About This Event
Basecamp 2026 — Wildhaven Sonoma, Healdsburg, CA
Tuesday, October 27 (4 pm) – Thursday, October 29 (11 am)
Our 5th Annual Basecamp is where we connect outdoor industry leaders with public policy champions to promote California's outdoor economy and equitable access to the outdoors.
Escape the office and join us for a couple nights alongside the beautiful and aesthetic Russian River. We'll host outdoor outings, purposeful workshops and roundtables, panel discussions, uplifting speakers, and empowering meetings that will leave you feeling reinvigorated about your role in the work that we do and the overall outdoor ecosystem.
This is an opportunity for California's outdoor industry and partners to come together to explore ideas, discuss issues impacting California's outdoor economy, network with each other, and reconnect with the outdoors. The event is open to members, potential members, and partners.
This theme for this year's Basecamp is Built to Last. From the legacy moving forward with Outdoors for All and California Jobs First to gear designed to last a lifetime to public lands protected for generations — California is building a legacy for the outdoors that is meant to endure. Over two days at Basecamp, we'll explore what durability means across the outdoor recreation economy.
Where else does an outdoor industry brand founder end up around a fire pit with a county supervisor, a land trust director, and a representative from GO-Biz? Basecamp has brought together attendees from Columbia Sportswear Company, REI Co-op, VF Corporation, Hipcamp, and Little Kamper with the California Natural Resources Agency, Pacific Crest Trail Association, Catalina Island Conservancy, Cal Poly Humboldt, Mammoth Lakes Trails and Public Access Foundation, and California Mountain Biking Coalition. Our event is intentionally intimate and a relaxed environment to allow for meaningful connections to happen.
Built to Last, October 27–29 at Wildhaven Sonoma.
Early Bird pricing closes soon.
Options for accommodations this year incude: single occupancy or shared occupancy cabins, single occupancy safari tent or shared occpancy safari tent. Book early to secure your accommodations at Early Bird pricing!
Program Schedule
All meals provided by California Girl Catering
Tuesday, October 27th
3 pm - Check-in for Tents/Cabins Begins
4 pm - Welcome Happy Hour on the Russian River sponsored by HydraPak with a Wine Tasting by Soda Rock Winery
5:30 pm - Panel Discussion: How Sonoma County Built Their Outdoor Recreation Economy - Transitioning from Rural Agriculture to Outdoor Recreation Destination - Moderated by California Coastal Commissioner and former Sonoma County Parks and Recreation Director Caryl Hart with panelists Supervisor James Gore, Sonoma County, Bert Whitaker, Sonoma County Regional Parks Director, Claudia Vecchio, Sonoma County Tourism, and Tom Boss, Redwood Trails Alliance - 45 minutes
6:15 pm - 15 Minute Break
6:30 pm - Dinner with Built to Last Welcome Keynote from Latino Outdoors Founder and Equity Officer at East Bay Regional Parks District, José G. González
8 pm - California Mountain Biking Coalition (CAMTB) Takeover - Film Screening
10 pm - Lights Out
Wednesday, October 28
7 am - Yoga with Amy Betts, REI Co-op and CORP Board Member
7:30 am - Coffee
8 am - Breakfast sponsored by The North Face
8:15 am - Panel Discussion: Outdoors for All with Pedro Hernandez, GreenLatinos, Elyane Stefanick, 11th Hour Project, Carla Mena, Los Padres ForestWatch, Adriana Guerrero, Salted Roots, Kelsey Wadman, Outdoor Outreach, and Moderated by Kindley Walsh Lawlor, President and CEO of Parks California - 45 minutes
9 am - Outdoor Outings Kick-off
12 pm - Lunch sponsored by Columbia Sportswear Company
1 pm - Panel Discussion: Textile Circularity with Allyson Williams and Travis Harper from CalRecycle, Jessica Matlock from Landbell USA, Joanne Brasch from California Product Stewardship Council, and Moderated by Danica Carey from Seirus Innovation, CORP Board Member, and Landbell USA PRO Board Member - 45 minutes
1:45 pm - 15 Minute Break
2 pm - Panel Discussion: Gateway Economies Panel with Shavati Karki-Pearl from County of Nevada, John Wentworth from Mammoth Lakes Trails & Public Access Foundation (MLTPA), Jason Young from Siskiyou Economic Development, Devin Middlebrook from Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA), and Moderated by Katie Doherty from Founded Outdoors - 45 minutes
2:45 pm - 15 Minute Break
