Albion Long Distance Forays

All cabins have shared rooms. Some cabins are fully handicap accessible, some have bunk beds, and some have beds in a loft. The loft option is best for kids and the more limber. You can specify your preference when you order tickets, and we will do our best to accommodate your preference.

As the access road is fairly narrow and curvy, and can be icy, this option is best for smaller motor homes. The recommended size is 30' or smaller. The largest to have navigated down the winding narrow road has been 38' but you must be a very good RV driver.

If you prefer to arrange your own accommodations offsite, you may purchase a ticket to participate the Saturday activities. The Saturday ticket is non-refundable. (The ticket covers a share of the group permit, cafeteria rental, etc., which FFSC must pay in advance and the vendors do not give refunds.)

Cabin, dorm bed, and RV space assignments will be sent out before the event and will be posted on the door at the main office at Albion. The lodging reservations are for Friday night (check-in after 3PM) and Saturday night, with checkout on Sunday before 11AM.

Albion Cabins owned by Pacific Union College 

When tickets go on sale, FFSC members will see a button or link to buy a ticket (reservation). You'll be able to choose which type of ticket you want (entire cabin, individual bed, RV space, or just the Saturday events). You will be able to add each ticket to your shopping basket before paying.

Saturday-only tickets are non-refundable. 

Lodging (cabin, bed, RV space) tickets are partially refundable IF you cancel more than 10 days before the start date. The club will refund the price you paid minus the payment processor's service fees (usually 3% - 5% of the price). No refunds for lodging tickets will be issued if you cancel within 10 days before the start date. 

Alternatively, you are welcome to find another FFSC member to buy your ticket(s) for the full price you paid. Be sure they read the policies before purchasing your ticket, and inform the trip leader of the change. 

If you have questions about this event before purchasing a ticket, use the Contact FFSC form on this website, or use our Google Group or Facebook group. If you purchase a ticket, our Minister of Long-Distance Forays or an event volunteer will follow up with you to provide any additional details.

For the cabins and Saturday night potluck, plan to bring the following at a minimum:

A dish to share at the Saturday potluck. Review our Potluck Essentials page when planning what to serve.

Bedding, pillows, towels, and toiletries for yourself.

A dehydrator if you have one - damp mushrooms don’t last very long, so make sure you can enjoy them long after the trip! Alternatively, you can cook your mushrooms and keep them refrigerated in your cabin or the dining area. See Cleaning and Storing Mushrooms.

For the Saturday foray, we recommend you bring:

• GPS, a walking stick, a loud whistle, and a water bottle

• Collecting gear (basket, knife, brush, wax and/or paper collection bags)

• Layers of clothing - weather ranges from mild to wet and cold. Keep your head and feet dry!

• If you're new to collecting and to mushroom identification, we suggest you read our Intro to Identifying Mushrooms page for more info.

STRICT NO PET POLICY: Albion Retreat and Learning center has a "NO PETS POLICY". If you violate this policy, you will be fined $250 and be asked to immediately clean your room/cabin and check out.

Service animals are OK (with permission first) in handicap units only (Vanessa 1 or 2). Please make sure you reserve the right type of cabin for your needs.

• Animals can't be in cars overnight or in food prep areas.

• Proof of current shots must be provided.

• Upon registration, please note that you wish to bring a service dog in the comments section at checkout.

• You may also be required to be answer these questions if you intend to bring a service dog: (1) whether the animal is required because of a disability, and (2) what work the animal is trained to perform.

Clean meats in rooms: The Albion Field Station is owned by Pacific Union College, a private college for the Seventh-day Adventist learning community. The organization eats clean meats, and respectfully requests that there be no pork, bacon, crab, shellfish, squid or octopus cooked in the kitchenettes.

Alcohol is not allowed on site: Evidence of alcohol containers, corks, corkscrews, etc. - including any in the garbage--is grounds for the FFSC being banned from using this wonderful facility in the future.

Masks are still recommended in the buildings.

By registering for and attending this event, you are also agreeing to these policies:

• Potluck Essentials : You agree that you understand acceptable mushroom species to serve.

• Personal Responsibility : FFSC is not responsible for any harm caused by potluck dishes or collected mushrooms that are eaten, handled or prepared inappropriately. Participants are responsible for deciding what to eat. Contact Poison Control if an emergency occurs.

• Collection Ethics & Etiquette : Help us make sure local and state agencies keep allowing us to collect mushrooms!

• Additional Policies for Long-Distance Forays : You agree you understand the risks, and how long-distance forays are typically operated.