The Retreat Sarasota has stepped centerstage and taken the limelight as Florida’s newest preferred venue for social occasions, weddings, gatherings and corporate events. With a naturally beautiful backdrop of oak hammocks, fields, a community garden and an intimate reflection pond, the property features both indoor and outdoor spaces for gatherings of all occasions and sizes. Guests and attendees will feel worlds away yet close to home, thanks to the center’s proximity to I-75 via Fruitville Road and easy access to three international airports. Far beyond its captivating aesthetics, The Retreat Sarasota serves a meaningful purpose as the “venue that save lives.”  The center’s rental proceeds directly benefit local non-profit Resilient Retreat, whose mission is to provide free, confidential and evidence-based, trauma-informed services to trauma survivors, helping professionals and first responders. By choosing The Retreat Sarasota, couples, companies and event planners can feel good about giving back while ensuring that their guests enjoy a one-of-a-kind, memorable experience. On the heels of launching its new website (theretreatsarasota.com) and appointing Event Sales Manager Brandy Harlan, The Retreat Sarasota is proud to announce several introductory packages for its debut season: Ideal for couples in search of a unique venue to say ‘I do,’ the Magnolia Package includes a half-day rental in an indoor venue, tables and chairs for up to 120 guests and a fully equipped, commercial-grade kitchen. This package is currently priced at $3,500 for a limited time. The Waterlily Package provides both an outdoor ceremony space and a full-day indoor venue, a one-hour rehearsal the day prior to the event, tables and chairs for up to 120 guests and a fully equipped, commercial-grade kitchen. This package is currently priced at $6,000 for a limited time. The Oaks Package includes all of the offerings in the Waterlily Package, plus a one-and-a-half-day exclusive use of the entire property, sleeping accommodations for up to 28 and rehearsal dinner space. This package is currently priced at $12,500 for a limited time. Fully customized wedding packages are also available upon request. For corporate meetings and social events, The Retreat Sarasota offers the following new packages: A half-day indoor venue rental (up to five hours), including tables and chairs for up to 120 and a fully equipped, commercial-grade kitchen, starting from $2,500. A full-day indoor venue rental (up to 10 hours), including tables and chairs for up to 120 and a fully equipped, commercial-grade kitchen, starting from $5,000. A full buyout for the weekend with exclusive use Friday through Sunday, including tables and chairs for up to 120, overnight accommodations for up to 28 guests, breakout rooms, the retreat center and a fully equipped, commercial-grade kitchen, starting from $20,500. For more information or rental inquiries, please contact Event Sales Manager Brandy Harlan at 941-343-0039 or info@theretreatsarasota.com.