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Gather Year-Round at the Lair

The Lair of the Golden Bear provides a beautifully forested and private year-round venue for your special event in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Whether you’re planning a retreat, reunion, celebration, or wedding, our packages include full access to indoor and outdoor event spaces, accommodations, sports courts, complete meal service, and much more!

Nestled among the evergreen pines of the Stanislaus National Forest, the Lair of the Golden Bear offers a perfect combination of natural beauty and a warm, welcoming atmosphere — year-round.

Located at 5,600 feet in Pinecrest, CA, the Lair is just three hours from the San Francisco Bay Area. The surrounding natural beauty will provide you and your guests with an amazing mountain playground for your special event.

To learn more about our services and begin planning your special event, click the type of gathering you’re planning from our options below.