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 30 with many sites for camping. Larger guest groups may reserve for day use events, workshops and seminars. Venture is one of a small number of centers that offer complete privacy and exclusive use of the whole facility to make your time together something of your own creation. We host family reunions, weddings and get-togethers for friends. A wide variety of groups enjoy the soulful intimacy of this unique California retreat center, including social clubs, schools, psychology groups, environmental organizations, church and spiritual groups or boards of directors.