16770 Redwood Lodge Road  ·  Santa Cruz Mountains

Laurel Mill Lodge
A Private Redwood Sanctuary

On 34 acres with ultra rare Private Campground zoning, this storied mountain estate offers a complete, turnkey setting for legacy gatherings, retreats, and inspired work.

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34 Acres
21 Bedrooms
6,717 Sq Ft Living
4 Parcels Included
3 Water Sources

There are places that quiet the mind the moment you arrive. Laurel Mill Lodge is one of them, tucked beyond the ordinary pace of life where redwoods lift the light into soft green hush and a year-round creek carries its own steady rhythm through the property.

Once an old logging mill, the land still holds that sense of purpose and provenance, reimagined now as a private, beautifully scaled destination. Mornings begin with coffee on the deck, the scent of forest air and woodsmoke, the amphitheater waiting for evening music, and trails that invite long conversations under cathedral trees.

Here, privacy feels expansive, not isolated. With multiple lodging structures, modern connectivity, and spaces designed for both celebration and focus, Laurel Mill Lodge becomes whatever your life needs next. A family compound, a retreat center, or a truly rare Santa Cruz Mountains sanctuary with room for everyone.

Lodge in forest
The Lodge
Grand Room
Grand Room
Amphitheater
Amphitheater
Creek Beach
Private Beach
Grand Room table

A Place to Gather,
Celebrate, and Belong

The heart of the property is the Grand Room, an inviting, light-filled space built for shared meals, milestone weekends, and long-table traditions. Its handcrafted redwood table seats 20 with ease, then lifts to the ceiling when the room becomes a studio, meeting hall, or dance floor.

Nearby workspaces look out over the grounds, keeping you connected to the landscape even while the day moves forward. This is a room that remembers every gathering held inside it.

Cabin

Cabin Evenings,
Creek Mornings

Guests settle in across a collection of charming cabins and A-frames, each offering a sense of independence within the larger experience. Electric fireplaces flicker on cool nights, kitchenette lights glow late after a toast, and the creek draws everyone back outdoors at first light.

A private beach and swimming hole invite barefoot afternoons, while the meadow and amphitheater set the stage for everything from yoga to storytelling under the stars.

Commercial Kitchen

Effortless Hosting,
Quietly Capable Infrastructure

This is a property that supports your vision with uncommon practicality. A commercial kitchen, substantial parking, caretakers quarters, and high-speed internet make hosting seamless and daily operations simple.

With three water sources, including a well, natural spring, and creek rights, the estate offers confidence and continuity, designed for real use, not just occasional escape.

Meadow
The Meadow
A-Frame Dorms
A-Frame Dorms
Pavilion
The Pavilion
Old Growth Redwoods
Old Growth Trail
Privacy feels expansive, not isolated. A place where every season returns you to the same creek bend, the same long table, the same quiet pause beneath redwoods that outlast them all.

Everything This Land Holds

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34 acres in the Santa Cruz Mountains with ultra rare Private Campground zoning

02

Main Lodge, 4,413 sq ft with seven bedrooms, offices, a large Grand Room, and a commercial kitchen

03

Eight cabins, each 192 sq ft with half bath, kitchenette, electric fireplace, sofa bed, and loft bed

04

Six dorm-style A-frames totaling 768 sq ft for additional accommodations

05

Grand Room with handcrafted redwood table seating 20. Table lifts to the ceiling for flexible space

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Open-air amphitheater, tranquil meadow, and winding trail network beneath majestic redwoods

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Year-round creek, small dam, private beach area, and swimming hole

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Outdoor kitchen with large deck area for al fresco dining and events

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Commercial kitchen with 90-second dishwasher for true event-scale hosting

10

Caretakers quarters and large parking lot for effortless arrivals and on-site support

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Three water sources, well, natural spring, and creek rights

12

Orchard touches including pear trees and a persimmon tree

13

High-speed internet, ideal for retreats, workshops, or off-site teams

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Pricing includes all four parcels

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21 bedrooms, 14 bathrooms, 6,717 sq ft total living space

The Years You Will
Remember Most

Laurel Mill Lodge is not simply a property. It is a setting for the years you will remember most, a place where generations can return to the same creek bend, the same long table, the same quiet pause beneath redwoods that outlast every season.

If you are seeking a legacy estate with rare zoning, deep privacy, and the capacity to host life at its fullest, this is your invitation.

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16770 Redwood Lodge Road  ·  Santa Cruz Mountains, CA