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In what better environment to hold a retreat? This is Presentation Center . . . much more inviting than a hotel, and much more cost-effective than comparable facilities. Surrounded by nature and supported by attentive staff, your group will be able to experience the very most from its time here. And, the flexible configuration of our facilities guarantees the privacy to fully concentrate on your particular goals. Whether you seek individual respite or are part of a large retreat group, we can provide the setting you need to meet your needs, with meeting, gathering, and worship spaces to accommodate up to 195 people. With the addition of our new green Welcoming Center & Dining Facility and organic gardens, those interested in the sustainability of the earth gain additional satisfaction in supporting an environmentally committed organization. Religious and Spiritual Groups Religious and spiritual groups of all denominations are welcome at Presentation Center. A variety of beautiful worship areas, both indoors and out, makes meetings and services convenient and inspirational. The Roman Catholic Mass is celebrated daily for those who wish to participate. Most groups come with their own program or agenda, but Presentation Center also offers on-site programs and the services of a full-time Spiritual Director. (Back to Top) Because education is a key component of the mission of Presentation Center, young people are very welcome. School and youth groups find it the perfect place to foster personal growth in students. The natural surroundings also offer immersion in environmental and ecological awareness. Teacher and staff groups also find Presentation Center the perfect venue for their retreats, with well-equipped meeting rooms of various sizes, cozy rooms for social gathering and discourse, and both outdoor recreational options. (Back to Top) Women's groups are especially comfortable at our beautiful mountain retreat in the redwoods. The caring community of the Sisters of the Presentation provides a safe and sacred haven for women to share their experiences – whether those experiences are spiritual, artistic, academic or simply personal. (Back to Top) Married couples spend uninterrupted time together, and those preparing for new life commitments get the reflective time and space they need. Presentation center is also one of the few retreat facilities to welcome nursing mothers. Small groups of friends or those connected by studies or hobbies can share cottages for maximum time together in pursuit of their interests. (Back to Top) You don't have to be part of a large group or organized conference to take advantage of the peace and beauty Presentation Center has to offer. Our facilities allow for as much privacy or social interaction as you would like. Many individuals come for rest or spiritual re-focus. Some come to perfect their artistry . . . writing, music, painting. Those in recovery or suffering a loss, find profound healing in the bounty of nature and in the warmth and hospitality of the Sisters and staff. (Back to Top) |
The presence of God and Spirit seems closer when one is in the natural beauty of Presentation Center . . . on the breath of the breeze, in the dappling of the sunshine, within the stillness of the mountains. I loved having this retreat at Presentation Center—it was perfect. The kids loved it, and it went off without a hitch. Everyone on the staff was wonderful, and I couldn’t ask for anything that you didn’t have. You were there asking “Can I help you with anything? Do you need anything?” The food was great, and working with you has been an absolute pleasure. Sandi Perricone What an appropriate venue for San Jose State University’s Environmental Studies Department to have its annual faculty retreat! A beautiful, quiet, and peaceful setting in the Los Gatos Mountains, a “green” building that fits into the natural environment with all of today’s amenities, and a delicious lunch composed of organic produce. The Environmental Studies professors were very impressed! I hope this is the first of many times that we meet in such a wonderful setting. Kate Latham For over a decade, Presentation Center has been welcoming West Valley College French students for their annual, weekend long French Immersion Course. The grounds of Presentation Center are simply beautiful! A true breath of fresh air for both the mind and the body! Its cutting-edge architecture together with its serene landscape cast in the redwoods of Santa Cruz mountains offer the perfect setting for practicing French in a relaxed, supportive and enjoyable atmosphere. The cottages are comfortable and homey. The staff is warm, welcoming and very efficient. The "French" menus are always excellent! Un grand merci to everyone on the staff for making each one of our annual retreats special. We thoroughly enjoy our stay! Marie Bertola, French Instructor |