Where hospitality
MEETS WINE COUNTRY Whether you are planning an educational, professional, or personal event, Sonoma State University is the ideal location for your next occasion. With San Francisco a mere 45 miles away, numerous award-winning wineries within the region, and a pleasant Mediterranean climate, conferencing in Sonoma County provides a large variety of extracurricular activities that will have attendees talking about your event well after its conclusion.
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Inspiring place
ABUNDANT SPACE • Conference and meeting spaces to accommodate groups from 30 to 1500 • Over 200 acres of picturesque grounds, surrounded by the Sonoma Mountains • Residential swimming pool and spa areas • Private courtyards within each of our housing communities • Modern campus recreation and fitness center • Several sports fields within yards of the Residential Community • Suite style housing, most featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerator, microwave, and stove • Friendly staff and spaces that cater to a variety of group sizes and budgets
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MUSIC Be MOVED The Green Music Center at Sonoma State University is one of the most sought-after music and art venues in the world. In its public university setting, the GMC offers a peerless venue with superb acoustics, a multi-use educational facility, and an elegant hospitality center which makes the Green Music Center the perfect facility for conferences, camps, or retreats. Outdoor concerts include a terraced lawn with seating for up to 3,000 patrons, establishing Sonoma State University as a premier summer concert destination in Northern California.
“We attended the first of the July concert series last night and absolutely loved every minute of it. We feel so fortunate to live in Sonoma County and to have a world-class performing arts center within our beautiful community.” — Maureen Palmer
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SPORTS Play, eat
AND STAY Sonoma State University boasts an array of indoor and outdoor facilities, including the Recreation Center, a variety of playing fields, tennis courts, and lane pool. In addition to offering ample space for any athletic tournament or camp, Sonoma State is home to beautiful suite-style housing accommodations, conveniently located within yards of both the fields and dining hall. Our sports camp packages are all-inclusive, making registrations and budgeting easy.
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“Thanks so much for everything! The camp was SO great, and everyone at Sonoma State was super helpful and friendly. We all loved it there!!!” — USTA National Tennis Camp
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RETREATS Family & Church
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Bring
THE FAMILY Nationally recognized in the Princeton Review for “Dorms Like Palaces,” Sonoma State’s housing accommodations go above and beyond the typical dorm experience by providing suite-style housing, which includes individual bedrooms, bathrooms, and a shared common area. Suites are nestled in beautiful grassy courtyards that are close in proximity to indoor and outdoor meeting areas, making it the perfect location for families. Our gathering spaces can accommodate church groups or family reunions of any size.
“Thank you so much for your extra effort in coordinating for our Summer Retreat this year. It was a big success and our program was run very smoothly. I also received a lot of positive feedback from our guests about the meeting rooms…” — Daniel Tsui, Chinese for Christ Church of Hayward
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Pairs well with
LEARNING Whether it’s educating consumers, colleagues, or the leaders in your industry, Sonoma State University provides a great atmosphere for learning. Our experienced sales, operations, and technical staff make sure you are on budget, on time, and on queue. Our campus is nestled at the foot of the Sonoma hills, minutes away from many outstanding restaurants and vineyards. You may also enjoy local flavors without leaving campus by checking out our extensive catering menu.
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PROFESSIONAL Groups
“We cannot say enough good things about this year’s experience.” — Janna Bailey and Selma Haley, The Quilting Co.
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EDUCATIONAL Groups
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An experience
THAT INSPIRES Holding your educational conference at SSU offers your participants a great opportunity to build lasting relationships. Our suite-style housing and local fresh foods provide a satisfying experience for both adult and youth groups. The shared living and dining areas promote interactivity and connection, while private bedrooms allow for a comfortable space for quiet relaxation. Our campus also has many beautifully landscaped outdoor areas which are great for active team building.
“I wanted to thank you and your team for the incredible job you did with our conference. Your professionalism, courtesy, flexibility and ability to work with our policies went beyond our expectations. Our program was a success and you were a big part of that success.” — Youth Court Summit
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The perfect place
TO MEET Meet in the brand new Student Center, which opened in November 2013. This contemporary facility is home to over 4,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting space and the largest ballroom in Sonoma County, which spans nearly 12,000 square feet. Expanded dining options can also be found in the new Student Center with four different dining venues in addition to the new dining hall, greatly increasing our previous capacity.
Contact Conference and Event Services for more information on specific packages.
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Meetings — and so much more
(707) 664-4091 • reservations@sonoma.edu www.meetatsonoma.com