Travel/Stay

Transportation information

Summer Solstice is located in the high desert of Española, New Mexico on a 175-acre campsite called Ram Das Puri.

Airport and Flight Information

You can fly into the International Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) or the Santa Fe Airport (SAF). If you arrive late at night and there are no shuttle options available, you will have to stay at an airport hotel and take a shuttle the following day unless you have a friend pick you up.

Round Trip Shuttle Information: Unless you rent a car, you will need to reserve a shuttle from the airport to get to Summer Solstice. There are two independent shuttle services, please note: 3HO International does not endorse any transportation providers nor are we affiliated with these companies.

Yogi Mobile: For a shuttle from the airport directly to the Summer Solstice campsite or should you need a ride during Summer Solstice, click here: Yogi Mobile Facebook page or contact Doug at [email protected].

Groome Transportation: For a shuttle from the ABQ airport to Santa Fe click here. From Santa Fe you will need a friend or a rideshare to get to the campsite an hour away.

Public Transportation: There are some public train and bus options that can take you from the airport to Española. From Española you will need a friend or rideshare to take you to Ram Das Puri, 20 minutes away. You can find more information about public transport by googling public transportation from Albuquerque to Española (or Santa Fe to Española) depending on which airport you are flying into.

RIDESHARE: Please note: the Summer Solstice Rideshare and Roomshare page is not moderated by 3HO.

The Summer Solstice Rideshare and Roomshare page is a resource where you can coordinate travel plans with others who plan to attend Summer Solstice.

Rideshare

Note: The Summer Solstice Rideshare and Roomshare page is not moderated by 3HO.

The Summer Solstice Rideshare and Roomshare page is a resource where you can coordinate travel plans with others who plan to attend Summer Solstice.

If you’re looking for Doug and the Yogi Mobile, you can find him on the rideshare page above or by emailing him:
[email protected]

Driving

Click here for a map to Guru Ram Das Puri, the Solstice site, from Santa Fe, NM.

Click here for directions from the Albuquerque airport.

You can also use MapQuest or Google Maps to map your own driving directions to Española, New Mexico.

The final 8 mile approach to Guru Ram Das Puri is a dirt, forest service road labeled 31 Mile Road on most maps. The safe speed limit on 31 Mile Road is 20 mph. The road is used regularly by large trucks and may be patrolled by law enforcement officers who will give tickets for speeding. PLEASE DRIVE SLOWLY AND CAREFULLY on this portion of your trip.

Driving Directions from Albuquerque:

• Take I-25 North towards Santa Fe.
• Upon entering Santa Fe city limits, take St. Francis Drive/Highway 285 Exit. Drive through Santa Fe on Hwy 285/84 towards Española (approximately 25 miles).
• There are two options:
• Prior to reaching Santa Fe you will see a sign on the right for Rt. 599, this will by-pass the city; go approximately 15 miles and then the road forks and you will see a sign that directs you to go straight for Espanola, or to the right for Santa Fe. Follow direction to Espanola and this will bring you onto 285/84. OR
• In the town of Española, Hwy 285/84 turns into Riverside Drive. Follow Riverside Drive until you come to Fairview Road (there is a Bank of America on your left and Walgreens on your right). Turn left onto Fairview. The next stoplight (across the bridge) is Paseo de Onate.
• Go through the light at Paseo de Onate where Fairview Road changes its name to Industrial Park Road.
• Make your first right on Calle de la Merced. This will become a dirt road. Continue on this road for approximately 8 miles. Guru Ram Das Puri will be on your right.

Accommodations

On-Site Accommodations

Tenting:

Camping upon the beautiful land of Guru Ram Das Puri keeps us connected to the Earth and to the Solstice energy. Most attendees bring their own tents and camping gear. Please set up your tent in the designated tenting areas. There is no additional charge for tenting. There are three main tenting areas. 

Tantric Hill: This is our largest tenting area, is the closest to the tantric shelter, and has a shower facility. It is on a hill and is open and exposed to wind and dust, so please make sure to stake down your tent properly. Tantric Hill is the most convenient area for attending morning Sadhana. It is also the farthest away from the camp generators, so it is generally quiet at night. There is a designated area for seniors camping near the Tantric Shelter.

Shakti Valley: The valley is the quietest tenting area and has a shower facility. It is also somewhat protected from wind and dust. Camping here means you have to walk up a hill to get to the main camp area and the Tantric Shelter. 

Water Tower: This area is traditionally a family tenting area has a shower facility. This is the area where, traditionally, children and their families would camp so this area can be noisy. Water Tower area is conveniently located close to camp. It is a short walk down hill to attend classes and morning Sadhana. Although also on a hill, this area tends to be somewhat sheltered from wind.

Rent a Tent:

If you don’t want to bring your own tent, the fee to rent one cot in a large, two-person canvas tent is $238 (for the entire event). You may also pay for a whole, private tent for $476 (for the entire event).

• Note: Tent rental locations will be assigned by our setup team onsite. You will not be able to choose where your rental tent is located.
• There are two cots (no mattresses) per tent with space for luggage, etc. Only two people to a tent unless you are a family.
• Each tent will be set up prior to your arrival.
• Reserve the cot when you register online for the event.
• Shower and toilet facilities are nearby.

 

Cabins:

All cabins have basic, shared sleeping accommodations that include a cot or mattress. All cabins do not have electricity, air conditioning, running water, or bathrooms. Bathroom and shower facilities are nearby. Please bring your own bedding. This option is $268 per cot/bunk space (for the entire event, not per night).

Morgan Cabins: In an effort to accommodate those that could otherwise not attend, Morgan cabins will be available to seniors, and those with disabilities ONLY until June 1st. There are 4 cots available per cabin and there are 5 cabins. They are located approximately 2/10 of a mile from Tantric Shelter.

Adobe Cabins: Each cabin room has 4 bunk beds (8 bunks) and there are 4 cabins. Approximately, 3/10 mile from the center of camp.

RVs:

Available only for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and special needs circumstances.

Vehicle 24 ft. and Over: $314 (for the entire event, not per night)

Vehicle Under 24 ft.: $214 (for the entire event, not per night)

• 19 spaces available.
• Registered RV / 5th Wheel parking spot recipients will be issued a parking permit when checking-in at Registration Trailer.
• Only registered RVs / 5th Wheels will be allowed to park at Guru Ram Das Puri.
• Please be advised that there are no water or electric hookups.
• No generators are allowed to run between 10:00 p.m. and 3:45 a.m.
• If your vehicle is a van or truck-bed camper that fits in a standard size parking spot, you may park in the parking area at no additional cost.

Other Local Accommodations

Ashrams: Other options are studios/rooms located in Española near the Hacienda Guru Ram Das Ashram. For details, visit the Hacienda de Guru Ram Das Ashram website and LYF.

Hotels
If you are unable to tent due to health or other reasons, there are some hotels in Española about 25 minutes from Guru Ram Das Puri. Visit the Española Online website for more information about hotel accommodations.

International

Travelers from outside the U.S. who register for the International rate must give an international address upon registration and show proof of international travel for this event such as their round trip airline ticket (or stamped passport from another country) to obtain discount. Tickets must be within 3 weeks prior to or after event.

If you’re traveling from a foreign country and will need an invitation letter to apply for a visa, please fill out our electronic Visa Invitation Letter Request Form.

• After we’ve received the form we will have the Invitation Letter notarized for your embassy and then emailed to you.
• Please check with your consulate to see whether an emailed letter is acceptable.
• If, after checking with your consulate, a mailed letter is absolutely necessary, please contact [email protected] for further instructions.

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