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15601 Sunset Boulevard
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Contact: Facility Manager
Phone: 310/454-1395 x103
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Why We Like This Place
In the heart of posh Pacific Palisades, just a short quarter mile from Sunset Blvd., life suddenly becomes much simpler. The trappings of a modern and stressful world have been replaced by the peaceful sanctuary of Temescal Gateway Park, a popular retreat for religious groups, community organizations, and corporate personnel who have come to cherish these rejuvenating acres of protected land. Whether you’re in repose under the shade of an oak tree or ambling along one of the wilderness trails, the park is bound to inspire a sense of harmony with nature. And that’s the perfect spirit for celebrating special occasions in life, like birthdays, reunions, or weddings.
An easy walking path takes you up past several small meadows that can serve as outdoor event sites. Larger outdoor functions make use of Woodland Terrace, a spacious grassy area partially ringed by trees. For weddings, it’s easily divided into two sections, one for the ceremony and the other for cocktails and a buffet. It’s often used in conjunction with the nearby Woodland Hall, an old-fashioned lodge with a handsome stone fireplace. The tile floor is great for dancing.
Children’s parties are popular at Woodland Terrace, and parents have taken advantage of the open space to bring in a Fun Jump, pony rides, and even a petting zoo, though there’s already a variety of animals at the park; inquisitive squirrels, an assortment of birds, and gentle deer sometimes decide to check out the party, and sighting them is just one of the things that will make your event here memorable.
Deeper in the canyon, past modest cabins, Stewart Hall and a babbling brook, lies Sycamore Valley. Have your wedding ceremony underneath majestic sycamores and encircled by the unspoiled mountains. Then go inside for dinner and dancing in Stewart Hall, where an open-beamed ceiling lends a rustic flair, and a small stage can hold the band or a decorated head table.
Temescal Gateway Park is under the care of the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, an organization dedicated to restoring and protecting this fragile habitat. They have kept the rental fees for the event sites affordable, and the rest of the park’s pastoral beauty comes for free. For nature lovers or those wishing to recapture youthful memories of family camping, Temescal Gateway Park just may be the right venue for your next special celebration.
Capacity
Ceremony |
Reception/Special Events |
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Max. Seated Indoors: 200 Max. Seated Outdoors: 300 |
Max. Seated Indoors: 170 Max. Seated Outdoors: 300 Max. Standing Indoors: 200 Max. Standing Outdoors: 300 |
Max. Seated: 200 |
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CEREMONY CAPACITY: Woodland Terrace holds 300 seated, Stewart Hall 200 and Sycamore Valley 300 seated guests. |
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Fees & Deposits
For weddings and special events, a $1,000 refundable deposit is required to reserve your date; the balance is payable 30 days prior to the event. Rental fees range $1,000-5,000. Events are allowed a 12-hour block of time; extra hours and guests may be added for an additional fee.
Business meetings run $100–5,000 per day. Business functions are allowed an 8-hour block of time. A refundable deposit is required to reserve the date; the balance is payable 30 days prior to the event.
Overnight rental fees are $200/night for cabins and $300–360/night for bungalows.
Availability
Year-round, daily, 9am–midnight.
CateringBYOAlcoholBYOSites UsesCeremoniesWedding Receptions Special Events, Parties Business Functions/Meetings Rehearsal Dinners On-Site Accommodations Services/AmenitiesCatering: BYO, licensed and insured, or CBA for corporate meetingsKitchen Facilities: in Woodland Hall only Tables & Chairs: provided for meetings; must be rented for special events Linens, Silver, etc.: through caterer Restrooms: some are wheelchair accessible Dance Floor: BYO Bride's & Groom's Dressing Area: yes Meeting Equipment: screen; TV/VCR CBA Parking: large lot Accommodations: guestrooms available Telephone: emergency use only Outdoor Night Lighting: access only Outdoor Cooking Facilities: BBQ CBA Cleanup: through caterer View: Santa Monica mountains Other: campfire programs & guided hikes CBA, piano in Stewart Hall |
Amplified MusicIndoorsWheelchair AccessAccess LimitedSite ViewsCreek/RiverForest/Wooded Area Meadow/Fields Mountains Park Site TypeParkConference Center Retreat Banquet/Events Facility RestrictionsAlcohol: BYO, with restrictionsSmoking: designated areas only Music: amplified indoors only Wheelchair Access: limited Insurance: liability required Other: no rice or birdseed; guests cannot pick flowers; decorations restricted |
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