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Gabrielle & Chris

September 19–22, 2024

Gabrielle & Chris

September 19–22, 2024
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September 19–22, 2024

Welcome to our wedding weekend retreat!

Thursday, September 19, 2024
Little Lakes Valley, Eastern Sierra
We are thrilled to invite you to join us for a one-of-a-kind wedding camping retreat in the great outdoors. We are excited to share this special time with you, under the starlit sky and surrounded by the beauty of nature. This unique camping weekend is not just a wedding, but an adventure filled with entertainment, love, and the spirit of togetherness. We have curated an experience that blends the enchantment of the wilderness with the warmth of our love, creating an atmosphere that is sure to create lasting memories. So, pack your bags, pitch your tents, and prepare for a weekend of laughter, fun, and breathtaking natural beauty. Join us as we celebrate our union, and embark on a new chapter in our lives, surrounded by the people we cherish the most. Let's begin this adventure together! Thursday afternoon will be an opportunity to set up your tents or get checked in to your cabin or hotel then join us for drinks around the campfire. The ceremony will be held on Friday mid-morning with reception to follow. The remainder of the weekend will include a variety of activities for you to choose from.

The Big Day

September 20, 2024

12:00 PM

12:00 PM

Ceremony

Little Lakes Valley Trailhead
the very end of Rock Creek Road
The ceremony will be held on a granite outcropping overlooking Rock Creek with incredible views of the High Sierra, half a mile from the trailhead over rocky and uneven terrain. Please bring a lightweight backpacking or camp chair, picnic blanket or cushion to sit on during the ceremony and wear comfortable shoes.

1:00 PM

1:00 PM

Reception

Following the ceremony, we'll host a lakeside reception at Rock Creek Lake in a grove of lodgepole pines with views of the stunning Sierra Nevada. Join us for music, dancing, good food, and good times. As the night unfolds, gather around a lakeside campfire to toast marshmallows under the starry night sky.

Saturday

9:00 AM

9:00 AM

Potluck Breakfast

Bring or make your favorite backcountry breakfast, to share! Keep it simple, like fruit or pastries, or go all-out with pancakes or Dutch oven campfire cinnamon rolls. We'll be providing assorted pastries from the famous Schat's bakery in Bishop. Please bring your own coffee mug and dishes.

11:00 AM

11:00 AM

Curated Activities

The rest of the day will have a wide range of activities to choose from. Guests are invited to participate in whatever they would like, or feel free to go off and do their own thing. Little Lakes Valley offers extensive hiking, fishing, paddle boarding and adventuring opportunities that guests are encouraged to explore. Group activities will include: -Yoga -Guided meditation -Hiking -Arts & crafts -Cold plunges -Tarot readings -Sound healing -Performances And much more! In the evening, we'll roast smores over the campfire and late night party-animals can dance the night away at our silent disco.

Sunday

8:30 AM

8:30 AM

Morning Meditation

Join us for a lakeside meditation to wrap up our weekend retreat.

11:00 AM

11:00 AM

Hippy dippy closing ceremony

Gather round for a final, special experience. Say your goodbyes. Campground check-out is 11:00 am. Stay to help pack up the reception area, if you're able.