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San Damiano Retreat Center
Raw space venue
The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $400
Packages
Prices start at $400
Guest capacity
Up to 200 seated guests
About this venue
San Damiano Retreat Center provides a peaceful, picturesque backdrop for weddings, engagement celebrations, and sacred gatherings. Whether hosting an intimate ceremony or a joyful reception, San Damiano delivers a meaningful setting centered on connection, peace, and quiet elegance. San Damiano Retreat Center stands out as an oasis of natural beauty, offering sweeping views alongside serene walking paths, courtyards, and a quiet labyrinth. Our unique combination of heartfelt hospitality and on-site lodging ensures every gathering feels effortless and deeply personal. Surrounded by nature, we provide couples with a truly tranquil, restorative environment to celebrate their most meaningful milestones.
Our event spaces
The Overlook
Ceremony Location sit atop a 200ft bluff overlooking the Ohi River.
Say I DO with a view!
Guest capacity
Up to 200 Seated
Up to 200 Standing
Banquet Hall
Indoor Reception area complete with tables, chairs, & linens.
Party all night inside the Banquet Hall.
Guest capacity
Up to 200 Seated
Up to 200 Standing
Houses & Cabins
Retreat center offers overnight stays in cabins & houses on site.
3 Houses & 30 Cabins on site.
Guest capacity
Up to 150 Seated
Up to 150 Standing
The Overlook
Ceremony Location sit atop a 200ft bluff overlooking the Ohi River.
Say I DO with a view!
Guest capacity
Up to 200 Seated
Up to 200 Standing
Banquet Hall
Indoor Reception area complete with tables, chairs, & linens.
Party all night inside the Banquet Hall.
Guest capacity
Up to 200 Seated
Up to 200 Standing
Houses & Cabins
Retreat center offers overnight stays in cabins & houses on site.
3 Houses & 30 Cabins on site.
Guest capacity
Up to 150 Seated
Up to 150 Standing
San Damiano Retreat Center packages
Elopement Ceremony
50 guests
Peak pricing $400-700
Ceremony at the Overlook for up to 50 Guests. 1 Night stay in Hideaway House available for add on.
Ceremony & Reception
200 guests
Peak pricing $2,000-3,000
Ceremony at the Overlook & Reception in the Banquet Hall.
Ceremony & Reception + Lodging
Peak pricing $3,200-4,200
Ceremony at the Overlook, Reception in the Banquet Hall, & 2night stay in the Hideaway House & Forestview House.
Private Weekend Wedding Retreat
Peak pricing $10,000
Full access to property with no other guests.
Available services that can be provided by San Damiano Retreat Center
Services & amenities
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- On-site accommodations
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
Accommodations
- Bedroom suites
- Double bed rooms
- Honeymoon suite
- Room blocks offered
Reviews
Write a review4.8 out of 5
25 reviews
- CM
Charlie Melvin
- SM
Shiloh Mocaby
Can’t wait to come back for a longer stay. Will definitely recommend to others.
- BH
Bobi hibbs
Perfect get away spot on the river
- CM
Christa Mcelvain
We stayed here for our honeymoon. It was so nice and secluded. We were here during the off-season so we were like the only ones there. The deck is amazing to watch the sunrise and the barges. Everything was clean and taken care of. The golf cart trails were nice. The Jacuzzi tub was nice. I literally did not want to leave. You can also bring your fur baby for a little extra 💵
- JM
Judy Mingus
We absolutely love this place. We will visit again soon. Very relaxing quite stay. We stayed again 2026 but not in the same room. This was a bungalow and they let pets stay. I didn’t think it was a big deal. But I could smell the pet and got the pet hair on my socks. I had to hang a car air freshener on the ceiling fan. It helped some. The room was ok the fridge is cold but not very and noisy and the bed was a button mattress and you could feel every button. I didn’t sleep the first night and hardly slept the rest of our stay. I don’t mind pets but they need a few rooms with no pets allowed. At least it was quiet and peaceful. The road was awful full of holes. So be careful. Nothing hurt but my bad back. They had toilet paper, soap and shampoo,conditioner and body wash in the shower. Hair dryer and towels. They only had decaf coffee. Good thing we brought our own. The jacuzzi was nice. Oh and as you come in the driveway there is a big dip in the road. I suggest that they at least write on the road in paint the word BUMP OR DIP. It would save from a big surprise and hitting the bottom of your vehicle. Don’t get me wrong I love this place. It just needs a few things added and updated. So I am giving it a 4 star this time.
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