Planning a corporate event means finding a space that your team will actually remember. Villa Loriana is a 30-acre Italian villa estate in San Luis Obispo where companies host retreats, celebrations, and strategic meetings that feel different from typical conference rooms. We’ve seen it firsthand since 2018: the right setting changes how people engage.
Why San Luis Obispo Companies Book Villa Loriana for Corporate Events
When you’re choosing where to gather your team, clients, or industry partners, the venue decision matters more than most people realize. Villa Loriana solves the problems that make corporate events feel generic or forgettable.
You Get the Entire Estate to Yourselves
When you book Villa Loriana, your company is the only group on the property. No other meetings happening down the hall. No strangers wandering through your cocktail hour. The 30-acre estate surrounded by water features and oak trees belongs entirely to your event for the day.
This means your team can focus without distractions. Your branding is the only branding they see. Your agenda runs on your timeline, not someone else’s schedule. Most venues in San Luis Obispo share space between multiple groups. Here, the entire property supports your goals alone.
The Setting Actually Impresses People
Our Italian villa features a stone turret and arched windows overlooking the Central Coast. The grand Villa ballroom seats up to 300 guests, with west-facing windows that fill the space with natural light during your reception. Outdoor stone arches and water features enhance the grounds and serve as a picturesque backdrop for your open-air ceremony.
From the moment your team arrives, the setting conveys that this event is special. The architecture itself helps your celebration feel elegant and significant, even before the first word is spoken
Scheduling That Fits Business Needs
From December through March, we’re available seven nights a week, perfect for planning retreats during slower business periods. April through November, we host corporate events Monday through Thursday nights. Weekend dates during peak season open within a three month booking window.
Your booking includes five hours of venue time with our manager on-site. If your agenda needs more time for setup or programming, extended access is available. This flexibility works with different event types and company calendars.
You’re Not Paying to Transform a Blank Space
Villa Loriana includes landscape lighting, decorative lighting, and chandeliers throughout the property. Parking for 90 vehicles on paved lots. Wi-Fi for all your connectivity needs. The stone arches, water features, and villa architecture provide built-in elegance.
You’re not spending the budget to make the venue look decent. The space already looks impressive. Your resources go toward content, food quality, and programming that directly serve your event goals instead of compensating for bland default settings.
Premium Catering Services and Bar Management
We approve outside caterers individually based on their credentials and service standards. Our preferred vendor list includes teams who know the property well. The on-site kitchen facilities support different service styles, plated dinners, buffets, and cocktail receptions, and handle dietary restrictions smoothly.
The integrated bar system manages beverage service efficiently, whether you’re hosting an open bar or offering curated selections. Your catering team focuses on food quality instead of improvising around inadequate facilities.
Ready to See Villa Loriana?
We walk corporate teams through the ballroom, outdoor areas, and support facilities by appointment. You’ll see how attendees move through spaces, where meals and sessions happen, and how the infrastructure supports your specific needs.
Our venue manager will discuss your event goals, guest count, timeline, and any technical requirements. Seeing the property in person makes the difference between looking at photos online and understanding exactly how Villa Loriana works for your team.
Contact us at hello@villaloriana.com or call 805.710.9868 to schedule your tour. Download our corporate event pricing guide to see what’s included.
FAQs
How many people can Villa Loriana accommodate?
We seat up to 300 guests.
When can we book corporate events?
December through March: available every night. April through November: Monday through Thursday nights, with Friday through Sunday dates bookable three months in advance. Your booking includes five hours with our venue manager on-site.
What’s included in a corporate event booking?
Lighting throughout the property, parking for 90 vehicles, Wi-Fi, commercial catering facilities with refrigeration and prep areas, built-in bar with kegerator, guest restrooms, and venue management during your event. Tables and chairs are included.
Can we use our own caterer?
Yes. We evaluate outside vendors based on insurance, licensing, and service quality. We also have a preferred vendor list of teams familiar with the property. Wine, beer, and full bar service are permitted.
