Here is the info you need to know for Glamp 2023
When: Weekend of February 25-26, 2023, arriving on Friday afternoon/evening
What: Glamp is a weekend for women of All Saints and their friends, to walk, unwind, eat, chat and relax together. It is convened by Jane, Flora and Jackie who regularly tramp together. Open to women of any age over 16. Walks of various grades and lengths are offered but women can choose not to walk at all if they prefer.
Where: Pine Valley Outdoor Centre, north bank of the Wairau Valley (click here to go to website). Pine Valley Outdoor Centre is on the site of an old country school. It has a variety of buildings along with extensive grounds. There is a wonderful adventure playground and a water slide.
Click this link for a printable map and instructions of how to get there:
glamp_2023_gear_list_and_how_to_get_there.pdf
Accommodation
Transport and arrival
Onsite
Walk options for the Saturday
We are are going to do some walks on Wither Hills, just south of Blenheim. There will be options for short, medium and longer walks, all escorted.
Winery / Chocolate factory / Gallery tour
We will make up a map that you can follow at your own pace. Obviously a sober driver is required for each car if you are wine-tasting.
Biking
Depending on interest, we will have a bike option on Saturday morning at the Wither Hills Bike Park. It is up to bikers to arrange for their bikes to be carried on a vehicle with a bike rack or trailer. Flora might be able to assist in coordinating this or letting you know who else is taking a bike.
Evening activity
Star-gazing! Lori will lead a session of star-gazing, sharing her enthusiasm for astronomy. The weekend chosen for the Glamp is ideal for best viewing (cloud-cover allowing).
Day-trippers on Saturday only
What you need to bring
glamp_2023_gear_list_and_how_to_get_there.pdf
Contacts
Jane Bayley - email regarding specific food requirements
Flora Gastrell - email for transport arrangements
Jackie Hoffman - email for day tripper info or accommodation queries
When: Weekend of February 25-26, 2023, arriving on Friday afternoon/evening
What: Glamp is a weekend for women of All Saints and their friends, to walk, unwind, eat, chat and relax together. It is convened by Jane, Flora and Jackie who regularly tramp together. Open to women of any age over 16. Walks of various grades and lengths are offered but women can choose not to walk at all if they prefer.
Where: Pine Valley Outdoor Centre, north bank of the Wairau Valley (click here to go to website). Pine Valley Outdoor Centre is on the site of an old country school. It has a variety of buildings along with extensive grounds. There is a wonderful adventure playground and a water slide.
Click this link for a printable map and instructions of how to get there:
glamp_2023_gear_list_and_how_to_get_there.pdf
Accommodation
- Sleeping is mainly in two halls, with mattresses on the floor. There are also some smaller cabins which we will allocate based on need. No more than 6-8 people in any one space.
- There is a small cottage with bunks but these will be allocated to people with specific accessibility needs
- There is a well-equipped kitchen/dining area and a separate ablution block.
- There is plenty of room but we will limit numbers to low 30s to allow us room to spread out
- We encourage women to sleep in tents if they would like their own space and are keen to be under canvas. You must bring your own tent, but you can take a squab from the hall to sleep on. Tent sharing us up to you to arrange. There is lots of space on the property to spread out.
- Caravans and campervans welcome (we will find out the fee)
- We have to clean the venue before we leave and be out by early Sunday afternoon, so please have a willing attitude and pitch in when you are asked to help on Sunday
- Please pay accommodation costs of $40 to the bank account 38-9011-0090903-02, with your name and “Glamp” as references, then email Jackie to have your name added
- Accommodation $40 total for two nights (must be paid in advance to secure your space). Please pay to the bank account 38-9011-0090903-02 with your name and "Glamp" as reference.
- Day tripper fee $2 (paid to the camp) if you're just coming on Saturday
- Food (approximately $25 - 30 - we'll update this when it's known). This must be paid in advance, but not yet - we'll tell you when it is due.
