The Land Est. 2017

18501 Van Zandt Resort Road, Philo, CA, USA

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Grab your coworkers, family and friends and head over to this beautiful property in the middle of the forest.
A retreat center with contemporary sensibilities, this 162 acres of Northern California’s most epic forest and fields, with wilderness cabins, a restaurant, rivers, and towering redwoods to enjoy, it’s a rare all-in-one experience.
The Lowdown
Type
Banquet Hall / Event Facility
Barn / Farm / Ranch
Camping / Glamping
Estate / House / Mansion / Villa
Field / Forest / Orchard
Views
Canyon
Creek
Farm View
Forest
Garden
Lagoon/Pond
Landscaped Grounds
Meadow/Field
Mountains
River
Rolling Hills
Valley
Vineyard
Waterfall
Style
Eco
Industrial
Minimalistic
Modern
Romantic
BEST type of CELEBRATIONS
Adventure Travel
Product Launch
Anniversary / Engagement Party
Bachelor / Bachelorette Party
Birthday Party
Brand Activations
Charity Event
Conferences
Corporate Event
Dinner Party
Elopement / Vow Renewal
Exhibits
Family Reunion
Group Getaway
Networking Events
Photo/Video Shoot
Rehearsal Dinner / Welcome Reception
Retreats: Corporate, Spa, Wellness, Etc.
Reunion
Social Event
Wedding Ceremony
Wedding Reception
Workshops: Creative, Photo, Etc.

Venue Setting

A countryside getaway tucked into the rolling hills, and towering redwoods of Anderson Valley, The Land offers retreats in a health-forward environment that encourage connection not only amongst peers but with nature as well. A few days’ stay on the Land is something unexpected. Rustic, but refined, electric, but quiet in nature. It's a place where everyone can come and experience the power of connection and empathy in a fun and talented community. Coming with a young group of facilitators and great food, the Land offers curated experiences and trainings, hiking in the redwoods, yoga on the lawns, farm-to-table cooking classes and swimming in the river. There are accommodations for up to 200 people in a mix of cabins, cottages and glamping tents, with most groups averaging 35-100 people.

The Land is a response to the suggestion that our purpose in life is to create connection, and when we do, great things emerge, both in our lives, in our teams, and in our communities. There’s both poetry and action to the experience of staying on the Land. It’s interacting with nature, not trying to live on top of it. Hence there’s an essential quality to each retreat, each group, and each offsite that is special and unique.

The Land has been a best kept secret for seekers, stars, wedding couples, and companies like Soulcycle, Louis Vuitton, UCSF,  Giphy, Asana, Global Village, and Samasource for the last two years. It is a fast rising star in the destination world.

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

Does this include catering fees?

Yes

Estimated Price Per Head

from $35 to $250

Additional Charges

We have a full service kitchen that operates 7 days a week providing organic, farm-to-table meals. Please inquire about pricing. 

Cleaning fees vary on size of event. 

11% taxes for overnight lodging and sales tax are charged.

Insurance

Additional Insurance May Be Required Depending On The Event

Capacity

Seated
200
Buffet
N/A
Standing
200
Celebrations Hosted Here Since
2017
Curfew
10 PM
Venue Spaces
Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
Catering
Client Can Select The Caterer Of Their Choice
Alcohol
BYO Permitted – You Can Bring Your Own Alcohol
Music
Indoors & Outdoors
Smoking
Designated Smoking Areas Only
Accommodations
Our full property buyout includes:
18 Wilderness Cabin Units with 32 beds
8 Houses and 25 beds
12 Glamping tents with 2 Queen Beds each


 
Eco/Green Events
Yes
Pet-Friendly Events
Yes
Handicap Accessible
Yes
Other
Yes
Amenities
  • A/V Equipment
  • Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite
  • Street Parking
  • Wifi
  • Ample Parking Onsite
  • Dining Chairs
  • Dining Tables
  • Onsite Restrooms
  • Other
Venue Features
The Scene:

The Land is162 acres of California wilderness with winding rivers, swimming holes, towering redwoods, rustic forest cabins, glamping tents, and more. A place where stars can come and not be seen, where individuals come to find inspiration and genius, and where groups  find out what happens when they actually get connected.

Historically, the Land has been a sanctuary for people to gather, break bread, and create community. The Native American Pomo Tribe was there, it was home to one of the first ecologically sound summer camps for the Jewish community in SF, a private retreat for a philanthropist, and later a retreat center attracting renowned teachers like Ram Dass and Rodney Yee.

