The next Woodstock Fruit Festival will take place on August 9–16, 2026, and it will be hosted at Mandala Springs Wellness Retreat Center, a forested haven in the Mayacamas Mountains of California.

Mandala Springs is located at 14117 Bottle Rock Rd Cobb, CA 95426.

Check out our scholarships page here: https://thewoodstockfruitfestival.com/scholarships/

Another great way to attend the festival on a budget is by applying to volunteer. For details you can email workexchange@thewoodstockfruitfestival.org!

The cost of admission varies based on your selected accommodation and the time of your registration. Our fees increase by $50 on the first day of each month, so early registration is beneficial. There is also a percentage based discount between 6% and 1% depending on the time of registration for paying in full. Please check our registration page to see how much tickets are at this time.

Returning Attendees: If you have attended the Woodstock Fruit Festival before as a Full-Time Paying Participant, you’re eligible for a $200 Returning Attendee Discount.

Seniors: Participants who are 60 years young or older are also entitled to a $200 Senior Discount.

Family and Couples Options: If you’re a couple or a family wishing to share a private room or a glamping tent, the second adult pays only the camping rate. Initially, please register the second adult under the camping option and then email us at registration@thewoodstockfruitfestival.org to request a transfer to your room. We will handle the necessary adjustments.

Accommodation for Children: Please note that all children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and will share their accommodation. The ticket prices for children remain constant, regardless of the housing type chosen.

Plan ahead and secure your spot to take advantage of the best rates!

WWF 2026 — Mandala Springs has four housing options:

♥ CAMPING:
Pitch your tent among the trees of the verdant California forest and be lulled to sleep by the soothing sounds of the creek and awaken to the morning song of the birds. Whether you’re a seasoned camper or new to outdoor living, you’re welcome to bring your own gear, or order select camping gear through us during your registration.

♥ RV STAYS:
Hookup your RV and have a little slice of home at the retreat.

♥ GLAMPING TENTS:
The property showcases 6 spacious yurts, each furnished with two queen beds for a restful night’s sleep, a lamp to read by or illuminate a night chatting with friends, a comfortable chair for relaxing, and a heater to keep you cozy. Everything you need for a simple, inviting retreat under the stars. Should they all be booked, don’t despair! Reach us at registration@thewoodstockfruitfestival.org to be added to our contact list, ensuring you’re among the first to know about any upcoming openings.

♥ PRIVATE ROOMS:
There are 34 private rooms within the lodges, cottages, rustic cabins and pods. Lodge rooms are located within larger lodges that include shared amenities such as fully equipped kitchens, spacious living areas, and scenic decks. Depending on the unit, bathrooms may be private or shared. For more privacy, consider one of our cottages—each with a private bathroom, kitchenette, air conditioning, and a personal deck, making them ideal for guests seeking comfort and seclusion. Our rustic cabins are a great option for families or those who prefer a simpler stay. Each cabin includes one queen bed and a bunk bed, with nearby shared restroom facilities. If you’d like to stay close to the heart of the action, our Mandala Hall rooms are just steps away from the main meeting space. These four rooms each include a queen and twin bed and share a large bathroom with the adjacent room.

Please see the list of our offsite lodging recommendations below:

The Fainting Couch Hotel
16655 Hwy 175, Cobb, CA 95426
Driving time to Mandala Springs: 7 min
Cycling time to H’OM: 17 min
Phone: +1 (888) 828-0688
Website: www.faintingcouch.com

Thorn Hill Vineyards Villa Suites
8170 CA-29, Lower Lake, CA 95457
Driving time to Mandala Springs: 17 min
Cycling time to Mandala Springs: 1 hr 30 min
Phone: +1 (707) 302-5168
Website: www.thornhillvineyardsbnb.com

The options for Airbnb are far more numerous, so you can also check out Airbnb stays in Cobb, California here.

Fresh, ripe, raw, organic and conventional, local and exotic, and seasonal fruits and vegetables are on the menu! There are no set meal times, no clock and no pressure of any kind! There will be an unlimited fruit buffet all day long and a salad buffet in the evening.

WFF 2026 Payment Options:

At checkout the payment options will be to either:
1. Pay in Full (this will give you the greatest discount with a certain % off), or
2. Deposit Payment (50% now and autopayment of 50% on July 13, 2026) [Note: If you desire to make any payments before the automatic payment, please feel free to contact us at registration@thewoodstockfruitfestival.org and ask us to run a payment for your desired amount.]

WFF 2026 Refund Policy:

All Admission Fee payments are refundable minus a $95 processing fee per adult (16+) per session and a $25 cancellation fee per child (under 16) per session until July 9th, 2026. Children (ages 4 and under) with free entries are not charged cancellation fees.

