Great Wedding Photos by my Dad!

Online photos:
http://picasaweb.google.com/ron.ture/NaomiSWedding

Thank you!

Thank you to all who came together and made our wedding a wonderful and memorable event! We really appreciate all who helped in setting up and breaking down, baking goodies, taking photographs and videos, sharing talents, picking up various goods, driving from afar, and many other tasks that made all the activities of the weekend happen!

Wedding Ceremony and Reception

Saturday, August 25, 2007

3:30 pm - Wedding Ceremony in Cathedral Grove
4:30 pm - Taiko Performance at Outdoor Ampitheater
6:30 pm - Buffet at Dinner Hall
8:00 pm - Dancing & Reception in Helgesson Hall

Wedding Location

Monte Toyon Camp
220 Cloister Lane
Aptos, CA 95003
Map & Directions

Please see Transportation links to the right for more information

Overnight Guests Schedule of Events

*All activities take place at Monte Toyon

Friday Evening, Aug 24

6:00 pm - Overnight guests can check-in at Monte Toyon
7:00 pm - Dinner & Campfire

Saturday Morning, Aug 25

8:00 am - Morning Outdoor Yoga
8:30 am - Breakfast with overnight guests
10:00 am - Free time/ Outdoor activities
12:00 pm - Lunch with overnight guests

Saturday Afternoon WEDDING & RECEPTION, Aug 25

3:30 pm - Wedding Ceremony in Cathedral Grove
4:30 pm - Taiko Performance at Outdoor Ampitheater
6:30 pm - Buffet at Dinner Hall
8:00 pm - Dancing & Reception in Helgesson Hall

Sunday Morning, Aug 26

9:00 am - Breakfast
11:00 am - Check-out

Things to do in the Area

Beaches
Area beaches are open to the public from sunrise to sunset. There are secluded locations as well as large open spaces for walks, sunbathing, beach volleyball, picnics, etc.

Walking Trails
The area has many paths to incredible vistas along coastal edges and high mountain trails that overlook Monterey Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Some locations include: Ocean View Ave, West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz Wharf, East Cliff Esplanade, Capitola Village, Watsonville Wetlands

Mountain Biking
Wilder Ranch State Park is one of the many places to mountain bike. This 7,000 acre park has over 34-miles of marked hiking, biking and equestrian trails, with views of the ocean.

Shopping in downtown Santa Cruz
Pacific Avenue is a popular shopping, strolling, dining and entertainment area with over 200 unique retail shops.

Highway 1
Drive on famous Highway 1 along the Pacific Coast to Monterey and Big Sur. The drive is breathtaking.

West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz
One of the immediate area's most scenic urban coastline routes. It has a 2-mile path along the bluff's edge, that connects Natural Bridge State Park and the Santa Cruz Wharf and Main Beach.

Whale Watching
Between June-August, Blue and Humpback Whales are in their migratory season and best seen from a whale watch boat

Bird Watching
August is the primary birding time in the area's forests & mountain regions. State Parks offer many good birding sites.

Mystery Spot
Take a 45-minute guided walk into the forest where there are puzzling variations in gravity, perspective, heights and other anomolies. www.mysteryspot.com

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
An amusement park with 35 thrilling rides, games, restaurants, miniature golf and arcade.

Lodging and Accomodations

Lodge at Monte Toyon (Wedding Site)
Monte Toyon
220 Cloister Lane
Aptos, CA

Dear overnight guests,
Please remember to bring a sheet, pillow case and towel with you! Those of you who are in-town, we are in need of 14 comforters and/or sleeping bags. Can you tell us if you can bring an extra one for one of our out-of-town relatives? Thank you so much.

If you haven't already paid for the overnight, please bring a check and give it to Kathy, our wedding coordinator!

All of the weekend retreat activities will take place at Monte Toyon, so this is the most fun and convenient lodging option! You can choose to sleep in the wooden lodges, or pitch your own tents under the redwoods. Monte Toyon charges per person per night. To make it more affordable for our guests, we're offsetting the price. The price includes all buffet meals from Friday dinner to Sunday breakfast.

Rates: $60/person/night. Includes all meals.
To reserve a spot: Make checks payable to Monte Toyon Wedding and include with your Invitation RSVP to:
Naomi Ture, 928 Wright Ave, Unit 402, Mountain View, CA 94043
We will collect checks and then pay Monte Toyon reservation agency.


Best Western Seacliff Inn
7500 Old Dominion Court
Aptos, CA 95003
http://www.seacliffinn.com/

The Best Western Seacliff Inn is located a few miles away from Monte Toyon. It's less than a mile from Seacliff Beach and also has a heated pool, spa and all the amenities of a hotel. If you decide to drink on Saturday night, it's best to find a designated driver, since the road to Monte Toyon is narrow. Reservations need to be made before Aug 1 to ensure the group rate.

