50 people
4 hr min
"Our team LOVED this space!" Emily N.
"What a great space to get away!" Theresa F.
"The space was beautiful and great for our workshop." Katie C.
WiFi
Tables
Chairs
Flip Charts
Whiteboard
Monitor
Printer
Coffee
Projector
Restrooms
Breakout Space
Kitchen
Outdoor Area
Parking Space(s)
Wheelchair AccessibleDon't see an amenity you're looking for? Ask the host, Donald
Nestled within 1,800 acres of Redwoods just off of Highway 280, this Woodside house provides the perfect location for corporate retreats and management off-sites. Many great companies have booked this location, including: * Salesforce * A3 / Airbus * Yahoo * Facebook The house is only 5 mins from downtown Redwood city, and 15 mins from downtown Palo Alto. For people coming from the East Bay, the location is very near the intersection with Highway 92 (San Mateo bridge). The house itself includes: * Open-plan interior for group discussions/lectures * Complete kitchen & BBQ for serving lunch/dinner * Wrap around deck with plenty of outside seating and tables Indoors, the house easily holds 25-30 people. For sit down dinners, there is a dinning room table easily sits 8 (see picture). When the outside deck area is included, the house easily holds up to 50. Previous gatherings have rented additional tables and comfortably had sit-down meal for 40. As a unique bonus, the house also includes a tennis court and easy access to hiking trails through the neighboring Redwood forest (part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area). There is simple 45 minute loop (about 2.5 miles), which is great way for the group to stretch their legs. Externally: * There is plenty of parking for as many as 50+ cars * There is a tennis court doubles as an activities area (net is removable) * The hiking trails wind thru pristine redwoods, and when combined with a hired naturalist makes for informative lecture experience Internally: * The kitchen has pots/dishes/cutlery enough for 12, but larger parties will need to bring or rent additional items * There is a 60" TV for watching ball games or projecting slides (Directv) * Wifi is included, with standard internet connection (not super high speed, but sufficient for most needs)
1) Renters must return the house in the same condition they received it (except for standard maid service) 2) Any incidental damage to the house is billed at $40 per hour for local handyman to make small fixes 3) One of the bedrooms remains private and locked (other two are open use for the bathrooms & coats)
All ages
Guests may cancel their Booking until 7 days before the event start time and will receive a full refund (including all Fees) of their Booking Price. Guests may cancel their Booking between 7 days and 24 hours before the event start time and receive a 50% refund (excluding Fees) of their Booking Price. Booking cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the Event start time are not refundable. Learn more
admin
Our team LOVED this space! It is so comfortable and easy for big groups, and the outdoor deck and space is incredible. Easy to get to, ample parking, and just a lovely escape from our day to day office setting. Thank you Donald for sharing this gem with us!
Coordinator, Tech & Innovation
What a great space to get away! The setting is spectacular, and the house had plenty of room for a larger group, plus lots of breakout spaces, both indoors and outdoors. Everything we needed was provided, and the host was especially flexible in accommodating our timing.
Administrative Business Partner
The space was beautiful and great for our workshop. We had some trouble with the heating, but the space was as described!
Design Program Manager
Our week-long design workshop was a success and this lovely location provided the inspiration we were looking for. Easily configurable space, responsive hosts and minutes away from HWY 280. Wifi/hotspot connectivity was spotty.
Director of People Operations
This was the perfect space for our group. Don was wonderful to make sure we had everything we needed for the day. We will definitely book again!
Executive Assistant
We hosted our Yahoo Design Team All Hands Holiday Party at this space last night...and it was PERFECT! Don is a wonderful host and he was great to work with. He was very receptive and responsive to any questions we had and even let us do a site visit several weeks before the event to make sure we planned correctly with the space. The house is absolutely gorgeous, well decorated, and beautifully maintained. We would have loved to enjoy the deck, but it was a rainy night, and we were fine being cozy inside. The house has a very open floor plan that allows for a good number of guests (we had roughly 60) without feeling too crowded. We were able to go through 1.5 hours of presentations, have a fully catered meal in the dining room, and still have space and time for drinks and dessert afterwards. All of our guests raved about the venue and it's safe to say that, if a future event allows, we will be back! Thank you, Don!
Managing Director
This Mountain Retreat is an outstanding venue - immaculately clean, well appointed, great architecture and perfect flow for a gathering. The hiking trails and tennis court add an additional dimension to the experience. The venue is completely private allowing for outdoor walks and talks, and meetings on the deck or by the tennis court without the interruption of strangers. The host is great to work with and accommodating to the particular needs of the group. Highly recommend this venue.
Talent Acquisition
I hosted a company event at Don's home and it was one of the best venues we've rented to date. The space was spectacular surrounded by the most beautiful landscape. Don was so accommodating and easy to work with. Our employees loved being able to take advantage of the tennis courts, basketball and we all thoroughly enjoyed hiking on the trail right behind the home. Perfect space for any team building/company off-sites. We put together a fun "nature" scavenger hunt - many opportunities for unique activities. The space is very unique and right off of 280, super convenient and secluded at the same time. We will definitely be planning another event with Don at his home in the future!! Thanks Don!