If you cancel after July 9th and before the start of the event, then you can get an IN-HOUSE CREDIT for the full amount of your payment towards a future event. Attendees changing accommodations to lower cost after July 9th will get an IN-HOUSE CREDIT for the difference in price. IN-HOUSE CREDITs cannot be refunded but are fully transferable.

All camping gear is fully refundable until July 9th, 2026. After July 9th, there are no refunds nor credits for camping gear.

Please contact us at Registration@thewoodstockfruitfestival.org.

Each festival participant will need to sign a hard copy of Terms & Conditions waiver form at check in. Please see the full text below:

I, for myself, my heirs, my executors, my administrators, my trustees, and any and all successors in interest, fully and forever waive and release my right to sue The Woodstock Fruit Festival, The Fruitarian Corp, The Fruitarian Foundation Inc, and Mandala Springs, and all their owners, organizers, employees, participants, managers, volunteers, sponsors, and representatives (collectively “Festival”) acting for or on behalf of the Festival for any injuries or damages, including but not limited to negligence, premises liability, physical injury, illness (including death), emotional injury, intentional conduct resulting in unintended injury or damage, or economic loss which may result from my participation in the Woodstock Fruit Festival 2026 (“WFF2026”), travel to or from WFF2026 (including air travel) or any events incidental to WFF2026, and any other claims of whatsoever nature, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

I agree to hold the Festival harmless from any and all claims, loss or damage to my personal property, liabilities, and costs, including attorney’s fees, as a result of my participation in WFF2026, including travel to and from WFF2026 (including air travel) or any events incidental to WFF2026. If the Festival incurs any of these types of expenses, I agree to reimburse the Festival.

I acknowledge that the Festival is NOT responsible for the errors, omissions, acts, or failures to act of any party or entity conducting a specific event or activity on behalf of the Festival.

I acknowledge that I am aware of the inherent risks involved in the event, including but not limited to those resulting from Covid 19, other infectious diseases, inclement weather, slipping, falling, uneven terrain, wildlife encounters, insect bites, or equipment failure, and I voluntarily assume these risks. I certify that I am physically fit sufficiently for participation in WFF2026 and have not been advised not to participate by a qualified medical professional. If I need medical treatment as a result of my participation in WFF2026, travel to and from WFF2026 (including air travel), or any events incidental to WFF2026, I agree to be financially responsible for any costs incurred as a result of such treatment. I am aware that the Festival does not provide health insurance for me and that I should carry my own health insurance.

If I attend WFF2026 as a Volunteer or Independent Contractor, I acknowledge that I will be providing services (hereafter referred to as ACTIVITY) that may include activities that may cause injury and be dangerous. I acknowledge that the ACTIVITY may include the following non-exhaustive list of particular activities that bear risk and danger and from which bodily injury, up to and including death, may occur:
– Vehicle operation, including heavy-weight trucks;
– Forklift operation;
– Loading and unloading produce to/from refrigerated trucks;
– Lifting and carrying heavy objects such as cases of produce;
– Using knives (including cleaver knives), food processors, electric sugar cane juicers, and other potentially hazardous equipment;
– Working in the kitchen and other areas where the floor might be wet and slippery and constitute a slipping hazard;
– Walking in unlit areas at night where I might trip and fall;
– All other activities I will engage in as a Volunteer and/or Independent Contractor.

With full knowledge of the facts and circumstances surrounding the ACTIVITY, I agree that in providing the ACTIVITY, I assume the responsibilities and risks resulting from my participation, including all risks of property damage and injury to others and to myself. I have adequate applicable insurance necessary to provide for and pay any medical costs that may directly or indirectly result from my participation in the ACTIVITY, or otherwise understand that I am solely responsible for any medical costs that may directly or indirectly result from my participation in the ACTIVITY. I acknowledge that I am solely responsible for any action that I participate in associated with the ACTIVITY or around this ACTIVITY, regardless if occurring before, during, or after the period of the ACTIVITY. I acknowledge that I am solely responsible for any action that I take that is outside the scope of the ACTIVITY, regardless if occurring before, during, or after the period of the ACTIVITY. To the extent permitted by law, and in consideration for being allowed to participate in the ACTIVITY, I hereby save, hold harmless, discharge and release the Festival from any and all liability, claims, causes of actions, damages, or demands of any kind and nature whatsoever that may arise from or in connection with my participation in any activities related to the ACTIVITY, whether caused by the negligence or carelessness of the Festival or otherwise. It is my express intent that this Acknowledgement of Risk and Waiver of Liability shall bind my spouse, the members of my family, and my estate, heirs, administrators, personal representatives, and assigns. I further agree to save and hold harmless, indemnify, and defend the Festival from any claim by the aforementioned parties arising from my participation in the ACTIVITY. I recognize and acknowledge that the Festival makes no guarantees, warranties, representations, or other promises relative to the ACTIVITY and assumes no liability or responsibility for injury or property damage that I may sustain as a result of participation in the ACTIVITY. I further understand and agree that this is a release of liability and indemnity agreement, and it is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by law. In any portion hereof is held invalid, I agree that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full force and legal effect. I hereby consent to and understand myself to be solely responsible for the cost of first aid, emergency medical care, and, if necessary, admission to an accredited hospital for executing such care or treatment for injuries that I may sustain while participating in any activity associated with the ACTIVITY.

