An adult retreat center in Alamo, Contra Costa County, California for nonprofit groups of 12-50
An ideal setting for adult groups, Westminster Retreat provides a peaceful, quiet place for meetings. Conveniently located in the East Bay just south of Walnut Creek, Westminster is surrounded by 100 year-old oak trees. To the east, enjoy a spectacular view of Mt. Diablo and to the west, the hills of Las Trampas Regional Park.
Built in 1928, Westminster Retreat was once a private home and large orchard. In 1953, the Englehart family sold the estate to the Presbytery of San Francisco. We are fortunate that this elegant home and its' grounds can still be enjoyed today.
Lodging
- The Manor - Accommodates 30 persons with 8 bedrooms; beautiful redwood-paneled living room with fireplace; outside patio; large covered porch.
- The Carriage House Lodge - Accommodates 20 persons with 7 bedrooms; meeting space with wood burning stove; additional room for breakout meeting space.
Program Space
- Spacious living room with fireplace in the Manor.
- Two smaller meeting spaces in the Carriage House Lodge.
- Meditation Garden for outside gathering.
- Outdoor bench seating for groups of 20 (arranged in semi-circle).
- Back Patio and lawn area (tables with umbrellas).
- Outdoor picnic area.
- WI-FI available at Manor.
Recreation
- Las Trampas Regional Park (adjacent to retreat)
- Meditation Garden
- Swimming pool (seasonal).
- Volleyball and horseshoes.
Faith
Christian:
Protestant
Open to All:
Open to All
Mission/Lineage: Westminster Retreat is owned by the Presbytery of San Francisco and is one of several camps and conference centers operated by the cooperative efforts of United Camps, Conferences and Retreats, serving over 800 nonprofit groups each year.
Average Cost: $$
Environment: Woods
Language: English
Overnight Guest Capacity (defined as):
50
Meeting Space Capacity (defined as):
50
Meeting Rooms:
| Room Name | Square Feet | Capacity | Description |
| Manor Living Room | 0 | 0 | Description |
| Two Break Out Room | 0 | 0 | Description |
| Mediation Garden | 0 | 0 | Description |
| Patio & Picnic Areas | 0 | 0 | Description |
Groups Served: 12 Step / Addiction / Recovery, Arts / Crafts, Business, Church / Faith / Religious, Dance / Theater, Educational, Families, Health / Healing, Lesbian / Gay, Meditation Groups, Mens Groups, Music, Nature / Adventure, Non-profit, Peace / Justice, Personal Development Groups, Reunions, Silent, Weddings, Womens Groups, Writing, Yoga Groups, Youth Groups
Technology and AV: WI-FI available at Manor.
Location of this Retreat:
512 Hemme Ave
Alamo, CA 94507
United States
Travel Info: Westminster Retreat is located in Alamo, California, and is less than 45 minutes from San Francisco, 30 minutes from Oakland, and 45 minutes from San Jose.