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Alisal Guest Ranch Featured in American Cowboy Magazine

Alisal Guest Ranch Featured in American Cowboy Magazine

August 31, 2016

Delighted to have this write-up in the October/November 2016 issue of Cowboy Magazine!

Alisal featured in Elite Wedding Collection

Alisal featured in Elite Wedding Collection

We’re proud to be included in the 2014 edition of Elite Wedding Collection, which profiles a select number of hotels and resorts across the country. The Alisal feature highlights one couple’s wedding on property and includes photos of how we helped make their special day one to remember. To see the photos and read a …

Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort featured in Touring & Tasting

Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort featured in Touring & Tasting

The Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort is one of only 17 resorts, inns, and hotels in wine country or feeder markets located nationwide to have received Gold Medal Accommodation status in the current Spring 2014 edition of the nationally acclaimed Touring & Tasting magazine. “We seek out and recommend properties that show a true understanding …

From Our Guests…

I LOOK FORWARD TO MANY RETURN TRIPS
My trip began with a beautiful drive from Oregon down the mountain through the tall pines that reach up to the heavens and the winding roads through the mountain passes. My soul breathed in the excitement of the adventure with my son. We looked in amazement at the scenery as we passed through each territory and new wilderness.

We drove through the scenic picturesque towns of Santa Ynez and Solvang before arriving at the beautiful Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort. The front desk staff was welcoming, efficient, and kind. They went over the grounds and activities and created a wonderful sense of anticipation for the days to follow. On the first night, we enjoyed a lovely dinner of salmon followed by the famous peanut butter pie. The guests names are listed on the menu. It feels intimate, as if one is attending a family reunion.

Our first full day we took advantage of a leisurely morning with coffee and chocolate milk in the room. We attended an early lunch served by the lovely Maria of homemade tortilla soup for me and peanut butter and jelly sandwich for my son. Of course the crust was cut off and served as triangles, just how he likes it.

As the sun reached noon, it was time for Will’s lesson with one of the ranch’s wranglers. He got paired with Bullwinkle, the 30-year-old horse–perfect for Will’s first experience using reins. Hanna, our wrangler was patient and received a rating from Will after his lesson of “awesome.”

The rest of the afternoon was spent playing at the Alisal pool soaking in the California sun. It was a perfect day.

It was a wonderful first time trip for my son and I. The great blue heron and the nesting bald eagle graced us for a moment with their presence on Lake Alisal. We casted with earthworms along the bending lake reeds. I was excited to catch a few myself, and as our time came to a close, our guide, Mitch let Will to drive the boat a bit around the lake to see the wildlife and practice steering.

I look forward to many return trips to this beautiful guest ranch. You have a great staff and are lucky to have them.

Kindest Regards

— Lisa Hornsby-Daws