Valinor Retreat Center

The Abide Retreat

A Women's Retreat
October 16–18, 2026 · Friday – Sunday

Ascend. Abide. Descend. We're excited to host you and your community on the hill for a weekend of rest, worship, and genuine connection. Below is a breakdown of your retreat estimate with options to customize meals for your group.

Retreat Details

2 nights · Building 2 · Overnight + commuter guests

24
Total Guests
2
Nights · Oct 16–18
7
Rooms
$125
Per Person / Night

Building 2 — Overnight Accommodations

10 rooms total with a maximum capacity of 25–28 overnight guests. Bed configurations include 7 queen beds (some accommodating two guests), 2 full beds, and 15 twin beds. 7 rooms include private bathrooms; 3 rooms share bathrooms.

For this retreat we anticipate using approximately 7 rooms, sleeping 2–3 ladies per room.

Overnight:
18
15–20
Commuter:
6
0–10
OVERNIGHT

18 Guests × 2 Nights

Lodging (18 × $125 × 2)$4,500.00
TOT Tax (12%)$540.00
Cleaning Fee (7 rooms)$1,100.00
Overnight Subtotal$6,140.00
COMMUTER

6 Guests × 3 Days

Day Fee (6 × $50 × 3)$900.00
No accommodation or TOT—
Commuter Subtotal$900.00

Select Your Meals

$33.00 per person / per meal · 9.25% sales tax applied · Meals apply to all 24 guests (overnight + commuter)

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Select the meals your group would like included. Each selection covers all guests (overnight and commuter) and updates the estimate totals below in real time.
Friday, Oct 16
Saturday, Oct 17
Sunday, Oct 18

Retreat Estimate

Overnight Lodging (18 × $125 × 2)$4,500.00
TOT Tax (12%)$540.00
Cleaning Fee (7 rooms)$1,100.00
Commuter Fees (6 × $50 × 3 days)$900.00
Accommodation & Fees Subtotal$7,040.00
Meals (0 meals × 24 guests × $33)$0.00
Sales Tax on Meals (9.25%)$0.00
Meals Subtotal$0.00
Group Total$7,040.00
Overnight Guest$341.11
Commuter Guest$150.00
Community Worship Event: We understand there's interest in hosting an open worship service in the chapel for the broader community during the retreat weekend. This estimate does not include any costs related to that event, including food and beverage or AV support. We're happy to scope that out separately once the details take shape.
A note about food: Outside food is not permitted on property. That said, Valinor is just 10 minutes from great coffee spots, 15 minutes from downtown Santa Barbara, and 20 minutes from the ocean. There's no shortage of good options nearby for any meals you don't include with us.

A Taste of What Chef James Can Do

Sample menus from recent retreats. Your group's menu will be customized by our on-site chef.

The Foundation Breakfast
7:30 AM
From the Cast Iron
Velvety Organic Gold Scramble
Organic farm eggs, grass-fed cream, chives, truffle sea salt
"Built on Solid Ground" Skillet
Heirloom sweet potatoes, sage turkey sausage, baby kale, lemon-tahini drizzle
Artisan Power Spread
Avocado & Smoked Salmon Beams
Sourdough, hand-pressed avocado, Atlantic salmon, citrus-pickled shallots
Protein-Packed Egg Bites
Crustless quiches with Gruyère, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach
The Basics
Farm fresh scrambled eggs with garden chives
Refreshments
The Vitality Infusion
Beet, apple, and ginger root elixir
Fresh-Squeezed OJ & Premium Coffee
Bistro Lunch
11:45 AM
The Bistro Spread
Chicken Saltimbocca Sliders
Grilled chicken, prosciutto, fresh sage on toasted ciabatta with lemon-caper aioli
The Accompaniments
Pesto Tortellini Salad
Chilled cheese tortellini, sun-dried tomatoes, house-made basil pesto
Arugula & Shaved Parmesan
Wild baby arugula, lemon-olive oil vinaigrette, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano
Signature Dinner
4:30 PM Hors d'oeuvres · 5:00 PM Service
Opening Bite
Tequila Lime Shrimp Skewers
Grilled shrimp, tortilla chips, fresh guacamole, garden salsa
The Garden Crisp
Classic Caesar Salad
Romaine, house-made dressing, Parmigiano, sourdough croutons
The Main Event
Santa Maria Style Tri-Tip
Herb-crusted steak with Argentinian chimichurri
Garlic-Smashed Red Potatoes
Roasted garlic and fresh herbs
Flame-Grilled Asparagus
Sea salt and cracked pepper
The Standing Ovation
Bourbon Pecan Pie
Served warm with Madagascar vanilla bean cream
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We're For You

Once you've landed on your meal selections and confirmed your guest count, let us know and we'll get everything squared away. We're excited to host this retreat.

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