Venture Retreat Center
Select services venue
The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $7,000 for off-peak dates, and $9,000 for peak dates
Guest capacity
Up to 175 seated guests
Our End of Summer Gift, Lovebirds!
Still deciding between venues but LOVE our sweet spot? If the Venture Vibe is for you, we want to make it happen! Book by 9/15 for an extra $500 off. Plus, you can stack our other offers and rebates!
About this venue
Tucked away on twenty acres, Venture offers sweet ceremony spots, glamping accommodations for your guests, and plenty of room to regale and relax. There are lots of ways to stay, weekday, weekend, hosted lodging, custom configurations. Gather your guests and get planning to create the whimsical, woodsiest, most wildly authentic wedding of your dreams!
Our event spaces
Celebration Meadow
A cozy outdoor space...
Our Celebration Meadow is a favorite spot tucked in the trees with accent lighting. You can make it your own for dinner, dancing, and more!
Guest capacity
15-150 Seated
15-150 Standing
Square footage
700
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, Couples luncheon
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Bob's Grove
An intimate, cozy wood...
Bob's Grove is a really special circular meadow, ringed by beautiful trees. It offers handmade wooden benches, but you can customize by adding seating, lighting, etc.
Guest capacity
15-65 Seated
15-85 Standing
Square footage
1,600
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Hugging Tree
Magical Spot to Celebrate
Our couples love this very sweet spot, our Hugging Tree. Perfect for more intimate ceremonies and traditions. A serene little space imbued with all the magic of Venture's pristine wood.
Guest capacity
15-50 Seated
15-50 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding shower, Engagement party
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Event Area
Versatile Outdoor Space
This open gravel event area is in close proximity to the bar and easily serviced from the outdoor kitchen. Popular for dining, dance floor, and entertainment staging. Can be tented and is surrounded by bistro lights!
Guest capacity
15-175 Seated
15-200 Standing
Square footage
2,500
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Seasonal Fire Circle
Seasonal Gathering Space
Our outdoor fire circle offers wood-burning or propane fireplaces, depending on the season. With tons of comfy seating, it's a favorite place to gather in the evenings for music, marshmallows & more.
Guest capacity
15-30 Seated
15-50 Standing
Square footage
300
Ideal for
Welcome party, After party, Other, Cocktail hour
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Ceremony Classic
Our most popular spot to tie the knot!
One of our favorite ceremony spots, anchored by our handmade willow and redwood wedding arch and framed by our gorgeous tree line.
Guest capacity
25-175 Seated
25-200 Standing
Square footage
1,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Celebration Meadow
A cozy outdoor space...
Our Celebration Meadow is a favorite spot tucked in the trees with accent lighting. You can make it your own for dinner, dancing, and more!
Guest capacity
15-150 Seated
15-150 Standing
Square footage
700
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, Couples luncheon
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Bob's Grove
An intimate, cozy wood...
Bob's Grove is a really special circular meadow, ringed by beautiful trees. It offers handmade wooden benches, but you can customize by adding seating, lighting, etc.
Guest capacity
15-65 Seated
15-85 Standing
Square footage
1,600
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Hugging Tree
Magical Spot to Celebrate
Our couples love this very sweet spot, our Hugging Tree. Perfect for more intimate ceremonies and traditions. A serene little space imbued with all the magic of Venture's pristine wood.
Guest capacity
15-50 Seated
15-50 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding shower, Engagement party
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Event Area
Versatile Outdoor Space
This open gravel event area is in close proximity to the bar and easily serviced from the outdoor kitchen. Popular for dining, dance floor, and entertainment staging. Can be tented and is surrounded by bistro lights!
Guest capacity
15-175 Seated
15-200 Standing
Square footage
2,500
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Seasonal Fire Circle
Seasonal Gathering Space
Our outdoor fire circle offers wood-burning or propane fireplaces, depending on the season. With tons of comfy seating, it's a favorite place to gather in the evenings for music, marshmallows & more.
Guest capacity
15-30 Seated
15-50 Standing
Square footage
300
Ideal for
Welcome party, After party, Other, Cocktail hour
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Ceremony Classic
Our most popular spot to tie the knot!
One of our favorite ceremony spots, anchored by our handmade willow and redwood wedding arch and framed by our gorgeous tree line.
Guest capacity
25-175 Seated
25-200 Standing
Square footage
1,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Available services that can be provided by Venture Retreat Center
Services & amenities
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event rentals
- On-site accommodations
- Pet friendly
- Wifi
Rentals
- Standard Chairs
Accommodations
- Room blocks offered
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