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Pacific Coast Region NMRA
Annual Convention

April 21 – 24, 2022
Rohnert Park, California

Non-Rail

Non-Rail Networking Center and Sewing Collective

This will be the "nerve center" for all Non-Rail participants to come and meet other people, relax for a while, sign up for various activities, work on puzzles and games, and choose books from our library of donations. In addition, many people will bring their sewing machines and work on projects for donation to various charities.

The Networking Center will be open in the Santa Rosa room as follows:

  • Wednesday 4:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Thursday 9:00am - 9:00pm
  • Friday 9:00am - 9:00pm
  • Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Non-Rail Activities

Tour of the Luther Burbank Home & Gardens in Santa Rosa, with visits to the Gift Shop and Carriage House

Tours include the Home with its original furnishings, the Greenhouse, a portion of the Gardens, and a summary of Burbank's life and achievements here in Santa Rosa. More than an acre of gardens includes many of Luther Burbank's horticultural contributions.

Shopping Expedition to the Petaluma Village Premium Outlets

Petaluma Village Premium Outlets is an outdoor shopping mall that offers impressive savings all year round at 60 outlet stores, including clothing, shoes, accessories, and edible treats.

Tour of the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center

Come and experience the Schulz Museum, which offers a video about the museum, various self-guided exhibits throughout the various collections of themed comic strips, and a peek into a replica of Charles Schulz' studio. Across the street you will find the Warm Puppy Café, Snoopy's Home Ice Rink and the Museum Gift Shop.

Saturday Fabric Shop Hop Tour

Another longtime PCR Convention event, this will involve a group shopping expedition to various quilting and sewing stores in the greater area. Participants can sign up to carpool (either as drivers or as riders) and maps will be provided as our Non-Rail Shop Hop Expert leads the participants on their own personal "treasure hunts"!

Thursday Night at The Movies

This year's movie will be comprised of some of the episodes from the BBC sitcom "Oh, Doctor Beeching!" Come and watch the adventures of the people at the Hatley Railroad Station, and check out the LMS Ivatt Class 2 2-6-0 No. 46521 from the Severn Valley Railway, which was used on the film set. (This event is open to all convention attendees and guests.)

Friday Night Bingo - a PCR Convention tradition since 2001

This event is open to all attendees at the convention and their guests, so come and join in the fun! The Bingo game will be held in the hotel and will feature many prizes.

Note: some planned Non-Rail activities may require a nominal fee to cover admission and/or docent-led tours. Also, please be aware that at this time, masks are required in all public areas and many restaurants require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for indoor seating.