Amphitheater & Grove
Embrace the natural backdrop and elevate your event with style! Whether it's a one-of-a-kind party, a corporate retreat, or your dream wedding, this venue offers the perfect setting. Nestled in Orinda's Siesta Valley watershed, it supports the creative community of artists, artisans, and patrons of the California Shakespeare Theater. With a commitment to environmental stewardship and inspiration drawn from the landscape, this venue seamlessly merges site, program, and architecture to create an unforgettable experience.
Space Specifications
What’s included:
Lighting
Sound
Use of Cafe (No Open Flame)
Green Room
Dressing Rooms
Picnic Tables
Prep Kitchen (No Open Flame)
Add-ons:
Reach out to Sway’s event planning team to explore all of our add-ons. From catering to entertainment, we have everything you need to make your event a success.
Additional Services
Additional Sound sSystem
Shuttle
Sunshade
Parking Lot Security (Recommended for Nighttime Events)
Additional Staff
Additional Janitorial
Parking and Getting there:
There is a parking lot at the bottom of the hill that fits approximately 200 vehicles.
Orinda BART is 2.1 miles away from the venue. You may rent a shuttle to run between BART and the venue for an additional fee.
The more you know:
This venue covers 4.5 acres of East Bay Municipal Utility District park land, featuring three eucalyptus-filled groves with picnic tables and perimeter lighting, an accessible switch-back path through native plants, a paved plaza lobby with cafe seating, and a center with permanent restrooms, a cafe/bar, and a living roof.