The Alisal Experience: More Than Just an Overnight Accommodation

If you are looking for a place to “spend the night” while on a road trip, don’t bother with a reservation at Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort.  Whoa!  Did we actually suggest that we may not be the place for a potential guest?  Yes, we did.  The reality is this:  if one is looking for a hotel room for a night, Alisal’s rooms (which generally have a 2 night minimum year-round, may not even be available and are often sold-out year round because they are booked for weeks on end for returning guests), may seem outrageously pricey at first glance. 

2016 Spring Specials: Golf & Horseback Riding

These specials offer the legendary Alisal experience and some of their most popular activities at incredible value.

Whether it’s a horseback riding experience or our nationally-famed golfing, make sure you see the details below (photos are links- click on them and be taken to more detail).

And here’s a helpful planning tip:  if you choose a midweek date (subject to availability) in April or May, there is even more value to enjoy!

National Wedding BLOG features Alisal River Terrace Wedding

The nationally-renowned Carats and Cake wedding blog recently featured a wedding held at Alisal River Terrace, one of our most popular event sites.  With a charming, intimate lake for the ceremony, Caitlin and Tyler chose to host their nuptials here and then enjoyed a lovely reception at a family private home immediately following.   The BLOG for their wedding on Carats and Cake can be seen here.  

The Art of Doing “Nothing”: 4 Benefits Found at Alisal

While technology helps us and can bring critical information for progress, health and innovation at lightning speed, it also has another side.  Reports all over the media show how society is attached to their mobile devices and technology more than ever. And more than ever there appears to be a growing correlation between this technological attachment and stress, disease and ironically “detachment” from core values, which are what sustain us as a species to not just survive, but thrive.

Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort has provided an environment that allows guests to unplug and thrive for generations.  While this was not its original intent, the gift is that what started off as a natural way of life at Alisal, has evolved into

The Alisal Guest Experience: Guests Respond On Their Favorite Alisal Memory

We asked and you responded.  What we loved most is every response was varied, but they all pointed to the same “feel”.  Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort is a place where memories are made.   Here are some of the highlights of responses on social media to the question we posed, “What is your favorite memory about Alisal?”

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“On a Saturday breakfast ride a few years back, we veered off the trail and loped through this beautiful green meadow.  There was still dew on everything so it all sparkled, and being on a horse made it all the more perfect.  It’s my favorite trail ride on a horse to date.” – Meredith Lehman

Looking Back With Appreciation

Ms. Kamashian & Family

Our Alisal family is not just the staff -many of whom have been with us for several generations.  It is also made up of the guests who stay and make lifetime memories as well as the supply partners who help make events and the ranch as a whole roll.  All of these make up

The New Way to “Corporate Event”, Alisal Style

Beautiful weather year-round makes for the perfect backdrop for all types of events at the ranch

Throughout the years, Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort has played host to nation and world-wide leading companies, providing an ambiance  that is truly unique.  Whether it is an executive retreat, incentive program, team-building, or introduction of a new product to your own potential VIP customers, Alisal supports the efforts of corporate event planners with accommodations, events, food and beverage service, hospitality and unique, fun activities while helping to make sure all is on point with the spending plan.

Real Alisal Guest Stories | A Letter from The Heart

Ms. Kamashian & Family

Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort legacy is made up of stories as experienced and shared straight from our guests.  So, with no further introduction necessary, we are thrilled to be able to share with you one of the recent letters (and reviews on TripAdvisor) from one of our guests. 

BBQ Bootcamp 2016 Dates

You’ve heard the rumors and they are true.  Every year we tell our followers that BBQ Bootcamp will sell out, and is true to our word, 2015 dates sold out- twice over!  We created additional spaces, and even additional 2015 dates and the reservations exploded (that’s a good “problem” to have)! So here are our 2016 dates . And , as we always say, don’t delay – these are sure to sell out, too!

Real Alisal Guest Stories: Fishing at Alisal

Photo Credit: Craig Townsend

Experienced Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort guests know that part of the legendary “Alisal Experience” are the stories with which they leave our property after staying.  More than just great “hospitality’, we realize that every interaction with a guest is a chance to create a memory that will last a lifetime.  That’s a lot of pressure (phew!), but when you