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Venture Retreat Center, Pescadero

Hosted by Janelle · Pescadero, California

7 sites · Lodging · 20 acres

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Nestled among ancient redwoods at the end of our winding dirt road, and along the edge of Butano Creek, our Retreat Center is a hidden gem. Tucked away on a private acreage in the charming town of Pescadero, we're about an hours drive from our neighboring Bay Area cities, San Francisco, Palo Alto, and Santa Cruz. Venture is rooted in the 1960s counterculture movement, and we've long served as a haven for spiritual exploration, self-discovery, and personal growth. Our special spot is a serene escape when you're seeking time to connect with your spiritual path, serenity and relaxation, or reconnection with nature. Venture is owned and operated by a nonprofit organization. Our center is designed to welcome transformational personal growth and wellness groups, as well as other nonprofit groups, Companies and schools looking for a place to teach workshops and retreats. Being that we are surrounded by nature, along with beautiful nooks and structures that invite people to unplug, put their phones down and tune into nature. The birdsongs, natural landscape, wildlife, creekside meadow, redwoods, willows and more, all lend towards diving deeper to connect on a deeper level. The campus offers a mix of dispersed charming cabins, a serene yurt, camping sites, and glamping tents. You can immerse yourself in the lush forest that surrounds us, soak up the sun, and explore creek-side beauty. Gather around the warmth of an evening fire or drum circle and enjoy the dusk and starshine coming on. Just down the street is Pescadero proper. A sweet little spot (nine hundred strong) and California coast 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!

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Majestic Tent Cabin at Venture

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Safari tent · Sleeps 3

This gorgeous glamping spot is boho-chic and totally cozy. Think Safari Tent, but with eclectic and antique furniture; a dreamy king bed, dining/workspace, screened dressing area, and full-size sofa sleeper. Amenities include heater, fridge, down comforter, tons of pillows, and extra blankets. Plus, a kitchenette with mini-fridge, microwave, and coffee pot, and a generous wrap-around deck with enclosed shower and bath. When you stay at the tent cabin, you can also enjoy much of our Center; our long dirt road, Butano Creek, our sunny meadows, and shady spots beneath the redwood trees. We’re powered by Starlink, so Wi-Fi is available, especially outside. While you’re checking out the campus, don’t miss saying hello to our chickens. They love a bit of extra attention. If other guest reservations permit, and our pool, hot tub, outdoor kitchen and fire circle are available during your stay, we can arrange access and necessities for a fee (Swimming Pool/$150; Hot Tub/$250; Outdoor BBQ & Cook Station/$200). Our fire circle is seasonal so during no-burn days or high fire risk in summer and fall, we switch to a gas fire pit. While you’re with us, we also ask that you observe the following guidelines to help us to be good stewards of Venture’s land and mission. Please, no pets without approval and keep your wits about you! Wildlife is abundant; stinging nettles and poison oak, ticks, and snakes in season. Bobcats, coyotes, deer, raccoons and over one hundred species of birds have been spotted on our campus! For your protection, and the protection of your four-legged friends, ask permission first, keep plants intact, and keep flower picking to a minimum. Gardens inside the pool fence are for the enjoyment of all guests. Gardens with goodies (greens, herbs, fruits) are a reward, we would welcome a little weeding in exchange for a snack :) When you pack, bring camping necessities: extra layers, flashlight, etc. During your stay, plan to spend some time exploring in and around our little town of Pescadero. California Coast perfection, it’s a community of 900 with gorgeous scenery, great food and drink, and really good people. Ask us for our favorite spots, we’re always happy to share! Please do inquire about how to rent the entire center for EXCLUSIVE use or ask about adding an additional accommodation space to suit your group’s individual specific needs.

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Bedroom A - Nasturtium Wood Cabin

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Cabin · Sleeps 3

This little charmer is a throwback to simpler times! Enjoy a room in our cozy wood cabin with plenty of natural light & whimsical, artistic décor. It has a porch entry and is furnished with one double and one twin bed, so up to 3 guests. The bathroom is detached. If you don't see your dates available, please message us! Also, this listing may be bundled with other units for a larger group.

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Cozy Nasturtium Wood Cabin, 2 Rooms

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Cabin · Sleeps 6

This little charmer is a throwback to simpler times! Enjoy a 2 room cabin in our cozy wood cabin with plenty of natural light and whimsical, artistic décor. The cabin is situated behind our, Historic Main Lodge at Venture Retreat Center in Pescadero, which is being restored. It has a porch entry. Each room is furnished with one double and one twin bed, sleeping up to three guests in each room. The bedrooms have an adjoining door between them. The bathroom is detached. If you don't see your dates available, please message us! Also, this listing may be bundled with other units for a larger group.

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Mini Redwood Retreat

Safari tent · Sleeps 12

Our Mini Redwood Retreat includes a 27' yurt, luxurious 16’x16’ tent cabin with a king size bed, and enclosed shower & bath. Warm and cozy, the Serenity Yurt features a freestanding gas stove, ambient lighting, boho rugs, comfortable floor pillows, side tables and small furniture accessories for convenience, and two mini refrigerators. Our tent cabin is furnished with a handsome hand-carved cherry king bed with extra comfy mattress, a small futon, kitchenette (with mini-fridge, microwave, and coffee pot, dining table) and dressing area; plus generous wrap-around deck and enclosed shower and bath. So much here! Additional services include outdoor access baths and private, outdoor showers. Possible to add on extra bedrooms, glamping tents cute campers and camping space are all possible to add for additional cost. Please inquire within to see what’s available and pricing information.

