Valley of the Moon

A camp in the beautiful Sonoma Mountain Range of Glen Ellen, Sonoma County, California for nonprofit groups of 30-90.
 
Located in Glen Ellen, California, Valley of the Moon is surrounded by beautiful rolling hills of the Sonoma Mountain Range. At the heart of the camp is a large grassy meadow bordered by stands of redwood, laurel and oak trees. The dining hall, cabins and swimming pool circle the meadow.

Valley of the Moon has a fascinating history. Originally home to the Pomo Indians, it is still possible to find arrowheads on the grounds. Later, the camp was a cattle ranch for many years. In the early 1900’s, Sonoma County vigilantes utilized Valley of the Moon Camp. While you’re at the camp, check out the snack bar - it’s the original bar from the Sonoma Hotel (1847) and is on the Sonoma County Historical Registry. The bar was moved up to Valley of the Moon by the vigilantes in 1928. Later when the Spreckels family purchased the property, hunting parties included movie stars of the day - Clark Gable (Gable Cottage), David Niven, Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, Tom Mix, Charlie Chaplin and many more.

Enjoy hiking through acres of coastal redwoods, then play a ballgame in the large grassy meadow. Afterwards, take a dip in our sparkling pool before a night of singing around the campfire. Or let us prepare a picnic lunch for your hike to our neighbor, the Jack London State Park. You can enjoy the beautiful old stone buildings and museum, go horseback riding, or fish in Fern Lake. Other day trips can include the historic town of Sonoma where you can tour the Sonoma Mission, the Petaluma Adobe, and a special Pomo Indian exhibit in the old fort. Napa-Sonoma wineries are also nearby. Sugarloaf State Park’s pioneer hike is another popular day trip from camp (mountain climbing and repelling available).

Lodging 
  • Cabins - five cabins can accommodate 90 persons with two centrally located bathhouses.
  • Gable Cottage - sleeps six persons and is often used as a cabin for group leaders or for those with special needs. Bathroom, kitchenette and living room (can be used as additional small meeting space).
Dining 
  • Meal Service - homemade meals available for all groups, served in the dining hall by our friendly staff.
Program space 
  • Dining/Meeting Hall - large dining and meeting space. Fireplace, piano, spacious outdoor deck.
  • Recreation Hall - large rustic meeting/dance space. Hardwood floors, fireplace.
  • Amphitheater - surrounded by redwoods with bench seating for 90 persons. Lighted stage and pathways.
  • Vesper Point - beautiful Sonoma Valley views. Tiered, plank seating for 90 persons.
  • Campfire Circle - plank bench seating for 90 persons.
Recreation 
  • Seasonal swimming pool with bathhouse, seating and deck area.
  • Large meadow with playing field and softball backstop.
  • Soccer, ping-pong, volleyball, basketball, horseshoes and softball.
  • Low Ropes Course
  • Horseback riding, fishing and high ropes course nearby.
  • Numerous hiking trails, including the Jack London State Park.
  • Valley of The Moon Camp offers a Low Ropes Challenge Course

To schedule a tour of Valley of the Moon, please call the Site Director at 707-996-6987 or contact them by vomcamp [at] uccr [dot] org (email.)

Please use our tried & true printable directions listed below in the Site Documents.

Location

2700 Morningside Mountain Drive
Glen Ellen, CA 95442
Phone: 707-996-6987

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