Venture Retreat Center
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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 Holiday 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 12/31 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, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Elopement
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, Cocktail hour, After party, Other
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, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Elopement
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, Cocktail hour, After party, Other
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
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
2 reviews
BEAUTIFUL venue
From the moment my wife and I first contacted Venture Retreat Center, the staff were incredibly pleasant, kind, and prompt in their communication. Kate was a dream to work with and helped us feel like we were doing all the right things, especially since wedding planning was really hard for us :) We had a million questions and she was always there to get us answers. It seemed like she really cared about us having a perfect day. Our dog being there was important to us, being outside somewhere beautiful was important to us, and we had an incredible live band that we wanted to host. Venture retreat could accommodate all of this, and all our friends camped in their cute and cozy tents. We had an absolute blast. We cooked meals for everyone in their outdoor kitchen space which was brand new and perfect for that. We brought our own mixed cocktails and drinks and served them at their cute bar space. The entire venue was absolutely perfect and dreamy, we could not have pictured a more beautiful setting. The kids swam in the pool constantly despite the weather. The hot tub was amazing. THE TREES. Parking was tough, but they were there to help us figure it out. We silent discoed until the wee hours after the 10 PM curfew, so don't be deterred by that. We would go back every year if we could.
A Dream Location
Everything about our experience with Venture was genuinely terrific from start to finish. A team of hard-working people who are willing to help with anything that they are able to. Communication was top-notch throughout the entire process, and the kindness exemplified by everyone who works there could not be overstated. The location is not only beautiful, but the positive energy one feels when walking around and staying on site is so powerful! I knew it was where I wanted to get married the moment I got out of the car on my first visit. Prior to visiting venture, we had looked at several other locations and had done a ton of online research. Many other venues were outrageously priced, even at a base cost, with basic amenities being additional costs. On top of being more expensive from the jump, the environments offered were not nearly as beautiful and fully realized as Venture. The newly built kitchen is stunning and so functional! All of the bathrooms with flushable toilets, electricity, and outlets made my less nature oriented guests feel very comfortable. Overall, everybody had a fantastic time, and every need my husband I had throughout this process was more than met. You will not regret spending time here at Venture Retreat Center, whether that’s for your wedding or just to book a stay for an escape from stressful life. Book with Venture, your heart will be happy! 3
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