Okihi 70th Anniversary- Fall Festival
Once a cherished hub where Bakersfield youth connected with the great outdoors, Okihi was a vibrant place for learning and growth. Though the camp was destroyed, White Wolf Wellness is committed to restoring its legacy and rebuilding it for community use!
Okihi Fall Fest marks the reintroduction of camping, community use and outdoor education programs for Kern County. This event celebrates not only the revival of these it also includes, music, family adventure, hay rides, touring the camp grounds, classes on native plants, raising your own chickens and camping 101. Also included are a petting zoo, drinks by Temblor and a limited number of our famous chicken and waffles! Come be a part of this exciting new chapter and help us rekindle the joy and adventure for the next generation.
Tickets available on Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/okihi-fall-fest-2024-tickets-1045065126927
Volunteer Day - Tree Planting!
Come get your hands in the dirt, pet a goat, dip your toes in the river….We need your help!
We have a whole bunch of trees that need to get into the ground! Come be part of planting a greener, cleaner future for the next generation!
Optional things to bring: Shovel, gloves, water
Volunteer Day - Tree Planting!
Come get your hands in the dirt, pet a goat, dip your toes in the river….We need your help!
We have a whole bunch of trees that need to get into the ground! Come be part of planting a greener, cleaner future for the next generation!
Optional things to bring: Shovel, gloves, water
Skye on the River
5:30 Gates open
6:00 Live Music Jim Ranger, Figgy Baby, Crimson Skye
10:00 Gates closed
Help support the rehabilitation of Okihi, a 14 acre community retreat center on the Kern River. Local music and good food on the river. By supporting this event, you are helping us sustain the Okihi dream, which focuses on local outdoor education, nature preservation, and community engagement that cherishes our land.
It requires dedication, effort, and resources to bring this vision to life. What better way to contribute than by enjoying a special evening of music in the Okihi amphitheater? Come celebrate nature with us and help make a lasting impact in our community!
*Crimson Skye will be curating a musical night to remember with performances from ‘Jim Ranger’, ‘Figgy Baby' and of course Crimson Skye herself!
*Local food will be available for purchase, as well as drinks for a donations.
*A select number of Vendors will be selling custom goods and wears, so bring some cash!
*With our ticket options you can choose between 2 different types of seating!
1.Reserve a chair / table for 6 : $40 per seat / $240 for whole table
cushioned chairs, umbrella and special seat saved just for you!
2.General admission: $25
Picnic style anywhere you like
Children under 12 may attend free of charge!
Whatever you choose there’s, not a bad seat in this house - riverfront views are hard to miss!
*parking is limited so please carpool
Volunteer Day- Remove Invasive Species
Come get your hands in the dirt, pet a goat, dip your toes in the river….We need your help!
We will be working removing a invasive reed called Arrundo Dorax. No experience necessary. Things to bring- clippers, hedge trimmers, gloves.
We also need people with trucks or dump trucks to help take this stuff out to the green waste facility.
If you can help out with the trucks or trailers email us!
info@whitewolfwellness.org
Volunteer Day in the Gardens
Come get your hands in the dirt, pet a goat, dip your toes in the river….We need your help!
We will be working on the native garden and the edible garden. No experience necessary. All ages and abilities welcome!
Temblor Bingo Night
Join us for a night in town at Temblor Brewing Co for beer and bingo. A portion of the bingo proceeds go to help Okihi, so bring some friends and lets play!
3200 Buck Owens Blvd Suite 200
Summer Solstice Floating Sound Bath, Camping Optional
Come and join us for the longest day of the year, the summer solstice.
Make sure to bring blankets, yoga mat, pillow ior whatever else makes you cozy.
Gates locked 10 minutes after start time.
Floating for sound bath is first come first serve.
Camping optional. Please see eventbrite to reserve your ticket.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/floating-summer-solstice-sound-bath-camping-under-the-stars-tickets-877114030677
Community Volunteer Day
Come get your hands in the dirt, pet a goat, dip your toes in the river….We need your help!
