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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 Spring Appeal Underway

We have just launched our Spring Appeal, with a goal of raising $78,800. Our pipelline incurred damages from two landslides this past winter, and we must remediate the damages before next winter's rains come. Your contribution will go towards the required construction, and help ensure the integrity of our potable water system.

Bullet Mother's Day Brunch Roses for Moms

Thank you to all who attended our 7th Annual Mother's Day Brunch this past Sunday, May 12. Please check out our Mother's Day Brunch 2013 Photo Album. It was a beautiful day to celebrate the important women in our lives.

Bullet Center Completely Non-Smoking 6/1

After careful consideration, Presentation Center will become a full non-smoking facility on June 1, 2013. We made our decision based on several factors:

  • County of Santa Clara’s current smoking ordinance requiring smoking be at least 30 ft. from any door or window
  • Our location in a mountainous fire zone area — improperly disposed cigarette butts present a fire hazard
  • Commitment to our Environmental Mission
  • Our designation as a Certified Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation — local wildlife who may choke trying to eat cigarette butts and filters, die from a digestion system blocked by filters, or become poisoned from toxic substances.
  • An increasing number of guests reporting health problems from smoke — the health effects of cigarette smoke, including secondary smoke, on people are well documented
  • Increased Facilities Dept. workload to clean up after smokers

We will appreciate your partnership in helping us to maintain a smoke free environment for all. We invite you to contact our with any questions or concerns you may have about this new policy.

Bullet Spring Surprise — Newborn Fawn Newborn Deer May 2013

Spring is certainly in full swing. We have a new member of the local deer population A baby deer born in the upper meadow near the beehives! He was reported to be standing all by himself within about 12 hours of his birth. He will be about three weeks old now. He was noticed by our Facilities Manager, who had a camera with him while doing property rounds! Mom stood nearby on full alert while the photos were being snapped.

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We ask that you make an appointment for your property tour so that we can be prepared to give you our undivided attention. Call Eric at 408-354-2346 ext. 207, or email .


Edwina Gateley Retreat
Jun 23–Jun 27, 2013

Mothers, Sisters, Daughters: Standing on their Shoulders

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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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