Your Stay at IONS

This beautiful campus can accommodate day-use groups of up to 120 people, and our overnight facilities sleep up to 120 people. Click on the photos below or buttons above for further information about the IONS' Retreat Center facilities, services, and activities.

Meeting Areas: We offer both indoor and outdoor meeting areas that can be arranged according to the needs of your group of up to 120 people. Discounts are provided for groups of 50 or more and most of the spaces are handicapped-accessible.

Accommodations: We accommodate up to 120 overnight guests in seven different buildings. All of the rooms are recently renovated, and are simply and attractively appointed. We are dedicated to offering you comfort and coziness during your stay.

Community Center Patio Garden: The IONS Community Center is a place where IONS Retreat Center guests gather for meals and meeting. This versatile space can seat up to 100 for a meal, act as an amphitheater for a performance, hold meetings and activities, and is a wonderful space for individual relaxation and contemplation.

Dining: Retreat Center cuisine is California-style with an emphasis on fresh organic local foods. Our wholesome meals (chicken, fish, and vegetarian options) are served in buffet style in the dining hall for up to 120. Of course special menus can be arranged in advance, as well.

Campus Ecology: Weather in Northern California varies throughout the year: a hot summer day can be followed by a cool foggy night, so layers are recommended. Our 200-acre campus includes beautiful hiking trails, so feel free to bring walking shoes.

Local Activities: From beachcombing on the Sonoma Coast to visiting the famous Napa wine country to hiking in the giant redwoods of Northern California, there is a wide variety things to do while you are in the area.