Things to do in our area
Situated in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains between Los Angeles, Malibu, and Ventura, our area offers plenty for guests of our workshops to see and do.
Malibu
Visit the famous beaches of Malibu - just 15 miles away - to clear your head and reenergize with a beach walk after class. You'll recognize the iconic coast from many films and TV shows.
The Oaks
Just 10 miles from the Elite Center, The Oaks is an open-air and enclosed shopping center featuring several shops, restaurants, a theater, and more.
The Canyon club
2 miles away, The Canyon is the spot to be for music and dancing. Great acts perform regularly.
The Promenade
7 miles from our facilities, The Promenade at Westlake offers guests from near and far an unparalleled shopping, dining, and entertainment experience.
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Presidential Library & Muesum
Ronald Reagan's legacy thrives on at his Presidential Library, where exhibits and events rediscover his values, actions, and spirit of determination.
Local dining
Lure Fish House
Locally sourced seafood, wine & beer in an upmarket space with an oyster bar & nautical theme.
Mastros
A sophisticated, classic steakhouse known for World-class service, and highly acclaimed cuisine. Mastro's Ocean Club on the Malibu coast offers an equally impressive offering of seafood.
Stonehaus
Located on-property at the Westlake Village Inn, Stonehaus offers a vast selection of wines from around the world - including private label from their vineyard - wood-fired pizzas, European-inspired small plates, and more.
Plata Taqueria & Cantina
Serving culinary creations and libations with the freshest of ingredients, Plata offers made-from-scratch-daily Mexican cuisine and top-shelf margaritas that will transport you.
Paradise Cove Beach Cafe
American fare & tropical drinks beachside in an enclosed airy cafe, with some tables on the sand.
Duke's Malibu
A festive hangout with abundant ocean views, Polynesian inspired cuisine, and an abundance of umbrella drinks.
Neptune's net
A longtime "locals" spot where fresh catches, burgers & beers are served at picnic tables overlooking the ocean.
Nobu
Iron Chef Nobu Matsuhisa's Japanese delacies, plus California fare, in a modern, beachfront space.
Coin & Candor
A casual California brasserie, featuring seasonal wood-fired dishes and locally sourced ingredients.
Los Angeles Area Attractions
Dodger Stadium
Catch a baseball game and see the "Boys in Blue" at the historic Dodger Stadium in the Elysian Park neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Crypto.com Arena
World-class sports and entertainment center adjacent to the L.A. Convention Center and L.A. Live, and home to the Los Angeles Kings, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, and Los Angeles Sparks.
Universal Studios Hollywood & CityWalk
Famed film studio and theme park offering rides, dining, shopping, and entertainment just moments away from famous Hollywood boulevard.
Local Accommodations
Courtyard by Marriott - Thousand oaks Agoura hills
Distance to the Elite Center: 1.4 miles
Workshop & Elite Center FAQs
We have a wonderful breakfast ready to go by 8:30am on both days of the class, and kick-off the workshop by 9am on the first and second day. Before our noon lunch we'll take a short mid-morning break around 10:30. A mid-afternoon break is also scheduled between lunch and the conclusion of the day. We conclude our workshop at about 4pm on the first day, and the second day we wrap up around 3-3:30pm.
The attire is business casual.
Our area offers two major airports: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as well as Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR). A number of smaller regional and private airports also exist for those traveling in by private jet service.
Our intimate workshops sell out, and reserving a seat you later cancel can cause us to turn other guests and revenue away - thus we have the following cancellation policies in effect:
- Seats cancelled 6 weeks prior to event: 100% of tuition credited towards future workshop seats.
- Seats cancelled within 6 weeks of event: 100% of tuition less $500 will be credited towards future workshop seats.
- Seats cancelled within 10 days of event: 50% of tuition credited towards future workshop seats.