info for art of circling weekends at sacred stream

INFO FOR ART OF CIRCLING WEEKENDS
AT SACRED STREAM
W O RKSHO P LO CATIO N
Sacred Stream
2149 Byron Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 - (415) 333-1434
W HAT TO BRIN G TO SACRED STREAM
Please bring a journal, a water bottle, a mug with a lid, and wear comfortable clothes. The
space has chairs, cushions, and backjacks. If you require specific seating throughout the
weekend, please feel free to bring your own cushions or backjacks.
Sacred Stream has fridge space available and a full kitchen for you to use, including a
stove and microwave, so feel free to bring lunch. However, the venue does not provide
dishes, silverware, or glassware, so if you intend to eat on site, be sure to bring your own.
There are also a few restaurants within walking distance and many within a short drive of
the venue.
PARKIN G
Parking is plentiful in the neighborhood around Sacred Stream. There are no time limits
for parking, or parking permits required. Once per month there is street cleaning, so
please check the street signs.
PUBLIC TRAN SPO RTATIO N FRO M AIRPO RTS
If you are flying in, the nearest airport is Oakland International Airport (OAK). From there,
the convenient AirBART shuttle travels between OAK and the Coliseum/Oakland Airport
BART Station every 10 minutes during the day. From the Oakland Coliseum Station, take
the Richmond line to the North Berkeley BART station. (Follow ground transport directions
below.) Plan your trip here: https://www.bart.gov/
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If you’re flying into San Francisco airport (SFO), there is BART transport into the east bay.
(Allow 1 hour from SFO to North Berkeley BART station). Take the Pittsburg Bay Point line
to 19th Street Station in downtown Oakland. You will exit here and then transfer to the
Richmond line. Take the Richmond line and exit at the North Berkeley BART station.
(Follow ground transport directions below.)
DIRECTIO N S & GRO UN D TRAN SPO RTATIO N
SACRED STREAM - 2149 Byron Street, Berkeley, CA 94702
If you don’t have your own vehicle, your options for public ground transportation are taxis,
shuttles, Uber, AC Transit bus system, and BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit). BART is a fast,
easy & inexpensive way to get around the Bay Area. The closest BART station to Sacred
Stream is the North Berkeley station. The address of the north Berkeley BART station is
1750 Sacramento St. Berkeley, CA. It is .8 miles from Sacred Stream. From there you can
catch a bus, get a taxi (http://www.berkeleyyellowcabs.com) by calling 1-510-208-2888 or
get a ride from another participant. If you have a smart phone, you can also use the Uber
app on your phone and get a ride to Sacred Stream. This is a new service and you can pay
using your phone so no money is exchanged. More info about Uber here:
https://www.uber.com/
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DRIVIN G FRO M I-80 FREEW AY (North or South Bay) —Take I-80 to
Berkeley’s University Avenue exit and head east. Drive .7 miles to San Pablo Ave.
Turn right onto San Pablo and in .2 miles turn left onto Allston Way. In 344 feet,
turn left onto Byron Street and Sacred Stream will be on your right, 2149 Byron
Street.
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DRIVIN G W ITHIN BERKELEY — Take University Avenue west towards I-80,
turn left onto San Pablo and in .2 miles turn left onto Allston Way. In 344 feet, turn
left onto Byron Street and Sacred Stream will be on your right.
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W ALKIN G O R DRIVIN G FRO M N O RTH BERKELEY BART STATIO N —
Sacred Stream is .8 miles from the North Berkeley BART Station. Turn right onto
Delaware Street and go .3 miles. Turn left onto Curtis St and drive .3 miles. Turn
right onto Addison Street and drive 300 feet. Turn left onto Byron Street and
Sacred Stream is on your right.
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FRO M N O RTH BERKELEY BART STATIO N — Walk to Sacramento Street
and University Ave (7 min. walk). Board at Northeast corner of University and
Sacramento Street. Take #51B bus towards Seawall Dr. (westbound). Exit at
University Ave. and Curtis Street. It’s a 5-minute walk to Sacred Stream: Turn left at
Curtis and walk .08 miles. Turn right at Addison St and walk .06 miles to Byron
Street. Make a left at Byron and Sacred Stream will be on your left. For more
information on buses, please check ACTransit.org or call 511.
HO TELS AN D ACCO M O DATIO N S
La Quinta Inns and Suites - 920 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710 -510-849-1121
Holiday Inn - 1175 University Ave, Berkeley (a few blocks away) - 510-548-1700
Quality Inn – 1761 University Ave, Berkeley (9 blocks away) - 510-841-4242
Double Tree - 200 Marina Blvd, Berkeley - 510- 548-7920
Rodeway Inn - 1461 University Avenue, Berkeley, 94702. Rooms are small, newly
remodeled, with microwave and small refrigerators. Reserve a room by calling 510-8483840.
Golden Bear Inn - 1620 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, 94702. Small, clean, unique rooms,
w/microwave and small refrigerator. Reserve a room by calling 510-525-6770.
Airbnb (find a room or a private residence for the same price or cheaper than a hotel!
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N EARBY DIN IN G & GRO CERY
Strawberry Park is a great place to have lunch outside. Walk 3 blocks up (away from San
Pablo) to Bonar Street. Cross Bonar and there is an entrance to the park at the end of the
block. You’ll see trees, playground and path to the left. The park is about 3 blocks long
and opens onto a field where you can sit in the sun, or find a spot along the creek. The
park ends one block south of University Ave at Addison Street. You can also enter the
park on Addison at Bonar St.
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Tomate (non-traditional american cuisine) - 2265 5th Street, Berkeley, CA
510.549.9885 http://www.tomatecafe.com/
Vik’s Chaat (yummy inexpensive Indian) - 4th St, Berkeley, CA 94710 510.644.4432
http://www.vikschaatcorner.com/
Berkeley Bowl West (grocery with cafe and organic foods) - 920 Heinz Ave,
Berkeley, CA 94710 (510) 898-9555 http://www.berkeleybowl.com/
Slow (local ingredients, soups, salads, sandwiches) - 1966 University Avenue,
Berkeley, CA 94704 (510) 647-FOOD http://www.slowberkeley.com/
La Mission Mexican Grill - 1255 University Ave – great Mexican food
Temari Japanese Restaurant – 2215 San Pablo Ave – Sushi
Gaumenkitzel – 2121 San Pablo Ave – German – great coffee, breakfast, lunch
Luca Cucina – 2057 San Pablo Ave - Italian
Chaat and Curries - 2026 San Pablo Ave – Indian
Lane Splitter Pizza – 2033 San Pablo Ave
Your Place Thai Cuisine - 1267 University Ave (at Bonar St) – great vegetarian
selections
Local 123 Café – 2049 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702. Good coffee, teas,
sandwiches, salads
Peet’s Coffee – 1776 4th St. Cafe with light snacks, coffees and teas
Tacubaya Mexican – 1788 4th St.
The Pasta Shop (Grocery/Deli) – 1786 4th St.
Mint Leaf Vietnamese – 2865 7th St (at Heinz)
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