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Find Us At Carderock
Carderock Recreation Area (North Parking Lot)
When you enter the park, turn right at the T junction and drive to the very end of the road. You will pass other parking lots. You will park in the very last lot. Look for “Wild Earth Spiritual Community” sign next to the main path and restrooms. Follow the path next to the restrooms and walk a very short distance, looking for a sign located on the left. At the sign, turn left and walk into the woods. Signs through the woods will direct you to our exact location. For those who have joined us in the past, we will be at the same site as we have gathered previously.
DIRECTIONS TO CARDEROCK REC AREA: (WARNING: Independent mapping might send you to the wrong address. Best to follow directions below.)
From I-495 in Maryland:
1. Take Exit 41 toward Carderock/Great Falls.
2. Merge onto the Clara Barton Pkwy and continue 1 mile to the Carderock exit (on the right is the David Taylor Model Basin 9500 MacArthur Blvd., West Bethesda, MD 20817).
3. Take the Carderock exit and at the stop sign, turn left to cross over the Clara Barton Pkwy. Follow the road until you reach a second stop sign.
4. Turn right at the T junction and continue to the very end of the road, past two parking lots. Park in the last parking lot next to the restrooms and follow the Wild Earth Spiritual Community signs to the site.
From I-495 in Virginia:
1. Take Exit 41 (Carderock/Glen Echo) from the American Legion Bridge and at the fork, bear left toward Great Falls/Carderock.
2. Merge onto the Clara Barton Pkwy and continue 1 mile to the Carderock exit (on the right is the David Taylor Model Basin 9500 MacArthur Blvd., West Bethesda, MD 20817).
3. Take the Carderock exit and at the stop sign, turn left to cross over the Clara Barton Pkwy. Follow the road until you reach a second stop sign.
4. Turn right at the T junction and continue to the very end of the road, past two parking lots. Park in the last parking lot next to the restrooms and follow the Wild Earth Spiritual Community signs to the site.
From Washington (Georgetown):
1. From the intersection of "M" Street and Key Bridge, go west for approximately .5 miles and bear left onto Canal Road.
2. Stay straight on Canal Road which turns into the Clara Barton Pkwy and follow the Clara Barton Pkwy for approximately 9 miles to the Carderock exit (on the right is the David Taylor Model Basin 9500 MacArthur Blvd., West Bethesda, MD 20817).
3. Take the Carderock exit and at the stop sign, turn left to cross over the Clara Barton Pkwy. Follow the road until you reach a second stop sign.
4. Turn right at the T junction and continue to the very end of the road, past two parking lots. Park in the last parking lot next to the restrooms and follow the Wild Earth Spiritual Community signs to the site.
Directions from I-270
From I-270:
1. Take I-270 South toward Washington.
2. Keep right to take I-270 Spur South toward I-270/Washington/I-495 /Northern Virginia.
3. I-270 Spur South becomes I-495 South/Capital Beltway.
4. Take Exit 41 toward Carderock/Great Falls.
5. Merge onto the Clara Barton Pkwy and continue 1 mile to the Carderock exit (on the right is the David Taylor Model Basin 9500 MacArthur Blvd., West Bethesda, MD 20817).
6. Take the Carderock exit and at the stop sign, turn left to cross over the Clara Barton Pkwy. Follow the road until you reach a second stop sign.
7. Turn right at the T junction and continue to the very end of the road, past two parking lots. Park in the last parking lot next to the restrooms and follow the Wild Earth Spiritual Community signs to the site.
Find Us At Locust Grove
Locust Grove Nature Center is located just off of 270, Exit 1, Democracy Blvd. 7777 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda, Md. 20817.
After you pass Montgomery Mall, SLOW DOWN so you don’t miss the sign and right turn into the Nature Center.
Virginia friends, it’s not as far as you think! Just a little jaunt farther than Carderock.
Please arrive at least 10 minutes early so you can make your way to our location.
Restrooms are available in the nature center. Since we’re a five - ten minute walk from the center, consider using the facilities before or after our gathering!
There are steps (with a handrail) to our location. Signs will guide you. Please talk or email Sarah if you’re torn about attending because of the steps. If you’d like someone to carry your chair down to the gathering, leave it at the top of the steps and we’ll send someone up to grab it. No problem!
Here are photos of the path to our site at Locust Grove:
Find Us At Dayspring
11301 Neelsville Church Road Germantown, MD 20876
Directions – Look for the large DAYSPRING sign, enter there and follow the “Wild Earth Spiritual Community" signs. Please see the specific driving directions below.
Parking – Please park by the Farmhouse, found right after you enter the grounds. Look for "Wild Earth Spiritual Community" signs. Someone will be there to greet you.
From the parking area, follow the signs to the trail leading to the gathering site. There will be signs marking your way on the 5 to 7-minute walk (on varied terrain). To make the pathway easier to navigate, you can drive to the gathering site and drop off your drum and chair, then return to park at the Farmhouse.
DIRECTIONS TO DAYSPRING:
From eastern MoCo and Howard County: Take the Intercounty Connector (200) to 270 North. Travel north on 270 to exit 15 A, for Rt. 118 North. Take 118 North through several stoplights to Rt. 355, Frederick Rd. Turn left on Rt. 355, heading north, and take a quick right on Neelsville Church Rd. Travel about a mile on Neelsville Church Rd. and turn left at the sign for Dayspring.
From DC area: Take the Beltway (495) to 270 North. Travel north on 270 to exit 15 A, for Rt. 118 North. Take 118 North through several stoplights to Rt. 355, Frederick Rd. Turn left on Rt. 355, heading north, and take a quick right on Neelsville Church Rd. Travel about a mile on Neelsville Church Rd. and turn left at the sign for Dayspring.
From the North: Take 270 South to exit 15. Turn left on 118, heading north. Take 118 North through several stoplights to Rt. 355, Frederick Rd. Turn left on Rt. 355, heading north, and take a quick right on Neelsville Church Rd. Travel about a mile on Neelsville Church Rd. and turn left at the sign for Dayspring.
From Baltimore: Take 70 West to exit 68 for Rt. 27. Follow 27 south to Rt. 355, Frederick Rd. Turn left on 355, Frederick Rd. Turn left on Shakespeare Blvd. Turn left on Neelsville Church Rd. Travel about half a mile on Neelsville Church Rd. and turn left at the sign for Dayspring.