Alisal Ranch—the sprawling 10,500-acre luxury dude ranch in California’s Santa Ynez Valley—announces its schedule of interactive winter activities and unique experiences offered this coming season. Ranging from new packages like the WILDWONDER women’s retreat, to a romantic Valentine’s Day package, to beloved favorites like Nathan Turner’s Holiday Workshop and the now tri-annual BBQ Bootcamp, Alisal Ranch is a perfect California winter getaway to cozy up fireside with loved ones and friends.
For this inaugural event next month, Alisal Ranch welcomes guests to embrace the spirit of the Women of the Wild West. Cultivating a community of inspiring individuals, WILDWONDER will celebrate the modern woman by learning from leading lady pioneers who tell their stories and share their skills with guests. The all-inclusive stay experience at Alisal Ranch during WILDWONDER features a multi-day itinerary of activities and events with female artisans, chefs, winemakers, cowgirls, wellness leaders, and more, as guests make new connections and participate in experiences that spark self-discovery and growth. Guests will also get to enjoy Alisal Ranch’s signature Breakfast Ride, which takes guests through the rolling hills of the property via horseback or hay wagon to a historic adobe where an al fresco, chef-prepared breakfast awaits. Due to the high demand and quick sell-out of the November experience, another WILDWONER retreat has been scheduled for March 2023.
Alisal Ranch and acclaimed interior designer and author Nathan Turner are back together again to kick off the holiday season with a workshop, complete with a packed itinerary of entertaining classes, dinners, and festive cocktails, all inspired by his beloved California country ranch style. This all-inclusive experience with whom the Los Angeles Times calls “the Martha Stewart of the Golden State” continues to be an annual favorite for ranch guests. The three-day, two-night experience includes an in-room welcome amenity customized by Turner, daily breakfast, dinner, and drinks, a holiday luncheon and wreath-making demonstration, two cocktail receptions, a yoga and wellness session, dinner with Turner, complimentary wine tastings at nearby winery & tasting room destinations, and plenty of take-home gifts.
With a plethora of kids programming offered throughout the year, Alisal Ranch is the perfect destination for the whole family during school breaks, including the winter holidays and the common “ski week” in February. Whether it’s your kid’s first time in the saddle or they’re a seasoned rider, Alisal Ranch has something for all ages and levels at the barn, including Corral Lessons, The Barnyard (meet critters, pet animals, and participate in the daily egg gathering) and the Lead Around (children under the age of 7 can enjoy horseback around the corral). Other kid-friendly activities include western-themed arts & crafts, archery and air rifle class, scavenger hunts, pee wee tennis, and more.
Take your loved one on a getaway this Valentine’s Day with Alisal Ranch’s “Romance at the Ranch” package, featuring a three-night stay and a number of activities such as golfing and horseback riding with your sweetheart. The package also includes a unique opportunity to participate in a Valentine’s Equus Workshop, where couples can build new skills as a team, explore relational patterns in an informative and supportive environment, and practice clear communication and boundary setting. Lastly, couples may choose from assorted classes in cooking, cocktail-making, and dancing as part of their stay.
Back by popular demand, Alisal Ranch’s beloved BBQ Bootcamp experience will now be held three times a year starting in 2023. The first iteration of the year in March will have a “From the Vine” theme, featuring local California wineries pouring their favorite vintages and teaching guests how to incorporate them into grilling adventures. Alisal Ranch’s BBQ Bootcamp experience brings some of the nation’s top chefs and grill masters to the ranch (like Valerie Gordon, Frank Ostini, and Ellen Bennet in the past), where they will prepare indulgent grilled feasts and share their barbecue secrets. The multi-day experience includes accommodations for three nights; all meals and specialty dinners; demonstrations on grilling methods, equipment, BBQ, spice blending, and more; special event keepsakes; and breakfast to the historic adobe by hay wagon.
For more information surrounding these winter experiences at the ranch, please visit www.alisalranch.com/dude-ranch-packages or contact guest services at 800-425-4725.
