The program will be held at Pacifica Graduate Institute’s Ladera Lane Campus, 801 Ladera Lane, Santa Barbara, California, 93108 (NOT the Lambert Road Campus). Located on 35 acres in the foothills of the Santa Ynez Mountains overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the residential retreat center provides a unique and peaceful environment for this event.
The climate is mild and usually sunny, with cool evenings and occasional foggy mornings. We recommend comfortable clothing, shoes that work on the lawn, sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat for shade, and a jacket or sweater for morning and evening.
Wireless Internet service is available throughout the campus. Direct service connection is also available in the Computer Resource Center. Guests wishing to be contacted should direct callers to 805.969.3626, ext. 301. Faxes are received at 805.879.8270.
Important Information
Friday, September 9
1:00- – Check-In in the Ladera Lane Lobby
5:00-8:00 – Opening Reception and Events – Ladera Lane Patio & Lobby
Saturday, September 10
7:15-8:45 AM – Social Dreaming Matrix (The Yurt)
7:45-8:45 – Breakfast in the Dining Room
9:00-9:15 – Gathering in Barrett Center
9:15-11:45 – Presentations in Barrett Center (Break from 10:15-10:30)
11:45-1:00 PM – Lunch in Dining Room (Lunch served 11:45-12:45)
1:00-5:15 – Events in Barrett Center (Breaks from 2:15-2:30 and 3:45-4:00)
5:15-6:30 – Dinner in Dining Room (Dinner served 5:15-6:15)
6:30-7:30 – Outdoor Event
7:45-8:30 – Awards Ceremony in Barrett Center
Sunday, September 11
7:15-8:00 AM – Social Dreaming Matrix (The Yurt)
7:45-8:45 – Breakfast in the Dining Room
9:00-11:15 – Events in Barrett Center
11:15-12:15 – Lunch in the Dining Room
12:00-4:30 – Special Events
- Inner Light Gospel Choir
- Reading of 9/11 Victims Names
- Meditation
- Interfaith Service
- Santa Barbara Drum Circle
Pacifica’s Ladera Lane Campus, 801 Ladera Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93108; 805.969.3626, ext. 301
Accommodations are simple, dormitory-style rooms with shared bath and shower. All reservations and changes in accommodations must be made through Pacifica’s Alumni Relations Office, 805.969.3626, ext. 303. Cancellation for accommodations with full refund is accepted up to 5 days before your scheduled arrival. Cancellations made 1-4 days before your scheduled arrival will receive a 50% refund. There will be no refund for cancellations on the day of your scheduled arrival. Check-in is 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Due to county CUP guidelines, only those attending a program may sleep overnight. No animals are allowed on campus except for service animals.
DISABILITY SERVICES ON CAMPUS
It is the policy of Pacifica’s Alumni Relations Office to accommodate attendees with disabilities in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Please let us know in advance if you have special needs or require assistance due to a disabling condition while you are attending a public program. If you are accompanied by a service dog, please contact disability services directly (805.679.6124), as all animals visiting campus must have pre-approval. For additional information regarding Pacifica’s policies, visit www.pacifica.edu/disability-services.aspx
805.969.3626, ext. 301
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Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is approximately 18 miles from Pacifica’s Ladera Lane Campus. Rental car information is available at flysba.com/services/car_rental_information
Taxi Services to both of our campuses are available in Santa Barbara from the airport, the train station, and from the Airbus drop-off points. Pre-arranged taxi rates are approximately $40-$45 to/from SBA or $20 to/from the Santa Barbara Train Station and Hyatt Santa Barbara Airbus stop. Please note, Fly by Night Taxi is the only company based in Carpinteria with pre-arranged rates to/from the Carpinteria Train Station and Airbus Stop.
Shah Taxi 805.708.1403 (Ask for Shah or Tony)
Tom’s Taxi Service 805.451.0104
Fly-by-Night Taxi 805.745.8294
LB Transportation Airport Shuttle offers shuttle service between SBA and the Ladera Campus, the Lambert Campus, and the Best Western Carpinteria Inn. Pre-arranged rates (24 hours in advance) are $36 for one passenger one-way plus $9 for each additional passenger for the same time to the same location (subject to change per provider). Contact LB Transportation at lbtransportation@verizon.net or 805.455.6384.
Roadrunner Shuttle Service offers comfortable, courteous and reliable door-to-door airport shuttle transportation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for Ventura and Santa Barbara counties with service to or from LAX, Burbank, and the Santa Barbara Airport. For a price quote and reservation, visit www.rrshuttle.com or call 800.247.7919.
4:30 p.m. – Departure from Best Western to Ladera Lane
5:30 p.m. – Departure from Best Western
8:00 p.m. – Departure from Ladera Lane to Best Western
8:30 p.m. – Departure from Ladera Lane
*Request additional service at Reception Desk
Saturday, September 10th
7:00 a.m. – Departure from Best Western to Ladera Lane
7:30 – Departure
8:00 – Departure
*Request additional service by calling 805.896.1887 or 805.896.1888
9:00 p.m. – Departure from Ladera Lane to Best Wester
9:30 p.m. – Departure from Ladera Lane
Sunday, September 11th
7:00 a.m. – Departure from Best Western to Ladera Lane
7:30 – Departure from Best Western
8:00 – Departure from Best Western
8:30 – Departure from Best Western
4:00 p.m. – Departure from Ladera Lane to Best Western
4:45 p.m. – Departure from Ladera Lane
Other Information
Pacifica’s bookstore offers an online textbook store for students currently attending our school. Pacifica was orignally established in 1976 in Carpinteria, California and our institute is presently run by Chancellor Stephen Aizenstat. The great news about our location is that it is just 13 min (7.6 mi) via US-101 S from Santa Barbara. Here at Pacifica our motto is Animae mundi colendae gratia which stands for “For the sake of tending soul in and of the world”.
Ladera Lane Bookstore Hours for Pondering Peace will be:
Friday, September 9th: 10am-8pm
Saturday, September 10th: 10am-6pm
Sunday, September 11th: 10am-6pm
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Saturday
Hours:
Saturday 11:50-12:10 & 5:20-5:40