Blue Sky Center

Claimed

1000 Perkins Rd, New Cuyama, CA, United States

EST. 2016

Space only

Up to 100 guests

Avg. venue rate

$1k - $20k

This venue has been favorited 355 times

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A beautiful event area has been curated by desert fellows to utilize the unique architecture and the mountains desert backdrop.

Just two hours from crowded Los Angeles, we are nestled between the Sierra Madre and Caliente Mountain ranges in the high-desert of California's famous Central Coast.

The Lowdown

Venue use

Space only

Best for these Occasions

Adventure Travel

charity event

corporate event

dinner party

group getaway

Product Launch

Retreats: Corporate, Spa, Wellness, etc.

social event

wedding ceremony

wedding reception

Workshops: Creative, Photo, etc.

Venue type

Banquet Hall / Event Facility

Camping / Glamping

Views

desert

valley

Mountains

Style

Rustic

Desert Oasis

Industrial

Western

Venue Settings

We're opening up the wide vistas, starry skies, expansive lands and quiet ambiance to you. We believe rural places and communities have so much to offer. Just two hours from crowded Los Angeles, we are nestled between the Sierra Madre and Caliente Mountain ranges in the high-desert of California's famous Central Coast.

We'd like to share our place with you and leave you wanting to return to our desert town. We hope your visit brings you back to perhaps contribute or lay roots in our rural community.

Capacity

Seated

Buffet

100

Standing

Fees

(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)

Venue price range

Does this include catering fees?: No

Insurance: Additional insurance may be required depending on the event

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Amenities

Event Logistics

Essential logistics and amenities for a seamless, memorable event.

Celebrations hosted here since: 2016

Curfew: 10 PM

Venue spaces: Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available

Onsite Accommodations: 5 Unique Shelton Huts
1 Airstream Trailer
1 Junker Bell Tent
4 Artist Dorms
4 Dispersed Camping Sites

Catering: Client can select the caterer of their choice

Alcohol: Provided by Venue for fee – you must use the venue for all alcohol services

Music: Indoors & Outdoors

Smoking: Designated Smoking Areas Only

Eco/Green Events: Yes

Pet-Friendly Events: Yes

Kid Friendly Events: Yes

Onsite Amenities

Wifi

Ample Parking Onsite

Dining Tables

Onsite Restrooms

Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite

Venue Features

The scene

Repurposing the old ARCO facilities in the townsite of New Cuyama, CA Blue Sky Center is a nonprofit focusing on regenerating the community. Our organization is on the outskirt of town with a view of the Los Padres Mountains that can’t be beat. With clear desert skies, the sunset and stargazing will allow you to clear your head and become present.

Design

Our facilities include Blue Sky’s flagship building, warehouses, an aviation runway, the Khalili Cantina, Shulton Huts and over 300 acres of farmland! A beautiful event area has been curated by desert fellows to utilize the unique architecture and the mountains desert backdrop. We recently added a commercial-sized catering trailer for events and nutritional classes.

Standout venue features

Khalili Cantina: Originally built in 1986 by celebrated Iranian born Architect Nader Khalili, the Cantina is utilized for events, gatherings, and pop-up vending.

Camp Shelton Huts: Our hut dwellings are utilized for our hospitality venture, private events, and artist in residency programming.

Extra perks

Artist from around the world have found their way to our facilities creating an experience that connects the individual to a sense of inspiration. Booking your event at Blue Sky allows you to give back to the community while making unforgettable memories.

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Space only

Up to 100 guests

Avg. venue rate

$1k - $20k

This venue has been favorited 355 times

Directions

Website

Call venue

Room Service by Venue Report

Need accommodations nearby

Search group-friendly stays and request rates in one place, or let our complimentary concierge team handle it for you. Group rates? Handled. Guest lists? Tracked.

Blue Sky Center

$1k - $20k

A beautiful event area has been curated by desert fellows to utilize the unique architecture and the mountains desert backdrop.

The Lowdown

Venue use

Best for these Occasions

Venue type

Views

Style

Venue Settings

Capacity

Fees

Connect with this Venue

Amenities

Event Logistics

Onsite Amenities

Venue Features

The scene

Design

Standout venue features

Extra perks

Getting there

Farm-Forward Feasts in the California Desert

Bunk, Feast, Repeat: A Field Guide to Camp-Inspired Event Venues Across the U.S.

From the Desert to the Coast: Central California’s Best Wedding Venues

40+ Cozy Cabins and Tiny Homes That Are the Perfect Escape for Your Next Friendcation

The Dreamiest Wedding Venues in Santa Barbara County

Every Glamping Spot That Needs to Be on Your Radar for 2019

2018’s Ultimate Glamping Guide Across the Globe

29 Outdoor Wedding Venues With Breathtaking Views

28 Wedding Venues That Put Food First

25 Tiny Hotels Proving Small is Bigger Than Ever

40 of the World’s Top Cabin Getaways

$1k - $20k