The Land exists somewhere in between all those things. It's a community of thinkers, artists, and life hackers. It's a retreat center that teaches yoga, meditation, and has established a compelling offering perfect for maverick companies willing to try new ways to get their teams working together in a more connected and cohesive fashion. Companies like Soulcycle, Samasource, Louis Vuitton, and Asana have all sent their teams to the Land.

From cooking classes and harvesting produce from our 5 acre garden, the Land offers hands-on experiences that break the patterns that tend to mute life in the city. The Land is designed to be more a co-creative experience than a resort — It is a lifestyle that emerges when you practice a set of principles that allow for intimacy with life. 

 
Design:

The Land has 90, mostly Queen Beds in 18 cabins, 12 seasonal glamping tents and 8 houses to accommodate your group. We specialize in groups from 20-60 persons, and can scale up our glamping tents to accommodate groups up to 250.

The historic lodge was constructed from one redwood on the property in the 1950’s.

The Land has a 118 year old history starting with weekend cabin rentals, a gambling saloon, one of the first organic farms in the valley, a Jewish boys camp, a famous retreat center frequented by Ram Dass, zen buddhists and the Findhorn of Scotland. 

One of our favorite houses is Strawbale. It was the first load-bearing Strawbale house permitted in the state of California, and we recently remodeled the interior. It’s magical.

The cabins, houses have all been remodeled with well-appointed detail, and contemporary sensibilites. The bedding is warm and inviting, and the glamping tents new.

The headwaters of the Navarro River begin on our property and extend all the way to the Pacific ocean.

There are over 50 species of birds that call the Land home, including occasional visits by a Bald Eagle.

    Standout Venue Features:
    Historic trees of up to 1000-years old dot the property, with the renowned Redwood Grove in Hendy Woods State Park, accessible from The Land by trail. The headwaters of the Navarro River is a significant feature of The Land experience. Bordering the property for thousands of feet with the Rancheria, Anderson and Indian creek tributaries in close proximity to the property makes for great swimming holes and river walks. The miles of forested trails are great for hiking and exploring.

    Designed and established with the guidance of the Findhorn mystics, and the local Daily Bread landscape team, The Land’s 5 acre garden is a popular wedding ceremony location, and a wonderful place for teaching and demonstration. 

    The Food!

    While calling The Land an eco-retreat might be going too far, our decisions are always guided by our imperative of being responsible stewards of the land and good neighbors. We’ve always loved old buildings and old things, and like to think these objects possess a spirit of the past and that history has some weight and substance. Secondly, it just makes sense from several perspectives to reuse our resources whenever possible. Most of the buildings at The Land are old.

    The fields and grounds are managed for the 50 species of birds, the deer, wild turkey (we have quite a few), wildflowers and the natural faun and flora on the Land.

    We realize there is a long way to go and many efforts we can make, and we do believe we are headed in the right direction

    Eats & Drinks
    Food, Restaurants, Cafes, Bars & Lounges
    Food, Restaurants, Cafes:

    About the Land Kitchen (open 7 days a week)

    Food is a communal experience on the Land, and our kitchen is its heartbeat. Crafting the menu for your event with the Land kitchen team is a fun and inspiring process. We love creating in the dream room, trying new recipes and writing custom menus that include your favorite foods. We approach each project like a new adventure, uncovering every stone until we arrive at a fully realized menu. Everything from casual BBQ rehearsal dinners to expertly crafted ethnic meals are offered. Central to Mendocino County’s abundant farm culture, we have a wide variety of local providers that support the produce we collect daily from our organic farm.

    The Following is a sample of past menus:

    Breakfast

    French Toast with whipped cream. Fresh berry and stone fruit sauce. Bacon. Parmesan, cured meat, and chive scrambled eggs. Polenta. Hot oatmeal. Cereal/Homemade granola bar. Milk and OJ

    Bagels and Toast, Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese, Dill Cream cheese. Olives, Capers, shaved red onions, Sliced tomatoes. Sliced Avocado, Sprouts, fresh jam and butter. Granola. Sliced Melon Plates. Slightly fried eggs with bacon.

    Chilaquiles with red sauce, queso-fresco, and cilantro. Griddled potatoes. Toast station. Oatmeal Bar.

