Women of the Wild West often evoke the image of a fearless pioneer, a woman unafraid to try something new, to explore uncharted territory. While self-sufficient, these pioneer women also worked together to achieve their goals. This sense of community is the foundation to thriving in an ever-changing world. With these women in mind, we invite you to join us at WILDWONDER from Sunday, November 6 through Wednesday, November 9 as we cultivate our own Wild West community with a collection of inspiring women. For three nights, we celebrate the modern woman by learning from leading lady pioneers who tell their stories and share their skills with our guests. Explore Alisal Ranch’s 10,500 acres of western beauty by foot, on horseback or by boat on our private lake. Shop, cook and share stories with other women amidst the foothills of the Santa Ynez mountains.
WILDWONDER features female artisans, chefs, winemakers, cowgirls, wellness leaders, and other fearless women. Adventure at the Ranch while making new connections and participating in experiences that spark self-discovery and growth.
WILDWONDER includeS:
$880 single occupancy per night *before service fees and taxes Celebrated WILDWONDER women include: A cookbook author of Sunny Side Up, more than 100 recipes from the essential egg to the perfect pastry. She is the encouraging but honest judge on Food Network’s hit show, Cake Wars, and former executive pastry chef of such notable restaurants as SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, four-starred Bazaar by José Andrés, Joachim Splichal’s Michelin-starred Patina, and the Penthouse Restaurant at the Huntley Hotel. She co-founded fonuts bakery in los angeles, specializing in baked not fried donuts with a modern twist, including gluten free and vegan options. She is also a former cast member of the Bravo show Eat, Drink, Love and CNBC’s Restaurant Startup. She recently gave up city life for Park City, Utah, to start her own modern homestead with chickens, ducks, horses, goats, donkeys and dogs (cows coming soon!). Her love of country life and the outdoors has brought her back to the basics of food and life, where she now owns and operates a wholesale bakery, Butter & Barley. She strives to deepen her culinary knowledge, expand her homestead to gardens, cheese making and raising her own food. As well as be a voice to bridge the gap between farmers, ranchers and the restaurant consumer world. To connect the people back to their food on a wholesome and educated journey. @waylynnlucas Author of “Train Through The Eyes Of Your Dog” Joe has been professionally training and working animals for over 23 years! As a young girl in Utah, Joe found her life long passion while being introduced to sheep herding trials with her childhood border collie. Joe jump-started her career working in the veterinarian industry and climbing the corporate ladder. However it quickly grew apparent that she had the spirt of an entrepreneur. In 2008 Joe opened Dog Training 360 with her Husband, Chris Dickinson. She credits her six figure success to what she calls her “Secret Business Ingredients”: Risk, Passion, Perseverance and Hard work, all mixed together with Love from family and friends. Always quick to make new friends. One of Joe’s favorite parts of working with animals is getting to know their owners. However she quickly has found that it is not just the animals who could use a refresher! Joe is often caught affectionately saying that she trains owners more so than the animal! With clients from a wide swath of backgrounds, dog training has allowed Joe the unique opportunity to indulge in both the “City” and “Country” lifestyles! Joe has a not so secret love for Western hats, and it clearly extends beyond her wardrobe! Besides the one on her head, she wears many on a daily basis. She is a business owner, dog trainer, cowgirl, photography connoisseur, Wife, and most importantly a Mother. Yet she still finds the time to get away to the barn to ride her horses and train her herding dogs. Joe’s dream is a small and simple rural homestead of her own. With horses, dogs, sheep and cattle galore! As much as she would love to leave the city life behind, her overwhelming passion for training dogs keep her and her husband in the Salt Lake City area of Utah. @dwntwncowgirl Jill has been on a lifelong journey as a “student of change.” Her first job in the recreation industry was teaching aerobic dance and swimming and then directing the department at the YWCA in Madison, Wisconsin, which was followed by teaching kayaking and skiing in the Alps . Completing her MBA at USF brought a fun, decades-long run in high-tech publishing, creating and managing many brands in the Bay Area and New York. After 9/11 and a transformative week-long stay at Rancho La Puerta in 2002, she discovered the importance of mindful practice in making choices for her life. Creating easily identified tasks to ensure desired changes and outcomes started with annual retreats with her family and evolved into an 8-step process for and with friends. The effectiveness of the program became clearly