Private Retreat for small outdoor weddings and gatherings in Topanga

About the Space

Perched atop the property is the space's meeting room and practice space. The oak floors are warm. The space is light and airy with wrap-around windows and deck. The meeting room has climate control and is wired for sound. The Nest will snugly accommodate up to 32 yoga mats and up to 45 people seated. The property is anchored by a 1920’s Spanish Mission style main house. The Main House aka La Casa, features a beautiful spacious kitchen accented by Spanish tile work and a large picture window overlooking the patio, where communal meals and gatherings happen. La Casa also features a plush and cozy living room with fireplace, chaise lounge and deep seat sectional sofa. The host works with a variety of local chefs and caterers who can customize a menu around your group’s needs whether that is vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, paleo, ketogenic etc. They will provide custom pricing package based on your needs. Food is prepared in the beautiful kitchen. There is also a bar/cafe for coffee, wine and internet. Eating happens around large outdoor communal tables that look over the mountains. There are heaters and a fireplace to keep warm even on chilly nights. Nothing creates community like food! The space is dedicated to fostering community, creating space for deep connection and personal transformation. The space is a gathering place for seekers and home for the world’s more inspiring teachers across yoga, mindfulness, personal & professional growth, sustainability and social impact. Create an immersive experience that open people’s hearts and minds. In a fast-paced world that is highly reactive, come to the space to hold space for “long-wave thinking.” The future of humanity is dependent on our ability to connect deeply and creatively with one another to confront the challenges of our time. Let’s commune.

1. Vehicles and Parking: the space is a private property located at the end of a narrow private road. Absolutely no on-street parking. All cars must park on-site. Property is restricted to a maximum of twenty (20) cars parked on-site. We therefore encourage as many guests to carpool as possible. It is imperative that we respect the safety and tranquility of our neighbors. All guests must drive extremely slowly when entering and departing the property. No in/out permitted once arrived at the property, except in emergency. 2. No Advertising: the space is a private residence and prohibits ANY public use of its name, image, website, address and location. The rental property is for private rental use. 3. Quiet Time: We request quiet time from 9:00 PM to 9:00 AM. Please observe quiet time in the pool area if the swimming pool and hot tub are in use past 9:00 pm. No amplified music allowed outdoors and in the swimming pool area. Outdoor related activities to end by 9:00 pm. Quiet enjoyment time after 9:00 pm. Not a curfew, but quiet voices and quiet reflective time requested please, especially if enjoying the outside patio areas. Any activity that creates excessive noise and/or other disturbance will result in forfeiture of deposit, early termination and immediate eviction from the premises. No refund of rental fees or deposits will be made. Strictly Enforced. 4. Absolutely NO outdoor group vocalization, music or instrumentation, including drumming, bells, clapping or singing is permitted. No outdoor amplification is permitted anywhere on the property. Indoor amplification and acoustic music are permitted only in the meeting room until 9:00 PM. 5. Please preserve the peace & serenity of the space. The property is a private home in a residential neighborhood. In consideration of local noise ordinances and our neighbors, outdoor amplification, outdoor music, outdoor drumming and percussion, outdoor group vocal expressions, DJ’s, parties, weddings and/or any noisy or disturbing activities are strictly prohibited and absolutely not permitted anywhere on the property. The playing of music is permitted indoors only in the Meeting Room. No amplification allowed. Meeting Room windows and doors to be kept closed when music in session. 6. No Pets Allowed. 7. Fires: Guests may not build any fires without the prior express consent of Owner, such approval subject to prevailing weather conditions at the time. All fires must be in fireplaces, and must be pre arranged by Renter with Commune Topanga staff. Renter must name a designated “fire keeper” that receives training and instruction from the space as to proper procedure regarding fires on the Premises, prior to lighting any fires. Only the designated “fire keeper” may light fires. Fires must never be left unattended and must be completely extinguished at the end of the evening. Failure to adhere to this request will result in early termination without refund. 8. Cell Phone Courtesy: To preserve the peaceful environment of Commune Topanga, talking and use of cell phones outdoors and on the grounds is strongly discouraged. If cell phone usage is necessary, please use cell phones indoors, or in your car. 9. Smoking strongly discouraged: Smoking forbidden inside the La Casa Main House, La Casita, A- Frames and/or Meeting Pavilion. No smoking in, and around the home. No smoking allowed anywhere on the Property, except inside personal vehicles. All cigarette butts must be disposed of in the car or in the trash. No discarded cigarette/cigar butts are to be left anywhere on the property. 10. The shooting of any commercial film, commercial video or commercial photography in, and around, the premises for use in television or cinema productions, or for the purposes of commercial publication, distribution and advertising, is specifically prohibited without the prior and absolute express permission and consent of the owner and/or management of Commune Topanga. 11. No outside signs, balloons, banners or decorations permitted to be displayed on driveway or entrance to the property. 12. Guests are requested to be environmentally and financially conscious with conservative use of water, and energy, due to the limited availability of water sources, local drought conditions and high utility costs. 13. No outside catering allowed, or additional fees may apply. 14. WAIVER AND RELEASE. Prior to, or immediately upon arrival at the Property, Renter, Renter’s Guests, Visitors and any third party service providers must complete and sign a guest liability release waiver. Failure to do so by Renter, Renter’s Guests, Visitors or any third party service provider will preclude that person’s occupancy of the Premises. 15. No alcohol allowed after 8pm. 16. Access to the Property is located on a narrow and quiet private lane -- Please make sure to be super careful and to observe the 5 mph speed limit. If you are in a Lyft/Uber, PLEASE tell the driver to strictly observe local speed limits, drive slowly around the curves, and be super aware of children and residents walking on the road to the property. On site parking is limited. We greatly encourage carpooling. No on street parking permitted.

Reviews (6)

Sarah R. booked a production for 24 people

Yes, I would book again.

Outdoor space was great. Photographed well and had diversity in different backdrops. Host was east to work with and gave thorough instructions.

May 17, 2022

Jennifer J. booked a photoshoot for 9 people

Production

Great space

July 20, 2021

Marissa R. booked a meditation retreat for 35 people

Video Editor

This space was sensational. Truly a dream come true for anyone looking for a dream space for a healing/meditation retreat. The land is so beautiful and the hosts were so helpful! Highly recommend this space!

June 10, 2021

Hannah N. booked a video shoot for 10 people

American Idol 4

Smooth booking process, great communication, and our crew captured what they needed.

December 17, 2020

Wonderful space

October 14, 2020

Emily B. booked a photoshoot for 8 people

Production Director

Amazing location. Thanks again!

October 1, 2020

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