Information and Policies  

Sierra Friends Center is a self-service site.

We ask each guest to provide his/her own bedding (sleeping bags or bedroll and pillow), towels and soap.  A very limited number of linens are available for rental for those traveling from a distance.  A linen use fee of $15.00/full set will be charged.

Please budget at least an hour at the end of your stay for cleaning the spaces you used.  Each person will clean their own room, as well as pitch in to get the common spaces wiped down and swept or vacuumed.  

What to bring

Items that visitors might like to bring include good hiking shoes, insect repellent, rain wear in the rainy months, swim wear and a beach towel in the hot months if you plan a trip to the river or Mel’s pond, and a flashlight. 

Quiet Time

In order to maintain a tranquil and restful atmosphere for all persons using our facility we have quiet hours from 10:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m.  During these times, we request that noise be limited to quiet levels indoors.  

Speed Limit

We value the simplicity and tranquility of this place and want to ensure safety and clean dust-free air for the residents, visitors and neighbors of Sierra Friends Center.  We expect strict observance of the 10 mph speed limit on Woolman Lane and on the Sierra Friends Center property.  

Health and Safety Policies

• We are located in a fire prone area, so fire safety is critical.  Candles and incense are not permitted. Outdoor campfires and woodstove fires during the fire season require a CDF permit.
• No visiting pets are allowed at Sierra Friends Center.  The only exception is for working companions of the disabled.
• Tobacco and alcoholic beverages are not permitted at Sierra Friends Center.
• Parents are expected to provide responsible supervision of children at all times, including times when primary childcare providers are having meals and taking breaks.

Financial Policies

Reservation and Deposit

Your reservation will be confirmed when we receive your signed contract, a rental deposit totalling 30% of the contract amount and a $200 security/cleaning deposit.

Changes and Cancellations 

In the event that your group must cancel the reservation, cancellation fees will apply as follows:

In the event that your group wishes to change the reservation to include fewer spaces, cancellation fees will be a proportional percentage of the above amounts.