We’re going camping!!
Arrival July 18th 4pm- Departure: July 19th, 1pm.
Only 13 spots available total! This will be a smaller, intimate experience.
This is a special one! My brother, Gabe of PicNic Eats, and I have dreamed of doing events together… and now we’re hosting our second coastal campout!! Join us for a day of coastal hikes and rocky intertidal mussel foraging and and night of intimate meals over a campfire prepared by Gabe. Please read the full description and schedule below!
This overnight experience will offer time in both the coastal forest as well as the rocky intertidal, with shared meals and cooking demos in between.
Big Cedar Tree Walk: We will head to the southern end of Rockaway Beach to explore the Cedar Wetlands Preserve. This accessible boardwalk winds through a rare old-growth swamp featuring Western Red Cedars estimated to be nearly 1,000 years old. The trail’s centerpiece is the "Big Tree," a massive cedar measuring over 50 feet in circumference, one of the largest and oldest living organisms on the Oregon Coast.
Mussel Foraging: Join Alanna for a morning of mussel foraging. We will discuss tides, seasonal ocean conditions, as well as safety and etiquette on the intertidal rocks. There will be a focus on foraging mussels and other edibles. Students will learn when and where to look for these shellfish as well as how to sustainably harvest, store, and process them. You’ll then have time to forage for yourself and ask questions as you go.
Campsite Cooking Demo: There will be a mussel cooking demonstration to wrap up the workshop so that you will confident cooking your shellfish when you get home.
Bring Your Own Camp Gear (BYOCG): We’ll be staying at a group campsite within the State Park. Bring your own camp gear (tents, sleeping bags, headlamps and full set up - whatever you need to be cozy and comfortable for a night sleeping outside. WE WILL NOT BE PROVIDING TENTS OR CAMP GEAR.
FULL SCHEDULE
July 18th, 2025
4pm: Arrive to Barview Jetty Campground (specific campsites and instruction will be sent upon booking)
4-5:30: Get your camp gear set up while enjoying some camp snacks by Gabe of PicNic Eats.
5:30-7pm: Embark on a nearby walk to a famous Big Cedar Tree in Rockaway Beach.
7:30: Dinner around the fire!
July 19, 2025 (low tide: 0’ at 10:51am)
8am: Pack up camp, grab and go breakfast
9am-12pm: Venture down to the rocky intertidal for a mussel foraging experience.
12pm-1pm: Mussel cooking demonstration back at the campsite with Gabe.
1:00pm: Checkout of campsite.
What’s included:
A guided hike with Alanna, route will be determined by everyone when we arrive.
A mussel foraging lesson and exploration of the intertidal with Alanna.
Arrival bites, dinner around the fire, simple breakfast snacks, and a light lunch of mussels and local bread.
What to bring:
Bring Your Own Camp Gear (BYOCG): We’ll be staying at a group campsite within the State Park. Bring your own camp gear (tents, sleeping bags, headlamps and full set up - whatever you need to be cozy and comfortable for a night sleeping outside. WE WILL NOT BE PROVIDING TENTS OR CAMP GEAR.
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This workshop will be held at Barview Jetty County Campground. An exact address and campground will be sent upon registration.
Campsites do not have ocean views.
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Be prepared for any weather!
Bring Your Own Camp Gear (BYOCG): tents, headlamps, sleeping bags, etc.
For mussel foraging you’ll need a shellfish license, a pair of scissors or a knife, and a bucket. Don’t forget a cooler with ice to carry your haul home.
More info upon booking!
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Activities will range from uneven and potentially muddy coastal forest trails to open sandy beaches to potentially slippery and unstable rocks. Please bring/wear appropriate footgear (e.g. tennis shoes, rainboots, or other hiking footwear). Whatever you don't mind getting wet that will also keep your feet stable. For your own safety and comfort, do not wear flipflops or sandals. Do keep in mind your feet are likely to be in the water at some point, so rainboots or hiking boots are what I would strongly recommend.
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You will need an Oregon Shellfish License, which can be obtained by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, here. Please do so before class.
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Cancellations made prior to 10 days from the time of the event will get a full refund (minus processing fees) or be rescheduled. Within 10 days of the workshop time, I will do my best to schedule someone but if I cannot fill the spot, no refund will be available.
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The coast is often unpredictable. Events will happen rain or shine. Please be prepared for any and all types of weather. If ocean conditions are unsafe on the day of the event, we will do what we can to educate and have a full lesson while keeping everyone safe.
