ABOUT 409 WOODBURY
A place to gather in Altadena
409 Woodbury is an indoor-outdoor venue for weddings, celebrations, work events and community gatherings, just minutes from Pasadena.
The remodeled venue includes the Woodbury Room, a private Courtyard, and the Breezeway and Gallery. Rent indoors, outdoors or both, with flexible layouts to suit your event and rental package.
We’d love to hear what you’re planning.
In her words
“This community has shown me what resilience truly looks like. We’ve held each other through loss, and now we deserve moments of beauty, celebration, and joy. 409 Woodbury exists so we can gather again, not just to rebuild, but to truly live.”
Samera Arkel, owner
Painted by more than 100 neighbors
The mural at 409 E. Woodbury Road, March 2025
In the news
The mural on our wall
In March 2025, more than 100 Altadena residents painted a healing mural on the venue’s Woodbury Road wall, led by muralist Benjamin Swatez of The Goodness Tour with the Altadena Coalition. Samera coordinated the project.
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Eaton Fire survivors marry inside their partially rebuilt Altadena home
ABC7 told Morgan and Kenny’s story. The celebration that followed was hosted at 409 Woodbury.
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Altadena family working to rebuild
On losing a home and a business in the fire, and a family’s 65-plus years in Altadena.
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Altadena Coalition: strength in community
“This isn’t just a mural. It’s a space for reflection, connection, and celebration,” said Samera Arkel, owner of 409 Woodbury.
The Venue’s Story
How the venue has changed
Before
409 East Woodbury Road opens as a community-centered event space with indoor rooms and a courtyard.
January 2025
The Eaton Fire. Within weeks the venue becomes a hub for SBA sessions, workshops, and resource days for Altadena and Pasadena neighbors.
The remodel
New floors, prep areas, lighting and furniture throughout the Woodbury Room, Courtyard, Breezeway and Gallery.
2026
A new look and a new website. Where we gather.
Come see the space
Tours are by appointment.
Visit the Woodbury Room and Courtyard, explore the venue, and talk with us about what you’re planning.
Let’s get social
Follow us on Instagram @409woodbury
The Woodbury Letter
What’s happening at 409 Woodbury
A note from Samera now and then: what’s happening in the Courtyard, ideas for your next gathering, and the vendors she trusts.