3 pm - Panel Discussion: Water, Parks, Wildlife, Natural Resources, and Outdoor Education Policy Panel Moderated by Stephanie Mitchell from the Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee, and including panelists Mari Galloway from Wildlands Network, Caroline Godkin from California Council of Land Trusts, Josefina Barrantes, Environmental Protection Information Center (EPIC), Karen Cowe of Ten Strands, and Craig Strang from UC Berkeley - 45 minutes
3:45 pm - 15 Minute Break
4 pm - Public Lands Advocacy Workshop with Jora Fogg from Conservation Lands Foundation and Opening Remarks from Sara Aminzadeh, Deputy Secretary for Federal Affairs at the California Natural Resources Agency
5 pm - Impact on Tap Happy Hour - Spotlight on Public Lands and Parks for All - Sonoma County Measure H with a performance by local favorite live band SoloRio! Beer sponsored by Topa Topa Brewing Company and NA Beer sponsored by Athletic Brewing Company
6:30 pm - Dinner with a Presentation from Wendy Schneider and Joseph Miller from Friends of the Inyo and Build to Last Closing Keynote Speaker Alexandra Stehl, Deputy Director of Strategic Planning and Recreation Services Division for California State Parks
8 pm - Join us around the firepit for a Land&Line Live Podcast Recording on the Intersection of Wildlife and Outdoor Recreation with Emme Hayes, Articles in Common, and guest Mari Galloway, California Program Director, Wildlands Network
Fireside Chat on "How to Run and Succeed as an Outdoor Business in California" with CORP Board Chair Emeritus Matt Lyon, CEO of HydraPak, and Wendy Carey, CFO & Co-Founder of Seirus Innovation
10 pm - Lights Out
Thursday, October 29
7:30 am - Riverside Coffee
8 am - Breakfast
9 am - Two Sessions: (1) Annual Membership Meeting; (2) Partners Advocacy Roundtable
9:30 am - Closing Session: Takeaways and Commitments
10 am - Clean-up with Leave No Trace Principles
11 am - Check-out
We'll gather at WildHaven Sonoma, 2411 Alexander Valley Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448. WildHaven Sonoma is 20 minutes from the Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (STS) in Santa Rosa and under 2 hours from SFO.
We are looking for sponsors! If you are interested in sponsoring our 5th Annual Basecamp, please reach out to our Director, Lexie Gritlefeld, at Lexie@CaliforniaOutdoor.org.
Program
Our 2026 Welcome Keynote: José G. González
We're thrilled to announce that José G. González will keynote our welcome program for the 5th Annual Basecamp on Tuesday evening at Wildhaven Sonoma! José is an educator and conservationist whose work centers on equity and inclusion in the environmental, outdoor, and conservation fields. He is the Founder of Latino Outdoors and currently serves as the inaugural Equity Officer for the East Bay Regional Park District. José sits on the board of Parks California and serves as a Commissioner on the California Boating & Waterways Commission. He holds a B.A. from UC Davis and an M.S. from the University of Michigan School of Natural Resources & Environment. He also appreciates a witty pun.
José has spent his career addressing a question we keep circling back to: Who is California's outdoor economy actually for? Opening our programming on Built to Last with José feels right.
Tickets & Accommodations
Every registration includes full access to Basecamp programming and delicious, health-conscious meals by California Girl Catering: two breakfasts, lunch, the keynote dinner, and happy hours. Accommodation registrations include your event ticket plus glamping at Wildhaven Sonoma on the Russian River — one price, no separate lodging booking required.
About the Ticket Options
Local meals & programming ticket. Full access to all programming, meals by California Girl Catering, and happy hours. No overnight accommodations. Ideal for attendees within driving distance of Healdsburg.
Single-occupancy safari tent. Two nights in a furnished safari tent to yourself — your event ticket is included, with full access to all programming, happy hours, and meals by California Girl Catering. You may share a safari tent with another participant or family that wants to tag along. Any other participant hoping to join for programming or meals must purchase an individual ticket.
An ADA-accessible tent is available — contact us at registration and we'll reserve it for you.
Details
- Accommodations include linens, towels, and heated bedding. Wildhaven is a glamping site: expect shared bathhouses, fire pits, and the Russian River out your front door.
- Overnight registrations cover Tuesday and Wednesday nights (October 27–28), with checkout Thursday morning.
- On-site accommodations are limited.
- Not yet a CORP member? Join before you register and save $125 on your ticket — membership pays for itself at Basecamp. More information here.
