Located on the banks of the Las Trampas Creek, Founders Grove is a space rich in the sacredness of time, place and relationship.

Walk among its wooded grounds and lush creek banks and you feel the connection with the history of the grove and the many founders who have celebrated under its branches. The Native American tribe of Chochenyo inhabited the area from 500 AD into the late 1700’s. Winding across Founders Grove, families were carried on the stage coach route from Sacramento to San Francisco, evidenced by Dead Horse canyon to the south. In the early 1900’s, the grove was cleared, and a pear orchard was established. In 1954 the site was selected and purchased by Lafayette Christian Church, bringing communities back into the grove. In 2007, the church began renovation of Marion Hall and Founders Grove. Its’ sacredness provides a chance for those who come to Founders Grove to pause in their journey; savor and celebrate special moments in their own life. In doing so, the grace present is in the shared journeys of the many Founders who have blessed this land is felt.

By hosting your celebration at Founders Grove -- you will share in the many blessings that have taken place along these banks and in this grove – births, marriages, pledges, victories, journeys, endings and new beginnings. So, enhance the joy of your celebration by bringing your history to Founders Grove. We are an open and affirming community, welcoming all people.