Westwind Weekend 2025

From the early 60s through the early 90s, students at Reed spent a weekend in the fall enjoying surf, sand, a talent show, green eggs and ham, and the unique setting that is Westwind on the Oregon coast. Reed alumni revived the tradition in 2002 with a family-friendly approach.

The weekend is sponsored by the Portland alumni chapter and the college, but it is open to Reedies from all over. Join in the new, expanded tradition October 3-5, 2025!

Partners and children are warmly encouraged to attend.

The weekend begins at Reed where we will board buses to travel to the coast and arrive at the Trail to Westwind for a short hike to camp (Those with ADA needs can ride into camp on the luggage truck). Should you miss the bus, you can drive to the Camp Westwind Trailhead, but the lot is owned by the BLM and there is a ticket/tow risk that you assume by parking in the lot.

NEW THIS YEAR! We have the option for 24 guests to go canoeing or kayaking for 3 hours on Saturday from 1:30-4:30 pm. There is an additional cost of $35 per person.

Everyone attending Westwind is expected to sign up for two volunteer shifts (60–90 minutes each) during the weekend. This helps keep our costs low. Single parenting or have other issues that may preclude you from helping out? Get in touch and we can figure something out.

Cabins will be preassigned and sleep 9–16 people. If you would like to share a cabin with a specific person or family, please let us know. We will do our best to accommodate your request.

Westwind is a classic summer camp set up—rustic cabins with bunk beds, a lovely central bath house with real toilets and hot showers, and a main lodge that is warm and dry with plenty of space for hanging out. There is no cell phone or wifi service available once you cross the river. There is, however, more than a mile of unspoiled ocean beach to walk along.

Unfortunately, Camp Westwind is not easily accessible for those using mobility devices; it is possible (beach access is definitely not accessible), but we are committed to reasonable accommodation and will do our best to help. If you have any dietary restrictions, please register early and let us know what restrictions are so that we can plan accordingly.

Join us—whether you are coming from Portland, New York, Kansas, or London—and enjoy the start of fall with past and future Reedies, friends, and family at Westwind.

Want to get more involved in making the weekend a success? Or have more questions about the weekend as whole? Please contact the alumni office at at YWx1bW5pIHwgcmVlZCAhIGVkdQ== or 503-777-7589.

The Westwind Weekend 2024 Planning Leaders: Claire Dennerlein Manson ’02 and Paul Manson ’01

Pricing:

June 1 through August 31:

• $190 Adults
• $130 Young Alumni (Class of 2014—2024)
• $130 Teens (13—18)
• $90 Children (3—12, those under 3 are $5)

Starting September 1:

• $230 Adults
• $170 Young Alumni (Class of 2014—2024)
• $170 Teens (13—18)
• $100 Children (3—12, those under 3 are $5)

The cost includes food, lodging, and round-trip transportation from Reed.

Registration ends September 27th

Please note that exact departure times from campus and from Westwind will depend on the tides. This information will be provided at a later date.

Refunds:

All tickets are transferable. Can't make it? Give a fellow Reedie your ticket!

Should you need a refund, we will process refunds through September 13th. No refunds will be granted after 9/13/24. Email your refund request (including name and reason requesting refund) to YWx1bW5pIHwgcmVlZCAhIGVkdQ==.

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