WildHaven's 10-acre riverfront property includes these guest amenities:
Clean Bathrooms & Showers
Cleanliness is essential with glamping. WildHaven's extra-clean central bathroom building is a 30-60 second walk from your bed, with hot showers and changing rooms.
Complimentary Coffee & Tea
Start your day like you do at home with complimentary coffee service available at reception from 8-10a. Includes a selection of teas and hot chocolate with marshmallows for the kids (or kids at heart).
Outdoor Communal Cooking Area
Our covered outdoor cooking area makes mealtime a whole lot easier. While every tent and cabin has a firepit, many guests cook using WildHaven's 5 gas BBQs with side burners, picnic tables, and a dish-cleaning station with soap & sponges.
Private River Access
Soak your feet or jump right in. We’re lucky to have 1/3 of a mile of private riverfront on a pristine, scenic stretch of the Russian River. Guests love WildHaven's swimming hole (with a shallow entry point for kids & dogs), placing camp chairs in the water, or launching innertubes or kayaks. Learn more in WildHaven's photo gallery.
Open Spaces & Views
Spread out and relax in the large open spaces of WildHaven's 10-acre property, with views of the Alexander Valley. These include a large wooden deck, a large grassy bluff above the river, a shaded field under large oaks, and other places to picnic or hang up a hammock.
Camp Store
Treat yourself at the Wildhaven Store. WildHaven's focus on Sonoma County items to create a wine-country picnic or spice up mealtime:
- Wine, bubbly, beer, hard seltzer, canned cocktails
- Picnic items (salami, cheeses, crackers)
- Ice cream, chocolate bars, s’mores kits
- Water, soft drinks, firewood, ice
On-site Events
Some things are just more fun outdoors. Guests receive complimentary access to classes & events designed to immerse them into the natural beauty of our property. View WildHaven's Events Calendar to see what's scheduled during your stay.
Complimentary WiFi
We’d love to help you disconnect, but WildHaven also provides free, fast WiFi (up to 100MB speeds!) to help you work (if you want), connect with loved ones at home, upload photos, and let’s be honest, make a few friends jealous. Many guests also stay connected with coverage from the 3 main cell providers.
Questions about tickets or accommodations? Contact Lexie Gritlefeld at Lexie@CaliforniaOutdoor.org.
About This Event
Basecamp 2026 — Wildhaven Sonoma, Healdsburg, CA
Tuesday, October 27 (4 pm) – Thursday, October 29 (11 am)
Our 5th Annual Basecamp is where we connect outdoor industry leaders with public policy champions to promote California's outdoor economy and equitable access to the outdoors.
Escape the office and join us for a couple nights alongside the beautiful and aesthetic Russian River. We'll host outdoor outings, purposeful workshops and roundtables, panel discussions, uplifting speakers, and empowering meetings that will leave you feeling reinvigorated about your role in the work that we do and the overall outdoor ecosystem.
This is an opportunity for California's outdoor industry and partners to come together to explore ideas, discuss issues impacting California's outdoor economy, network with each other, and reconnect with the outdoors. The event is open to members, potential members, and partners.
This theme for this year's Basecamp is Built to Last. From the legacy moving forward with Outdoors for All and California Jobs First to gear designed to last a lifetime to public lands protected for generations — California is building a legacy for the outdoors that is meant to endure. Over two days at Basecamp, we'll explore what durability means across the outdoor recreation economy.
Where else does an outdoor industry brand founder end up around a fire pit with a county supervisor, a land trust director, and a representative from GO-Biz? Basecamp has brought together attendees from Columbia Sportswear Company, REI Co-op, VF Corporation, Hipcamp, and Little Kamper with the California Natural Resources Agency, Pacific Crest Trail Association, Catalina Island Conservancy, Cal Poly Humboldt, Mammoth Lakes Trails and Public Access Foundation, and California Mountain Biking Coalition. Our event is intentionally intimate and a relaxed environment to allow for meaningful connections to happen.
Built to Last, October 27–29 at Wildhaven Sonoma.
Early Bird pricing closes soon.
Options for accommodations this year incude: single occupancy or shared occupancy cabins, single occupancy safari tent or shared occpancy safari tent. Book early to secure your accommodations at Early Bird pricing!