Two double beds: $149.00 + 10% hotel tax
Two Queen beds: $149.00 + 10% hotel tax
One King Bed: $159.00 + 10% hotel tax
To make reservations, call 831-688-7300 and ask to reserve under "Ture and Paul Wedding Party"

Transportation/How to get to Monte Toyon
220 Cloister Lane, Aptos, CA

SJC- Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl Airport

1) Head southeast on Airport Blvd 1.9mi (6min)
2) Take ramp onto I-880S towards Santa Cruz 2.9mi (4min)
3) Continue on CA-17 S 26.3mi (29min)
4) Take the exit onto CA-1 S towards Watsonville/Monterey 6.3mi (6min)
5) You will pass a few exits. Look for the Aptos/State Park Drive Exit. There is an exit called Park Drive and this is NOT the one you want to take.
6) Take the Seacliff Beach/ State Park Dr. exit to Aptos 0.3mi (1min)
7) Turn left at State Park Dr. 0.3mi (1min)
8) Turn right at Soquel Dr 0.6mi (1min)
9) Go on Soquel Dr for 1/4 mile. After you go under a bridge, you will come to a stop sign. See Starbucks on right and a building labeled "Trout Gulch Crossing" on left.
10) Turn left at Trout Gulch Rd. 0.1mi (30 seconds) and go only a few yards!
11) Make first Left at Cathedral Dr. 1.1mi (3min)
12) Monte Toyon is 1½ miles along Cathedral Drive. The road starts in open space, and then dips into a redwood forest with homes on either side. Small, curvy road. Look for the Monte Toyon Camp sign on left. The next left is the main parking lot.

SFO- San Francisco Intl Airport

1) Take the ramp onto US-101S 23.3mi
2) Merge onto 85S exit 398B To Cupertino/Santa Cruz 13.3mi
3) Take the CA-17S/Santa Cruz and merge onto 17S 21.9mi
4) Take exit ont CA-1S towards Watsonville/Monterey 6.3mi
5) Follow steps 5-12 in SJC-Monte Toyon Directions

Parking:
There is plenty of parking at Monte Toyon but do try to carpool because it's good for the environment and it will cut down on traffic on site. Look for signs for lots!

Phone Numbers:
831-662-9315 (Monte Toyon Cary lodge) or 831-688-5420 (Monte Toyon main)

FAQ Frequently Asked Questions

Where will the wedding be held?

All wedding activities will be held at the Monte Toyon Camp in Aptos, CA. The town of Aptos is just south of Santa Cruz, and about 40 miles from San Jose, CA and 70 miles from San Francisco, CA. The camp itself is tucked in a redwood forest a few miles from the ocean near the famous Highway 1.

What are the nearest airports?

There are a few airports that are close to the Santa Cruz area: Mineta San Jose International Airport (approx. 40 miles), San Francisco International Airport (approx. 65 miles), Oakland International Airport (approx. 65 miles) and the Monterey Peninsula Airport (approx. 60 miles). We would suggest flying into San Jose International Airport, which is a quick drive to Aptos, CA. If you would like to carpool with other guests, please let us know so that we can help you arrange that!

What are my lodging options?

Monte Toyon Camp
We hope that you will participate in the retreat experience and lodge at the Monte Toyon Camp with us! It's a step up from a camp experience in beautiful wooden lodges. The bathrooms are shared and it's 4 to a room, but you'll be surrounded by good company and delicious nature! We will share the costs of these overnight rates to make it affordable for our guests. All meals are included! Information on reservations here.

Best Western Seacliff Inn
We've reserved a block of rooms for guests who would like the comfort of a hotel. The Best Western is a few miles from the campsite. Information on reservations here.

What should I wear?

Wear anything from casual hiking clothes to your craziest dancing attire! We'll be both indoors and outdoors. Saturday night is the big party, located indoors at spacious Helgesson Hall right at Monte Toyon. It's a short walk from the dinner hall. Make sure to bring a sweater for the shade and night.

Why don't you have a gift registry?

Several of you, our friends and relatives, have asked what we would like as wedding gifts. What we want most is your presence at our wedding. We know that many of you will be traveling far to attend our wedding – and that is already quite an expense!

However, if you insist on giving us something, our preference would be money. Sorry if this sounds practical and uncreative! We already have a lot of things, and will probably be living in small spaces such as apartments for a while. If you like, you could earmark gifts to go towards future purchases, such as furniture or kitchenware.

Again, your presence is what counts! We can't wait to celebrate with our family and friends, and hope you enjoy yourselves!