Sign up at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/copy-of-community-volunteer-day-tickets-877128243187
Community Volunteer Day
Come get your hands in the dirt, pet a goat, dip your toes in the river….We need your help!
Sign up at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/copy-of-community-volunteer-day-tickets-877102997677
Skye on the River
Your time is precious. Spend it wisely surrounded by nature, local music and good people! We invite you to meet us where the sky meets the river at Okihi, our 14-acre nature retreat.
Crimson Skye will be curating a musical night with performances from:
The Appletons
Jean Coyote
Ryan Colter and the Ford City Four
and of course Crimson Skye herself!
Local food will be available for purchase, as well as drinks from Bakersfield's favorite watering hole, "The Rooster". A portion of food and beverage sales will go toward the Okihi Restoration Project!
With our ticket options, you can choose between 2 different types of seating:
Reserve a chair/table for 6 (cushioned chairs, umbrella and a special seat saved just for you!): $40 per seat / $240 for the whole table
General admission (picnic style anywhere you like): $25. Children under 12 may attend free of charge!
Whatever you choose, there’s not a bad seat in this house - riverfront views are hard to miss!
Gates open at 5:00 p.m.
Open mic 5:30 - 6 p.m.
Guest Speaker
Live Music at 6 - 9:30 p.m.
Gates closed at 10:30 p.m.
*Parking is limited so please carpool when possible!
**No dogs, please!
***No fires!
****No camping!
Everything we do at Okihi is inspired by cultivating a more mindful relationship to our natural environment, including your mind and body! When you support this fundraiser you‘re investing in your own backyard - all proceeds go directly to improving and repairing Okihi, as well as the support of local musicians sharing their craft.
Common Ground
This event is free to the public. It is outdoor so dress for the weather. Close toes shoes encouraged! Carpooling encourage to reduce impact on the land.
We will have rotating art stations every hour from 11-3pm. Traditional storytelling at the outdoor amphitheater with Alan Salazar, beadwork at the riverside picnic tables with Lori Myers, and contemporary art at the garden with Sean Navejas.
Final event of the day is drumming with Gene Albitre at the main stage from 3-4pm.
Food truck and drinks available for purchase. Proceeds go to help rehabilitate Okihi, 14 acres along the Kern river to a mindful community recreational retreat.
All ages welcome, no pets please!
Sheep, horses, goats and chickens, hammocks and gentle hiking are part of the Okihi experience. This event is free to the public. It is outdoor so dress for the weather. Close toes shoes encouraged! Okihi is a slightly wild landscape, undergoing restoration, so watch your children.
Tickets available on eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/862331525807?aff=oddtdtcreator
Sound Bath Under the Trees
Come drift away in peace and relaxation under the trees alongside the Kern River. Bring blankets, pillows or yoga mats to be extra cozy.
There is a gentle yoga class and nature walk before. Make it a whole morning of wellness and goodness on Earth Day. Family Friendly.
Please sign up on eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sound-bath-under-the-trees-tickets-877090329787
Sound Bath, Yoga and Nature Walk
Let's honor earth day by taking a gentle mindful walk at Okihi followed by yoga. Dress for the weather and bring a yoga mat.
Event begins at 9:30. Allow time to get to Okihi on time.
Tickets Available on eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gentle-yoga-and-earth-walk-tickets-877095836257
Flights & Bites at Moo Creamery
Join us in town for a special event.
Eat for a cause with flights and bites at Moo Creamery. Part of the proceeds go to help Okihi. Bring a friend! Moo Creamery is located at:
4885 Truxtun Ave
Skye on the River
Your time is precious. Spend it wisely surrounded by nature, local music and good people! We invite you to meet us where the sky meets the river at Okihi, our 14-acre nature retreat.
Crimson Skye will be curating a musical night with performances from:
Jean Coyote
Ryan Colter and the Ford City Four
The Appletons
and of course Crimson Skye herself!