I acknowledge that to ensure the security and safety of all participants, the Woodstock Fruit Festival reserves the right to do a Criminal Background Check on each attendee as well as to refuse registration, to revoke registration, and to expel participants behaving in inappropriate or threatening manner at management’s discretion.

I agree to preserve the noncommercial nature of the festival and not to sell any products or services to the festival attendees during the event (with the exception of the Presenters Showcase for presenters and special guests approved by festival admins).

I understand that at this event or related activities, I may be photographed. I agree to allow my photo, video, or film likeness to be used for marketing purposes by the event holders, producers, sponsors, organizers, and volunteers.

I understand that the use or possession of any mind-altering substances or cigarettes on the festival grounds is unacceptable, and anyone not complying will be subject to removal.

I understand that all information available at WFF2026 is for informational purposes only, and neither the Festival nor any third party involved in the creation, support, or maintenance of the event will be liable under any theory for any incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of their access to or use of the information made available at the event or from the Woodstock Fruit Festival website.

I understand and agree with the following Waterfront Rules: Waterfront will be open from sunrise to sunset. Swimming before sunrise or after sunset is prohibited. The waterfront has a Swim-At-Your-Own-Risk-Policy. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when down at the waterfront. Each adult may only be responsible for up to three children. Wearing bathing suits is required.

Parent/Guardian Waiver for Minors: In the event that the participant is under the age of 18 years old, the undersigned parent or guardian hereby gives consent for the minor to participate and agrees to follow all of the rules and regulations of the event. I understand that I am signing this agreement on behalf of a minor and agree to be specifically bound to all the terms and conditions of this agreement. I have full authority as parent or legal guardian of the minor participant to bind the minor participant to this agreement.

If you’re registered already, make sure to join our WFF 2026 Facebook Group exclusively for the 2026 Woodstock Fruit Festival attendees, volunteers, and presenters to help create community, inspire, share, ask questions, and get to know each other.

Yes, we provide a convenient shuttle bus service to ensure a smooth arrival and departure for our attendees. The shuttle schedule will come later, but if you want to take a shuttle from the airport, bus station, or train station, it will be departing from Santa Rosa, CA.

If you are flying into another airport or wish to see the shuttle schedule, then visit our Location page for more information.

Please email us at WoodstockFruitFestivalTeam@gmail.com and we will send you a link to the Volunteer Application. In the festival application you will have an opportunity to apply for specific Work Exchange positions that you are interested in. Please note that we only need a limited amount of volunteers and won’t be able to accept all applicants.

Application Process: To submit your Volunteer Application, a nonrefundable $10 application fee is required. Due to the high volume of applications each year, please note that not all applicants can be accepted.

Accepted Volunteers: If you are accepted, then a $787 Volunteer Ticket is due within 1 week to secure your position.

Refund Policy for Volunteer Deposits:

• The Volunteer Ticket ($787) is fully refundable until May 6, 2026.
• Cancellations made after May 6, 2026 will not be refunded; instead, the full ticket amount will become an IN-HOUSE CREDIT.
• Volunteers who fulfill their full commitment during the festival will receive a $350 refund within a week after the festival.
• If a volunteer does not attend the festival or does not satisfactorily fulfill their volunteer commitment, the full ticket price will be forfeited.

Additional Nonrefundable Fees: Note that the $10 application fee is nonrefundable under all circumstances.

Camping Gear: All camping gear is fully refundable until May 6, 2026. After May 6th there are no refunds or credits for camping gear.

If you are a former WFF volunteer and are currently experiencing financial hardship or are unable to make the payment at this time, please reach out directly to Jeannette@thewoodstockfruitfestival.org for further assistance.

