D&T Grrrl! Santa Cruz Island Adventure

Women 16+

All creeds welcome.

Adventure Score: 1

Our signature women’s trip is back: two nights and three days on stunning Santa Cruz Island off the coast of Ventura.

Embark on a three-hour channel crossing to the crown jewel of the Channel Islands, the place the indigenous Chumash called Limuw. Whales and dolphins are apt to frolic in your wake, the descendants, according to Chumash legend, of those men and women who fell from the Rainbow Bridge connecting the island to the mainland.

It is a place of origins. For the Chumash, this was the beginning of creation, their people arising from the seeds of the Magic Plant. For you, it is the beginning of discovery, the grounding of self within creation, and the consolidation of communal bonds in the flourish of sisterhood.

You will hike in the mile or so from your landing at the beach to your campsite where you will pitch your tents and fall in love with the milky oats that grow waist high and the morning glories that twist around your ankles, with the foxes that slink and steal, and with the eagles that soar and sail. Miles of trails and secluded rocky coves beckon you to explore and play.

Our lead facilitator is wilderness first-aid certified and will build an itinerary around your interests and aptitudes that will including hiking, water play, native plant identification, and stargazing- all contextualized within the sacred teachings of our Islamic framework.

All skill and fitness levels are welcome. No previous camping experience required- we will walk with you through the entire process.

There are only 13 spots available. This event will cancel if fewer than four registered participants by 2/25/2022.

COVID-19: We are committed to keeping all participants healthy through smaller groups and the implementation of rigorous medical pre-screening. Once gathered, social distancing and the wearing of masks will neither be enforced nor discouraged.

Book your spot with a 50% deposit ($150) that is fully refundable up to 60 days prior to our trip (refund deadline Monday 1/3/2022). Refunds will not be offered after the aforementioned date except in cases of a documented or suspected COVID infection within 14 days of our event.

Need gear? See our Rentals page for options.

Don’t want to hassle with food? We’re happy to put together a 2000 calorie/day vegetarian meal bundle to get you through the weekend. The bundle includes pasta and quinoa-based entrees, oatmeal, granola, and lots of chocolate, nut-butters, and fat-rich coconut strips to fuel your adventure!

Questions? Send us a message through our Contact Page