Local food will be available for purchase, as well as drinks from Bakersfield's favorite watering hole, "The Rooster". A portion of food and beverage sales will go toward the Okihi Restoration Project!
With our ticket options, you can choose between 2 different types of seating:
Reserve a chair/table for 6 (cushioned chairs, umbrella and a special seat saved just for you!): $40 per seat / $240 for the whole table
General admission (picnic style anywhere you like): $25. Children under 12 may attend free of charge!
Whatever you choose, there’s not a bad seat in this house - riverfront views are hard to miss!
Gates open at 5:00 p.m.
Open mic 5:30 - 6 p.m.
Guest Speaker
Live Music at 6 - 9:30 p.m.
Gates closed at 10:30 p.m.
*Parking is limited so please carpool when possible!
**No dogs, please!
***No fires!
****No camping!
Everything we do at Okihi is inspired by cultivating a more mindful relationship to our natural environment, including your mind and body! When you support this fundraiser you‘re investing in your own backyard - all proceeds go directly to improving and repairing Okihi, as well as the support of local musicians sharing their craft.
Sound Bath Under the Stars
Join us for a magical evening of healing and relaxation at our Sound Bath Under the Stars event on March 30th at Okihi along the Kern River. Immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of crystal singing bowls, gongs, flutes, the human voice, and various electronic instruments as we use precise binaural rhythms to relax the mind and encourage lucid dreaming.
Sound bath - $35
Camping - $30
You will walk away from this event with all the restorative benefits of a sound bath as you lay under the twinkling night sky, surrounded by the peaceful sounds of nature. Allow the vibrations and frequencies to wash over you, releasing tension and promoting a deep sense of calm and well-being.
For those looking to extend their experience, camping will be available for an additional cost. Come and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life as you connect with yourself and the natural world in this unique and transformative setting. Don't miss out on this opportunity to rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit at our Sound Bath Under the Stars event.
Gates will be locked at 6:30 sharp.
Items to bring to enhance your experience:
Blankets, pillows, yoga mat, water
Full Moon Supper Club
Full Moon Supper Club is a small intimate fundraiser dinner served right along the Kern River. We serve lamb and chicken that was raised and harvested right on the land. Local bread, organic veggies, wine and cocktails will be available too.
All funds go to helping us rehabilitate the land and restore it for community use. All ticket sales are tax deductible.
Tickets available here (Early bird pricing ends Sunday, March 10. Use promo code: “Howl” to get $50 off every ticket)
Silent auction and raffle items are available to bid on.
Questions? Email us at info@whitewolfwellness.org
Community Planting Day at Okihi
Come on out to Okihi.
Let’s work on a project as a community to help improve, manage and restore this sacred land. This project is focused on cleaning up around the trail and planting native plants!
We highly recommend dressing for the weather, and bringing water and gloves! No sign-up necessary, just show up!
All ages welcome but please leave your dogs at home.
GroundWorks: Growing Greatness
This program is funded by the Virginia and Alfred Harrell Foundation and FREE to the public.
In this 3-hour class, we explore:
Gardening - Visit the Okihi Garden!
Composting - How we do it and you can too!
Water Sequestration - What is it and why is it important?
Rotational Grazing - How animals play an important role in the overall health of the whole system.
Dress for the weather and bring water!
All ages are welcome. Please do not bring any dogs or pets!
Sign up to reserve your spot
Bring a bucket or bag and take home Okihi-made compost for a $5 donation per bag/bucket.
Community Day at Okihi
Come on out to Okihi.
Let’s work on a project as a community to help improve, manage and restore this sacred land. This project is focused on cleaning up around the trail and planting native plants!
We highly recommend dressing for the weather, and bringing water and gloves! No sign-up necessary, just show up!
All ages welcome but please leave your dogs at home.
Community Day at Okihi
Come on out to Okihi. 13227 Round Mountain Rd 12-4pm
Lets work on a project as a community to help improve, manage and restore this sacred land.
We highly recommend dressing for the weather, bringing water and gloves! No sign up necessary, just show up!
