Located in Pescadero, California, Venture Retreat Center is a wedding venue that invites couples to experience the natural beauty of the Northern California coastal region. The center has a long history of community spirit and invites parties to gather and celebrate together in harmony with the earth. Conveniently situated 10 minutes off the coast and accessible from both San Francisco and San Jose, it is an ideal location for guests traveling from far and wide. The venue is an excellent choice for nature-loving couples who want to celebrate in their own slice of private paradise.

Facilities and Capacity

Venture Retreat Center is an effortlessly stylish and luxurious retreat enveloped by the serene calm of the Northern Californian landscape. With roots in the 1960s counterculture movement, the center has served as a place of spiritual exploration and self-discovery for decades. Wedding parties are invited to rent the entire premises, allowing them to celebrate in privacy and seclusion from the outside world. Guests can wander the forest that surrounds the center, meandering through its ancient redwoods or visit the creek and take a moment to reconnect with nature. Couples can exchange their vows under the shelter of stately boughs in a sophisticated outdoor ceremony. The party can continue afterward on the lawn, taking advantage of the surrounding natural beauty and the year-round California sunshine. As dusk falls, the warmth of a campfire invites attendees for intimate chats in its glow or to gather around toasting marshmallows and s’mores. There is enough space to accommodate up to 40 guests between cabins, cottages, and glamping tents.

Services Offered

Venture Retreat Center’s staff welcomes couples to the venue and provides support throughout their wedding experience. The management welcomes outside vendors, and can also provide access the outdoor BBQ/cook station for caterers. The coordination team listens to couples’ needs and works with them, providing advice on the property and its surrounding area.