Group Rentals

Host your next unforgettable event at the Lair of the Bear in beautiful Pinecrest, CA!

Whether it’s a corporate retreat, team-building adventure, family reunion, or celebration, our stunning mountain setting and unique facilities create the perfect backdrop. With flexible group rental options, outdoor activities, and cozy accommodations, your group will leave feeling refreshed, inspired, and connected. Let us help you make memories in the heart of the Sierra Nevada!

For more information, please email [email protected] or call 510.900.8255.

Our Facilities

Just three hours from the SF Bay Area, the Cal Alumni Association’s Lair of the Golden Bear offers a variety of versatile facilities, including on-site and nearby conference centers, an outdoor amphitheater and stages, indoor dining halls and lodges, Wi-Fi, and audiovisual equipment.

Our properties are designed to accommodate groups of all sizes, featuring spacious venues for large gatherings and spaces perfect for smaller groups or breakout sessions. The Lair provides a unique setting that fosters creativity, relaxation, and collaboration. We would be delighted to work with you to bring your vision for the perfect event to life!

The Nature Conservancy group shot at the Lair of the Bear

Activities and Experiences

Given our stunning location in the Sierra, the Lair offers groups ample opportunity for team-building activities, recreational options, and relaxation. There is hiking directly from camp and within a short drive; and Pinecrest Lake offers kayaking, fishing, and more. Around camp, guests can relax by the pool or at the lodge, play tennis or ping pong, enjoy some quiet time at their tent, or find a peaceful spot under the pines.

A number of adults with fishing rods standing on the shore of Pinecrest Lake at the Lair.

Lodging and Meals

Our group rental packages offer flexible accommodation options to suit your needs, including charming tent cabins and/or cozy year-round heated cabins. Every package includes three hearty meals a day, thoughtfully prepared to fuel your group’s activities and keep everyone satisfied. We’re happy to accommodate dietary restrictions, ensuring all guests can enjoy a comfortable and welcoming experience.

Nature Conservancy meeting in the Camp Blue Lodge

Break out meeting sessions at the Lair of the Bear

Cal Women's Basketball team posing by archery haybales at the Lair of the Bear

Nature Conservancy team building activity at the Lair

Cal Women's Basketball coach and two players smiling at camp

Nature Conservancy employees enjoying free time at the Lair of the Bear

Cal Women's Basketball on a hike while at the Lair

Large number of Nature Conservancy employees gathered by the lodge steps at the Lair of the Bear

What retreat guests have to say about the Lair

“The least stuffy, least boring, most relaxing retreat I’ve attended!”
“Venue was superlative—just rustic enough to feel like we were really connecting with nature, but civilized enough to avoid any of the hassles presented with true camping.”
“It was great to be able to have so many activities and ways to soak up the beautiful setting. Loved kayaking, tie dye, swimming the lake.”
“The Lair Bear venue contributed greatly to connecting with colleagues.... I felt like I was a kid in summer camp!”

For more information, please email [email protected] or call 510.900.8255.

A Lair staffer instructing archery to a younger girl with her bow raised.

_{Photo by Kevin Kitsuda}

Camp experience for the corporate world: How a summer at the Lair builds success stories

Lair veteran staffer Jessie Fisher's Daily Cal article spotlights the highly desirable soft skills staffers hone through their hard work at the Lair. Working at the Lair opens doors and helps prepare college students for a range of careers both in and out of the corporate world.

Winterized cabins at the Lair of the Golden Bear.

_{Camp Oski's winterized cabins allow campers to make memories at the Lair year-round. / Cal Alumni Association}

Top 5 Reasons to Visit the Lair in the Non-Summer Months

The Lair of the Golden Bear is best known for its action-packed summer programs, but with the opening of 15 cozy heated cabins, those seeking cool-weather adventures have a place to hibernate. The cabins are open year-round on select weekends and available to all—no Cal affiliation required—for family reunions, work retreats, weekends with family and friends, and other group outings.

Mikey Day and his new husband walking up the aisle.

_{Courtesy of Mikey Day}

Weddings and Group Rentals

Make your event very special—reserve the Lair of the Golden Bear for your corporate retreat, family reunion, or destination wedding. We offer a spectacular mountain setting that allows guests to celebrate, recharge, play, and focus on what’s important.