CodeSpa Virtual Reality and 360 Maker Retreat
Participant Information
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Welcome! Here you can find all of the information that you need for our retreat. If you have further questions, please Contact Us.
Check-in is on Monday, March 26th at 4pm. Intro Talk is at 4:30pm.
Dinner is from 5 - 6pm. If you need to arrive later than 5pm, please let us know. Dinner can be saved for you if you make this request at least one week in advance.
Our meeting space is in the Orchard House Main. See the Property Map.
Departure is by 1pm on Saturday, March 31st.
Retreat Sample Schedule*
*Classes and workshops are subject to change depending on teacher availability and group interests
Transportation and Directions
Only use maps and directions on the Mount Madonna website. Do not use GPS, Google Maps, Mapquest or Yahoo Maps.
GATE CODE
There is a gate that closes each night at 7:00 pm (closed all day on Sundays). The code to enter the property after hours is #8701. The pound sign is part of the code and each key must be entered without pause. If you are staying in the Oaks cabins/campgrounds behind the school, the code for the upper gate is 18701. No pound sign is required for entrance into the Oaks area.
Please prepare in advance by following these steps before the retreat:
Download the latest version of Unity. It is a free download, though you'll have to create an account if you haven't used Unity before. When configuring the install, make sure you choose to download the additional iOS and/or Android app builders, depending on your need (those can be downloaded later).
For building iOS apps on a Macbook / Mac: Download and install Xcode from the Mac app store and create/set an Apple Developer ID per the instructions here (under "Adding your Apple ID to Xcode")
Note that you will not be able to build to iPhone without an Apple computer running OSX. We will probably have one or two macbooks among us but ideally you'll be able to build to your target platform yourself, since there may be several project iterations which will require a new build.
For Android apps (Mac/PC): Download and install Android Studio
Please bring your phone and laptop computer (and mouse if possible)!
We suggest that you also bring the following:
towel (since towels are not provided)
alarm clock
flashlight
warm clothing for cool nights and mornings
comfortable clothes and shoes for a rural setting
a swimsuit for lake swimming or hot tubbing
water bottle
Please note that the rainy season in this part of California can end as late as May 1; make sure you pack some waterproof clothing and/or umbrella.
You may wish to bring slippers, as shoes are not worn indoors.
Mount Madonna Center provides shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and lotion in all shower facilities. They also provide ear plugs.
Please DO NOT bring the following onto the property:
food
illegal drugs
alcohol
pets
incense
DO NOT wear scented body products.
Meals
Mount Madonna Center's food service is strictly vegetarian - no meat, fish, fowl, or eggs. At each meal there are non-dairy and non-gluten options, and foods containing dairy and gluten are clearly marked.
Outside food and drink may NOT be brought to the center.
Kaya Kalpa Wellness Center
Massage, Ayurvedic therapy, Bodywork
Kaya Kalpa means rejuvenation of body and spirit and the professionally trained practitioners are dedicated to your well-being. A variety of Ayurveda therapies, traditional massage and other body therapies are offered at an additional cost to enhance your stay at Mount Madonna Center. Nestled among majestic oak and redwood trees, on 355 acres overlooking Monterey Bay, Kaya Kalpa Wellness Center provides an oasis for relaxation, health and nurturing.
More information and appointment bookings
Explore Mount Madonna prior to arriving
Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Madonna Center
Mount Madonna Address and Contact Information
Mount Madonna Center - 445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
Phone 408-846- 4064 or 408-847- 0406
Fax 408-847- 2683
Email programs@mountmadonna.org
Business Hours:
Monday-Thursday 9:00-5:00
Friday 9:00-5:30
Saturday 11:00-5:00
Watsonville Community Hospital (nearest hospital)
75 Nielson Street
Watsonville, CA 95076, phone: (831) 724-4741.
Join the interest list to stay connected!
Interested in supporting the CodeSpa vision as a sponsor or teacher? We’d love to connect.
Check-in is on Monday, March 26th at 4pm. Intro Talk is at 4:30pm.