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Serenity Yurt + 3 Cabin Rooms

Yurt · Sleeps 16

Our Serenity Yurt + 3 Cabin Rooms, accommodations and outdoor experience is perfect to host a small retreat. Relax into nature and plan a healing retreat in our gorgeous 27-foot yurt, our luxurious Majestic Tent Cabin, our cozy Nasturtium 2 Room Cabin, our well equipped outdoor cooking area, seasonal fire circle, meadows and more. It is also possible to add more rooms, campers glamping tents or space for your own tents. The warm and cozy Serenity Yurt is furnished with a beautiful freestanding gas fireplace, boho rugs, comfortable floor pillows, side tables and small furniture accessories for convenience, and two mini refrigerators. You'll love its gorgeous skylight, gas stove, and enveloping ambient light. Our tent cabin comes furnished with a handsome antique king bed with extra comfy mattress, a small futon, kitchenette (mini-fridge, microwave, and coffee pot, dining table) and dressing area. Plus, generous wrap-around deck and enclosed shower and bath. The Nasturtium 2 Room Cabin has a single and a double bed in each room, plus a writers desk in one and a mini refrigerator in the other. POSSIBLE TO ADD FOR ADDED FEE: Heavy duty canvas belle tents sleep singles or couples comfortably and are tucked in beneath the trees at the edges of small clearings and open meadows. Outdoor amenities include outdoor cooking and BBQ area, and meadow space. Depending on extant bookings, these amenities may be occasionally shared by guests. Services located nearby lodging include private outdoor showers, outdoor access baths, and portable flushing toilets. cots with bedding are included for the glamping tents. Additional sets can be added for $55 each. Please note, if you are planning a celebration event or large group retreat, reach us directly so that we can learn more and make sure our Center is a good fit.

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Serenity Yurt Venture Retreat Ctr.

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Yurt · Sleeps 12

Surround yourself by nature when staying at our Serenity Yurt, which is beautifully tucked in a little clearing on 20 wooded acres of a spiritual retreat center. It features a gorgeous skylight, many windows & beautiful sconce lighting. It’s a lovely space for meetings, workshops, or overnight lodging. Amenities include gas stove for heat, 2 mini-fridges, microwave, & bottled water & more. The rental includes cots as needed. 6 Guests included. $35 extra per person. It’s possible to bundle with glamping tents, cabins, campers, lodge bedrooms and more for an additional charge. Please inquire if you are interested so we can let you know what’s available and how much it will cost.

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Pets allowed

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Venture Retreat Center

Yurt · Sleeps 18

Our Retreat Center Package includes accommodations and many beautiful outdoor spaces to enjoy, relax and rejuvenate with friends, family, colleagues, faculty, students and more. Our Serenity Yurt is a gorgeous 27' yurt, Majestic Tent Cabin, four (4) bell tents (two 10' and two 13') and one simple two-bedroom wood cabin. Enjoy our pool and patio, hot tub, and more! It’s possible to add more bedrooms, campers, glamping bell tents and campsites too. With a gas stove for heat and beautiful ambient lighting, the warm and cozy Serenity Yurt is furnished with boho rugs, comfortable floor pillows, side tables and small furniture accessories for added convenience, and two mini refrigerators. Heavy duty belle tents sleep singles or couples comfortably are tucked around the edges of the property underneath the trees. Our tent cabin comes furnished with a handsome antique king bed with extra comfy mattress, a small futon, kitchenette (mini-fridge, microwave, and coffee pot, dining table) and dressing area, Plus, generous wrap-around deck and enclosed shower and bath. The nasturtium cabin offers a private porch entrance and two bedrooms, each with a twin and double bed, lots of natural light, and thoughtful artwork. The pool yard, a covered outdoor cooking and BBQ area, seasonal fire circle and beautiful meadow space. Depending on extant bookings, these spaces may occasionally be shared by guests. Services located nearby lodging include private outdoor showers, outdoor access baths, and portable flushing toilets. Ten cots with bedding are included for the glamping tents. Additional sets can be added for $55 each. Please note, if you are planning a celebration event or large group retreat, reach us directly so that we can learn more and make sure our Center is a good fit.

Campfires allowed

Toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

Showers

No picnic table

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100% Recommend2 ratings · 2 reviews

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· December 2025

Glamping in the Nature

Majestic Tent Cabin at Venture

The place is truly magical surrounded by nature. So many spots to relax, meditate, soak in a pool or hot tub or warm up by the fire pits. Our glamping tent was magical and had everything you need. We definitely will be back, but This time with a group of friends to enjoy the property with a group of friends.

Anna G.

8 months on Hipcamp

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· June 2025

Beautiful, comfortable, serene

Majestic Tent Cabin at Venture

So beautiful!! The bed on the majestic tent was truly like luxury with cozy sheets, comfy pillows, a heated blanket! I never wanted to get up. The land is so serene and peaceful, it’s rare to hear so that much bird song and see so much wildlife like a variety of bees, butterflies and more. The land was well taken care of and it was close to Pescadero, so lots to see and do. The accommodation was well designed and the outdoor kitchen was quite nice!

Nikki G.

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Pescadero, San Mateo, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Janelle B.

Joined in September 2023

Venture Retreat Center, Pescadero

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Majestic Tent Cabin at Venture

Bedroom A - Nasturtium Wood Cabin

Cozy Nasturtium Wood Cabin, 2 Rooms

Mini Redwood Retreat

Serenity Yurt + 3 Cabin Rooms

Serenity Yurt Venture Retreat Ctr.

Venture Retreat Center

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