Women’s Foundation California Retreat
OCTOBER 2026
COVID Safety
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This event will be held in both indoor and open-air spaces. For the safety of everyone, we ask that all guests have updated COVID-19 vaccinations and everyone, regardless of vaccination status, take an at-home COVID-19 test 2-3 days prior to beginning travel and report test results by completing this questionnaire. Please DO NOT attend if results are positive, even if asymptomatic.
- For those that might have difficulty procuring a test, we will have tests available on-site, however we prefer that testing be completed before arrival to ensure everyone’s safety.
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We no longer require attendees to test every day on-site, however, tests will be available on-site if anyone develops symptoms after arrival. Anyone experiencing any symptoms of respiratory illness is expected to quarantine from others until clearing at least 2 negative tests.
- For those traveling by plane or other modes of public transportation, we ask that you wear an N95 mask while traveling in public places. Masks are always welcome at in-person events. We will have masks available for those who wish to wear a mask while gathering in person.
- If any attendee develops symptoms or tests positive soon after attending the event, please get in contact with Kanitra Lopez ASAP: kanitral@womensfoundca.org, 916-583-3193
WHERE
Everline Resort
400 Resort Road
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
DATES
October 26 – 29, 2026
ARRIVAL
Monday, October 26th
Hotel Check-in @ 4:00pm
(Check luggage at front desk if arriving early)
Staff Welcome Dinner
6:00 – 8:00pm
DEPARTURE
Thursday, October 29th
Check-out time @ 11:00am
*To find/offer a carpool, please use this form to coordinate*
MONDAY, OCT 26TH
ARRIVALS + DINNER
12:00 – 4:00pm
Arrivals + pool time
4:00 – 5:30pm
Hotel Check-in
+ down time
6:00 – 8:00pm
*required *
Staff Dinner on-site
8:30 – 10:00pm
*optional*
Fire Pits + Storytelling
THURSDAY, OCT 29th
DEPARTURES
7:00 – 11:00am
Breakfast on-site
11:00am
Hotel Check-out
+ departures
TUESDAY, OCT 27TH
FULL-DAY RETREAT
7:00 – 10:00am
Breakfast on-site
10:00am – 12:00pm
Staff Sessions: XXX
12:00 – 12:45pm
Lunch on-site
1:00 – 3:00pm
Group Activity TBD
3:30 – 5:30pm
Staff Sessions: XXX
5:30 – 7:00pm
Rest + down time
7:00 – 8:30pm
“Dinner on the town” @ Olympic Village or Tahoe City (small groups)
WEDNESDAY, OCT 28th
FULL-DAY RETREAT
7:00 – 10:00am
Breakfast on-site
8:30 – 9:30am
Wellness Activity TBD
10:00am – 12:00pm
Staff Sessions: XXX
12:00 – 1:15pm
Lunch on-site
1:30 – 5:00pm
Staff Sessions: XXX
5:00 – 6:30pm
Rest + down time
6:30 – 8:30pm
*optional*
Staff Dinner @ Six Peaks Grille
Directions to Hotel
Directions to Everline Resort, located at the base of Palisades Ski Resort and just minutes from Tahoe City in North Lake Tahoe. The hotel is approximately 4 hours by car from San Francisco and 1 hour from Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO).
Parking
Self parking is available onsite for no additional charge.
Shuttles to/from Resort
To reduce travel costs and stress, we will be coordinating rides or private shuttles for groups that are arriving at the nearby airport (RNO) around the same time. Please be in touch with Kanitra if you have not already been assigned a shuttle.
Weather
The Sierra Nevada mountains in October most typically sees crisp autumn days and chilly evenings. Daytime high temperatures are usually in the low-to-mid 60s. Evening and morning temperatures will be cooler, possibly falling into the lower 30s.
Attire
- Everyday clothes & evening outfits
(your own style) - Tennis shoes or comfy footwear
- Jacket/sweater for cool mornings & evenings
- *NOTE: plan for elevation + dress in layers*
Packing List
- Your favorite WFC journal
- Water bottle
- Swimsuit, hat & sunglasses
- Sunscreen + bug spray (we’ll have extra too!)
- Books to swap, if interested!