Are you sad con is over? We are TOO! Join us for the event of SumMER as we gather to retreat, relax and reconnect with our community. This camp is just what you will need to recharge after the hectic days of summer.
Lounge in a luxurious 20 person hot tub, or splash into a 17' deep, saline, infinity pool with stunning views of the Northern California wine country. Dance in the full moon and consume supercharged Moon Water, and pamper yourself at our Facial Bar and Mud Mask Station. Make a one of a kind top or accessory with Mermaid and Mom. shoot in a dream pool with Brett Stanley Photography, and tromp around the grounds of this eclectic working farm to shoot a surreal mer out of water set with Lee Harland Photography. Go home with a prop kit and newfound posing knowledge after your Prop Posing Workshop with Mermaid Ashley.
ALL the summer camp vibes included - each activity will have a corresponding SumMER Camp badge you will earn to take home!
EVENT FAQ
-This event takes place September 9th - 11th, 2022 at Glynraven Gardens in Hopland
-We have differing ticket packages for Merfolk, Companions, Camping and Structured Accommodation
-We must book a minimum amount of mers to move forward with the event; if we do not book the minimum and must cancel, ticketholders will be immediately refunded no less than 3 days after the cancelation
-No INS/OUTS to prevent dust contamination of event space
-Onsite Massages may be available at an additional cost
-All attendees are required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID 19 OR a negative COVID test taken no more than 48 hours prior to arrival onsite. Most activities will take place outside.
-Upon Purchase of ticket, each guest will chose a time to do a dry shoot with Lee Harland Photography and an underwater shoot with Brett Stanley Photography
-All food provided with your ticket package(gluten free/vegetarian available with advance request). You may bring limited alcohol on site, but please use your best judgement
-Our tickets are open to Merfolk 18+ ONLY as Glynraven Gardens is a clothing optional space
-Glynraven Gardens is a working (legal) cannabis farm. Farm tours available by request, dependent on harvest and growing season)
-No lifeguard will be on duty, swim at your own risk
-No glass of any kind allowed on the pool deck (reusable drinking vessels are encouraged!)
- 2 PM : Farm open to guests in early afternoon for arrival / Set up
- Welcome Dinner & Mermaid Dance Party
- Twilight Dry Shots with Lee Harland Photography
- Twilight UW shots with Brett Stanley
- Moonwater Ritual led by Oracle the Mermaid
- Starlight soaking and ambient music
- Morning UW shots with Brett Stanley
- Mermaid and Mom Top and Accessory Workshop with Mermaid Rachel, featuring ID Fabrications
- Breakfast
- Underwater Props Workshop with Mermaid Smash
- Dry land shots with Lee Harland
- All Day Free Swim, self guided photo shoots, continued crafting, naps, tours, go pro pool time, and explore the gardens!
- Lunch
- Farm Tours
- Dinner & music
- Twilight UW shots with Brett
- Starlight Hot tub and Pool Time
- Breakfast
- Final UW shots with Brett Stanley
- Final Dry shots with Lee Harland
- Free swim, tours, naps, finish crafts, clean up campsites
- Lunch
-4 PM: Event End
Our longtime vendor Sweet Siren Designs hosts an unofficial meetup at Disneyland Park in sunny southern California. Don your best mermaid scales, and get ready for a day of fishy fun in the happiest place on earth. What could be better than a school of mermaids at Disneyland?!
Mermaid Popup Market at Strong Water, Anaheim on March 12th, 2022 from 3 PM - 7 PM
- Purchase tickets and make dining reservations here
Mermaid's Day at the Disneyland Parks on March 13th, 2022 (schedule below)
- These events require a Disneyland/California Adventure ticket purchase to attend
We are so excited to partner with this fin-tastic event! Event details can be found on their Instagram and through their Facebook Event
Join us for a Mermaid Popup Market, at the incredible Strong Water bar and restaurant! Located in Anaheim, and under 10 minutes away from Disneyland Parks. Grab tickets now for an afternoon of fun before our big day at the parks!
Details are coming soon:
- A special reservation block just for us MerFriends: Reservations are FREE but you need to have a ticket to enter. Reserve here
- Take your photo by a tropical waterfall with a real Feejee Mermaid. Watch out, he may bite ;)
- FREE Hair Tinsel Installation with every ticket purchase
- Book a time slot to purchase a Tin Type photoshoot with a themed backdrop & props. Book below!
- Hula performance and lesson with ticket purchase
- Mermaid Cocktail & Tiki drinks inside or to go will be available!
- Mermaid, Tropical, and Vintage Vendors!
- Live Portrait sketches for purchase
- Raffle Prizes: Each Ticket purchase comes with one raffle ticket. Additional tickets may be purchased on site
- Dine in the restaurant or take to go and sit outside in our marketplace
Purchase tickets here
We are finally gathering at the parks again! After 2 years Mermaid's Day returns to Disney Parks - see the schedule posted above.
We will be gathering for group photos, mermaid fun and raffles throughout the day! You may even win a ticket to The California Mermaid Convention!
*Disney's California Adventure (DCA)
*Disneyland Resort (DL)
*Disneyland Hotel (DH)
The amazing Conrad Photography will be offering Tin Type photo sessions. This vintage process of capturing an image onto metal leaves you with a truly stunning result. Wear your mermaid best for this unique opportunity!
Wet Plate Collodion Photography is one of the earliest forms of photography known to humankind. The image must be captured directly onto a tin or glass plate before the light-sensitive chemicals that are poured on it dry.
Conrad is one of only a handful of people who are practicing this ancient, one-of-a-kind photographic technique today, and may be the only one prepared to bring his studio to your event!
To book contact Conrad here
The Mermaids Day official Mermaid Scale "D" brooch by Match Accessories and Mermaids Day. If you select pick up, be prepared to pick up at either the Mermaid's Day event on Saturday 3/12/22 at Strong Water.
Purchase here
Mermaid's Day 2022 Official Tote Bag! With this year's theme : Pineapple Printed both front & back! Available in 3 sizes - check the size chart below: .: 100% Polyester.: Boxed corners: Black cotton handles.
Purchase here
Coppertop Ink will be offering prints, glasses, pins. They also will be drawing live portraits of guests that come to the event for $40 each using marker and makeup!
Shop their items here
Planet Tiki is known for their out this world candles. Based off your favorite tiki cocktails! Some of their most popular scents include Dole Whip and Pearl Diver.
Shop their items here
Our one of a kind ocean inspired natural jewelry is fit for the mermaid inside of everyone. Let the ocean be a part of your journey.'
Shop their items here
Vintage, Retro & Disney Inspired ❤️ Based in N. California ❤️ For custom orders or questions, feel free to message her
Shop their items here
Lounge Loot was created out of a love of cocktails, Polynesian Pop, and mid century modern style. Husband and wife team Shane and Danielle have picked up plenty of vintage tiki gems over their years of treasure hunting.
Lounge Loot offers custom cocktail umbrellas, vintage bar tribute umbrella packs, and other fun & unique new items to serve the cocktail community!
Shop their items here
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