    Poached Eggs and Avocado on Toast with garlic infused olive oil, grated parmesan, sesame seeds and sprouts. Maple pork belly, and toast. Coconut rice, sesame seed, chopped fruit. Hot oatmeal and toast

      Lunch

      Garden chopped salad. Lettuce from the garden. Grilled chicken Breast . Collard greens, GF Mac and Cheese, Steamed veggies and rice, Sliced assorted Melons and Pluots, and Ice Tea.

      Bahn Mi Bar (sandwiches). Baguettes. Vietnamese Flank Steak, Chicken, Tofu. Mint, Thai basil, Cilantro, sliced Jalapeno, Glass noodles, Edamame beans, Shredded vinegar carrots, and daikon, radishes, sprouts. Nouc chaum (chile vinegar lime). Siracha Aioli. Cabbage sesame slaw

      Philly Cheese Steak with Fresh Hoagies. Sliced griddled Tofu. Chips or Potato Salad Arugula salad. Whole fruit like bananas and apples.  

        Pesto Chicken Salad and Arugula on a Brioche Bun, Lemon Mint Iced Tea, Chocolate Chip Cookie, Mixed Green Salad, Champagne Dressing

        Bahn Mi Chicken Sandwich with vietnamese slaw, sweet chili aioli, cilantro on a soft roll, Peanut Butter Cookie, Mixed Green Salad, Lime Dressing, Iced Tea

        Mozzarella, Basil and Tomato on a soft roll, Mixed Green Salad, Dressing,  Chocolate Chocolate cookie, Chamomile Iced Tea

          Dinner

          Grilled Korean short ribs, Sauteed Baby Bok Choy and Broccoli. Chopped Cucumber, Carrot, grapefruit salad. Sticky rice with sesame seeds.

          BBQ strip steak with dry rub. Hot baked mac and cheese. GF version. Corn on the cob with chili butter. Green Beans, Red Leaf lettuce, Goat cheese, Roasted peppers, onion, olive, cucumber, red leaf salad with sweet basil dressing. Cornbread.

          Pho Bar: Made from chicken bones and flank steak, with vermicelli rice noodles, bean sprouts, cilantro, mint, thai basil, jalapeno, hoisin, Siracha, soy sauce.

          Pan Seared Salmon. Jasmine rice. Grilled Sweet potatoes. Roasted vegetables. Grilled Romaine salad.

           

             

            An Earthy, Natural Wedding in the California Redwoods
            Alyssa Brown
            byAlyssa Brown
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            The Land

            18501 Van Zandt Resort Road, Philo, CA, USA

            Created in partnership with our friends at The Land. 

             

            The redwood forests of Northern California set a stunning backdrop for any event at The Land, but it was especially perfect for this couple’s earthy, natural wedding. Set in the countryside of Mendocino County, this sprawling venue includes rolling hills and pastures, forests and orchards, rivers and swimming holes. It’s the kind of place where a diverse sampling of Northern California terrain can be traversed by never even leaving the property. For this particular wedding, that was a great point of difference, as the couple and their guests were traveling from across the country to enjoy a relaxing, nature centric weekend retreat with wellness as a central focus. The Land is known for creating weekend experiences with a holistic, nurturing approach that includes exploring the natural sanctuary and taking nourishment in the form of daily farm-to-table meals as well as abstaining from alcohol to instead enjoying expertly crafted drinks made with shrubs, elixirs and herbs from the garden (the sparkling rose water sounds like a glass full of bubbly magic!).

            We recently caught up with photographer Alex of Love Tribe Weddings to get the full scoop behind this gorgeous day. From the abundant selection of hearty, organic foods to the glamping-style overnight stays, this wedding sounds like an adventure, a festival and a celebration of love all wrapped into one awesome weekend.


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            You Are Going to Want to Host Your Next Company Team-Building Retreat Here
            Alyssa Brown
            byAlyssa Brown
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            The Land

            18501 Van Zandt Resort Road, Philo, CA, USA

            Created in partnership with our friends at The Land.


            Deep in the hills of Mendocino County’s Anderson Valley, just over two hours from San Francisco, sits a sprawling property of rolling hills, towering redwood trees and fields full of wildflowers. Known as The Land, this spot has been trending in the corporate retreat and team building scene since it opened, offering groups a chance to cultivate community and get outside their norm. Here your team can spend a few days focusing on meditation in the wilderness, eating nutritious foods, wandering trails and rivers, and connecting to the earth together.


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