Everything you need to know about Point Preserve

Point Preserve is located in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida at 725 J D Miller Road, near Point Washington State Forest and the 30A corridor.

Point Preserve hosts weddings, private events, corporate retreats, team offsites, workshops, and multi-day group gatherings. The private setting supports both formal celebrations and strategic planning sessions.

Yes. The venue includes on-site parking for up to 200 cars, which helps keep arrival and departure simple for organized groups and wedding guests.

The pavilion is 50 feet wide by 100 feet long and can seat around 350 guests or hold up to 500 standing. It includes built-in perimeter seating for at least 100 people, ceiling fans, multiple lighting options, screening with optional windows, separate restrooms, and parking for up to 200 cars.

The base rental includes use of the grounds, pavilion, attached bathrooms, and cottage. Rental access runs from 10 AM to midnight and covers setup and teardown, with all personal and event items removed immediately at the end of the event.

Yes. Event planners may use their own preferred licensed and insured vendors, which gives hosts more flexibility on creativity and budget while maintaining professional standards.

Yes. Point Preserve requires an event coordinator so events are run by professionals who understand the property layout, rules, and expectations. Coordinators not already on the venue list can reach out to learn how to work on site.

Catering must be provided by a licensed and insured caterer. Attended cooking such as grilling or deep-frying is not allowed unless it is approved in advance and placed in a designated cooking area. On-site food truck plug-ins are available, and the prep kitchen can be rented for an additional fee.

Do not use nails, screws, or thumbtacks on the pavilion, and do not use tape on the pavilion floor. Real candles are allowed only under the pavilion, not inside the cottage or outside the pavilion. The venue is non-smoking outside of designated disposal areas, and fireworks are not allowed.

Pets may be allowed for wedding photos with an additional waiver and required cleanup. Point Preserve also includes 24 condo units located 200 yards from the venue, and overnight guest cabins or camping may also be available for an added fee when the schedule allows.

The venue is surrounded by more than 350 acres of state forest with no nearby residences, so events are not typically limited by neighborhood noise concerns. Even so, all events must conclude by midnight.

Point Preserve is well suited for leadership retreats, corporate offsites, creator workshops, innovation sessions, and hosted learning formats that need both focused session time and informal connection.

The property has a private, forest-edge feel near Point Washington State Forest, with a nature-forward setting that still stays close to Santa Rosa Beach, 30A, beaches, and trails.

Yes. Twenty-four condo units located 200 yards from the venue help retreat groups stay close to Point Preserve and keep multi-day schedules more connected.

Groups typically use the venue for structured session time, then shift into shared meals, informal conversation, and unhurried time together so the retreat feels cohesive across the day.

Yes. The property is designed for retreats and offsites where teams want privacy, a calmer atmosphere, and room for deeper discussion than a standard meeting room usually allows.

Yes. The site can support hosted learning experiences, workshops, and future-focused programs that fit within a broader retreat or group gathering.

Yes. Pairing the venue with nearby lodging makes it easier to host multi-day retreats and keeps the group experience connected from session time to downtime.

Point Preserve combines a private setting, venue space, and nearby lodging so a retreat can feel more intentional, less generic, and more rooted in the weekend experience.

The condo accommodations include 24 units located 200 yards from Point Preserve in Santa Rosa Beach, which keeps guests close to the venue throughout a multi-day stay.

The lodging shown on this site is fully furnished condo-style accommodation with kitchen, living, and bedroom space designed to support group-friendly stays.

Use the hosted OwnerRez form to check availability and booking details for individual stays. For coordinated guest stays across the 24 units, multiple units, arrival timing, or event-weekend lodging questions, use the contact page so planning can happen around the venue schedule.

Guests often use the nearby stays for wedding weekends, private gatherings, retreat leadership teams, and multi-day schedules that work better when everyone remains close to the venue.

The lodging shown on the site is fully furnished condo-style accommodation with kitchen, living, and bedroom space. A cottage-style stay is also mentioned for quieter overnights.

That proximity reduces parking handoffs, long drives, and late-night transportation issues. It is one of the clearest reasons hosts choose nearby group lodging instead of scattered hotel rooms.

General pricing is $5,000 Monday through Thursday and $7,500 Friday through Sunday. Nonprofit pricing is $4,000 Monday through Thursday and $5,000 Friday through Sunday. Fundraiser pricing is available by request for events with a minimum total budget of $10,000.

Yes. Typical add-ons include a $250 cleaning fee, $1,000 commercial kitchen rental, a minimum $140 security fee for events of 100 or more guests if alcohol is served, $120 propane heater rentals, and bench rentals at $10 each. Late checkout may also be available for an additional fee.

A deposit equal to 50 percent of the general rental fee is due when the agreement is signed to secure the event date. The remaining balance is due in full 30 days before the event. Cancellations must be made at least 30 days in advance and will forfeit $500 from the original deposit.

If alcohol is sold, the serving entity must provide proof of the required license. If the renter is serving alcohol, the renter must purchase liability insurance for the event and list Point Preserve as additional insured for that day. Event insurance typically starts around $150 depending on attendance.