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November 2023 by Nathan Visconti
My now wife (Char) and hosted a camping weekend after our wedding ceremony at Venture Retreat Center. The space was perfect for what we were looking for. It's rustic and a bit rough around the edges, but it has all the creature comforts you would need in a glamping getaway (power, heated showers, a HOT TUB). Janelle was very easy to work with. Venture got hit pretty hard by a mud slide earlier in the year and Janelle was working hard to make sure that we had a good experience and had everything we needed.We catered one of our meals through Loma Mar (and loved it).Venture is a beautiful space, surrounded by a ton of beauty. We hosted a field trip to the beach with a geology talk/tide pool viewing, a crochet circle, karaoke. It was just a lovely space that helped us facilitate community.Janelle had set up a number of bell tents for our guests, which were super clean, and spacious. The yurt provided the perfect heated, powered activity room for our guests when it got cold. The large tent with bed + fridge, coffee, made for the perfect honeymoon suite.We are looking forward to their renovations and returning in the years to come.
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November 2023 by Nate V.
My now wife (Char) and hosted a camping weekend after our wedding ceremony at Venture Retreat Center. The space was perfect for what we were looking for. It's rustic and a bit rough around the edges, but it has all the creature comforts you would need in a glamping getaway (power, heated showers, a HOT TUB). Janelle was very easy to work with. Venture got hit pretty hard by a mud slide earlier in the year and Janelle was working hard to make sure that we had a good experience and had everything we needed. We catered one of our meals through Loma Mar (and loved it). Venture is a beautiful space, surrounded by a ton of beauty. We hosted a field trip to the beach with a geology talk/tide pool viewing, a crochet circle, karaoke. It was just a lovely space that helped us facilitate community. Janelle had set up a number of bell tents for our guests, which were super clean, and spacious. The yurt provided the perfect heated, powered activity room for our guests when it got cold. The large tent with bed + fridge, coffee, made for the perfect honeymoon suite. We are looking forward to their renovations and returning in the years to come.
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December 2022 by Sarah Norris
We've used Venture Retreat as our wedding venue, and then again as a weekend getaway with a small group of friends - fantastic experience both times. Venture is magical, whimsical space and the energy can be felt as soon as you arrive.If you're looking for a glamorous, luxurious retreat space, this may not be for you - but if you love feeling at home, a casual environment, and beautiful natural scenery in an absolutely serene woodsy sanctuary, this is your spot! (Photos from our wedding weekend by Miller Studios, Bay Area!)
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November 2022 by Katrina F.
As I am planning an event for friends to gather after this never ending pandemic, I came across Venture due to a friends recommendation. I have been talking with the owner directly which makes me feel so cared for and able to ask hard questions. The space is gorgeous and will fit my needs perfectly for our event in July 2023z This is not some resort space or hotel. It's a peaceful indoor and outdoor place where one can get grounded and away from the hustle of life. I'm going to book an overnight soon so I can spend more time here before my event but so far I have nothing but great things to say about Janelle and Julie . Thank you for creating such a wonderful spaces I can't wait to have dinner with my friends around this table and snuggle up near the fireplace !
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November 2022 by Saul Fuhrmann
Great time
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November 2022 by Lindsay Chrisler
My husband and I got married here in July 2022 and it was amazing! It was the perfect place for our 30 person wedding with our dogs, parents, friends. Everyone adored the venue. The management is so down to earth and not wedding industry-ish at all. Plenty of room for all the little events we wanted to have. My only regret is that I didn't book the place for the Thursday night before too bc once we got there we didn't want to leave.
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November 2022 by Jane Sellen
We held a 3-day work retreat at Venture, a great venue for our group. Since our last stay here in 2018 the center has had a significant upgrade, with a clean fresh makeover and lots of lovely touches. The surroundings are peaceful and tranquil, and we really appreciated all the amenities - an in-ground pool and large hot tub, fire pit, deck, and more. There's a new admin assistant, Sarah, who is very helpful and responsive (in the past it was sometimes hard to reach anyone at the center.) And Janelle stayed in constant touch during our stay, answering all questions promptly and sending maintenance help when needed, even late at night. We were so glad to be meeting in person again, and Venture was the perfect place to do it. Highly recommended for a family or work gathering.
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November 2022 by Niki Salarpi
What an incredible venue.I had my wedding here and guests were complimenting the location the entire time. Not only is it full of natural beauty (the gardens, the old growth trees, the butterflies and bees flying around), but the staff and owner are very helpful, prepared, and responsive. Having our wedding at the Venture Center was definitely the easiest wedding planning decision we made.Thank you, Janelle!
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November 2022 by Colleen Sollars
My family hosted a reunion at Venture Retreat this past weekend and it was perfect. The grounds are beautiful, the kitchen well-stocked (with three working refrigerators), the cabins and rooms were clean and had plenty of blankets/pillows, and the staff were attentive. I will certainly be holding events there in the future. Highly recommend!
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June 2022 by Margaret U.
We went here as part of a class field trip. My kid and her friends were assigned to a room with live wasps and dead flies it it --including on the bedding. The girls in the room nearest to us didn't have any blankets. The rich kids who took the better rooms and planned the trip loved it. The boys stayed in the yurt with the outhouse. I think if it were advertised as glorified camping and was cheaper then we could overlook the lack of cleanliness. But this is an expensive place to stay for what you get. We did enjoy the beach 10 minutes away. Not well ventilated and you guessed it, COVID outbreak in the yurt apparently.
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April 2022 by Amna N.
I stayed at the Venture Retreat Center for a weekend with a large group of friends, and we had a great experience at the property. Janelle was so easy to contact, and was extremely responsive if and when we had questions. The bedrooms themselves are great for group sleeping accommodations, and while there aren't many bathrooms, they are clean and work great. The outdoor area, pool, and hot tub are also amazing - we really enjoyed spending the afternoon hanging out in the backyard. The beach is also only a 10 minute drive from the property which was a nice addition to an already wonderful experience. Overall, while this wasn't an 'upscale' experience, it was perfect for a large group looking to enjoy in a casual setting. We will definitely come back soon! Thank you Janelle and team for a great time at Venture Retreat Center!
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November 2021 by Olive Dearborn (KATI)
Very unique quaint place
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November 2021 by kengie yang
Poor service and unprofessional.
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November 2021 by j r
Loved my stay here.My sweetheart and I enjoyed the tent cabin. Very clean and cozy.Has a little fire pit and bbq too.Minutes away from the beach and the quaint little town of Pescadero.Will be back again.
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November 2021 by Mary Vaj
UNPROFESSIONAL AND OVERBOOKING ISSUES! POSSIBLE SCAM. We booked this place back in February of 2021 (paid in full) for a bachelorette trip in August. Patiently waiting in excitement for this trip. Drove 4 hours just to find out they overbooked us. They are quick to take someone else money $2k+ and to their excuse “they accidentally delete our booking” I find this very unprofessional and disappointing especially throughout the whole process WE KEPT IN CONTACT! I don’t understand!!!They requested for us to book throughout their site instead of Airbnb because they prefer not booking through 3rd party. ALSO they request for us to pay through Zelle…... ??????? SCAM!! Although our trip didn’t go according to how we initially wanted we made it work and I’m glad things turned out the way it did. Please please think THRICE before booking this place.