Dinner is from 5 - 6pm. If you need to arrive later than 5pm, please let us know. Dinner can be saved for you if you make this request at least one week in advance.
Our meeting space is in the Orchard House Main. See the Property Map.
Departure is by 1pm on Saturday, March 31st.
Retreat Sample Schedule*
*Classes and workshops are subject to change depending on teacher availability and group interests
Transportation and Directions
Only use maps and directions on the Mount Madonna website. Do not use GPS, Google Maps, Mapquest or Yahoo Maps.
GATE CODE
There is a gate that closes each night at 7:00 pm (closed all day on Sundays). The code to enter the property after hours is #8701. The pound sign is part of the code and each key must be entered without pause. If you are staying in the Oaks cabins/campgrounds behind the school, the code for the upper gate is 18701. No pound sign is required for entrance into the Oaks area.
Please prepare in advance by following these steps before the retreat:
Download the latest version of Unity. It is a free download, though you'll have to create an account if you haven't used Unity before. When configuring the install, make sure you choose to download the additional iOS and/or Android app builders, depending on your need (those can be downloaded later).
For building iOS apps on a Macbook / Mac: Download and install Xcode from the Mac app store and create/set an Apple Developer ID per the instructions here (under "Adding your Apple ID to Xcode")
Note that you will not be able to build to iPhone without an Apple computer running OSX. We will probably have one or two macbooks among us but ideally you'll be able to build to your target platform yourself, since there may be several project iterations which will require a new build.
For Android apps (Mac/PC): Download and install Android Studio
Please bring your phone and laptop computer (and mouse if possible)!
We suggest that you also bring the following:
towel (since towels are not provided)
alarm clock
flashlight
warm clothing for cool nights and mornings
comfortable clothes and shoes for a rural setting
a swimsuit for lake swimming or hot tubbing
water bottle
Please note that the rainy season in this part of California can end as late as May 1; make sure you pack some waterproof clothing and/or umbrella.
You may wish to bring slippers, as shoes are not worn indoors.
Mount Madonna Center provides shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and lotion in all shower facilities. They also provide ear plugs.
Please DO NOT bring the following onto the property:
food
illegal drugs
alcohol
pets
incense
DO NOT wear scented body products.
Meals
Mount Madonna Center's food service is strictly vegetarian - no meat, fish, fowl, or eggs. At each meal there are non-dairy and non-gluten options, and foods containing dairy and gluten are clearly marked.
Outside food and drink may NOT be brought to the center.
Kaya Kalpa Wellness Center
Massage, Ayurvedic therapy, Bodywork
Kaya Kalpa means rejuvenation of body and spirit and the professionally trained practitioners are dedicated to your well-being. A variety of Ayurveda therapies, traditional massage and other body therapies are offered at an additional cost to enhance your stay at Mount Madonna Center. Nestled among majestic oak and redwood trees, on 355 acres overlooking Monterey Bay, Kaya Kalpa Wellness Center provides an oasis for relaxation, health and nurturing.
More information and appointment bookings
Explore Mount Madonna prior to arriving
Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Madonna Center
Mount Madonna Address and Contact Information
Mount Madonna Center - 445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
Phone 408-846- 4064 or 408-847- 0406
Fax 408-847- 2683
Email programs@mountmadonna.org
Business Hours:
Monday-Thursday 9:00-5:00
Friday 9:00-5:30
Saturday 11:00-5:00
Watsonville Community Hospital (nearest hospital)
75 Nielson Street
Watsonville, CA 95076, phone: (831) 724-4741.
Join the interest list to stay connected!
Interested in supporting the CodeSpa vision as a sponsor or teacher? We’d love to connect.
#CodeSpaVR
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Top image of Mount Madonna Retreat Center, used with permission
VR image (Creative Commons licensed) from https://livierickson.com/blog/monday-musings-first-time-vr-ers/ used with permission from blog author, Liv Erickson
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Top image of Mount Madonna Retreat Center, used with permission
VR image (Creative Commons licensed) from https://livierickson.com/blog/monday-musings-first-time-vr-ers/ used with permission from blog author, Liv Erickson