All ages welcome but please leave your dogs at home.
Come for yoga before! 11-12pm
Yoga at Okihi
Let’s stretch it out!
All ages and abilities welcome. At the end of this practice we hope you feel calmer, clearer and more connected to your body! Join us for a gentle stretch sesh right along the river.
Sign up on eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/710659510727?aff=oddtdtcreator
Cost: $20 or FREE if you join community day from 8-11, are a member or regular volunteer.
Silent Disco along the Kern River
You are invited to join a one of a kind community dance right here on the beautiful land of Okihi. Silent Disco is unique experience where people dance to music on wireless headphones. Rather than using a speaker system, music is broadcast into wireless headphone receivers worn by the participants. The wireless range allows dancers to hear the music directly. Roam around Okihi and be close to the river and connect with nature while dancing. It truly is magical.
Enjoy eclectic music sets from local DJ’s Kinetic Distortion and Citizen Zain.
Gates open at 4:30pm and dance party begins at 5pm.
$20 per person. tickets available on eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silent-disco-on-the-river-tickets-735975070247?aff=oddtdtcreator
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silent-disco-on-the-river-tickets-735972602867?aff=erelexpmlt
Chicken & Waffles Brunch
Help us fundraise for the “Okihi restoration project” by joining this absolutely delicious Fried Chicken & Waffles Brunch. Okihi is a 14 acre retreat space on the north side of the Kern river, under care of the White Wolf Wellness Foundation. The chicken for this event is raised and harvested at Okihi, and prepared by infamous local event organizer: Sam Ames and crew….It doesn’t get more farm to table than that!
Make it special with syrups, and a side of apricot-jalapeno and bourbon jam.
Desert is apricot coconut cobbler and cupcakes.
One drink (beer, wine, mimosa) included in the meal, additional beverages available for purchase.
We will be serving food from 10-12am, but the property will be available for you to stay and hang out at Okihi until 4!
Tickets available via eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/727638675867?aff=oddtdtcreator
If you choose to stay and hang….Pack a blanket and a book, bring your suit or just take a nap in a hammock.
$40
Women's Winter Circle
You are magic…. but in modern society it can be hard to remember. It’s hard to pay your rent, and taxes but also stay tapped into the goddess within, am I right?!
This circle is to help you reconnect with your magical warrior goddess inside.
We will be connecting to the elements around and within us all- earth, water, fire, wind.
All participants will be invited to participate in an candle adornment creation activity that you get to take home.
Candles will be provided or you can bring your own!
Tickets available via eventbrite.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/710657364307?aff=oddtdtcreator
$20 or if money is a hardship you can help Katherine with set up or take down. Email her to set it up.
info@whitewolfwellness.org
Silent Disco along the Kern River
You are invited to join a one of a kind community dance right here on the beautiful land of Okihi. Silent Disco is unique experience where people dance to music on wireless headphones. Rather than using a speaker system, music is broadcast into wireless headphone receivers worn by the participants. The wireless range allows dancers to hear the music directly. Roam around Okihi and be close to the river and connect with nature while dancing. It truly is magical.
Enjoy eclectic music sets from local DJ’s Kinetic Distortion and Citizen Zain.
Gates open at 4:30pm and dance party begins at 5pm.
$20 per person. tickets available on eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silent-disco-on-the-river-tickets-735972602867?aff=oddtdtcreator
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silent-disco-on-the-river-tickets-735972602867?aff=erelexpmlt
Skye on the River-a concert series on the River
Friday October 27, 6-10pm
Best Dad, John Ranger and Crimson Skye
Your time is precious, spend it wisely surrounded by nature, local music and good people! We invite you to meet us where the sky meets the river at Okihi, our 14 acre nature retreat center.
Everything we do at Okihi is inspired by cultivating a more mindful relationship to our natural environment, including your mind and body! When you support this fund raiser you‘re investing in your own backyard - all proceeds go directly to improving and repairing Okihi, as well as the supporting the local musicians sharing their craft.
