Blue Sky Center
EST. PRIOR TO 2016
1000 Perkins Rd, New Cuyama, CA, United States

Blue Sky Center
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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
Type
Banquet Hall / Event FacilityCamping / Glamping
Views
DesertMountainsValley
Style
Desert Oasis
Industrial
Rustic
Western
Best type of Celebrations
Adventure Travel
Charity Event
Corporate Event
Product Launch
Dinner Party
Group Getaway
Retreats: Corporate, Spa, Wellness, Etc.
Social Event
Wedding Ceremony
Wedding Reception
Workshops: Creative, Photo, Etc.

Venue Setting

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
75
Buffet
75
Standing
100
Fees
(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)
Price range

Does this include catering fees?

No

Insurance

Additional Insurance May Be Required Depending On The Event

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Event Logistics and Amenities
(Essential event logistics and amenities to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for you gathering)
Celebrations hosted here since
2016
Curfew
10 PM
Venue spaces
Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
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
Accommodations
5 Unique Shelton Huts
1 Airstream Trailer
1 Junker Bell Tent
4 Artist Dorms 
4 Dispersed Camping Sites 
Eco/Green Events
Yes
Pet-Friendly Events
Yes
Kid Friendly Events
Yes
Amenities
  • Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite
  • Wifi
  • Ample Parking Onsite
  • Dining Tables
  • Onsite Restrooms
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 dwellingsare 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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Gatherings
Farm-Forward Feasts in the California Desert
Head out to the high desert of California’s Central Coast and you never know what you’ll find. With any luck (and possibly a tip-off), you might stumble upon Blue Sky Center, a gorgeous collection of cool eco huts and unique accommodations tucked away under the starry desert sky. This special spot is doing all kinds of great work in their Cuyama community, boosting up local farmers and artists alike. Our friends over at Moonrise Standard recently hosted a farm-forward feast at the desert digs and filled us in on all the details. Here’s the scoop from Moonrise Standard co-founder, Alana Tivnan. ​Photography by Jesus Frayre
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