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California Dude Ranch Vacation
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At a Glance
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| HIGHLIGHTS | |||||||||
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| Famous For: | Spectacular trail riding through the redwoods, great food and wine and warm and congenial hosts. | ||||||||
| Capacity: | 25 | ||||||||
| Open: | Year round | ||||||||
| Altitude: | 1,000 feet above sea level. | ||||||||
| Location: | Near Anderson Valley - about 2.5 hours north of San Francisco, California. | ||||||||
| Reservations: | (707) 895-3600 | ||||||||
| Rates: |
Adults: Daily: $295 Weekly: 1,475 (Off-season daily rates from 11/1-3/31 of $235 excluding holidays.)
Children: Children 12 and under: Daily: $200 Weekly: $1000 (Off-season daily rates from 11/1-3/31 of $160 excluding holidays.) |
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| Minimum Stay: | 2 nights | ||||||||
| Deposit: | One day per person to confirm reservation. | ||||||||
| Payment: | Personal checks, money orders, travelers checks, cash and most credit cards. | ||||||||
| Closest Airports: | San Francisco, CA (SFO); Oakland, CA (OAK); and Ukiah and Boonville for private use only. | ||||||||
| Transportation: | Rental car and limousine by arrangement. | ||||||||
| Travel Agents: | YES | ||||||||
| FEATURED AMENITIES | |||
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 Bed-and-BreakfastSeasonal Big/Heavy Riders250-300 lbs. BirdingBring Your Own HorseChildren's ProgramsBaby Sitting Children's Dining (kids eat together) Children's Trail Riding7 yrs old and over Cigar FriendlyComputer/Email ServicesConference ServicesA/V Computer/Email Services Separate Conference Center Corporate Groups, MeetingsMedium (50-100) Small (under 50) CuisineInternational Ranch/Western Spa Cuisine/Health Oriented Vegetarian Culinary Trained ChefsDude/Guest RanchesEmail AccessEnglish SaddleFishingFly Fishing Fish on Your Own Lake Fishing on Property Spin Fishing Equipment Available Instruction Available Lake Fishing on Property |
Golf Near (within 30 miles) HandicappedWheelchair Friendly HikingOn Your Own Holiday ProgramsChristmas New Years Thanksgiving Valentine's Day Honeymoon PackagesHorseback RidingHorsemanshipHorsesAppaloosa Arabian Paint Ponies (for kids) Quarter Thoroughbred Hot SpringsNearby (within 30 miles) KayakingLanguages SpokenEnglish French German Italian Spanish Laundry ServiceLiquorAvailable Bring Your Own MassageMountain BikingOrganic Foods |
Pets WelcomeRemote LocationResort Ranches Tennis & Swimming on Property Ride on Your OwnSometimes Available RVs WelcomeSaddle Your Own HorseSeminarsHorsemanship Seminars - Fall Horsemanship Seminars - Spring Short Stays (1-4 days)Always Smoking PermittedSporting ClaysSwimming PoolNot Heated Telephone in RoomTennisOn Property Winter without SnowYoga | |
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| LODGING |
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| Individual cabins and duplexes with various sleeping arrangements are very comfortable and clean. All cabins have king or queen sized beds, private bath, fireplace, telephone, covered porch with rocking chairs and daily housekeeping service. The 110 year old ranch house has an extensive deck overlooking the main orchard and welcomes guests for cocktails and family style meals. The living room is centered around a fireplace and includes an open bar and a card table. |
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| RECREATION |
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| Activities listed are included in daily rate: Horseback riding on 100 miles of trails through the towering redwoods, open meadows, along the ridges overlooking Anderson Valley, and along the Navarro River - rides are tailored to experience levels; swimming in pool or lake, tennis (two courts), fishing, mountain biking, hiking or just relaxing in a hammock outside the ranch house. Clay pigeon shooting, massage and yoga classes are available for an additional cost. A variety of indoor games and musical instruments including a piano, a broad music collection, wireless internet access and satellite television are also available. |
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| FOR CHILDREN |
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| Children are welcome with their families. At Highland Ranch, kids thrive on the freedom to roam and the chance to try new things. Children and teenagers come here and go on trail rides or pony rides, swim in the pool, paddle the canoe in the lake, fish for catfish at night and generally wear themselves out coming up with new adventures for the next day. Freedom, fresh air and lots of fun! (Childcare is available and we have satellite TV and a collection of media if desired.) |
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| FOOD/LIQUOR |
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| Fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and seafood from Mendocino County prepared in best European and American style. Meals are served in our charming Old World dining room. Sumptuous made to order country breakfasts and refreshing lunches. Full bar offerings and fine local and international wines are included in daily rate. Special menus including vegetarian upon request. |
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| BUSINESS/MEETINGS |
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| Excellent for corporate/business groups. Our state of the art heated and fully equipped yurt pavillion will hold up to forty-five people. For a less formal set up, the Main House has ample meeting space for up to twenty-five people with wireless and Ethernet connections. Audio-visual equipment is available. |
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| REGION/CUSTOMS |
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| Well-behaved dogs are welcome at Highland Ranch and you are also welcome to bring your own horse at no additonal charge. Please call for details. The less-crowded Anderson Valley is home to some of Northern California's undiscovered winery gems and some better known producers also. Just 40 minutes from the coastal artist community town of Mendocino, local activities, sightseeing and exquisite scenery abound. Deep sea fishing and sea kayaking are available on the coast. The Boonville County Fair and Rodeo in September is very popular as is the Pinot Noir Festival in May and the Mendocino Music Festival in July. |
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| HISTORY/HOSTS |
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| Highland Ranch is over 125 years old and has been welcoming guests for almost 50 years. The present owners, George and Mary Moore Gaines, have restored the land, planted acres of orchards, updated the cabins, added to the list of activities and been warm and gracious hosts since 1987. French, German, Spanish, Italian and even English are all spoken at the Ranch which attracts guests from all over Europe and the United States. George's son, Jim, and Jim's wife, Susie, joined the team in 2004 significantly updating and improving available amenities and services. |
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| ITINERARY |
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| Made to order breakfast from 8:00 to 9:30 AM. Morning ride through centuries old redwood forests down to sparkling river beds from 10:30 AM until 12:30 PM. Cooling swim in the lake or pool before lunch. Lunch in the Main House or out on the trail at 1:00 PM. Afternoon ride at 2:30 PM. Hammocking, tennis, fishing, massages, local winery tours and yoga also available. Clay pigeon shooting in the late afternoons with instruction available. Wine or cocktails on the deck by the outdoor fireplace at 6:30 PM Dinner at 7:30 PM followed by s'mores roasting, star gazing, live music and other entertainment until bedtime. Relax then do it all again the next day! |
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