We will not be able to notify applicants NOT selected for Work Exchange Program because we are receiving an overwhelming amount of volunteer applications and our needs for volunteers are constantly changing. Please think of your volunteer application as of being on a waiting list and feel free to check your status by emailing WoodstockFruitFestivalTeam@gmail.com

If you would like to secure the current admission fee for regular participants in case you are not accepted into Work Exchange program, you can do so by setting up a payment plan or paying in full now. Later if you are selected as a volunteer, we will refund you the excess amount.

Yes, we welcome attendees of all ages! If you are over 59, you are entitled to a special senior discount. If you are under 16, you need to be accompanied by an adult aged 16 or over.

Yes, we welcome attendees with all levels of fitness! Our wide range of fitness classes offer something for everyone no matter what your current level of fitness.

We would like to bring as many families with children to the festival as possible. Children are our future and it is vitally important to expose them to an environment in which eating whole raw fruits and vegetables is the norm. To make it realistic for a family with several kids to afford the festival kids, admission fees have been kept as low as possible. Kids under 4 years of age attend for free. By bringing your children to the Woodstock Fruit Festival you might just sow some seeds that will affect their entire life!

The minimum age requirement to attend without a parent is 16 years old. Upon registration, attendees between 16 and 18 years of age need to provide contact information of the parent for us to confirm their consent and a waiver signed by the parent.

The Woodstock Fruit Festival is a family-friendly event that provides a range of activities to engage children of all ages. For our youngest attendees, ages 4 to 9, we will have a specialized Kids Activities Leader conducting a variety of fun and educational games and activities. It’s important to note that parents or guardians must be present with their children during these activities; we don’t offer drop-off services for kids.

For water lovers, our venue features a beautiful creek and saltwater pool that promises to be a highlight for both children and adults. Please be aware that there are no lifeguards on duty, so parental supervision is REQUIRED for all children under 18.

In addition, we offer a diverse lineup of lectures and presentations geared toward parents, as well as food demonstrations that are perfect for inspiring the little chefs in your family.

For older kids, aged 9 and up, many of our adult-oriented activities are also suitable. These include fitness classes, culinary demos, “Getting to Know You” games, and our beloved evening campfires where families can wind down together after a day of adventure.

Remember, our goal is to create an environment where families can enjoy healthy, enriching experiences in a supportive community.

If you have any questions about our activities for children please contact us at WoodstockFruitFestival@gmail.com

We understand the importance of staying connected, even while enjoying the serenity of our mountainous paradise. Wi-fi will be available at the Front Desk and Store, Mandala Hall, and Glenbrook Studio.

Mandala Springs is the perfect place to unplug and recharge. Wi-fi is available in common areas such as the main lodge and café, but not in cabins or cottages. Cell phone reception is good (we’ve tested with AT&T, but not other providers) throughout the property, but we encourage guests to plan ahead and enjoy the opportunity to disconnect.

You will not get a printed ticket, only an email confirmation. However, the Woodstock Fruit Festival will supply wristbands and name tags when you arrive on the opening day. Those who attend the festival agree to wear wrist bands as a proof of payment.

We will be having our security staff check attendee’s wristbands, this is to help prevent gatecrashers, and increase the safety of the event.

We do try to get as much organic produce as is feasible and affordable. Because we need perfectly ripe fruit for the festival, we have needed to include some inorganic produce to ensure we get enough to feed everyone. In addition, it is often challenging to source organic exotic and tropical fruits. At the first NY festival, which was much smaller, just about all the produce was certified organic, but as the festival has grown in size, it has been more challenging to get all our produce certified organic, especially when we need to source adequate amounts of ripe fruit.

Most of the organic fruits tend to be labeled as organic. The Produce Crew at the festival will know exactly which fruit is organic and which is not, so if there is any doubt you can also always ask a member of the Volunteer Kitchen and Produce Teams or our raw Vegan Chef. We aim not to have any GMO produce at our event.

We do not use any oils or processed or refined ingredients in the prepared meals, we also do not use salt in the dishes. All ingredients are raw and vegan.

We are all gathering together in the hopes and dreams of eating a fruit-based diet at the highest level possible. Respecting this time together without any other food distractions is very important.

For this reason, we request that all festival participants not to bring any foods other than whole raw fruits and vegetables to the event. If you feel that you cannot respect this request, please do not break this policy publicly. If your children need to eat other foods, please be discreet and private about it and explain to them why this is the case.

Absolutely no cooking or fire related activities are allowed on the festival site. This is a camp policy.

If you’ve never experienced eating nothing but all raw natural plant foods for a week, give yourself the gift of opportunity. It might become one of the greatest experiences in your life if you allow it to happen.

While we adore pets, the festival grounds have a strict policy that does not allow animals, including dogs and cats. Trained service animals are the only exception and are welcomed with the appropriate licensing. 

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