Welcome to Venture Retreat Center!

Serenity, solitude and personal service for retreats, meetings, and events, one hour from San Francisco Bay Area airports!

Nestled among ancient redwoods and meadows of wildflowers on 22 acres, south of the San Francisco Bay Area, west of San Jose and Silicon Valley, near Pescadero, California. Venture Retreat offers overnight lodging for up to 20 and several sites for camping. Larger guest groups may reserve weekdays for day use events, workshops and seminars.

This peaceful, well-managed retreat center and weekend getaway is popular among personal growth and spiritual groups. The center is an ideal setting for youth groups who gather to explore and appreciate nature.

Yoga and meditation groups, artists and writers retreats enjoy the soulful intimacy of this unique California retreat center. We also welcome small weddings and commitment ceremonies, family reunions and other celebrations.

“Venture Retreat is a great value among small California retreat centers. The small, but efficient and caring staff provide quiet service to groups who choose Venture for their meeting, wedding, retreat or workshop.”
— Dawna Foreman
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