Costanoa Lodge
Camp EquityBee summer 22’
Duration from Palo Alto Office 1hr 5min
Surrounded by acres of undisturbed wilderness, rolling coastal hills, and secluded beaches, Costanoa invites you to explore the extraordinary beauty of California's scenic coast with a variety of accommodation options from the lodge to tent style bungalows, bunks and cabins.
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Full team ACTIVITIES
From endless hiking and biking trails, Costanoa has an adventure for everyone. Beyond physical exploration, they offer educational wildlife programming such as guided bird-watching tours and falconry presentations.
Color Wars
If you like competition, races, and ridiculous games, you’ll absolutely love Color Wars! Dress up in your teams colors and show your pride while competing in games like dodgeball, relay races and tug of war. Winners get…bragging rights!
Duration 1-3 hours
Wine and Dye’n Workshop
On-site outdoor private wine tasting with local wines while making your own signature Camp EquityBee Tie Dye T-Shirt.
Duration 1 1/2 hours
Naked Eye Stargazing + Fireside S’mores
Entertain and educate the team! Learn about everything under the stars with NASA Ames Researcher Joe Jordan followed by a campfire and s’mores at the Cascade fire pit.
Duration 1-3 hours
Choose your own adventure
Interpretive Nature Hike
Resident naturalists will guide your group on an interpretive walk covering topics like plant and animal life, spring wildflowers, coastal ecology, redwood forest ecology, bird life, and human and natural history. This three and a half mile hike through the riparian corridor of Whitehouse Creek and then up through coastal scrub and Douglas Fir eco-systems. The peak of the trail offers sweeping vistas of the reefs and beaches south of Costanoa. This is an excellent option for those who want a little bit more of a workout as well as opportunities to see the local flora and fauna.
Duration 1-4 hours
Falconry Presentation
Meet local falconer and ornithologist for an outdoor presentation of Owl, Falcons, Hawks Harriers and the occasional Kookobura (terrestrial tree kingfishers of the genus Dacelo native to Australia and New Guinea)! Presentation includes the opportunity to see the birds up close and personal as well as observe their flight and predation behaviors.
Duration 1 1/2 hours
Guided Sea Kayaking
Explore the marshes and estuaries of the inland Monterey Bay or hit the open ocean with our professional kayak guide. This is a great group experience that also provides you the opportunity to see the incredible diversity of wildlife along the central coast.
Duration 1-3 hours
Guided Yoga
Get an early start to your day or book a mid-meeting stretch break with professional on-site yoga facilitators. All classes are designed to the ability level of your group or individual.
Duration 30-60 min
Monday;
8:00am - Pickup at Palo Alto HQ
9:15am - Welcome! Arrive at Costanoa - check in/check emails etc.
10:00-12pm - ** Full team activity **
12-1pm - Lunch on-site at Cascade Restaurant + Bar using local, organic, and handcrafted ingredients in its offering of fresh California coastal cuisine.
Choose from dishes like; Salmon Tartar, Local Artichoke, Cheese Boards, Soups + Salads, Burgers/Sandwiches and other lunch specialties.
1-5pm - ** check emails/leadership presentations/meetings etc **
5:30-6:30pm - Dinner in the Pine Tent
Choose from dishes like, Marinated Feta + Olives, Artichoke Tacos, Build-your-own pizzas and more.
Tuesday;
8-9am Optional guided Yoga, or self guided walk/hike/biking
9-10am - Breakfast on site at Cascade Restaurant Bar + Grill
Choose from dishes like; Calamari, Local Artichoke, Tarragon Wings, Impossible Burgers, Crab Cake Sandwiches and more.
10-4pm - ** work time - check emails/leadership presentations/meetings etc - grab and go lunch in the Pine Tent **
5:30-7pm - San Mateo Country Buffet in the Pine Tent + cocktails/mock-tails.
7-8:30pm - Meet on-site for guided Stargazing followed by a campfire and s’mores to close out the night.
Wednesday;
8:15-9am- Optional guided Yoga, or self guided walk/hike/biking
9:00-10am - Farewell Farm to Table Style Breakfast on-site at the Pine Tent
Choose from dishes like; Benedicts, Omelettes, Breakfast Sandos and other breakfast specialties.
11am - Transportation back to Palo Alto HQ
** can be adjusted to half or full day activities