What to bring to Bashan

What to Bring

Food
Bring your own non-perishable provisions. We have no refrigeration or ice available. What to bring… MREs, jerky, crackers, energy bars, trail mix, nuts, dried fruit, fresh apples and Oranges last a while and are great for hikes. Potatoes, and other root veggies make good soup and last a while or you can get dried veggies at your local health food store… think survival be creative. Bring water bottles (we have well water on the property and a place where you can fill your containers). One simple meal a day will be made available with prior arrangements and at cost of supplies, group members are requested to participate in meal preparation, service and clean up.

Clothing
Please wear clothes that you are not attached to, the grubbier the better… if you are a sister that is accustomed to wearing dresses you will need to find more suitable attire… an oversized pair of overalls may do the job. Wear clothing that is loose fitting and comfortable… Jeans or rough rugged pants are best for this type of terrain, only long shorts (to the knee, this applies to men and woman) are acceptable but be aware of the bushes. Loose fitting T-shirts, sweat shirts, (please refer to the General info page for seasonal temps and bring clothing that will accommodate weather changes during your stay including rain gear if applicable). And maybe a hat if you like to wear one. Please be aware of what you wear and how it may look to others, dress modestly.FoodBring your own non-perishable provisions. We have no refrigeration or ice available. What to bring… MREs, jerky, crackers, energy bars, trail mix, nuts, dried fruit, fresh apples and Oranges last a while and are great for hikes. Potatoes, and other root veggies make good soup and last a while or you can get dried veggies at your local health food store… think survival be creative. Bring water bottles (we have well water on the property and a place where you can fill your containers). One simple meal a day will be made available with prior arrangements and at cost of supplies, group members are requested to participate in meal preparation, service and clean up.

Footwear

A good pair of hiking tennis-type shoes are best, hiking boots, snow boots (for winter) or what ever you are most comfortable in except sandals (NO SANDALS for your own safety). Over boot covers are good to have during monsoon season (or bring a pair of rubber boots for sloshing in the mud…lots of fun!)…a pair of slip on comfortable shoes are nice for evenings and sitting around the campfire.
Gear
First Aid kit, Tent, camp stove, back-pack, solar shower, ice chest, sleeping bags, blankets, flashlights (batteries), camp lights (on nights with no moon we may turn off all lights for a while and do some star gazing!), eating utensils, small pots and pans, your favorite drinking mug (with lid, helps keep critters out), towels and personals.

Pack it in, take it out!
We don't have garbage collection here... so please be very diligent at cleaning up your camp areas. You may want to pack a good construction grade garbage bag to carry your trash out with you...Thanks!

First Aid
Each person, family, or group is responsible for it’s own first aid… though we can help we are not trained for medical emergencies please remember that the property is at least one and a half hours from a hospital facility… do not take unnecessary risks and be very careful at all times. Each responsible party or persons will be required to sign a “Hold Harmless” release form before visiting the retreat. (We do hope that one day we will find a willing medically trained partner to come and live on the land so that we will be able to provide immediate help in time of need… if you know of anyone who may desire to live a remote life in the wilderness please have them contact the Caretakers of Bashan)
Other Stuff

Paper, notebook, pencil, pen, book to read, bible, guitar, flute, any musical instrument...(no radios or boom boxes please)...