Julian, California

The Oaks

Tucked into the quiet hills near Julian, California, The Oaks is a place set apart—land that invites slowing, listening, and attentive presence.

The Venue

A Place for Gathering & Formation

The Oaks has been thoughtfully designed for gatherings like The Garden—where community is cultivated and space is made for God's gentle, shaping work. Newly renovated lodging and gathering spaces balance comfort and simplicity, creating an environment that feels both grounding and welcoming.

Surrounded by wide skies, ancient oaks, and open space, the venue offers a natural rhythm that mirrors the work of formation: unhurried, rooted, and deeply intentional.

The Land & the Season

September at The Oaks carries its own quiet beauty. Warm days and cool evenings invite time outdoors—walking the land, resting beneath the trees, or sharing conversations that stretch long into the evening.

The surrounding hills offer room to breathe, reflect, and reconnect with creation, reminding us that growth often happens slowly, beneath the surface.

More Than a Venue

More than a venue, The Oaks is a partner in the work of formation. Its landscape, pace, and design support the kind of attentiveness this retreat invites—tending the soil of our souls, noticing what God is growing, and allowing ourselves to be shaped together in community.

Here, we gather not to rush toward answers, but to dwell—trusting that in this place, something good can take root.