Program Schedule
All meals provided by California Girl Catering
Tuesday, October 27th
3 pm - Check-in for Tents/Cabins Begins
4 pm - Welcome Happy Hour on the Russian River sponsored by HydraPak with a Wine Tasting by Soda Rock Winery
5:30 pm - Panel Discussion: How Sonoma County Built Their Outdoor Recreation Economy - Transitioning from Rural Agriculture to Outdoor Recreation Destination - Moderated by California Coastal Commissioner and former Sonoma County Parks and Recreation Director Caryl Hart with panelists Supervisor James Gore, Sonoma County, Bert Whitaker, Sonoma County Regional Parks Director, Claudia Vecchio, Sonoma County Tourism, and Tom Boss, Redwood Trails Alliance - 45 minutes
6:15 pm - 15 Minute Break
6:30 pm - Dinner with Built to Last Welcome Keynote from Latino Outdoors Founder and Equity Officer at East Bay Regional Parks District, José G. González
8 pm - California Mountain Biking Coalition (CAMTB) Takeover - Film Screening
10 pm - Lights Out
Wednesday, October 28
7 am - Yoga with Amy Betts, REI Co-op and CORP Board Member
7:30 am - Coffee
8 am - Breakfast sponsored by The North Face
8:15 am - Panel Discussion: Outdoors for All with Pedro Hernandez, GreenLatinos, Elyane Stefanick, 11th Hour Project, Carla Mena, Los Padres ForestWatch, Adriana Guerrero, Salted Roots, Kelsey Wadman, Outdoor Outreach, and Moderated by Kindley Walsh Lawlor, President and CEO of Parks California - 45 minutes
9 am - Outdoor Outings Kick-off
12 pm - Lunch sponsored by Columbia Sportswear Company
1 pm - Panel Discussion: Textile Circularity with Allyson Williams and Travis Harper from CalRecycle, Jessica Matlock from Landbell USA, Joanne Brasch from California Product Stewardship Council, and Moderated by Danica Carey from Seirus Innovation, CORP Board Member, and Landbell USA PRO Board Member - 45 minutes
1:45 pm - 15 Minute Break
2 pm - Panel Discussion: Gateway Economies Panel with Shavati Karki-Pearl from County of Nevada, John Wentworth from Mammoth Lakes Trails & Public Access Foundation (MLTPA), Jason Young from Siskiyou Economic Development, Devin Middlebrook from Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA), and Moderated by Katie Doherty from Founded Outdoors - 45 minutes
2:45 pm - 15 Minute Break
3 pm - Panel Discussion: Water, Parks, Wildlife, Natural Resources, and Outdoor Education Policy Panel Moderated by Stephanie Mitchell from the Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee, and including panelists Mari Galloway from Wildlands Network, Caroline Godkin from California Council of Land Trusts, Josefina Barrantes, Environmental Protection Information Center (EPIC), Karen Cowe of Ten Strands, and Craig Strang from UC Berkeley - 45 minutes
3:45 pm - 15 Minute Break
4 pm - Public Lands Advocacy Workshop with Jora Fogg from Conservation Lands Foundation and Opening Remarks from Sara Aminzadeh, Deputy Secretary for Federal Affairs at the California Natural Resources Agency
5 pm - Impact on Tap Happy Hour - Spotlight on Public Lands and Parks for All - Sonoma County Measure H with a performance by local favorite live band SoloRio! Beer sponsored by Topa Topa Brewing Company and NA Beer sponsored by Athletic Brewing Company
6:30 pm - Dinner with a Presentation from Wendy Schneider and Joseph Miller from Friends of the Inyo and Build to Last Closing Keynote Speaker Alexandra Stehl, Deputy Director of Strategic Planning and Recreation Services Division for California State Parks
8 pm - Join us around the firepit for a Land&Line Live Podcast Recording on the Intersection of Wildlife and Outdoor Recreation with Emme Hayes, Articles in Common, and guest Mari Galloway, California Program Director, Wildlands Network
Fireside Chat on "How to Run and Succeed as an Outdoor Business in California" with CORP Board Chair Emeritus Matt Lyon, CEO of HydraPak, and Wendy Carey, CFO & Co-Founder of Seirus Innovation
10 pm - Lights Out
Thursday, October 29
7:30 am - Riverside Coffee
8 am - Breakfast
9 am - Two Sessions: (1) Annual Membership Meeting; (2) Partners Advocacy Roundtable
9:30 am - Closing Session: Takeaways and Commitments
10 am - Clean-up with Leave No Trace Principles
11 am - Check-out
We'll gather at WildHaven Sonoma, 2411 Alexander Valley Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448. WildHaven Sonoma is 20 minutes from the Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (STS) in Santa Rosa and under 2 hours from SFO.
