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A collection of wooden recorders and instrument pieces for the National Road Scholar Recorder and Early Music Workshop in Carmel Valley, California.

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National Road Scholar Recorder/Early Music Workshop

Program No. 6254RJ

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16 meals ( 6B, 5L, 5D )

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26 hands-on experiences

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United States citizens don’t need a visa for any of the countries you’ll be visiting. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.

Health Requirements

For Road Scholar Early Music (program #6254), Hidden Valley requires testing and isolation measures that go above the current Road Scholar policies. The COVID virus is still with us, though as of late July 2026 COVID-19 activity is low and stable nationally. It is beginning to show early signs of an increase in the West and South so we will continue to monitor and change our COVID testing policy accordingly. For this year: we are not requiring testing in advance unless you have been with others who test positive in the week before the workshop, or if you are experiencing mild symptoms in the week before the workshop. We reserve the right to change this policy if conditions change. Please bring your own COVID tests. Some will be available for sale. We recommend that you bring N-95 masks. Please visit https://www.roadscholar.org/practical-information/health-safety-travel-updates/ and read Road Scholar’s “How can I stay healthy while traveling?” section for more recommendations. We require that all workshop participants, faculty, and staff observe these precautions: • In the week prior to the program, please do all you can to avoid becoming ill. Consider isolating or being extra careful like wearing a mask in public, on public transport, and at large indoor gatherings. • In the week prior to the program, please test yourself for COVID-19 if you have been with others who test positive or if you are experiencing mild symptoms. • Bring with you: a few FDA approved COVID tests in case you develop symptoms while at the workshop. Masks (N-95 are most effective) for precaution and in case of illness outbreak. • Before arrival and during the workshop: If you have symptoms of an infectious illness please do not come to the workshop. If you develop symptoms of an infectious illness while at the workshop, please immediately isolate, test for COVID-19, and let Hidden Valley staff know. If you test positive for Covid you must leave the workshop (or quarantine for the remainder of the workshop). You have the option to purchase Road Scholar’s Trip Protection with cancel coverage ahead of time. Please visit https://www.roadscholar.org/about/protection-plan/howtobuy/ for more information. The Road Scholar Early Music program at Hidden Valley is a congregate living environment, and we want to protect the health of all our community members, some of whom have compromised immune systems. Thank you for helping us keep everyone healthy!

Traveling by Air

Plane

Arrival day is on Sunday, October 24, 2027.

Meet the group at Waddell Center in Carmel Valley, CA (or whichever lodging you choose).

Start of Trip: 2:00 p.m. check-in and Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Welcome Reception; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner followed by Orientation.

Your trip ends on: Saturday, October 30, 2027 in Carmel Valley, CA at Waddell Center (or whichever lodging you choose).

End of Trip: 9:30 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. check-out.

Ground Transportation Options

Program Arrival Airport

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is approximately 20 - 25 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is Approximately 12 miles .

Taxi

Cost: Please call transfer services directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are not required.

Taxis serving the Monterey Regional Airport are regulated by the Monterey County Regional Taxi Authority and all taxis must be permitted by the Monterey Peninsula Airport District, who monitors taxi activity at the airport. https://www.montereyairport.com/post/ground-transportation Please note that a $4.00 Airport Surcharge will be assessed to the overall meter rate to and from the airport. No reservations are needed. The following companies are permitted to operate at Monterey Regional Airport: California Taxi | (831) 238-7372 Green Cab | (831) 757-4211 Marina Taxi Company | (831) 384-3894 Salinas Taxicab Services | (831) 225-4786 Salinas Yellow Cab | (831) 333-1234 VIP Taxi | (831) 540-5912

Program Arrival Airport

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is approximately 20-25 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is Approximately 12 miles .

Uber / Lyft

Ride Share

Because Carmel Valley is located out in the countryside, we recommend using the Apps' Schedule a Ride feature in advance to ensure a driver will be ready to make the trip.

Program Arrival Airport

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is approximately 20-25 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is Approximately 12 miles .

Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National

Car Rentals

*Advanced reservations are required.

Monterey Regional Airport offers a variety of car rental providers and convenient access to rental car service from Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National. Please visit the MRY website for detailed information about car rentals. https://www.montereyairport.com/post/car-rentals

Program Arrival Airport

San Jose International Airport (SJC)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is approximately 1.5 hours .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is Approximately 80 miles .

Groome Transportation

Commercial Van/Shuttle

Phone: 8313737777

Cost: Please contact transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

Riders should take the shuttle to the Monterey Shuttle Station on Calle Principal in downtown Monterey. Please visit their website for schedules, rates, and to make a reservation. https://groometransportation.com/monterey/ This downtown Monterey stop is located approx. 16 miles from Carmel Valley. Ride shares (Uber & Lyft) and local taxis can be taken from the Monterey Shuttle Station to Hidden Valley. Because Carmel Valley is located out in the countryside, we recommend using the Apps' Schedule a Ride feature or calling a local taxi company in advance to ensure a driver will be ready to make the trip. Central Coast Cab Company | (831) 626-3333 California Taxi | (831) 238-7372 Green Cab | (831) 757-4211 Marina Taxi Company | (831) 384-3894 Salinas Taxicab Services | (831) 225-4786 Salinas Yellow Cab | (831) 333-1234 VIP Taxi | (831) 540-5912

Program Arrival Airport

San Jose International Airport (SJC)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is approximately 1.5 - 2 hours .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is Approximately 80 miles .

Alamo, Avid, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Fox, Hertz, Payless, Sixt, Thrifty, National

Car Rentals

*Advanced reservations are required.

Please visit https://www.flysanjose.com/rental-cars for more information about car rentals available at San Jose International Airport.

