of historically marginalized communities (especially BIPOC). These revenues are a critical and primary source of support for Salmon Creek Arts, work-trade arrangements are only available for designated weeks. Email Office(at) salmoncreekarts (dot) org
