A camp and conference center in Aptos, Santa Cruz County, California for nonprofit groups of 30-146
ecluded among coastal redwoods just inland from the shores of Monterey Bay south of Santa Cruz, Monte Toyon is an inviting and versatile camp and conference center for nonprofit groups. The site can also accommodate daytime conferences and special events. Take a walk among the Sumner Rhododendron Garden, one of the finest on the West Coast.
Lodging
- Cary Lodge
- Miller & Morrie Dormitory
Faith
Christian:
Christian (no specific type)
Open to All:
Open to All
Mission/Lineage: Monte Toyon is owned by the California-Nevada Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church 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: Mountain, Woods
Language: English
Overnight Guest Capacity (defined as):
146
Meeting Space Capacity (defined as):
165
Meeting Rooms:
| Room Name | Square Feet | Capacity | Description |
| Helgesson Hall | 0 | 165 | a light, spacious building with open-beamed ceiling and wood floors. Ideal for large assemblies (up to 165), with a stage and fireplace. |
| Hollidge Hall | 0 | 50 | This comfortable meeting space can hold up to 50 persons. |
| Silverthorn Chapel | 0 | 75 | a beautiful chapel in a wooded setting with panoramic views of the surrounding forest. This meeting space holds up to 50 people, with room for 25 more on the surrounding decks in nice weather. |
| The Dining Hall Fireplace Room | 0 | 50 | This room, used for dining, can double as a meeting space for groups of up to 50 people. |
| The Sun Room | 0 | 12 | a small meeting space for 10-12 persons in the Dining Hall. |
| The Program Center | 0 | 15 | A small building near Helgesson Hall used as a meeting space for 10-15 persons (also used as a Nurse's cabin). |
| Outdoor Amphitheater | 0 | 150 | A beautiful outdoor meeting space for groups of up to 150. Has bench seating, a stage, outdoor lights, and a small fire circle. |
| Fire circles | 0 | 0 | Two additional fire circles with bench seating. |
| Outdoor Classroom | 0 | 25 | Eric Swanson Memorial Outdoor Classroom - lean-to structure with bench seating for 25 people, ideal for outdoor education. |
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 Dining Hall and Hollidge Hall.
Location of this Retreat:
220 Cloister LN
Aptos, CA 95003
United States
Travel Info: Monte Toyon is located in Aptos, California, about 2 hours from San Francisco and 20 minutes from Santa Cruz, CA