29mi from San Francisco · 11 sites · Tents, LodgingNestled among ancient redwoods at the end of our winding dirt road and along the edge of Butano Creek, Venture Retreat Center is a hidden gem on California’s magical Northern Coast. Tucked away on private acreage in the charming town of Pescadero, we’re just about an hour from San Francisco, Palo Alto, Santa Cruz, and neighboring Bay Area communities.
Rooted in the spirit of the 1960s counterculture movement, Venture has long served as a haven for spiritual exploration, self-discovery, creativity, personal growth, and reconnection with nature. Our peaceful retreat sanctuary offers space to slow down, unplug, and reconnect with yourself, your community, and the natural world around you.
Venture is owned and operated by a nonprofit organization and welcomes transformational wellness retreats, nonprofit gatherings, workshops, schools, creative events, corporate offsites, and intentional community experiences.
Surrounded by towering redwoods, creekside meadows, birdsong, wildlife, willow groves, and forest trails, Venture invites guests to put their phones down, breathe deeply, and tune into the beauty and stillness of nature.
Our campus offers a mix of charming cabins, camping spaces, glamping bell tents, and a serene gathering yurt. Spend your days exploring the lush forest, soaking up the sun, relaxing creekside, gathering around evening fires or drum circles, and enjoying the peaceful rhythm of dusk settling beneath the trees.
Just down the road, the charming town of Pescadero is California coastal perfection. You'll find gorgeous scenery, local food and drink, neat landmarks, beautiful places to hike and explore, fun galleries, and really, really good people. Ask us for our favorite spots, we’re more than happy to share!