Happy Valley Conference Center is a far cry from a conventional conference center and event space. It appears just like a huge Swiss cottage with landscaped gardens in the front and redwoods stretching behind. There are trails coursing through manicured lawns, a ropes course, a swimming pool, cabins for lodging and volleyball courts. Its kitchen provides the hallmark of rustic living with gourmet breads, rolls and desserts as well as vegetarian dishes. Its camping and rock climbing courses are conducted for as many as 500 people at a time and its clients have included companies mentioned in the Fortune 500 list. Hire this venue for weddings, reunions, gatherings, summer camps or business functions, if you want to impart a fairy-tale touch to your function.
We are cooperative environment of conscientious people who want to impact the world in their own way. Our space allows for collaboration, serenity, energy, and reciprocal sharing of ideas, business and success! We have two treatment rooms, one office room and a classroom/meeting space for rent - for professionals searching for part-time space. Whether you come into Essential Space as a resident or a client you will be ENVELOPED by the sense of invitation, warmth and welcome the moment you arrive!
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Harvey West Park Clubhouse is tucked away in its huge namesake park. Set amongst baseball fields, it has a rustic ambiance with its wooden accents and fireplace. It also has a beautiful deck, restrooms, barbecue pits, wet bars and a fully equipped kitchen. It is available on rent for parties, weddings and receptions.
The Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music is a "new music mecca" (New York Times). The Cabrillo Festival is held in the first two weeks of August, and presents the works of living composers from across the globe, with an award-winning orchestra assembled from across the nation, under the music direction of famed conductor Marin Alsop. Free Open Rehearsals, a two-day street festival, Free Family Concert and week-long workshop for emerging conductors and composers make this "Northern California's most provocative summertime musical event" (Financial Times). Most concerts and events are held at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, with finale concerts at Mission San Juan Bautista.
Kuumbwa Jazz Center is an all-ages venue that has been serving the Santa Cruz area since 1975, highlighting new and old jazz talent from international arenas to local performers. The non-profit organization is a place for jazz enthusiasts to be with like-minded people and to explore the genre through education or concerts. The venue is also used for outside events and different musical genres like bluegrass, folk and classical.
