Venture Retreat Center

05/23/2026

Happy 1st Anni to these sweethearts! Elizabeth and Tristian’s special day, captured by , was such a dream🌿

05/20/2026

Join us in celebrating all of our local, regional, and statewide nonprofit peers, showing up every day to support our neighbors🧡

04/25/2026

Take a little journey, feel it in your bones🌿 Intro to Forest Bathing with Therapy with Imuri | California Therapistvailable now!

Next Friday, May 1st @ Venture from 9:00 to 11:30 am. Sliding scale tickets, supplies provided. There’s a link in our bio or you send us a message💌

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04/22/2026

Aw, this is just the most charming!

04/18/2026

✨Sunday Session Incoming✨ Our friend Himani has two spots left for her 5/3 event! She’s hosting a grounding, alignment-based day retreat, with the 1st session at Gazos Creek Beach, followed by a nourishing lunch and afternoon sessions at Venture. An E-RYT 500, she focuses on and gentle . And is just a lovely human to boot! You can join her for a beautiful, restorative experience— email or text (408) 341-5781 🌿🦋🌿 xx

04/10/2026

Friends! Registration is OPEN for next weekend’s two-day transformational retreat with ✨

If you crave more freedom, more joy, and a deeper connection to self and world—> this adventure is for YOU💖

It’s a rare opportunity to work with Morgan personally, in the safe and serene natural setting of Venture. Programming begins at 9 am on Sat 4/18. Two full days, optional overnight, beautiful lunches by .

Morgan brings 30+ years of experience, teaching and guiding across the globe, along with his past tenure as Director of the Gestalt Institute of San Francisco and co‑leader of gestalt training at Esalen. Most recently, founder of Experience Organization™ and the GETI Institute, he’s famous for his humor, depth, and ability to spark transformative moments with those who are willing to journey along.

You can register at the link in our bio, or just message us! We’re here for questions and to help you get set up🦋

04/07/2026

More freedom and joy? Less repetitive struggle? Deeper and connection to the universe? YES.

Registration is LIVE for a two-day transformational with world renowned educator Morgan Goodlander. A rare opportunity to work with him in person in a safe, serene space filled with supporting energy✨

Saturday, April 18th and Sunday, April 19th
@ Venture's gorgeous campus in Pescadero
Snacks and Lunches by the fabulous California Girl Catering
Optional Lodging & Accessible Retreat Pricing

Click through for all the details🌿

mailchi.mp/ventureretreat/living-free

Go Beyond Old Patterns: Join Morgan Goodlander LIVE at Venture. Registration is open now for a two-day transformation retreat, April 18-19th.

03/30/2026

Do you love ? Are you interested in ? Would you like to explore a place where creativity opens pathways to discovery and deep connection?

Then Sara Farooqi’s April 26th afternoon workshop is for you! Sara will introduce us to Islamic mystical traditions through poets like and Hafiz✨ and encourage you with simple writing prompts to express yourself and your heart. Hosted at our Serenity Yurt from 2-5pm.

It’s a workshop for everyone, at any level. Past attendees describe Sara’s offering “deeply healing” and a “transformative experience.” Come with an open heart longing for life and spirit!

Get all details and register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/poetics-of-the-spirit

01/06/2026

Whoa, the New Year is HERE! If you need a boost after the holidays, or just a bit of extra nurturing, come out for movement and healing🌿

Here's our schedule: ventureretreat.org/events

Plus, divine poetry, ceremonial cacao & dancing, and design alchemy❤️coming soon to Venture!

Join us for a Community Drum Circle on Wednesday evenings from Thanksgiving through Christmas. Stoke the spirit fires within…

12/30/2025

Love this photo from a recent retreat because it reflects one of our most cherished qualities: a space that feels safe, supportive, and deeply nurturing💗 where teachers of all paths can bring their students, and everyone is encouraged to explore, try new things, and express themselves. So much thoughtful, transformative work happens here, and we’re ever grateful for the mix of and that creates such a warm, welcoming environment🌿

Leaning into Trust 📷: