What to Wear:
Generally, the climate here is delightful. During the summer, daytime temperatures typically range between upper-70’s and low 90’s with an occasional afternoon shower. Often the nights are cool but humid. Plan to bring casual clothing (suitable for evening events, as well as classes), comfortable shoes, something warm for cool evenings (or classroom) and some rain gear or umbrella – just in case!
Our mountain campus is beautiful but hilly. More information is available on our Accessibility Guide.
What to Bring:
Linens are provided and will be in your rooms when you arrive; you will be supplied towels (bath and hand), washcloth, sheets and pillowcase as well as one light blanket and one pillow. As these linens may not be what you’re used to at home, you may wish to bring an extra towel, favorite pillow and heavier blanket.
These are dormitory mattresses and pillows and as such are covered in a plastic washable fabric. Some Gathering folks have found that bringing their own pillow and a mattress pad or an inexpensive twin size foam mattress cover really does help make the beds more comfortable.
□ CASH: There is NOT an ATM on campus.
□ $10 bill for a deposit for each room key AND each meal card, if applicable.
(Many folks choose to donate their deposits to our Youth Scholarship Fund.)
□ Evening beverage station – CASH ONLY
□ Merch Shop (only IF you don’t use PayPal or Venmo Apps.)
(See our Merch Shop page for more information on accepted payment types.)
Other items which have proven useful to folks in the past:
□ Insect repellent
□ Flip-flops or shower shoes
□ Baby/child stroller or wagon
□ Toiletries including soap
□ Gig bag, backpack straps and/or small luggage,
cart – for toting instruments around campus
□ Fan for sleeping, handheld fan for outside
□ Water bottle (Please label your bottle!)
□ Music stand
□ Hat
□ Audio recording device, notebook
□ Ear plugs, eye mask
□ mattress topper or pad / your favorite pillow (you will be provided a basic pillow)
□ Laundry detergent for laundry
□ Portable phone charger/power bank
□ Extra strings and picks, especially if you won’t have a car.
□ Outdoor blanket or folding camp chair for enjoying the Pavilion concerts on the grassy slope
□ Basic first aid kit (such as: bandaids, anti-inflammatories, antihistamines, anti-itch/insect itch treatment, a few K-N95/N95 masks, hand sanitizer, etc.)
□ Flashlight – campus can be dark in some areas, walking between well-lit locations.
□ Bear Spray (Examples: https://www.sportsmans.com/search/?text=bear+spray) – See our Bear Safety Page for More Information.
□ CASH: There is NOT an ATM on campus.
□ $10 bill for a deposit for each room key AND each meal card, if applicable.
(Many folks choose to donate their deposits to our Youth Scholarship Fund.)
□ Evening beverage station – CASH ONLY
□ Merch Shop (only IF you don’t use PayPal or Venmo Apps.)
(See our Merch Shop page for more information on accepted payment types.)
We have a limited number of fans and reading lamps. If any items are essential to your comfort, plan to bring your own. Campus Wifi will be available. If you are bringing a video recorder, please see the policy statement regarding videotaping as described in our catalog under “Class Information”.