- Transport (if a passenger) $20 (paid directly to driver)
Transport and arrival
- We’ll be carpooling, and most will want to leave after work on the Friday. Please let Flora know what your transport plans are, and if you can bring your car. She will help match cars with people. Allow $20 to pay the driver if you are a passenger.
- If you are bringing a bike, you must let us know about this so we can help to match up cars, bike carriers and people
- There will be someone at the camp by 3.30pm Friday. Please don’t arrive before then.
- Dinner on Saturday night and breakfast Saturday and Sunday (food allergies/preferences will be catered for as long as you notify them to Jane. We have generally been able to cater for most requirements.) But you can still bring your own food if you want to/need to.
- Tea/coffee/hot chocolate
- Anything left over that can’t be kept for the next Glamp is shared out between all of us to take home
Onsite
- Confidence course - this is an adult-sized course with various fun challenges. No super skills required. For those who are keen, we can do timed runs, and those participating will need enthusiastic cheerleaders!
- Water slide (this will be heaps of fun!)
- Short walk up the valley
Walk options for the Saturday
We are are going to do some walks on Wither Hills, just south of Blenheim. There will be options for short, medium and longer walks, all escorted.
Winery / Chocolate factory / Gallery tour
We will make up a map that you can follow at your own pace. Obviously a sober driver is required for each car if you are wine-tasting.
Biking
Depending on interest, we will have a bike option on Saturday morning at the Wither Hills Bike Park. It is up to bikers to arrange for their bikes to be carried on a vehicle with a bike rack or trailer. Flora might be able to assist in coordinating this or letting you know who else is taking a bike.
Evening activity
Star-gazing! Lori will lead a session of star-gazing, sharing her enthusiasm for astronomy. The weekend chosen for the Glamp is ideal for best viewing (cloud-cover allowing).
Day-trippers on Saturday only
- You must be at the camp by 9am at the latest on the Saturday if you want to join in any of the organised walks, biking or other activities.
- There is a day fee of $2. Please pay to the bank account 38-9011-0090903-02 with your name and "Glamp" as reference.
- You are very welcome to stay for the dinner – if you want to do that you must let Jane know and it will cost $12, paid to the bank account in advance.
What you need to bring
- Sleeping bag or other bedding
- Pillow
- Towel
- Dinner for Friday – you can bring something to heat up or cook it in the kitchen. Note this is NOT a pot luck – you need to cater for yourself. On other Glamps, groups have arranged to cook together. Please keep your food simple so that only a minimum of cooking time is required. Microwave and ovens available.
- Lunch for both Saturday and Sunday – something easy to take on a walk with you. You can prepare your lunch in the kitchen but you must bring your own lunch wrap or container. Some may prefer to buy lunch at local shops if you are part of the walk/bike/winery activities on Saturday.
- Baking/biscuits/bottled fruit to share if you are able and willing
- Any extra drinks other than tea/coffee/water that you might want to indulge in (alcohol is OK in moderation)
- Money (cash) for your car driver if you are a passenger, and food if you haven't paid in advance. No IOUs!
- Sturdy walking shoes, depending on the walks you plan to do
- Comfortable walking clothes - ensure that you have enough warm layers
- Raincoat
- A day pack to take with you on walks
- Water bottle and nibbles for the walk (nuts, dried fruit or muesli bars are good)
- Sunhat, sunblock and insect repellant
- A walking pole if you have one, but don’t buy one especially – there may be some spares available or a sturdy stick will do
- Your bike (and helmet) if you want to do some biking on the Wither Hills tracks on Saturday morning
- Games, etc, if you want to for the evenings
- Crafts if you wish
- Personal toiletries and medication – you are responsible for your own medic-alert related medicines.
- A named, lidded plastic container is useful to keep your things in the fridge, and to take home leftovers
- (Non-perishables are kept for the following year, but there is usually some food to share out)
glamp_2023_gear_list_and_how_to_get_there.pdf
Contacts
Jane Bayley - email regarding specific food requirements
Flora Gastrell - email for transport arrangements
Jackie Hoffman - email for day tripper info or accommodation queries