W H A T T O B R I N G ?
Food & Beverages: Terlingua is remote. You can get basic provisions and food in Study Butte, but the choices are limited. Therefore,
we recommend that you bring:
-bottled water and all other beverages
-food and other provisions for your planned activities. Only a few restaurants are available and days and hours of operation vary.
(We recommend that provisions be purchased in Alpine or Marathon before heading down to Terlingua Ranch.)
Clothing, etc.: The weather in the Chihauhan desert often ranges from extreme heat during the days (can often be over 100 degrees -
especially during the summer) to cool at night. It can also be very windy at the retreat. During the rainy season, downpours are very
heavy, but often short. Please remember that you are visiting a high desert and that the landscape of Big Bend is very rocky and full of
cacti. Therefore, we recommend that you bring:
-sunglasses
-sunscreen
-hand or body lotion because it is incredibly dry
-hats to protect you from the sun
-long pants (despite the heat, you need to protect your legs from the cacti)
-light colored shirts
-hiking shoes that will not allow cactus needle puncture
-hiking socks
-jackets and other clothing for cooler evenings
-tweezers to remove the very fine cactus glokids
Entertainment & Other:
-binocolors
-flashlight
-reading material*
-games & cards*
*There is some reading material that relates to the Big Bend area at the retreat, as well as Scrabble and Upwards. There are no games
for adults (Scrabble) & young children.
Some General Rules:
-do not feed animals or leave food outside or in the porch areas.
-when leaving, please dispose of all garbage, close all windows, turn off all appliances.
-please make sure that the faucets are not dripping. Water is purchased by the gallon.
Food & Beverages: Terlingua is remote. You can get basic provisions and food in Study Butte, but the choices are limited. Therefore,
we recommend that you bring:
-bottled water and all other beverages
-food and other provisions for your planned activities. Only a few restaurants are available and days and hours of operation vary.
(We recommend that provisions be purchased in Alpine or Marathon before heading down to Terlingua Ranch.)
Clothing, etc.: The weather in the Chihauhan desert often ranges from extreme heat during the days (can often be over 100 degrees -
especially during the summer) to cool at night. It can also be very windy at the retreat. During the rainy season, downpours are very
heavy, but often short. Please remember that you are visiting a high desert and that the landscape of Big Bend is very rocky and full of
cacti. Therefore, we recommend that you bring:
-sunglasses
-sunscreen
-hand or body lotion because it is incredibly dry
-hats to protect you from the sun
-long pants (despite the heat, you need to protect your legs from the cacti)
-light colored shirts
-hiking shoes that will not allow cactus needle puncture
-hiking socks
-jackets and other clothing for cooler evenings
-tweezers to remove the very fine cactus glokids
Entertainment & Other:
-binocolors
-flashlight
-reading material*
-games & cards*
*There is some reading material that relates to the Big Bend area at the retreat, as well as Scrabble and Upwards. There are no games
for adults (Scrabble) & young children.
Some General Rules:
-do not feed animals or leave food outside or in the porch areas.
-when leaving, please dispose of all garbage, close all windows, turn off all appliances.
-please make sure that the faucets are not dripping. Water is purchased by the gallon.
