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 โjourney to refuel for what it is we need to do on the planet.โ 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 Californiaโs 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 itโs 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 โhey Iโm going to town if anyone needs anything,โ 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.
- Summer stays for ages 10 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 โtrashโ and prepare beds for next guests.
- Guests staying for two-weeks or longer have access to on-site laundry facilities on weekends.
Summer Stays
One or two week stays from May 24th to September 19th. Special sessions scheduled based on demand: with chef-in-residence, family-friendly, queers-only, and extra-social weeks. Arrivals Mondays 3-6pm, departures by 11am Sundays. Dawn Cabin open for communal use noon to 9pm daily.(Prices: 1 week / 2 weeks)
- Solo, couple, or 2 friends (2 beds) at Rainbow ($1950/$3120)
- Solo, couple, or up to 3 friends (3 beds) at Cedar ($2450/$3920)
Schools of Salmon Creek
Prices: Free + $500 for communal evening meals / 8wks. Applications now open for 2027 sessions. DEADLINE EXTENDED: NOV 11, 2026, 11:59pm PST
Winter Workshops
(Now mostly on waitlist for 2026-27) Prices: 1wk/2wks/4wks + any workshop fee. Arrivals exclusively Mondays 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 3 friends (3 beds) at Cedar ($1900/$3050/$4175)
- Up to 4 people (3 beds) in two spaces at Dawn ($2500/$4000/$5500)
Full payment to book. Non-transferable. Cancel with full refund within 48 hours of booking, if booked at least 14 days before arrival. 50% refund of accommodations up to 8 weeks before arrival and none thereafter. Workshop fees, BIPOC donations, and booking/cleaning fees are non-refundable. Reschedule within the season if an alternate date/cabin is available up to 8 weeks before arrival, for a 15% fee. Exceptions to this policy only in the case of Force Majeure (wildfires, evacuations, or government orders). Personal circumstances preventing your visit are not covered, we recommend travel insurance.
These revenues are a critical and primary source of support for Salmon Creek Arts non-profit. Work-trade arrangements are only available for designated work weeks announced occasionally on our email list. Inquiry form includes opportunity to either request support, or donate to a fund, for BIPOC guests. Email Office(at) salmoncreekarts (dot) org with any questions.