Program Arrival Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is approximately 3 hours .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is Approximately 100 miles .

Groome Transportation

Commercial Van/Shuttle

Phone: 8313737777

Cost: Please contact transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

Program Arrival Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is approximately 2 - 2.5 hours .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is Approximately 114 miles .

Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Sixt, Hertz, National, Thrifty

Car Rentals

*Advanced reservations are required.

Please visit https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/ground-transportation/rental-cars for more information about car rentals available from San Francisco's Airport Rental Car Center.

Traveling by Train

Train

Arrival day is on 10/24/2027.

Meet the group at Waddell Center in Carmel Valley, CA.

Start of Trip: 2:00 p.m. check-in and Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Welcome Reception; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner followed by Orientation.

Your trip ends on: Saturday, October 30, 2027 in Carmel Valley, CA at Waddell Center.

End of Trip: 9:30 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. check-out..

Program Arrival

Station: Salinas Amtrak

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is approximately 35 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is Approximately 25 miles .

Transportation Options From the Train Station

Local Taxis, Ride Sharing Apps

Taxi

*Advanced reservations are not required.

The Salinas Amtrak Station is located approximately 25 miles from Carmel Valley. You will need to take a local taxi or ride share from the Amtrak station to campus. Because Carmel Valley is located out in the countryside, we recommend using the Apps' Schedule a Ride feature or calling a local taxi company in advance to ensure a driver will be ready to make the trip. Central Coast Cab Company | (831) 626-3333 California Taxi | (831) 238-7372 Green Cab | (831) 757-4211 Marina Taxi Company | (831) 384-3894 Salinas Taxicab Services | (831) 225-4786 Salinas Yellow Cab | (831) 333-1234 VIP Taxi | (831) 540-5912

Traveling by Car

Car

Arrival day is on 10/24/2027.

Meet the group at Waddell Center in Carmel Valley, CA (or & nbsp;whichever lodging you choose).

Start of Trip: 2:00 p.m. check-in and Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Welcome Reception; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner followed by Orientation.

Your trip ends on: Saturday, October 30, 2027 in Carmel Valley, CA at Waddell Center (or whichever lodging you choose).

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Parking

Ample free parking

Directions

From Anywhere

Hidden Valley is located exactly 11.2 miles east of Hwy 1 on the Carmel Valley Road (G-16) in Carmel Valley, California. Traveling east on G-16, Hidden Valley is located on the right side just past Ford Road. The campus entrance is distinguished by a hand-carved sign denoting Hidden Valley, An Institute of the Arts. Traveling on Hwy 101 heading north (from the south), take the Monterey Peninsula exit in Salinas (called Sanborn Road) and follow it west (Sanborn Rd. becomes Blanco Road) to Hwy 68. Turn left onto Hwy 68 (west) and follow it about 9 miles until you see a sign for Laureles Grade (G-20) to Carmel Valley. Turn left onto G-20 and follow it until it ends (6 miles) at Carmel Valley Road. Turn left again and follow it to Hidden Valley (approx. 2 miles). Traveling on Hwy 101 heading south (from the north), Take the Monterey Peninsula/Hwy 156 exit and follow it west about 5 miles where it will automatically put you onto Hwy 1. Traveling on Hwy 1, simply come to the Carmel Valley Road (just south of Carmel) and once on the Carmel Valley Road, come out 11.2 miles.

Other Info

Other

Arrival day is on 10/24/2027.

Meet the group at Waddell Center in Carmel Valley, CA.

Start of Trip: 2:00 p.m. check-in and Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Welcome Reception; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner followed by Orientation.

Your trip ends on: Saturday, October 30, 2027 in Carmel Valley, CA at Waddell Center.

End of Trip: 9:30 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. check-out..

By Bus

Program Arrival

Salinas Bus Station

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is approximately 35 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is Approximately 25 miles .

Transportation Options to Your Lodgings

Local Taxis, Ride Sharing Apps

Taxi

*Advanced reservations are not required.

Greyhound buses drop off at the Salinas Train Station. The Salinas Amtrak Station is located approximately 25 miles from Hidden Valley's campus in Carmel Valley Village. You will need to take a local taxi or ride share from the Amtrak station to campus. Due to Hidden Valley's secluded location, we recommend using the Apps' Schedule a Ride feature or calling a local taxi company in advance to ensure a driver will be ready to make the trip. Central Coast Cab Company | (831) 626-3333 California Taxi | (831) 238-7372 Green Cab | (831) 757-4211 Marina Taxi Company | (831) 384-3894 Salinas Taxicab Services | (831) 225-4786 Salinas Yellow Cab | (831) 333-1234 VIP Taxi | (831) 540-5912

By Bus

Program Arrival

Carmel Amtrak

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is approximately 20 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is Approximately 12 miles .

Transportation Options to Your Lodgings

Taxi, Public Bus, Ride Sharing Apps

Taxi

*Advanced reservations are not required.

The Amtrak train has a service which brings people from the Salinas Train Station by bus to an outdoor stop in Carmel (Rio Rd). You must give Carmel as your final destination when purchasing your tickets for the train. You must be able to manage your own luggage to use this service. Because Carmel Valley is located out in the countryside, we recommend using the Apps' Schedule a Ride feature or calling a local taxi company in advance to ensure a driver will be available to make the trip. If using the public bus, please visit https://mst.org/routes/route-24/ for details. Central Coast Cab Company | (831) 626-3333 California Taxi | (831) 238-7372 Green Cab | (831) 757-4211 Marina Taxi Company | (831) 384-3894 Salinas Taxicab Services | (831) 225-4786 Salinas Yellow Cab | (831) 333-1234 VIP Taxi | (831) 540-5912

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