What opened in 1958 as Big Sur’s original post office is now a lively community outpost and gathering space along the famed Pacific Coast Highway (PCH, also known as state Route 1) dubbed The Village Big Sur. Here, event planners will find a cavernous, designated event venue and adjoining garden—known as the Picnic Club—alongside the light-filled Solstice restaurant, Word of Mouth yoga studio and wellness boutique, and Big Sur Bodega, which serves up a menu of coffee and organic market items.
“Painstakingly restored over a seven-year time frame, The Village was hand-built by area artisans using traditional techniques and attention to detail that have been largely lost in today’s build environment,” explains Patrick Orosco, co-founder and co-proprietor of The Village Big Sur. “The grounds of The Village are equally impressive, with the pastoral and natural beauty of towering, ancient sycamore trees; lush lawns; and inviting nooks.”
Groups of up to 150 people can be accommodated with The Village’s available spaces. Venues include the restaurant’s lounge and private dining room, the multipurpose event space, and several outdoor options. Catering is through Solstice restaurant, which serves fine-dining California coastal fare.
