They say a picture’s worth a thousand words, but how many will our writers come up with? Only time will tell during our One Thousand Word Excursion! These excursions are a time for community, focusing more on our writers making friendships, connections, and memories worth a thousand words than coming up with their own.

Join us July 8 to write aboard the ferry! Departing in Vallejo and heading for Downtown SF, writers will write on board, depart for a small lunch in SF, and then return to the ferry for another hour of writing.

RSVP by Thursday, July 6.

The full itinerary:

• 10:00am: Arrive at the Vallejo Ferry Terminal

  • The ferry is prompt, and we’ve even seen in leave early. You must arrive on time to ensure you actually make it onto the ferry with us.

• 10:20am: Depart promptly from Vallejo Ferry Terminal

• 10:20am-11:20am: Write aboard the ferry, mingle with your fellow writers, maybe snag a mimosa or two for the vibes

• 11:20am: Arrive in Downtown SF, head to Harborview Restaurant & Bar for lunch

• 11:45am-1:15pm: Laugh and dine with your new writing friends, head back to the Downtown SF Ferry Terminal

• 1:50pm: Depart promptly from the Downtown SF Ferry Terminal

• 1:50pm-2:50pm: Write aboard the ferry with your new besties

What you’ll need:

• Journal and pen, or other form of writing long hand

• A jacket in case it’s windy

• Your charming personality

• Means of payment for the day’s festivities

Estimated pricing:

This event is estimated to be $30+

• The ferry ride is $8 each way, or $16 total

  • Paper tickets are $11.25. You’ll want to have a Clipper Card or the Clipper Card App to get the $9 price.

  • Parking is $8 at the lot across the street, or you can park for free at 301 Virginia St, which is 0.5 miles up the street

• The ferry sells mimosas on board for $12, if you so choose.

• Harborview Restaurant & Bar has a variety of price point options.