Quaker Center is a self-service conference and retreat center in Northern California that offers simple, modestly priced, comfortable accommodations. We are located on 80 acres of redwood forest, an hour and a half south of San Francisco and 25 minutes outside of Santa Cruz. You are invited to come to this serene and beautiful place for:

The Ben Lomond Quaker Center is a nonprofit under the care of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).  We welcome all people and groups, regardless of Quaker affiliation, who are in harmony with Friends’ values of integrity, unity,  equality, simplicity, peace and community.  We also strive to live in harmony with all creation.  All are invited to use our facility for gatherings and personal retreats, as well as participate in our programs and camps.

Quaker Center extends a special hand of support to low-income community groups working for peace, social justice, race and gender equality, and care and reclamation of the environment.

Click Friends in Residence to inquire about an opportunity for members of the Religious Society of Friends to live, study, worship, and share hospitality duties at Quaker Center for periods of six weeks to six months.

Click here for information about other opportunities for service and support.

Quaker Center offers unprogrammed Quaker meeting for worship Monday through Saturday from 7:30 until 8:00 AM. Extended meeting for worship is offered on Thursday, continuing until 9 AM.  All are welcome to attend.

We welcome visitors.  Please call 831-336-8333 to schedule a convenient time.