Walker Creek Ranch

Walker Creek Ranch is a conference and retreat venue in West Marin, near Petaluma, California, set across 1,700 acres of open countryside, woodland, creekside habitat and walking trails. The site welcomes organisers planning conferences, retreats, workshops, team gatherings, family reunions, weddings and other private group occasions.

The ranch offers a choice of indoor and outdoor spaces for smaller meetings through to larger gatherings of around 300 people. Flexible meeting rooms can be arranged for conversations, readings, workshops and breakout sessions, while the historic barn provides a distinctive setting for dinners, celebrations, music and dancing. Outdoor options include amphitheatres, campfire areas, trails and natural spaces that give groups room to relax, connect and take part in shared activities.

Groups can stay overnight in semi-private lodges, heated cabins, bunkhouses or designated camping areas. The accommodation makes Walker Creek Ranch well suited to multi-day conferences, residential retreats, school and community programmes, and company gatherings where participants benefit from remaining on site. Wireless internet is available in the lodges, cabins, meeting spaces, dining hall and barn, with tables, chairs, whiteboards and audiovisual equipment available for meetings.

The central dining hall serves buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner, with menus designed to accommodate a range of dietary requirements, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Organisers can also discuss activities such as guided nature walks, team activities, swimming, campfires and barn events. The conference centre team assists with planning, special requests and group coordination, helping organisers shape a practical and memorable programme in a peaceful natural setting.