We are looking for sponsors! If you are interested in sponsoring our 5th Annual Basecamp, please reach out to our Director, Lexie Gritlefeld, at Lexie@CaliforniaOutdoor.org.
Program
Our 2026 Welcome Keynote: José G. González
We're thrilled to announce that José G. González will keynote our welcome program for the 5th Annual Basecamp on Tuesday evening at Wildhaven Sonoma! José is an educator and conservationist whose work centers on equity and inclusion in the environmental, outdoor, and conservation fields. He is the Founder of Latino Outdoors and currently serves as the inaugural Equity Officer for the East Bay Regional Park District. José sits on the board of Parks California and serves as a Commissioner on the California Boating & Waterways Commission. He holds a B.A. from UC Davis and an M.S. from the University of Michigan School of Natural Resources & Environment. He also appreciates a witty pun.
José has spent his career addressing a question we keep circling back to: Who is California's outdoor economy actually for? Opening our programming on Built to Last with José feels right.
Tickets & Accommodations
Every registration includes full access to Basecamp programming and delicious, health-conscious meals by California Girl Catering: two breakfasts, lunch, the keynote dinner, and happy hours. Accommodation registrations include your event ticket plus glamping at Wildhaven Sonoma on the Russian River — one price, no separate lodging booking required.
About the Ticket Options
Local meals & programming ticket. Full access to all programming, meals by California Girl Catering, and happy hours. No overnight accommodations. Ideal for attendees within driving distance of Healdsburg.
Single-occupancy safari tent. Two nights in a furnished safari tent to yourself — your event ticket is included, with full access to all programming, happy hours, and meals by California Girl Catering. You may share a safari tent with another participant or family that wants to tag along. Any other participant hoping to join for programming or meals must purchase an individual ticket.
An ADA-accessible tent is available — contact us at registration and we'll reserve it for you.
Details
- Accommodations include linens, towels, and heated bedding. Wildhaven is a glamping site: expect shared bathhouses, fire pits, and the Russian River out your front door.
- Overnight registrations cover Tuesday and Wednesday nights (October 27–28), with checkout Thursday morning.
- On-site accommodations are limited.
- Not yet a CORP member? Join before you register and save $125 on your ticket — membership pays for itself at Basecamp. More information here.
WildHaven's 10-acre riverfront property includes these guest amenities:
Clean Bathrooms & Showers
Cleanliness is essential with glamping. WildHaven's extra-clean central bathroom building is a 30-60 second walk from your bed, with hot showers and changing rooms.
Complimentary Coffee & Tea
Start your day like you do at home with complimentary coffee service available at reception from 8-10a. Includes a selection of teas and hot chocolate with marshmallows for the kids (or kids at heart).
Outdoor Communal Cooking Area
Our covered outdoor cooking area makes mealtime a whole lot easier. While every tent and cabin has a firepit, many guests cook using WildHaven's 5 gas BBQs with side burners, picnic tables, and a dish-cleaning station with soap & sponges.
Private River Access
Soak your feet or jump right in. We’re lucky to have 1/3 of a mile of private riverfront on a pristine, scenic stretch of the Russian River. Guests love WildHaven's swimming hole (with a shallow entry point for kids & dogs), placing camp chairs in the water, or launching innertubes or kayaks. Learn more in WildHaven's photo gallery.
Open Spaces & Views
Spread out and relax in the large open spaces of WildHaven's 10-acre property, with views of the Alexander Valley. These include a large wooden deck, a large grassy bluff above the river, a shaded field under large oaks, and other places to picnic or hang up a hammock.
Camp Store
Treat yourself at the Wildhaven Store. WildHaven's focus on Sonoma County items to create a wine-country picnic or spice up mealtime:
- Wine, bubbly, beer, hard seltzer, canned cocktails
- Picnic items (salami, cheeses, crackers)
- Ice cream, chocolate bars, s’mores kits
- Water, soft drinks, firewood, ice
On-site Events
Some things are just more fun outdoors. Guests receive complimentary access to classes & events designed to immerse them into the natural beauty of our property. View WildHaven's Events Calendar to see what's scheduled during your stay.
Complimentary WiFi
We’d love to help you disconnect, but WildHaven also provides free, fast WiFi (up to 100MB speeds!) to help you work (if you want), connect with loved ones at home, upload photos, and let’s be honest, make a few friends jealous. Many guests also stay connected with coverage from the 3 main cell providers.
Questions about tickets or accommodations? Contact Lexie Gritlefeld at Lexie@CaliforniaOutdoor.org.