Alisal Executive Team | An Interview with Director of Sales & Marketing Sherrie Fitzgerald

Sherrie Head ShotAlisal Guest Ranch and Resort cannot continue its legacy of service without those who are in the trenches making sure that guests are tended to with immaculate attention to detail and hospitality.  Director of Sales and Marketing Sherrie Fitzgerald is one of the front runners for the resort traveling near and far to promote the unique and special features of the ranch.  Through her intimate knowledge of our special ranch, she puts together custom “experiences” for Continue reading Alisal Executive Team | An Interview with Director of Sales & Marketing Sherrie Fitzgerald

Real Alisal Wedding Couples | An Interview with Tenley & Pete

Alisal Tenley Wedding CollageAlisal Guest Ranch and Resort is one of Santa Barbara’s premiere wedding locations.  Redefining “rustically elegant”, Alisal leads ranch and wine country weddings with nature’s perfect backdrop, relaxed refinement, while providing legendary hospitality, service, delectable cuisine and allowing their wedding couples to add their own personal touches of glam and flavor.

Introducing Tenley and Pete.

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Alisal Hosts VIP Event Featuring Winemakers of Longoria and Samsara

 

An October Saturday night was the perfect autumn evening to host a wine pairing dinner in front of a roaring fire in our Sycamore Room.

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Top 5 Reasons to Host Your Wedding at Alisal Guest Ranch

alisal photo collage kld blog2Alisal Guest Ranch is my number one favorite wine country ranch wedding and event location in Santa Barbara County.  While a ranch buy-out is necessary for most weddings on the main ranch in order to ensure the bride and groom get the legendary service for which Alisal is known, Alisal River Terrace does not require a ranch buy-out.  Here are my top 5 reasons  Alisal River Terrace is one of my favorite wine country ranch wedding locations:

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How Much Do You Know About Alisal Executive Chef Pascal Godé ?

CHef Pascal ARTAlisal Guest Ranch Executive Chef Pascal Godé oversees all culinary operations at the Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort, including the Alisal’s open-to-the-public restaurant, the River Grill. Born in France’s picturesque Vosges Mountains, Godé was exposed to the food service industry at an early age, since his father operated a pâtisserie and boulangerie in his hometown of Epinal. Godé began assisting in the family business at age 11 and eventually discovered that the restaurant life was a viable career option.
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Real Guest Stories Making Legendary Hospitality for Generations | Ann Lund’s Legacy

alisal collage3Alisal Guest Ranch has been providing legendary hospitality for its guests for generations and has a loyal following spanning all ages.  Recently, they received a letter from the granddaughter of a longtime guest that tenderly reminded the Alisal team what the true definition of “hospitality” is and and renewed what they are all about:  they have more than just “jobs”.  They are deeply steeped in legendary “memory-making” for generations and Continue reading Real Guest Stories Making Legendary Hospitality for Generations | Ann Lund’s Legacy