Info for Art of Circling Weekends at Sacred Stream

INFO FOR ART OF CIRCLING WEEKENDS AT SACRED STREAM

WORKSHOP LOCATION Sacred Stream 2149 Byron Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 - (415) 333-1434

WHAT TO BRING TO SACRED STREAM Please bring a journal, a water bottle, a mug with a lid, and wear comfortable clothes. The space has chairs, cushions, and backjacks. If you require specific seating throughout the weekend, please feel free to bring your own cushions or backjacks.

Sacred Stream has fridge space available and a full kitchen for you to use, including a stove and microwave, so feel free to bring lunch. However, the venue does not provide dishes, silverware, or glassware, so if you intend to eat on site, be sure to bring your own. There are also a few restaurants within walking distance and many within a short drive of the venue.

PARKING Parking is plentiful in the neighborhood around Sacred Stream. There are no time limits for parking, or parking permits required. Once per month there is street cleaning, so please check the street signs.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FROM AIRPORTS If you are flying in, the nearest airport is Oakland International Airport (OAK). From there, the convenient AirBART shuttle travels between OAK and the Coliseum/Oakland Airport BART Station every 10 minutes during the day. From the Oakland Coliseum Station, take the Richmond line to the North Berkeley BART station. (Follow ground transport directions below.) Plan your trip here: https://www.bart.gov/

If you’re flying into San Francisco airport (SFO), there is BART transport into the east bay. (Allow 1 hour from SFO to North Berkeley BART station). Take the Pittsburg Bay Point line to 19th Street Station in downtown Oakland. You will exit here and then transfer to the Richmond line. Take the Richmond line and exit at the North Berkeley BART station. (Follow ground transport directions below.)

DIRECTIONS & GROUND TRANSPORTATION

SACRED STREAM - 2149 Byron Street, Berkeley, CA 94702

If you don’t have your own vehicle, your options for public ground transportation are taxis, shuttles, Uber, AC Transit bus system, and BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit). BART is a fast, easy & inexpensive way to get around the Bay Area. The closest BART station to Sacred Stream is the North Berkeley station. The address of the north Berkeley BART station is 1750 Sacramento St. Berkeley, CA. It is .8 miles from Sacred Stream. From there you can catch a bus, get a taxi (http://www.berkeleyyellowcabs.com) by calling 1-510-208-2888 or get a ride from another participant. If you have a smart phone, you can also use the Uber app on your phone and get a ride to Sacred Stream. This is a new service and you can pay using your phone so no money is exchanged. More info about Uber here: https://www.uber.com/

• DRIVING FROM I-80 FREEWAY (North or South Bay) —Take I-80 to Berkeley’s University Avenue exit and head east. Drive .7 miles to San Pablo Ave. Turn right onto San Pablo and in .2 miles turn left onto Allston Way. In 344 feet, turn left onto Byron Street and Sacred Stream will be on your right, 2149 Byron Street.

• DRIVING WITHIN BERKELEY — Take University Avenue west towards I-80, turn left onto San Pablo and in .2 miles turn left onto Allston Way. In 344 feet, turn left onto Byron Street and Sacred Stream will be on your right.

• WALKING OR DRIVING FROM NORTH BERKELEY BART STATION — Sacred Stream is .8 miles from the North Berkeley BART Station. Turn right onto Delaware Street and go .3 miles. Turn left onto Curtis St and drive .3 miles. Turn right onto Addison Street and drive 300 feet. Turn left onto Byron Street and Sacred Stream is on your right.

• FROM NORTH BERKELEY BART STATION — Walk to Sacramento Street and University Ave (7 min. walk). Board at Northeast corner of University and Sacramento Street. Take #51B bus towards Seawall Dr. (westbound). Exit at University Ave. and Curtis Street. It’s a 5-minute walk to Sacred Stream: Turn left at Curtis and walk .08 miles. Turn right at Addison St and walk .06 miles to Byron Street. Make a left at Byron and Sacred Stream will be on your left. For more information on buses, please check ACTransit.org or call 511.

HOTELS AND ACCOMODATIONS

La Quinta Inns and Suites - 920 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710 -510-849-1121

Holiday Inn - 1175 University Ave, Berkeley (a few blocks away) - 510-548-1700

Quality Inn – 1761 University Ave, Berkeley (9 blocks away) - 510-841-4242

Double Tree - 200 Marina Blvd, Berkeley - 510- 548-7920

Rodeway Inn - 1461 University Avenue, Berkeley, 94702. Rooms are small, newly remodeled, with microwave and small refrigerators. Reserve a room by calling 510-848- 3840.

Golden Bear Inn - 1620 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, 94702. Small, clean, unique rooms, w/microwave and small refrigerator. Reserve a room by calling 510-525-6770.

Airbnb (find a room or a private residence for the same price or cheaper than a hotel!

NEARBY DINING & GROCERY

Strawberry Park is a great place to have lunch outside. Walk 3 blocks up (away from San Pablo) to Bonar Street. Cross Bonar and there is an entrance to the park at the end of the block. You’ll see trees, playground and path to the left. The park is about 3 blocks long and opens onto a field where you can sit in the sun, or find a spot along the creek. The park ends one block south of University Ave at Addison Street. You can also enter the park on Addison at Bonar St.

• Tomate (non-traditional american cuisine) - 2265 5th Street, Berkeley, CA 510.549.9885 http://www.tomatecafe.com/ • Vik’s Chaat (yummy inexpensive Indian) - 4th St, Berkeley, CA 94710 510.644.4432 http://www.vikschaatcorner.com/ • Berkeley Bowl West (grocery with cafe and organic foods) - 920 Heinz Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710 (510) 898-9555 http://www.berkeleybowl.com/ • Slow (local ingredients, soups, salads, sandwiches) - 1966 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704 (510) 647-FOOD http://www.slowberkeley.com/ • La Mission Mexican Grill - 1255 University Ave – great Mexican food • Temari Japanese Restaurant – 2215 San Pablo Ave – Sushi • Gaumenkitzel – 2121 San Pablo Ave – German – great coffee, breakfast, lunch • Luca Cucina – 2057 San Pablo Ave - Italian • Chaat and Curries - 2026 San Pablo Ave – Indian • Lane Splitter Pizza – 2033 San Pablo Ave • Your Place Thai Cuisine - 1267 University Ave (at Bonar St) – great vegetarian selections • Local 123 Café – 2049 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702. Good coffee, teas, sandwiches, salads • Peet’s Coffee – 1776 4th St. Cafe with light snacks, coffees and teas • Tacubaya Mexican – 1788 4th St. • The Pasta Shop (Grocery/Deli) – 1786 4th St. • Mint Leaf Vietnamese – 2865 7th St (at Heinz)