evident with zoom sessions during the pandemic. This success spurred her on to launch Club Change, where participants support each another in making the necessary choices to enhance their bodies, minds, spirits, and communities. When Jill is not leading Club Change Zoom events, she guides guests at Rancho La Puerta through the docent program and teaches chant, swimming, hiking pole use, and intention setting and practicing. Suzanne Tracht is among the rare group of American women chefs who have achieved the ultimate dream of owning their own restaurant. With Jar, her modern chophouse in the heart of Los Angeles, Tracht dazzles Angelenos with the allure of her familiar retro dishes from the American culinary repertoire. From the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa, to the Century Plaza, Hotel Bel-Air, Campanile, and Jozu in Los Angeles, Tracht has earned her place among the “who’s who” of influential female chefs in America. Tracht is a frequent contributor to Bon Appetit and other gastronomic publications. She has received stellar reviews in Food & Wine magazine, the New York Times Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, GQ, Variety, and more. Celebrating over 19 years as L.A.’s Modern American Chophouse, Jar and Suzanne have become Los Angeles icons. Katelyn Kaney is an American businesswoman. She is the CEO of Cattaneo Bros, a handcrafted snacks company, that was founded in 1947 and remains one of the oldest family owned and operated jerky and sausage factories in America. Katelyn was born and raised in San Luis Obispo, California to Michael and Jayne Kaney. Katelyn, along with her three siblings, grew up watching her parents operate multiple family businesses (including Cattaneo Bros) while building deep roots in the local community. After graduating from Cal Poly in 2005 with a Bachelors Degree in Agribusiness, Katelyn began working for Cattaneo Bros leading new business expansion in Central California. In 2006, Katelyn stepped in to run Cattaneo Bros after her mom was diagnosed with cancer. This would allow her dad to spend more time at home to focus on Jayne’s treatment. However, less than one year later, Katelyn’s dad was suddenly diagnosed with Leukemia and passed away. Katelyn’s journey through the loss of her parents and her brother Michael Kaney II, has left her with a renewed mission to raise awareness about healthy eating, the importance of reading ingredients, and living an active lifestyle. As CEO of Cattaneo Bros Katelyn works closely with her team to develop healthy products that are made with simple, high quality ingredients, low waste, and ensure a commitment to the ethical treatment of animals. Katelyn also owns and operates a boutique in downtown San Luis Obispo, called The Mercantile that she opened in 2013. Her store features the entire Cattaneo Bros. line of products, other local goods, home decor, accessories, gifts and more. When Katelyn is not running Cattaneo Bros you will find her chasing around her twin boys, golfing, being active outside, volunteering in the community and continuing to build on the strong foundation that her parents left for her. Katelyn has been featured in the SLO Journal, Edible SLO, The Tribune, Central Coast Mama, and the New Times. March 12-15, 2023 4:00 p.m. Check in and enjoy your in-room gift bag 7:00 -9:00 a.m. Private Breakfast Ride with Waylynn featuring cooking demonstration 6:00 a.m. Guided Sunrise Hike before breakfast (optional) 6:00 a.m. Intention Meditation Walk (optional) 10:00 a.m. How to Take your Inner Cowgirl Home 11:00 a.m. Check out and departure
WILDWONDER Package
Sunday, November 6 – Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Package Includes:
$2,640 for three nights*
$1,260 double occupancy per night ($630 per person)
$3,780 for three nights*Book with us by phone:
MEET THE Women of WildWonder:
FEATURED HOSTS: WAYLYNN LUCAS & JOE DICKINSON
FEATURED HOST JILL THIRY
FEATURED CHEF SUZANNE TRACHT
FEATURED BUSINESS OWNER, KATELYN KANEYMORE WILDWONDER EVENTS
WILDWONDER: SPRING 2023
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Day 1 – Sunday, November 6, 2022
4:30 p.m. Welcome Intention setting with Jill Thiry
6:00 p.m. Cocktail hour
7:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner in Sycamore RoomDay 2- Monday, November 7, 2022
12 – 2:00 p.m. Lunch at Leisure
2 – 4:00 p.m. Afternoon Activities (hiking, spa, free time)
5:30 p.m. Retail Shop/Trunk Show with Lovely Bird and Jen’s Pirate Booty
6:30 p.m. Pizza Night – Creekside (Pizza Trailer) featuring a female winemaker and female pizza maker
9:00 p.m. CampfireDay 3 – Tuesday, November 8, 2022
7:00 -9:00 a.m. Breakfast at Leisure
11:00 a.m. Chanting and Yoga Class at Alisal Lake
12:00 p.m. Stay at lake and fish or paddleboard (optional)
12 – 2:00 p.m. Lunch at Leisure
2:00 p.m. Hat band making Class
4:00 p.m. Cheeseboarding – take home your board!
7:00 p.m. Dinner in the Cottonwood Room (western-themed)
9:00 p.m. Line Dancing ClassDay 4 – Wednesday, November 9, 2022
7:00 – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast at LeisureBook with us by phone:
