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Venture Retreat Center
An intimate retreat center located in Northern California
 

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Nestled among ancient redwoods and just an hour’s drive from San Francisco, San Jose, and Santa Cruz, Venture Retreat Center is an ideal destination for Bay Area groups planning wellness, spiritual, artistic, or personal growth-related retreats. The property also hosts magical family & friend getaways, corporate retreats, and unique overnight weddings!

Retreat reservations provide scholarship support for our primary mission of welcoming all people to gather and build community. The Center's culture of humanistic values and land stewardship provides a positive, safe energy that permeates every corner of our special spot and leaves a lasting impact on each of our guests and visitors.

"Just led my second retreat here and am in love with this magical place. The birds and tall trees are incredible, and the setting so peaceful and well-curated. I plan to keep returning."

- Florie W, Wild Women Rising

"We convened university students from across the country for a two-day gathering. The center had venues that made all of our different activities possible! LOVED the location, excited to come back next year!"

- Amanda C, Real Food Challenge

"An oasis of greenery and magic with lush gardens and grounds-keeper cats. Every corner has its own vibe, even more magical at night with tiny lights, garden fairies, and ocean breeze. Highly recommend it.."

- Keziah J, Keziah Jeanne Art

Find tranquility in a vintage cabin, gather your group in our Serenity Yurt, indulge someone special with our opulent tent cabin, or delight the fun-seeker with a glamping experience just minutes off the coast. We offer a host of tents, including the spacious and breezy Lotus Mahal and a range of ten-foot, thirteen-foot, and sixteen-foot bells. Blend these spaces to craft the ideal backdrop for a rejuvenating retreat surrounded by wild and thriving nature.

Retreats & Gatherings

Host your upcoming retreat, workshop, or family & friend gathering with us! Wellness, spiritual, environmental, and arts groups find the serene setting perfect for connection & self-discovery.

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Weddings

Celebrate your union in glorious nature with your closest family & friends. Have exclusive use of our 22-acre campus for a multi-day event so you can spend more time connecting with those that matter most.

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company Events

Are you a conscious Bay Area company looking for a unique off-site location to bring your team together? Learn about hosting your next off-site or retreat with us in Pescadero.

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Kindly note that the Venture Retreat Center operates by appointment and hosts private events. Due to the intimate setting of our grounds, even brief visits can significantly disturb our guests. We value your understanding and encourage you to arrange your visit ahead of time. Please send us an email to schedule.