DESTINATION CHOICE: PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
Ahidden gem for retreats, reunions, conferences and weddings, Petaluma is easy to get to yet the pastoral setting makes it feel like you’re a million miles away from the frenetic pace of the city.
Located just 32 miles from San Francisco and about 40 miles from Oakland, Petaluma is an event planner’s dream location. Wedding, meeting, and event venues run the gamut from the affordable and family-friendly at Community Center, to the very business-friendly Sheraton Sonoma Wine County – Petaluma overlooking the Marina. In need of space to really spread out? The Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds & Event Center can accommodate RVs and trailers.
WORK SEEMS LIKE PLAY IN PETALUMA
Set foot in Sonoma County and take in the spectacular landscape – you’ll almost forget there is an agenda on the table. Once you’ve taken care of business, unwind after-hours at one of Petaluma’s lively entertainment spots.
A SPECIAL DESTINATION FOR YOUR SPECIAL DAY
Whether you’re planning an intimate wedding for just the immediate family or a more formal ceremony with 400 guests, brides-to-be have many choices for hosting their dream wedding. Romantic gardens, historic halls, and scenic venues are available to suit every style and budget. The menu will be as memorable as the setting; Petaluma has many local caterers who specialize in preparing artisanal, Wine Country-influenced cuisine. And for the icing on the cake, maybe you’ve heard that eggs and dairy are kind of our thing. The result is pure yum.
After waving goodbye to the bride and groom, guests will be in the ideal location to make it a mini-vacation and spend the rest of the weekend wine tasting or sightseeing throughout scenic Sonoma County.
PLAN YOUR NEXT MEETING IN PETALUMA
When you tell your group that the next conference, meeting, or team building event will be held in wine country, get ready for an enthusiastic response. Then add that it’s in Petaluma – the Sonoma County city that’s closest to San Francisco and Oakland – and get ready to be roundly cheered.
Affordable and accessible…all the features that make Petaluma such a popular tourism destination also make it an ideal meeting location. Once you’ve seen the last Powerpoint slide, start exploring the dining, shopping, and entertainment options in walkable historic downtown. Farm-to-table dining, antique galleries, cozy wine bars, or craft beer taprooms…it’s all to be found right in town.
Or feeling like could use some fresh air? Petaluma is less than a half-hour away from the dramatic Sonoma Coast. Bodega Bay or Point Reyes are favorite destinations for a rejuvenating respite from the work agenda.
