The Healing Effect of Nature Vacations

Plenty has been written about the benefits of taking a vacation/break (even if short): from lower stress and anxiety, less risk of heart disease, the ability to accomplish goals better, and an overall better outlook on life.  Regular guests of Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort know this well, which is why so many return – some a few times a year- to renew and restore.

The New “Networking” for Businesses

Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort has always been the site of legendary events – and particularly for corporate retreats or for incentive programs for companies world-wide.  From our ropes course to scavenger hunts to many other activities, our onsite professional event managers will work with your lead or DMC to customize a memorable experience.  This commitment will never change.

What has shifted slightly, however, in the last year , is how individuals network and how they do business.  Old school philosophy dictates

The Alisal Experience | The Lake

Explore Alisal’s Hidden Oasis

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If you like a day spent on or near the water, the shimmering 100-acre Alisal Lake is for you. A spring-fed oasis tucked into the Santa Ynez Mountains, Alisal Lake is the perfect setting for fishing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, or simply a picnic and some leisurely time in the sun. Brimming with bass, trout, and bluegill, the lake is

Top 7 Inspired Kids Activities to Enjoy at Alisal Guest Ranch

We are delighted to welcome  local event planner Kerry Lee Dickey of Santa Barbara Wine Country Weddings & Events as our guest blogger with some inspired ideas on activities for families and commentary on her most recent stay here at Alisal Guest Ranch with her eight year old daughter, Gracie.

Lake-Side Activities at Alisal | Archery

The Alisal’s private 100-acre spring-fed lake is a shimmering jewel surrounded by picturesque rolling hill-sides, towering oaks and an abundance of wildlife. To many

guests who return year after year, it is the heart of the Alisal experience. Whether you’re a couple looking for a romantic canoe ride, a novice angler looking to try fly fishing, or a family looking to bond on the archery range, the lake and all its activities await. Archery is more popular than ever.