Twice a year, The Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort hosts the BBQ Bootcamp that aims to teach couples and individuals the secrets of Santa Maria-style barbecue, which grew out of …
Alisal Guest Ranch Blog & News
Welcome to the Alisal Guest Ranch Blog. We love posting stories about the happenings around the Alisal and keeping you updated with the latest tidbits and tales. You’ll find a little bit of everything here and then some. We love hearing about stories from guests so if you’ve got something to say, just let us know by sending us a message.
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We’re excited to announce the release of our Fall 2018 BBQ Bootcamp Itinerary. This Bootcamp will be like no other we’ve hosted before. We’ll have featured chefs including Steven Raichlen, …
In 2006 Dan and Sandy Everett first discovered The Alisal. At the time both were golfers looking to test out The Alisal’s two scenic courses (The Ranch and River Course). …
Spirit spotlight: Campfire Smoke Whether you’ve been riding the dusty trail, or playing a round on the links, a tall cool adult beverage may just be the thing to rejuvenate …
The Summer Activity Guide is Here! Horseback Riding From breakfast rides, to guided beginner and intermediate tours, The Alisal is happy to pair you with one of our four-legged friends …
The Riders of the Alisal is here! First and Foremost We have a new summer activity guide containing daily activities for guests of all ages. This summer, we are offering a mix …
Not that long ago the ever-popular Alisal Lake was low and getting lower, but today thanks to last season’s hearty rains, the lake is 90% of capacity.
Slow cooked, this one-pot meal combines braised chicken and seasonal root vegetables like sweet carrots, with mushrooms and garlic and simmers them all in a nice red wine flavored with locally grown herbs. Chef Endy likes serving the main dish with a creamy mashed potato or …
Jill’s love of the Ranch and its traditions are clear the moment you speak with her. Nurturing and building on those traditions is a top priority. In addition to maintaining all the old favorite activities, she is considering some new offerings as well…
It’s time for a new Riders of the Alisal! We’ve received quite a few requests from Alisal fans asking if we could produce the Riders of the Alisal in an …
Alisal’s 100-acre spring-fed lake is one of the best places in California for year-round fly-fishing and is home to Northern Strain Largemouth Bass. The Alisal Guides specialize in the sport using traditional spinning tackle for spin-fishing trips and fly-fishing gear to help guests track down their fish. Alisal Lake also features an Orvis fly shop, and offers a diverse fleet of boats including bass boats, electric trolling boats, and other recreational boats. In addition, you’ll enjoy unlimited activities at the Alisal!
Alisal’s latest edition to its incredible lineup of special offers our March Madness, buy two nights’, enjoy the third night on us. Come enjoy the Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort and all it offers in March. Package includes full breakfast and dinner daily, two scheduled rides daily with over 50 miles of trails and a string of 100 horses. We can accommodate first-time to advanced riders to allow for personal attention by our experienced wranglers. Your stay also includes golf green fees on our two 18-hole championship courses, tennis court fees, and fishing pole and bait to fish on the incredible Alisal Lake.
This latest issue of the Riders of the Alisal includes an insider’s guide to Wintertime events at the Alisal, updates on new cycling activities, a story about Tony (Alisal Head Wrangler), …
By Alexi Holian Nestled in the storied Santa Ynez Valley, The Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort has drawn guests for generations with its 10,000 acres of sunlit hills, majestic valleys, …
There’s no better time to sit around the evening fire and enjoy the winter chill. We believe the holidays are a very special time, meant for connecting with each other, and sharing laughter and relaxation. We’ve created a special vacation package to help you create memorable experiences. This special package is available for single night stays if you wish. It includes a full breakfast and dinner, as well as green fees, horseback rides, tennis, and fishing at our lake for two designated people per room.
By Viktor Edstrom In the context of travel, luxury can mean many different things to many different people. Though penthouses and celebrity chefs are undeniably luxurious, to me it’s less …
By Katie McElveen The best wine tasting tours are no-pressure affairs involving beautiful scenery, welcoming vintners and, of course, delicious wines. Nothing embodies this idea like Los Olivos, where intimate …
By Katie McElveen My first introduction to The Alisal came, oddly enough, from my taxi driver, a septuagenarian who had grown up in this area outside of Santa Barbara when …
By David Gould The graduating class of 1912 at Rindge High School in Cambridge, Mass., included my grandfather, Forrest Gould, and the aspiring actor Walter Brennan—who would go on to …
We couldn’t be more delighted to share the 2017 Fall Guide! We would like to share with you some of the amazing opportunities and activities that await you during your visit …
Let’s Play Alisal’s “Guess the Celeb” on Facebook Earlier this year, we uncovered some vintage photos taken at the Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort, some of which date back over …
Our most popular package is now available at a special price! With something for everyone the Ranch Retreat package includes golf green fees, daily scheduled horseback rides, bait & tackle at our private lake, tennis court fees for two designated guests per room. Enjoy a hearty breakfast each morning and dine in our Ranch Room each evening. A “not to miss” is our Saturday & Wednesday Breakfast Ride.
We couldn’t be happier to announce the Summer 2017 RIDERS OF THE ALISAL newsletter! We’ve redesigned it and packed it chock-full of all the latest stories and happenings from the …
We couldn’t be more delighted to share the 2017 Summer Activities Guide! It’s been completely redesigned and we’ve included some of our favorite photos to give you a better idea …
Filmed at the Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort in California’s historic Santa Ynez Valley in Santa Barbara’s wine country, Steven Raichlen’s Project Smoke launches its third season.
Alisal is offering this smokin’ hot deal for new reservations starting in September.
The Alisal Guest Ranch is surrounded by diverse country roads and scenic vistas, making it one of the world’s most sought after cycling destination with access to it all year round!. Whether you are a beginner looking for some sightseeing along your ride or an advanced rider with the cycling being the focus we’ve got you covered. All of our routes from beginner to advanced give our guests the opportunity to experience the quintessential Santa Barbara Wine Country at your pace.
In this holiday issue of Riders of the Alisal, we say a farewell to our general manager, Dave Lautensack, who after more than two decades of dedicated service is looking …
Delighted to have this write-up in the October/November 2016 issue of Cowboy Magazine!
You’ve heard the rumors and they are true! Every year we tell our followers that the Alisal BBQ Bootcamp will sell out, and as is true to our word, 2015 …
Whether it is a special personal occasion such as a birthday, anniversary, wedding, you are thanking a client, or simply want to add something memorable for a group stay to …
Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort is renowned for its golf. If you are a novice, amateur, or even a seasoned pro, you probably do not need to be reminded of how …
Legendary service doesn’t just “happen”. It is the results of years of practice- and listening to the feedback of our guests. When you arrive at your favorite vacation spot, how …
While most guests enjoy the leisurely, relaxing pace of Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort‘s trail rides- including our famous morning breakfast ride- and some guests choose to go at a …
While most guests who come to Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort end up staying on property almost the entire time because so many of our memory-making activities are right here, …
Chef Pascal Godé and his team possess the talent to create virtually any menu that one can create and welcome the opportunity to customize special touches for Alisal wedding couples. …
Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort can be bought out for corporate events, reunions and much more (Alisal River Terrace does not require a buy-out) to assure not just privacy and …