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A retreat center for nonprofit groups of 15-45, nestled on the southeastern slope of Mt. Tamalpais. (see location of site on map of California or get driving/airport shuttle directions)

Located on 43 acres on Mt. Tamalpais in Mill Valley, Marin County, California, Ralston L. White Retreat was designed by one of San Francisco's prolific architects, Willis Polk. The retreat was completed in 1913 and was a wedding gift to Ruth Boerke, Ralston White's bride. The 14,000 square foot home has three stories, a number of balconies with spectacular views and beautiful furnishings throughout.

The Ralston White Retreat is available to adult groups and to supervised youth groups (8th grade and up).

The heart-shaped lawn and beautiful grounds invite you to enjoy the elegance of your surroundings. There are several walking paths on the property as well as nearby trails that lead to the top of Mt. Tamalpais.

Special Events

The site is ideal for weddings, fundraisers, and staff appreciation events. (Sorry, the retreat is not available for private parties.)

Lodging

Large, three-story mansion can accommodate 45 overnight guests in semi-private and dormitory bedrooms with shared bathroom facilities.

Dining

Delicious meals are served in a gracious Victorian-style dining room.

Program Space

	Spacious living room, with fireplace and large, sunny solarium.
	Nelson Conference Room on the 2nd floor available for breakout meeting space.
	Expansive covered porch.

Recreation

	Croquet on the heart-shaped lawn.
	Ping-Pong, horseshoes, volleyball and basketball (half-court).
	Mt. Tamalpais provides extensive hiking trails, with some originating on the retreat property and ending at the 2,750' summit.

What our guests say about R.L. White Retreat

"We love Ralston White Retreat's warm fireplaces. The location is serene and relaxing. It was a great place to get away from it all."

Christian Layman Church

"We truly felt at home. The food was great for all of our dietary needs."

Tina Barnett, University of California, Berkeley, Office of Student Life

"We loved the trees, yards, and trails. There was a healthy menu with fresh food. All of the meals were plentiful and every person in our group was well-satisfied."

School of the Madeleine

"Beautiful house with immaculate grounds."

Tina Karns, Alternative Family Services

Other Information

VIEW RESERVATION INFORMATION & SITE DETAILS

Ralston L. White Retreat is located in Mill Valley, California, less than one hour from San Francisco. See more pictures of this site.

The Ralston White Retreat Foundation was formed for the purpose of restoring the historic Ralston White Retreat in Mill Valley, California, and rededicating it to the public good.

Ralston L. White Retreat is held in trust by the Ralston White Retreat Foundation, and is one of several camps and conference centers operated by the cooperative efforts of United Camps, Conferences and Retreats, serving over 800 nonprofit groups each year.

Please take a tour to ensure the site meets your program needs.

For more information and reservations,

call Ralston White Retreat directly at

1-888-388-0858 or 415-388-0858.

Or email us at ralstonwhiteretreat@gmail.com

Visit the Ralston White Retreat Foundation Webpage