Westwind Blog
Spectacular Coastal Northern Lights
This summer has been magical for many reasons. However, one of the most incredible things we witnessed was the aurora borealis (Northern Lights). In mid-August, the coastal northern lights appeared in the night sky. This night also coincided with the near peak of the Perseids meteor shower. The dual astro-phenomenon created a night sky to…
Celebrating New Bathrooms at Westwind
Wilson Lodge Bathrooms Are Ready After many months of planning, design, and construction, we have officially opened our new staff bathrooms! Construction finished earlier this month and we cut the ribbons at a small ceremony with our Summer Staff. This marks the completion of phase one of the Westwind Inclusive Bathroom Project: a multi-phase project…
Another Fantastic Year of Teen Lead 2
During sessions 5 and 6, Westwind held its annual Teen Leadership 2 Camp (Teen Lead 2). This is a unique experience for many reasons. The program is two weeks long and it focuses heavily on building leadership skills. It is also a jumping-off point for many exciting things, at Westwind and beyond. Read more to…
Reserve a Fantastic Westwind Experience
Did you know that you can rent Westwind cabins for any size group? Whether you’re looking for a cozy getaway with a friend or looking to host a school trip Westwind has you covered. Renting at Westwind is a great way to experience our green hills and wild shores while giving your family, group, or…
About Westwind
Westwind is a 529-acre independent non-profit camp, learning space, and wilderness area set in the middle of the 10,000+ acre Cascade Head UN Biosphere Reserve in Oregon. In addition to operating its traditional summer “Camp Westwind,” Westwind hosts Outdoor School in the spring and fall, rentals on available weekends, and various workshops, events and volunteer programs throughout the year.
Westwind will always welcome people to these wild shores and green hills to discover that caring for the land is caring for ourselves and our communities.
