Valinor Retreat Center

Reality Ventura — Staff Retreat

May 12–13, 2026

We're looking forward to hosting your team on the hill. Below is a full breakdown of your retreat estimate, including confirmed meals across both days.

Retreat Details

1 night · 15 guests · Building 2 · Depart after dinner on the 13th

15
Guests Total
1
Night · May 12
6
Rooms
5
Meals Confirmed

Accommodation

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.

Confirmed Meals

5 meals × 15 guests × $33.00 per person / per meal · 9.25% sales tax applied

Tuesday, May 12
Breakfast
$495
Lunch
—
Dinner
$495
Wednesday, May 13
Breakfast
$495
Lunch
$495
Dinner
$495

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
5 Meals × 15 guests × $33$2,475.00
Sales Tax on Meals (9.25%)$228.94
Meals Subtotal$2,703.94
Group Total$5,903.94
Per Person: $393.60
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 if you want to grab something between meals.

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

We're For You

Everything is laid out. If anything needs adjusting, just reach out. We're excited to host your team on the hill.

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