Founded in 1875 this Old West ranch allows guests to enjoy comfortable living in the Forest. Close to town but with no neighbors for miles. Hike forest trails with access from the property. A private, sustainable off the grid getaway, the Ranch has two spring fed ponds and a creek running through it. Interact with a wide variety of farm animals and experience abundant wildlife. Guests are provided a jeep to explore the majestic hills and the scenic 200-acre grounds. You will stay in a fully furnished 2-bedroom cabin with a living room area, a large modern bathroom and fully equipped kitchen. A small vestibule with daybed provides a 3rd bed when needed. Cots and sleeping bags are also available. The cabin has a wood burning heater that keeps the cabin toasty during cold nights. The Cabin is in the center of the ranch close to all the farm animals. The Cabin has its own private garden, barbeque, and patio. Guests have full access to the entire ranch including the common grand room with piano, pool table, 80 inch tv, and library; and the large screened in porch with fireplace on the pond with commercial grade kitchen. Guest can pick eggs from the chicken coup and salad from commercial greenhouse (Seasonal). Guest can enjoy canoeing, kayaking, rowing or paddleboat activities with our classic wooden boats in the pond. They can also swim or fish for catfish and blue gill. Sporting activities include a basketball court and a major league size baseball field. The ranch has wood burning fire pits for cooking meals and smores. People enjoy stargazing the black night sky and hiking in the many trails directly on the ranch and the surrounding mountains on the Nordhoff Ridge Trail, Howard Creek Trail or Piedra Blanca Trail. For an extra fee, guests can always enjoy a horseback ride and with advance notice, massage and facial services and yoga classes can be arranged. Always on site and available to answer any questions about the property’s history or our animals. Happy to maintain all confidences and leave you to yourself and be there only if needed. The city of Ojai is a 25 minute drive down highway thirty three. Parking is located right next to the cabin; guests have free access to John Deerie Gators to ride around the ranch. No food is provided. Ojai food truck available to pick up dinner from local Ojai restaurants and deliver to the ranch. Please for privacy of all guests no additional friends and family visits unless pre-approved.
