YMCA Camp Jones Gulch

Address: 11000 Pescadero Creek Rd, La Honda, CA 94020

Telephone: (650) 747-1200

To view more photos and learn more about the accommodations, go here.

The closest major airport to the camp is the San Francisco International Airport which is about 45 minutes from the hotel.

The medical center closest to the camp is Redwood City Medical Center – Kaiser Permanente.

Of course! In fact, we encourage it! You can enter your information and find potential traveling buddies in this travel document.

Yep! We will ensure that you will have access to a refrigerator for your meds!

The menu will be available closer to the event! We will send it out to you directly via email so you have ample time to plan to fill in the gaps, if need be!

In your registration we will collect information about your dietary needs, which we will try to accommodate as best as we can. If there are food items or snacks that you would like to bring to eat, please do! Again, we will send the menu out ahead of time, if we can. If you have any others questions, please contact us.

Sorry, this event is only for those with a confirmed IBD diagnosis and/or an ostomy (for any reason). But, if you need a caregiver accommodation – please get in touch with us!

For this event, your $300 registration fee covers – meals, lodging, and activities.

*You will also be responsible for travel to and from the event.

If you are officially registered to attend the 2026 Retreat Weekend, you will be sent liability forms to fill out prior to the event.

*These forms must be completed before attending!

Clothing

• Pants and/or shorts (depends how September is acting)
• T-shirts or long sleeve shirts
• Sweatshirt for the evening
• PJs
• Bras/Underwear
• Socks
• Good walking shoes
• A swimsuit if you plan to use the hotel pool
• An outfit to wear to the Masquerade Ball!

Personal Items

• Shampoo/conditioner
• Body wash
• Lotion
• Deodorant
• Toothbrush/toothpaste
• Hair dryer/products
• Makeup
• Medications
• Bug Spray
• Flashlight
• Snacks (if you have a special or limited diet)
• Extra ostomy supplies (if needed)

Bedding

• We will provide linens and towels through an outside service, but you are welcome to bring your own!

Friday Night

3PM: Attendee Check-in
5PM: Dinner
7:30PM: Weekend opening and ice breakers!

Saturday

7AM: Breakfast
10AM: Speaker (TBD)
12PM: Lunch
1-3PM: Workshop (TBD)
3-5PM: Rest/Free Time
5PM: Pizza & PJs Movie Night

Sunday

7AM: Breakfast
9AM: Speaker (TBD)
10:30AM: Speaker (TBD)
12PM: Lunch
1-1:45PM: Breakout Sessions:Motherhood and pregnancy
PTSD and Medical Trauma
Body Image
2-2:45PM: Breakout SessionsThriving with an ostomy
Dating/Sex
Self advocacy
3-5PM: Rest/Free Time/Get Masquerade Ball Ready!
5PM: Dinner
7PM: Masquerade Party!

Monday

7AM: Breakfast
11AM: Closing and goodbyes!

Yes! Your lodging, meals, and all activities are covered.

All attendees will also receive an event t-shirt and swag bag full of lots of other goodies.

At every retreat we have small sessions where you get to talk to a group about a specific topic. The topics will vary, but may include:

• Motherhood and pregnancy
• PTSD and Medical Trauma
• Body Image
• Thriving with an ostomy
• Dating/Sex
• Self advocacy

Elizabeth Kestel – events@girlswithguts.org

Alicia Aiello – president@girlswithguts.org

Don’t worry. We have a policy for this!

Unfortunately, due to the deposit we have to put down, we can only offer refunds up to a certain period.

If you have to cancel up to 60 days prior to the weekend you can receive a full refund.

If you have to cancel between 60 and 30 days prior to weekend you can receive a 50% refund.

Unfortunately, due to our deposits and costs no refunds will be given after 30 days prior to the weekend.

If you need to cancel after the 30-day mark, please contact us at info@girlswithguts.org and we will provide you with a donation receipt for the full amount of your registration fee.

Sorry, no exceptions!