Experience this true labor of love!!!
If you are searching for that very special place - a place to make memories with family or special loved ones, celebrate an intimate wedding, hold a small retreat, host a special corporate event, or simply get away all by yourself for some much needed solitude - your search is over! The Ranch at Canyon Ridge is the perfect place!
As you enter the gate, stroll the grounds, tour the indoor and outdoor spaces where you will be sleeping, lounging and dining, and then finally pause to take in the stunning views of Santa Ynez’ rolling hills and vineyards on this property, you will notice how quickly your mind, body and soul have already relaxed and settled into a place where stress, worry and anxiety can’t possibly survive.
I have read every single review on this property, and all the wonderful things written about this magical place are spot on and worthy of repeating.
The gracious and unparalleled hospitality of owners Greg and Bernadette is evident the moment you arrive. Freshly baked cookies and a bottle of wine in your residence, a personal tour of the property that includes meeting their beloved llamas, pygmy goats, roosters and chickens, and lovely Christmas decorations throughout are just a few examples that reflect their passion to make you feel welcomed and at home in their personal paradise.
The thorough attention to details create an inviting place that is not only warm and cozy with the charming decor and amenities, but also convenient and hightech with Alexa smart home technology throughout. The owners were clearly thoughtful and intentional to make any person feel well cared for in so many ways.
In addition to what I mentioned above, our family also enjoyed the following during our stay, which was the weekend before New Year’s:
Feeding, walking and strolling with the llamas and Pygmy goats. Buttercup is a love!
Searching for freshly laid eggs to enjoy for breakfast. Hawk Head, one of their roosters, is notably handsome!
Listening and singing along to our son’s guitar playing, enjoying evening wine and appetizers, and playing games next to a warm wood burning fireplace and lovely decorated Christmas tree.
Morning coffee, midday naps, afternoon wine, family breakfasts, all experienced outdoors in the crisp fresh air and warm sun, taking in the spectacular view of rolling hills and vineyards, so reminiscent of the Tuscany region of Italy.
Preparing and eating dinners together in the well equipped Farmhouse kitchen and ample dining room.
Enjoying music and movies, lounging, and reading in multiple inviting spaces throughout the ranch
Doing archery together, which was a huge hit with our three teenage sons
We had a lovely picnic at Bridlewood Winery, cocktails and a yummy lunch at Bear and Star in Los Olivos, and a nice stroll through Solvang. But most of our time was happily spent at the ranch because none of us really ever wanted to leave.
So, let me try and summarize how I feel about this very special place. Those who are most enriched by experiencing places that are a true labor of love will find it an absolute privilege and joy to stay here. And return. Often.