St. Dorothy's Rest
Woods to Waves 2026
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at St. Dorothy's Rest
Join us on Saturday, May 2 at 8:30 AM for Woods to Waves, our largest annual fundraising event. Beginning on St. Dorothy’s Rest’s property and ending at the Pacific Ocean, you are invited to challenge yourself physically as you experience the bounty and beauty of creation... all for a great cause! Money raised directly supports our Hospital Camp programs.
What is Woods to Waves?
Woods to Waves is a one day "hike-a-thon" event that begins at St Dorothy's Rest in Camp Meeker, CA and ends at the Pacific Ocean! The total distance is 12.4 miles, but shuttles are available beginning at 3, 8, and 9.4 miles (you do not have to hike the whole way... but you can!).
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Our hike will begin promptly at 10 AM on Saturday, May 2, and can last anywhere from 3-5 hours. Packed lunches will be delivered by a staff or volunteer at the halfway point, and refreshment stations are placed every few miles.
What does Woods to Waves Support?
All funds raised during Woods to Waves go to support St. Dorothy's Hospital Camp. Hospital Camp is offered each summer in partnership with Lucile Packard Children's Hospital to youth who have undergone transplant surgery. Eligibility and enrollment is determined by our dedicated nursing partners, and hospital campers attend at no cost whatsoever to their families.​
Every child deserves to experience the transformation offered by summer camp.
Schedule
8:30 AM: Check-in Starts
A check-in table will be set up outside of the Chapel. If you did not already do so during registration, you may be asked to complete and sign a liability waiver. After checking in, you are free to visit our water filling station (outside Main House) and make your lunch (inside Main House)
8:30-9:30 AM: Head to the Lunch Making Station
Make your lunch that will then be packed up and delivered to
the lunch spot on the hike.
9:15 AM: Town Square Gathering
Participants will gather in Town Square for words of welcome and stretching.
10:00 AM: The Hike Begins!
Lunches will be packed in a paper bag and delivered at the 3 mile mark. You may eat then and dispose of your trash with our hospitality volunteer, or carry it with you. All trash must be packed out.
1:00-4:00 PM: Shuttles Available
Shuttles will run continuously during this time. We will aim to keep wait times low, but appreciate your patience. Hospitality volunteers will be available at Pomo Canyon and Shell Beach with snacks and refreshments while you wait. Primitive toilets are also available.
1:30-4:30 PM: Snacks in Main House
Simple snacks, light refreshments and restrooms will be available in the Main House. We kindly ask all guests to depart no later than 5:00 PM.
