Camping

Camping

Attendees seeking for the full experience will join us to camp in the garden.

We have reserved the EFGH and IJKL sections of the garden for wedding guests to camp. EFGH has 4 preexisting deluxe tents. With cots and blankets, each deluxe tent can fit 6 persons. If your party size is 4-6 or you have other individuals you’d like to stay with, let us know.

If you have camping gear (tent, pad, quilt / blanket), please bring it. Otherwise, let us know when RSVPing and we’ll place you in one of the deluxe tents or find gear for you to borrow. We will also be setting up extra tents from our surplus gear. If you have extra gear, you can volunteer that when RSVPing.

What to pack

If you have these, bring them:

  1. layers (it can get chilly at night)
  2. shelter (tent / tarp)
  3. padding (pad or mat)
  4. insulation (50° sleeping bag / quilt / comforter / blankets)
  5. pillow
  6. water bottle
  7. hat
  8. sunglasses
  9. sunscreen
  10. bug spray
  11. swimsuit
  12. towel
  13. ear plugs (for sleeping)
  14. rain jacket / umbrella
  15. capable shoes for the sunday run
  16. headlight (phone flashlight could substitute)
  17. portable charger / power bank to recharge phone.
  18. festivities and games
  19. snacks, especially if you have special dietary needs
  20. musical instruments

No on-site power though some portable power will be brought in for the reception tent and AV system. There will be drinking water around the venue in portable coolers.

Camping map

Great River Outfitters provides some camping info and rules. We’ve highlighted the event and camping locations on this map:

Wedding camping and event locations in the Path of Life Garden

Overnight guests should park in the grass lot at 43.512089, -72.402431, especially critical if you are arriving after the Great River Outfitter office is closed.

Off-site Lodging

For guests that do not want to stay on the premises, we have hotel recommendations with group rates.

Mother Becky has found two hotels for wedding guests: Windsor Mansion Inn and Fairfield Inn and Suites White River Junction.

Windsor Mansion Inn

Address: 153 Pembroke Road, Windsor, 05089, VT (only 3 miles from the wedding site)

Has 17 rooms arranged over 3 floors (no elevator) and they vary in price and features. Nine rooms are still available as of May 25 for July 23–25 (two-night minimum on the weekend). This is an elegant, historic inn that has housed past presidents and was totally renovated in 2016. Andy, the proprietor, is offering a discount of $10 off the non-suite rooms and $14 off the suite rooms, or $142, $155 or $175/night + tax. Rooms are not refundable after June 8 (within 45 days of event). Breakfast for two is included. A couple rooms — ‘Middle’ and ‘Art Deco Suite’ — can accommodate a third person. Reservations can be made directly by calling 802-674-4112 and mentioning the Himmelstein/Le/Hirschey Wedding group.

Expand this for Windsor Mansion Inn room descriptions

Note: not all rooms are available July 23–25.

Fairfield Inn and Suites, White River Junction

Address: 102 Ballardvale Dr, White River Junction, VT

20 rooms are blocked until 5 PM on June 23 at a rate of $135/night + tax and can be booked for one or two nights. Room fees are refundable up until 24 hours before arrival date. Some rooms can accommodate 5 adults (two queen beds and a sofa bed). Reservations can be made online here or by calling 802-291-9911 and mentioning the Himmelstein/Le/Hirschey Wedding group.