Valinor Retreat Center

Reality Santa Barbara — Staff Retreat

May 14–15, 2026

We're looking forward to hosting your team on the hill. Below is a breakdown of your retreat estimate, along with meal options you can select to customize your stay.

Retreat Details

1 night · 15 guests · Building 2

15
Guests Total
1
Night · May 14–15
6
Rooms
$125
Per Person / Night

Accommodation (Fixed)

15 guests × $125 × 1 night$1,875.00
TOT Tax (12%)$225.00
Cleaning Fee (6 rooms)$1,100.00
Accommodation Subtotal $3,200.00

Room layout: 1 couple in a private room, remaining 13 guests sharing across 5 rooms (2–3 per room). 7 rooms include private bathrooms; remaining rooms share bathrooms.

Select Your Meals

$33.00 per person / per meal · 9.25% sales tax applied · All menus crafted by our on-site chef

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Select the meals your team would like included in the retreat. Each selection updates the per-person and group totals in the estimate below in real time.
Wednesday, May 14
Thursday, May 15

Retreat Estimate

Accommodation (15 × $125 × 1 night)$1,875.00
TOT Tax (12%)$225.00
Cleaning Fee (6 rooms)$1,100.00
Accommodation Subtotal$3,200.00
Meals (0 meals × 15 guests × $33)$0.00
Sales Tax on Meals (9.25%)$0.00
Meals Subtotal$0.00
Group Total$3,200.00
Per Person: $213.33
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.

Day One
The Foundation Breakfast
7:30 AM
From the Cast Iron
Velvety Organic Gold Scramble
Organic farm eggs with grass-fed cream, fresh chives, and truffle-infused sea salt
"Built on Solid Ground" Skillet
Heirloom sweet potatoes, sage-infused turkey sausage, and baby kale with a lemon-tahini drizzle
The Artisan Power Spread
Avocado & Smoked Salmon Beams
Sourdough points with hand-pressed avocado, ribboned Atlantic salmon, and citrus-pickled shallots
Protein-Packed Egg Bites
Crustless quiches with aged Gruyère, sun-dried tomatoes, and forest spinach
The Basics
Farm fresh scrambled eggs with garden chives
Morning Refreshments
The Vitality Infusion
Earthen beet, orchard apple, and ginger root elixir
Hand-Pressed Valencia Orange Juice & Premium Coffee
Small-batch, freshly squeezed citrus alongside premium roast
Bistro Lunch
11:45 AM
The Bistro Spread
Chicken Saltimbocca Sliders
Grilled chicken, prosciutto, and fresh sage on toasted ciabatta with lemon-caper aioli
The Accompaniments
Pesto Tortellini Salad
Chilled cheese tortellini and sun-dried tomatoes in house-made basil pesto
Arugula & Shaved Parmesan Salad
Wild baby arugula with lemon-olive oil vinaigrette and aged Parmigiano-Reggiano
Signature Dinner
4:30 PM Hors d'oeuvres · 5:00 PM Service
The Opening Bite
Tequila Lime Shrimp Skewers
Zesty grilled shrimp with house-made tortilla chips, fresh guacamole, and garden salsa
The Garden Crisp
Classic Caesar Salad
Crisp Romaine, creamy house-made dressing, Parmigiano-Reggiano, herb-toasted sourdough croutons
The Main Event
Santa Maria Style Tri-Tip
Herb-crusted steak with zesty Argentinian chimichurri
Garlic-Smashed Red Potatoes
Finished with roasted garlic and fresh herbs
Flame-Grilled Asparagus
Lightly seasoned with sea salt and cracked pepper
The Standing Ovation
Bourbon Pecan Pie
Served warm with Madagascar vanilla bean cream
Day Two
Breakfast
7:30 AM
From the Cast Iron
Savory Breakfast Frittata
Rustic baked frittata with smoked sausage, crisp bell peppers, and melted fontina cheese
The Artisan Melt
Short-Rib Grilled Cheese
Slow-braised beef short rib and egg on charred sourdough with aged Gruyère and caramelized onions
The Savory Sides
Maple Black Pepper Bacon
Thick-cut bacon glazed with pure maple syrup and cracked black peppercorn
Skillet Breakfast Potatoes
Crispy herb-seasoned potatoes seared in a traditional cast-iron skillet
The Finale
Farm Fresh Eggs
Prepared any style upon request
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We're For You

Once you've landed on your meal selections, let us know and we'll get everything squared away. We're excited to host your team on the hill.

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