GROUP WORKSHOPS AND EXECUTIVE RETREATS IN MONTEREY BAY
Where the tide meets the dunes and the horizon stretches with possibility, The Sanctuary Beach Resort is not merely a place to meet—it’s a threshold for transformation. Nestled along the Monterey Bay coastline, this is where teams reconnect with their purpose, creativity flows as freely as the sea breeze, and collaboration feels as natural as the shifting sands beneath your feet.
Be it an executive off-site, a shared celebration, or a team-bonding experience, our curated workshops and serene surroundings offer something rare: the space to pause—and the inspiration to grow.
A COASTAL RETREAT TO RESET AND RECONNECT
Spanning 19 pristine acres where the Pacific Ocean kisses the Marina Dunes Preserve, The Sanctuary is a canvas for intention. Each space—from our beachside fire pits to the sunlit Renewal Studio & Spa—encourages reflection, collaboration, and presence.
Our reimagined guest cottages become private havens. Salt Wood Kitchen & Oysterette offers an ocean-to-table culinary experience that is punctuated by a live fire show kitchen. And our meeting spaces—bathed in natural light—offer an atmosphere where ideas don’t just land, they take root.
It’s in the immersive workshops, the artful programming, and the quiet sensory moments that time spent together becomes something lasting.
CULINARY CREATIONS THAT NOURISH CONNECTION
OYSTER SHUCKING CHALLENGE
Held beneath open skies on the resort’s back lawn, laughter mingles with the salty breeze as guests learn the art of oyster shucking. A crack, a twist, a gentle reveal—each shell holds a story. Guided by our culinary team, each person tastes both cold and fire-roasted oysters, and a spirited race adds light-hearted energy to the experience. It’s a toast to coastal heritage—and to teamwork with a twist.
ART OF PASTA CULINARY CLASS
Hands dusted in flour, hearts warmed by laughter—our pasta-making masterclass blends tradition with artistry. Participants craft dough from scratch, folding in seasonal ingredients like edible flowers. As sauces simmer and sparkling wine flows, the hands-on learning becomes something more: a shared ritual, shaped in flour and light, delicious in both form and feeling.
CHARCUTERIE ART & CONVERSATION
With a colorful spread of locally curated meats, cheeses, fruits, and nuts, teams are invited to build artisanal charcuterie boards that feel like edible still-lifes. As local wines are poured and the ocean waves crash nearby, conversation flows freely. Whether enjoyed on the beach or back in the cottage, these boards become extensions of individual expression—and a beautiful exercise in collaboration.
CREATIVE WORKSHOPS ROOTED IN NATURE
GROUP SAND ART MURAL
On our private beach, guests gather not solely to observe the landscape, but to shape it. Led by a local sand artist, groups co-create large-scale murals drawn in the tide-smoothed sand. Temporary yet meaningful, these works become metaphors for teamwork, trust, and the beauty of shared creation.
OYSTER SHELL DECOUPAGE
Born from our commitment to sustainability, this workshop transforms what once was cast aside into delicate treasures. Participants create expressive oyster shell designs using decoupage techniques, honoring the beauty of reuse and the poetry of impermanence. Held bi-weekly in the soft light of early evening, it’s a creative and mindful escape.
WATERCOLOR & WINE
Framed by the shifting hues of the marina’s skies, guests gather on the bluff or among the dunes to translate the moment into color. With a glass of local wine in hand, each brushstroke captures the landscape’s awe-inspiring beauty, crafting keepsakes that hold the memory of stillness, presence, and place long after the moment has passed.
SALT HAND SCRUB MAKING
In a gentle garden scene, participants are invited to pick fresh herbs, blend essential oils, and compose their own rejuvenating salt scrubs. Hosted by our Guest Experience team, this session speaks to the tactile joy of working with natural ingredients—and the deeper reward of crafting something that nourishes the self.
MORE THAN A WORKSHOP—A JOURNEY OF RENEWAL
At The Sanctuary, a retreat is not a break from routine—it’s a return to what matters. From sunrise beach yoga to sound baths at dusk, the entire resort is infused with opportunities to reconnect. Between sessions, it’s easy to lose track of time along barefoot paths and quiet garden trails, gathering for storytelling around the bonfire, or journaling quietly as waves whisper in the background.
Intentional programming weaves each element together: strategic meetings give way to mindful movement, and laughter around the table evolves into moments of deeper connection and trust. It’s in these soft transitions that real transformation happens.
PLAN YOUR GATHERING BY THE SEA
From fostering leadership to marking milestones to shaping new beginnings, The Sanctuary Beach Resort is your setting for something meaningful. Here, group retreats move beyond agendas—they’re invitations to alchemy, to something unseen yet deeply felt.
Let your team step away from the noise and step into a space where the ocean speaks, creativity is kindled, and every experience is grounded in purpose. Come as you are. Leave as you’ve never been before. The shoreline is waiting.
Call 831-883-5532 or submit your request here.