La Perla Del Mar is the newest wedding and reception destination on the Central Coast of California! Discover the pristine coastal setting of La Perla's mission style chapel and historic school house and gardens.



Celebrate your special day in the authentic, old world charm of La Perla Chapel and vintage Schoolhouse, just steps from the beach. Enjoy an experience that transcends the ordinary, creating memories that last a lifetime.



Tables and seating available for 150 guests, vintage pew seating available for 80. Sound and light systems, BBQ patio and large dining patio, one block from elegant restaurants, lodging onsite and nearby. Kayaking, surfing, golf, hiking, fishing, boating, wine-tasting.

Contact us to reserve your chapel wedding. Dial (805) 748-5547 or send us an email at laperladelmarchapel@gmail.com.





Testimonials

“Thank you so very much for making our special day so fabulous!  it was an absolute pleasure working with you before and during the big day.  I don't know what I would've done without you.  You gave me peace of mind duringall of the chaotic moments.  Thank you for everything.  You're heaven sent and Len and I were honored to work with you.”  

--Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Liv and Len

"Thank you so much for everything you did to help our families enjoy a beautiiful ceremony - thank you for suggesting Mary and for the last minute solutions you gave us for our musical needs! You have created very special place at La Perla del Mar- sweeter that we could have ever imagined. It is a precious place for life's celebrations." ––Sincerely, MJ

"Thank you for the beautiful 'La Perla del Mar' angel and for sharing your beautiful chapel with all our family and friends. It was so fun working with you. Thank you for all the hard work and time for making it perfect." --Heather and Patrick

"I can't thank you enough for La Perla del Mar Chapel....Every aspect was a delight and pleasing to my eyes and spirit. We could not ask for more." --from Teresa

"Our wedding was everything we dreamed and more!" --Emily and Nick


"Spending the most important day of my life in your chapel..." --V. N.

Labels: Weddings

Join us for our MASTER CLASS. Special guest, Alan Arkin will teach an Improv Class March 21st from 1pm to 4 pm. Register at SLO Film Festival.

Mark your calendars for the 16th Annual Festival!
The 2010 King Vidor Award will be presented to Academy Award-winning actor, Alan Arkin. Tickets to this event and others are now on sale.

Alan Arkin received an award for "Little Miss Sunshine" and was nominated for "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" as well as other films. He has been a modern Renaissance man. In addition to his achievements as an actor, director, and producer, he made his mark as a singer-songwriter with his popular-song compositions "Banana Boat Song", "Cuddle Bug," "That's Me," and "Best Time of the Year." Arkin also authored several books, including science-fiction and some children's stories, such as "The Clearing", "The Lemming Condition" and "Cassie Loves Beethoven" among his other publications

Download the SLO Film Festival Schedule here.

The Shell Beach School House shares a common area with La Perla del Mar Chapel and is available for brides, grooms, guests and family members to reserve. This fully-restored, historic school house has overnight accommodations for 6, a complete kitchen with accessories, washer & dryer, flat screen television and much more. Each bedroom contains Murphy beds with organic linens and Vera Wang mattresses.

This venue is perfect for pre-wedding photos and fun. Celebrate your rehearsal dinner in an intimate setting or enjoy a breakfast with your bridal party. You will never be late for your wedding or worry about wrinkling your bridal gown. If you have elderly or very young guests attending your wedding the Shell Beach School House can be a relaxing environment providing comfort for each and every guest.

For more information and rates please contact Garin Sinclair at (805)489-8929 or (805)440-0810.

Labels: Church, Events, Weddings

Join Catherine Halcomb-LaBarbera and Shelley Massa-Gooch for the Beginner Yoga Series, held Thursdays at 6:00pm from July 17 to August 21 (no class August 7).



Learn to build your practice from the ground up. This series will introduce breathing, build strength, increase flexibility, reduce stress teach alignment foundation and discuss injury prevention.

Set the path for a healthy and inspiring yoga practice. The Beginner yoga series is designed for those new to yoga, beginners who want to ground the practice, and for experienced students wanting a refresher course in the foundation of yoga. No experience required.

Yoga Shala offers the highest quality instruction, infused with years of training and guidance from Zhander Remete. Catherine and Shelley have been teaching together in San Luis Obispo and surrounding communities for 12 and 11 years, respectively.

Ongoing weekly classes include; Beginner, All-Levels, Shadow Yoga, and Yin Yoga. Series classes and intensives are offered and designed to deepen the understanding of the practice and the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits. The location provides the peacefulness of the beach, view of the hillside, and fresh ocean air, making Yoga Shala truly unique.

Yoga Shala also welcomes guest teachers to share in the offering. August 8 to 10, "Yoga Journals" Scott Blossom will teach a Yoga Weekend. In October, Emma Balnaves of Australia, Zhander Remete, founder of Shadow Yoga, and renowned author, Dr. Robert Svoboda will be teaching at Yoga Shala.

Catherine and Shelley invite you to enjoy these exceptional classes and events! All programs can be viewed online.

Call 556.0413 or visit www.yogashalaslo.com.

Labels: Classes, Yoga, Yogashala