SOLD OUT! Wildflower Wonders: A Premium Weekend Retreat with the Flowers
This event is sold out! To be added to the waitlist, please contact Stacy@theABF.org.
Date & Time (the event is three days):
Friday, March 8, 2024 5:00 p.m. – Sunday, March 10 1:00 p.m.
Location: Borrego Springs Resort: Meet at the hotel front desk and then we will explore the Park!
Cost:
Member: $525 (single participant) $800 (couples – includes 1 room but meals and space for two participants)
Non-member: $575 (single participant) $850 (couples – includes 1 room but meals and space for two participants)
*Your registration fee goes to support the work of Anza-Borrego Foundation, the official non-profit partner of the State Park, and the work we do to directly support Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. We do our best to keep registration fees as low as possible, while simply reflecting our own costs for running this program.
Description: Don’t miss the wildflower event of the season! Southern California’s extensive rain has brought about a significant chance for an amazing wildflower bloom, and we’ve planned the perfect retreat to experience it! Anza-Borrego Foundation invites you to join us for a three-day, two-night stay at Borrego Springs Resort, where we will take care of your accommodations, meals, and two guided excursions to see the beautiful wildflowers. This retreat will allow you to learn about the different types of wildflowers, why they bloom, and the threats they face. You’ll have the chance to speak to scientists working to protect the Park and its wildflowers and connect with like-minded flower lovers. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness this fantastic wildflower phenomenon!
Itinerary:
Friday, March 8
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Check in, get to know others
6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. Dinner & Guest lecture
Saturday, March 9
7:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Excursion to see wildflowers
(Lunch in the field)
3:00-5:30 p.m. Relaxation time (Jacuzzi anyone?)
5:30 p.m. -8:00 p.m. Dinner and Guest lecture
Sunday, March 10
7:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Excursion to see wildflowers
(Lunch in the field)
1:00 p.m. Head home
We ask participants to drive their own vehicles or carpool with others to excursion locations. Detailed routes will be provided, and we’ll consider all vehicle types and skill levels of driving.
Cancellation Policy: Notification must be received at least 7 days before the first day of the event if you need to cancel and wish to receive a refund. For cancellations made after the 7-day deadline, we cannot issue refunds for any reason. We understand that unforeseen or emergency circumstances may arise, but our nonprofit organization operates on a limited budget and, while inconvenient, this policy enables us to sustain our programs even with last-minute cancellations. If ABF cancels a program, we will issue a full refund or credit.
