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Located on 43 acres in beautiful Mill Valley, California, the
Ralston White Retreat was developed by one of San Francisco’s most
prolific architects, Willis Polk. The 14,000 square foot home has
three stories, balconies and spectacular views.
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Lodging and Rates: The mansion can
accommodate up to 45 adults.
Dining: Delicious meals are served in a
gracious Victorian-style dining room.
Meeting Accommodations: There are several
wonderful meeting areas.
Recreation
Special Events: The Retreat
is available for special events, such as weddings, fundraisers or
staff appreciation events.
Directions and Map
Other Information
Lodging and Accommodations
Rates (per person):
Midweek $111.50*
Weekend $117.50*
Day Use $47.00*
*includes meals
Specific rate details
View our floorplan
2nd Floor: Sleeps up to 22
Four semi-private rooms: (2 beds in each)
1 room with a queen bed (1 queen)
First dorm room: (6-8 beds)
Second dorm room: (5 beds)
4 Bathrooms:
#1: 2 sinks, three showers, one toilet
#2: 2 sinks, 2 showers, one toilet
#3: 1 unisex half-bath, no shower
#4: 1 unisex half-bath, no shower
There is a lovely shaded veranda connected to the dorm rooms with
comfortable chairs and a view of the lawn. The rooms are simply
furnished and are clean and comfortable.
3rd Floor “skylight room”: Sleeps up to 23
23 beds: minimal partitions that divide the room into separate
areas.
Raised "Skylight Room" with 4 chairs, 2 couches and 3 tables.
1 semi-private room with 2 beds.
1 Bathroom: 3 sinks, 3 showers and 3 toilets.
1st Floor (Little Place): Sleeps up to 4
1 room with a queen bed
1 semi-private room with 2 beds
1 bathroom
There are two large chairs, a sofa, a coffee table and a fireplace
in the living room.
Linens are provided. The kitchen includes a microwave, toaster,
coffee maker and stove
No smoking and no pets.
Dining:
The Dining Room can accommodate up to 45 seated diners. The
dimensions of the room are approximately 27' x 19'.Please
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most recent menu.
The kitchen is used solely by Retreat staff. There is also a snack
served and beverage service is available all day. Groups may bring
their own snacks, but must take meals if they are present during
meal times.
Meetings:
The Living Room on the first floor is a spacious room with a
picture window overlooking the lawn and gardens. The first floor
also includes a Solarium and a fireplace (used by arrangement
with the Site Director only), reading nooks, comfortable furnishings
and a piano. It is an excellent venue for larger meetings. The
Dining Room can also be used as a meeting area depending on the
particular circumstances of an event.
Living Room Dimensions - 21' x 30'
Solarium Dimensions - 23' x 23'
Dining Room Dimensions – 27’ x 19’
The Front Porch can also be utilized as a meeting area.
The Nelson Room on the Second Floor has large chairs and can
comfortably hold groups up to 15. It is a beautiful sunny room with
French Doors that open out onto a small balcony.
The Skylight Room is a raised section on the 3rd floor.
Though hot in the
summer, this well lit room has 4 chairs, 2 couches, and 3 tables.
The Meditation Garden/Peace Garden is an informal outdoor
meeting area that is shaded by a canopy of redwoods. It has a small
wooden table and round wood seats that can intimately accommodate up
to 12 people.
Recreation:
Activities available at the Retreat include hiking, croquet,
horseshoes, volleyball a basketball hoop.
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The main Dining Room has a wooden floor which can be used for
dancing with special permission from the Site Director.
Miscellaneous other Information:
New! We have a wireless internet connection for guests.
The Retreat does not have wheelchair access and has 3 sets of 7
steps (7-8" rise) and 2 landings with a chair on each landing.
There is an overhead projector and screen and a TV/VCR/DVD in the
Living Room. Flip charts and easels are also available.
There is a Screen in Nelson Room.
Smoking is allowed on the first floor porch only.
There are no locks on bedroom doors.
Bedding, linens and towels are provided and beds are made prior to
group arrival.
Same linens will be used for weekend stays (no bed service), however
groups
staying more than two days may request bedding change
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