All UUCB members and friends—and members of other UU churches in the greater Bay Area—are invited to a picnic at our Freestone Retreat on Saturday, September 15, 11 am–3 pm. Rev. Christian will lead a brief worship service at noon. There will be a barbecue lunch … read more.
All UUCB members and friends—and members of other UU churches in the greater Bay Area—are invited to a picnic at our Freestone Retreat on Saturday, September 15, 11 am–3 pm. There will be a barbecue lunch (potluck contributions welcome but not required), fun activities, conversation, … read more.
Stop by the Freestone Committee table in the Social Hall on Sundays for “Freestone Facts” handouts, to ask questions of committee members, or to volunteer to help out. We will soon set a date for a big August picnic and open house at UUCB’s Freestone … read more.
Don Klose, Freestone Committee
The future of our church’s Freestone Property has become a topic of discussion, and the congregation may be asked to decide its fate in the coming months. But many members are not yet familiar with where and what it is, its long … read more.
I sit here on top of a hill in Sonoma County, the visionary creation of the congregants of this church, a geodesic dome with a wrap-around deck overlooking a beautiful valley that stretches toward Bodega Bay. I hold many happy memories of congregants, families, friends, … read more.
In 1974, UUCB members built a Geodesic Dome on 22 acres west of Petaluma, to fill the need of church members wishing to find a quiet place in nature for reflection, community, and fun. Over the years, it has been the site of … read more.
As most of you know, Freestone is our retreat property located on a beautiful hilltop near Sebastopol, California. There are many misconceptions regarding Freestone. One is that Freestone is poorly marketed. If only Freestone were better marketed, goes the myth, we would not be facing … read more.
What’s Happening with the Freestone Retreat?
A new neighbor has made an offer to buy the remaining two surplus parcels, originally sectioned off from the Dome’s 11-plus-acre main parcel to sell in order to provide income for the completion and maintenance of the Retreat. That … read more.
During the month of February, the Board-appointed Freestone Task Force will be conducting a survey. This survey will focus on church members’ knowledge about and attitudes towards our retreat center in Sonoma county. One hundred randomly chosen members will be invited to participate. This … read more.
Times are a-changing for UUCB’s beloved Sonoma County retreat. The “FreeDome” is about to come into some money. We are in negotiation to sell off the remaining two surplus parcels, originally sectioned off from the dome’s 11-plus acre site, to sell for income to maintain … read more.
