Sustainability

Tierra Retreat Center inspires sustainable events and weddings by it's natural forest beauty, providing all the infrastructure for 150 person event, and by having a robust recycling and composting program.

 Natural Forest Beauty

• Lush green evergreen forest year round
• A variety of wildflowers and vibrant green shrubs in the spring
• Lavender maze in the summertime
• Colorful foliage in the fall
• Wooden amphitheater built into the hillside with seating for 150 people
• Hiking trails and huge meadow space for events and recreation

Infrastructure for 150 person event

• Tables and chairs for over 200 people
• Dinnerware, glassware, and fully stocked commercial kitchen 
• Extensive decorations closet includes: wood rounds, burlap table runner, tea light holders, baskets, table number holders, signs, baskets, ice buckets, and much more!

Robust Recycling & Composting Program

• Single stream recycling to include: paper, plastic tubs, cardboard, aluminum, and tin.
• Plastic bag recycling: all clear clean plastic bags can be recycled to include ziplocs, Seran wrap, plastic produce and grocery bags. 
• Styrofoam recycling to include hard & soft Styrofoam, packing peanuts, etc.
• Wrapper recycling program: all clean wrappers to include: granola bar, candy, snack bags, and all other plastic wrappers. They must have all food removed and be clean
• Commercial composting in the main lodge. All food items and paper products (napkins, paper plates, compostable silverware, etc.)