The CYO Retreat Center is located amidst 216 acres of towering redwood forest and open meadow in historical western Sonoma County, just six miles from the Pacific Ocean and a short walk away from the town of Occidental.
The CYO Retreat Center property includes:
  • Twenty-four heated cabins house up to twelve people each and have centralized bathhouses
  • Bathhouses that are handicap accessible and have separate facilities for men and women, 5-6 toilets and 6+ showers in each, and many modern amenities like a radiant heating floor system, automatic lighting and fan system
  • A limited number of luxurious Day House apartments are available for group leaders and key attendees, offering amenities such as a full kitchen, living room, and separate bedrooms and baths
  • A fully equipped and staffed main kitchen, ready to prepare a wide selection of meals for up to 300 people
  • A spacious 6000 square foot lodge with surrounding decks, which is the centerpiece of the CYO Retreat Center
  • A large playing field that has a regulation size softball field with a short backstop.
  • A large sports court with six basketball courts and a volleyball court, a second “sand” volleyball court, and a horseshoe pit.
  • Two full-size, heated pools
  • Multiple camping and campfire sites, including two large campfire areas that each have bench seating for up to 100 people
  • Multiple hiking trails