info for aoc weekends at rudramandir

INFO FOR AOC WEEKENDS AT RUDRAMANDIR
WORKSHOP LOCATION
Rudramandir
830 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94710
WHAT TO BRING TO RUDRAMANDIR
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.
You are welcome to bring a lunch and eat onsite. However, Rudramandir
does not have refrigerator space or any facilities for you to warm your
food, so you may prefer to eat out. There are a few restaurants within
walking distance and many within a short drive of the venue.
PARKING AT RUDRAMANDIR
There is ample parking in the area, but Rudramandir asks that you park in
the zones they have designated so as to respect their neighbors and not
take all the parking spots in front of the neighbors' homes.
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Park directly in front of the building or on 6th Street between
Bancroft Way and Addison (the block north of our building, towards
University).
Park on Bancroft Way, between 6th and 4th Streets (west of 6th).
Park on 5th and 4th Streets between Channing and Addison.
PLEASE DO NOT PARK EAST OF 6TH STREET. Those streets are in
a residential area and parking is reserved for our neighbors.
Also, please be careful NOT to block driveways. Please carpool, use BART,
bus and bicycles whenever possible.
DIRECTIONS & TRANSPORTATION TO RUDRAMANDIR
Rudramandir is conveniently located in a popular area of Berkeley.
• FROM THE FREEWAY—Take I-80 to Berkeley’s University Avenue
exit and head east. At the first light, turn right onto Sixth Street.
Proceed 3 blocks to Bancroft Way.
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DRIVING WITHIN BERKELEY—Take University Avenue west towards
I-80, turn left onto 6th Street. Proceed 3 blocks to Bancroft Way.
OR… Take Dwight Way west towards I-80. At the light at 7th, make a
soft right to 6th Street and proceed 2 blocks to Bancroft Way.
BART—Take the “Richmond” Line to the North Berkeley station. To
walk from BART: go south (right) on Sacramento to University Ave.
Turn right on University and walk .8 mile to Sixth Street. Turn left
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(south) on Sixth and go 3 blocks to Bancroft Way. 20-25 minute walk.
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BY BUS FROM NORTH BERKELEY BART STATION—Bus #19 leaves
the station (or the corner of Delaware & Sacramento non-peak and
weekends) 15 and 45 minutes after every hour. Take the bus heading
NORTH - will circle & stop at 6th and Allston Way. Walk one block
south to Bancroft. Last bus to BART leaves shortly after 10pm.
BY BUS FROM DOWNTOWN BERKELEY BART—Take the
NORTHBOUND #51. Leaves Shattuck across from the station every
10 minutes and goes to University and 6th Street. Walk 3 blocks
south on 6th to Bancroft. Last bus back to BART from 6th &
University leaves shortly after 11:30 pm.
For more information on buses, please check ACTransit.org or call
511.
If you don’t have your own vehicle, your options for public ground
transportation are taxis, shuttles, Uber and BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit).
BART is a fast, easy & inexpensive way to get around the Bay Area. The
closest BART station to Rudramandir is the North Berkeley station. The
address of the north Berkeley BART station is 1750 Sacramento St
Berkeley, CA. It is 1.5 miles from Rudramandir. From there you can get a
taxi (http://www.berkeleyyellowcabs.com) by calling 1-510.208.2888. If you
have a smart phone, you can also use the Uber app on your phone and
get a ride to Rudramandir. This is a new service and you can pay using
your phone so no money is exchanged. More info about Uber
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here: https://www.uber.com/
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. Plan your trip here: https://www.bart.gov/
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.
You can also use AC Transit to plan your trip!
NEARBY ACCOMMODATIONS
Hotel Discounts:
Rudramandir has made special room discount arrangements with
LaQuinta Inn, located 6 blocks from the center, at University and 8th
Street. Their normal rental rates go to $129+ per night. Our event
participants can obtain the rate of $99.00 plus tax per night by calling 510849-1121 (you must call this number direct) and give the code “RUDRA”
to the desk clerk.
La Quinta Inns and Suites
920 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710
1-510-849-1121
http://laquintaberkeley.com/
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Rodeway Inn is located 1.1 miles from Rudramandir at 1461 University
Avenue (between Acton and Sacramento Streets). Our event participants
can book at these rates: January-April $79 - $99; May-December $119 $139. (No dates available 5/15 - 18) Rooms are small, newly remodeled,
with microwave and small refrigerators by calling 510-848-3840 and giving
the code “RUDRA” to the desk clerk. Discount only available by phone.
Golden Bear Inn is located 1.1 miles from Rudramandir at 1620 San Pablo
Ave (at Cedar Street). Our event participants can book at $65-75/night
plus tax by calling 510-525-6770 and giving the code “RUDRA” to the
desk clerk. Discount only available by phone. (Small, clean, unique rooms,
w/microwave and small refrigerator.)
Airbnb: (private room and house rental in other people’s homes)
https://www.airbnb.com/s/Berkeley--CA
Room available to rent at the home of our Operations and Events Diva,
Emily Lewis: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/72549. Room is shown in the
pictures through the Airbnb website and has a double/full futon mattress.
Please email or text her directly to book. emilymaylewis@gmail.com 541.306.9588
NEARBY DINING & GROCERY
• Tomate (non-traditional american cuisine) - 1.5 blocks away 2265 5th
Street, Berkeley, CA 510.549.9885 http://www.tomatecafe.com/
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Vik’s Chaat (yummy inexpensive Indian) - 3 blocks away 2390 4th St,
Berkeley, CA 94710 510.644.4432 http://www.vikschaatcorner.com/
Berkeley Bowl West (grocery with cafe and organic foods) - 1 mile
from Rudramandir 920 Heinz Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710 (510) 8989555 http://www.berkeleybowl.com/
Slow (local ingredients, soups, salads, sandwiches) - 2 miles from
Rudramandir 1966 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704 (510) 647FOOD http://www.slowberkeley.com/
Cheeseboard (pizza) - 2.5 miles from Rudramandir 1512 Shattuck
Ave, Berkeley, CA (510) 5493183 http://www.cheeseboardcollective.coop/
And even more food options...
• Bette’s Oceanview Diner – 1807 4th St Mon-Fri 6:30am–2:30pm,
Sat/Sun 6:30am–4pm
• Manhattan Bagel – 1789 4th St, Mon-Fri 7am–8pm, Sat 8am–8pm,
Sun 8:30am–3pm
• Peet’s Coffee – 1776 4th St, Mon-Thu 6am-7pm, Fri/Sat 6am-8pm,
Sun 7am-8pm
• Tacubaya Mexican – 1788 4th St, Mon-Fri 10 am–9pm, Sat-Sun 9am–
9pm
• The Pasta Shop (Grocery/Deli) – 1786 4th St, Mon-Fri 11 am-6:30
pm, Sat/Sun 10 am- 6:30 pm
• Zut! – 1820 4th St, Mon-Thu 11:30am–9:30pm, Fri 11:30am–
10:30pm, Sat 10:30am–10:30pm, Sun 10:30am–5:30pm
• Mint Leaf Vietnamese – 2865 7th St (at Heinz), Mon-Sat 11am - 9pm,
Sun 11am - 8pm
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