Crimson Skye will be curating a musical night to remember with performances from ‘Jon Ranger’, ‘Best Dad’ and of course Crimson herself!
Local food will be available for purchase, as well as drinks for a donations.
Tickets on eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/727101278497?aff=oddtdtcreator
With our ticket options you can choose between 2 different types of seating!
1.Reserve a chair / table for 6 : cushioned chairs, umbrella and special seat saved just for you! $40 per seat / $240 for whole table
2.General admission:
$25
children under 12 may attend free of charge!
Whatever you choose there’s, not a bad seat in this house - riverfront views are hard to miss!
Gates open 500 pm
Open mic 600 - 7
Kern River Guest Speaker
Live Music 7-930 Best Dad, John Ranger, Crimson Skye
Gates closed 1030
*parking is limited so please carpool when possible!
**no dogs please
*** no fires
**** no camping
Sound Bath Under the Stars
Saturday October 14
6-730pm
$30
What to bring if you have it :
Cushioned mat, sleeping bag and blankets, pillows, yoga bolsters, drinking water
Tickets available via event brite:
Okihi is a magical 14 acre wildspace on the north side of the Kern river.
Even though its located only 14 minutes from downtown Bakersfield, Okihi can still feel like a world away! You're sure to find the right spot to enjoy the Kern river with our 2000 ft of riverside property. Although our land restoration project is just getting started, we are still holding small events and fundraisers and inviting the public to enjoy the land as volunteers and guests.
Sund Bath Under the Stars is a special event hosted by Stephen and Katherine Winters of the White Wolf Wellness Foundation. Proceeds from the event will go toward the Okihi restoration project, and support the White Wolf Wellness Foundation.
**this sound bath will be different, in that a limited number of participants may be able to float in a preterdermined spot on the river during the sound bath.
***Floating is available, but limited, so be sure to arrive early and bring a towel if you want to float!
WHAT IS A SOUND BATH ?
During a sound bath performers quite literally guide the participant on a journey inward using intentional sound waves that permeate the given space. Participants can move, sit, lay down, stretch, meditate, sleep.... but generally assume a comfortable position lying on the floor soaking up the vibrations. Like waves through water, the sound waves travel into the many layers of the physical and emotional self - gently massaging and stimulating the body and mind. Unlike songs, and written music, the sound is abstract and stands alone. This simplicity allows the participant to enter into a subconscious ‘journey’ riding the waves of sound. We utilize Tibetan bowls, crystal bowls, gongs, flutes, drums, the didgeridoo, the human voice, harps, as well as electronic and pre-recorded soundscapes to create certain tones, harmonies, rhythms and frequencies intended to tune, and rebalance the mind-body-spirit connection naturally.
WHAT IS LUCID DREAMING ?
Have you ever “awoken” in a dream, and been able to actively participate in your dream-world? Lucid Dreaming as an intentional practice has been used for countless centuries in many different traditions and communities, and the Dreamtime was considered especially important in understanding the subconscious mysteries of the Self. Dreaming is obviously a mystical experience, especially lucid / or active dreaming. Lucid dreaming can be difficult to learn and access regularly, but a Lucid Dreaming sound journey can be a great way to practice!
HOW?
Through gentle preparatory movement, mindful breathing techniques and a background of binaural rhythms - participants are able to literally ride the sound waves into deep states of subconscious awareness - similar to the Theta brain wave state in which we dream. In this state of being, the subconscious speaks, creating the opportunity for a unique understanding of the Self via active dream-states.
GroundWorks: Growing Greatness
This program is funded by the Virginia and Alfred Harrell Foundation and FREE to the public.
In this 3 hour class we explore
Gardening- Visit the Okihi Garden!
Composting- How we do it and you can too!
Water Sequestration- What is it and why its important.
Rotational Grazing- How animals play an important role in the over all health of the whole system.
Dress for the weather and bring water!
All ages welcome. Sign up to reserve your spot on eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/710650493757?aff=oddtdtcreator
13227 Round Mountain Rd