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Presentation Center is a nonprofit Retreat and Conference Center on 67 peaceful acres. We are located among the redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains, just 20 minutes from Silicon Valley.

We welcome guests from all backgrounds and walks of life for their private retreats, group retreats or conferences, providing services for individuals and groups up to 195. Please come visit us! Call 408-354-2346 to schedule a tour or for additional information.

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Bullet Become a Duck Buddy!

It's time for the annual Silicon Valley Duck Race! Please support the Presentation Center Team by becoming a "Duck Buddy." For every duckStaff at the 2011 Duck Races you purchase, Presentation Center will receive a portion of the proceeds. Visit Presentation Center's Duck Race Team Page to "adopt" your ducks:

  • Single Duck
  • Duck Family (5)
  • Club of Ducks (10 ducks + 1 free duck)
  • Flock of Ducks (20 ducks + 3 free ducks)

The more ducks you adopt, the greater your chance of winning one of many "quack-tastic" prizes! The Duck Race and Festival take place on Saturday, June 10 at Vasona Lake Park in Los Gatos, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Enjoy the entertainment, food and games for the whole family; cheer on as 15,000 rubber ducks race down Vasona stream towards the finish line!

The Silicon Valley Duck Race & Festival is being hosted this year by El Camino Hospital Foundation, and benefits the Foundation as well as several local charities that sponsor Teams. Visit www.siliconvalleyduckrace.org to find out more details about the Silicon Valley Duck Race & Festival.

Bullet 6th Annual Mother's Day Brunch
Sunday, May 13, 2012 ~11:00am to 1:00pm (download flier)

Traffic Note: Weekend traffic on Hwy 17 South can be quite congested. Please allow yourself plenty of travel time! If you arrive early, you can enjoy a walk on our grounds before the doors open!

Mother's Day BrunchA fabulous buffet in a beautiful mountain setting, with no cleanup afterward! What more could Mom ask for?

Single seating at 11:00am; Reservations required
Adults $40, Children 5–12 $25, Under 5 free
Contact Sue at 408-354-2346 ext. 205 to make your reservation

Wedding coupleBullet Weddings at Presentation Center

For 40 years Presentation Center has offered warm hospitality to individuals and groups. It is our pleasure to include Weddings among our Hospitality offerings. Our beautiful and historic property, tucked among the redwoods, provides the perfect setting for couples to bring family and friends together in celebration of their special day. Our wedding couples, and their families and friends, have declared their wedding experience "awesome" — come visit and find out why!

We offer several wedding packages, ranging from a half day to a destination weekend for wedding party, families and friends. A variety of indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception sites are available. Let us make your dream wedding come to life. For more information or to book a property tour, please e-mail or call Sue Hoppe at 408-354-2346 ext. 205.

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Swimming pool opening will be delayed 2 weeks to complete needed upgrades.

Upcoming Programs Registration is open for all programs

Sun June 24
The Flowering of the TreeCross: Meditating your way through challenging times
Fr. Fran Dorff
Sat July 21
The Fifth Gospel: Experiencing the spiritual depths of your life
Fr. Fran Dorff
Sat July 28–Tues July 31
Camino 1: Life as pilgrimage
Fr. Michael Fish

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Wish List

• 5 Walkie Talkie sets, long range, adjustable frequency
• 10 Battery powered LED exit signs
• 3 Digital picture frames
• 2 Electric golf carts
• Courtyard and pool side furniture (call for details)

We welcome In-Kind or monetary donations for wish list items. For details, email or call Sharon at 354-2346 ext. 201.


Yesterday
    ~ Tomorrow
           
~ Today

Yesterday is history
Tomorrow is a mystery
Today is a gift
And that is why it's called
"The Present-ation Center"

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Presentation Center is a nonprofit ministry of the Sisters of the Presentation. We invite your help in caring for our 67 acres. Our rates do not cover all the needs of the Center, so we rely on your generosity to help us continue this ministry, provide scholarships, and maintain and improve our beautiful property. Presentation Center is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All gifts to Presentation Center are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

19480 Bear Creek Rd., Los Gatos, CA  95033 • Phone: 408-354-2346 • Fax: 408-354-5226
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