There’s so much to say about Zorthian Ranch that can’t be contained in a review. It’s one of this places whose origins run so deep within its rustic landscape that it definitely needs to be seen and felt to be appreciated. I had stumbled upon this place looking for a weekend landing spot for a small group of us following a Dead and Company show in Echo Park. One of the many things that made the ranch perfect for us is its location. Most everyone in our group live here in LA, but it’s tucked far enough away and so visually interesting and bizarre that you feel somewhere else entirely. I booked both the house and the studio for 6 of us and at the last moment Alan was kind enough to let us add 3 more guests to our reservation - which was perfect because the house accommodates 5 people and the studio 4. There was plenty of room for everyone and each dwelling was special and cool in its own way, giving a unique vantage point from anywhere you look out. Check in was a breeze, I was even allowed stop by an hour early to place a few thing in the refrigerator (thank you Julia!) There were toiletries in the bathrooms for our use and plenty of towels for showers and pool. I knew that if we needed anything they were a quick text message away, but not surprisingly we had everything we needed. The A/C worked GREAT (super important during one of the hottest weekends in LA this year) and when we weren’t inside comfortably making great use of the large kitchen, we were cooling off at the pool and enjoying the views of down below. Exploring the grounds surrounding our area was one of many highlights (hello - baby goats and in-house llama!), it almost felt like we had this place to ourselves. The few people we did come across were super friendly and hospitable. We even had the chance to meet other guests and friends of the ranch who shared with us Zorthian’s rich and artistic history, which was was real treat and helped us appreciate our stay even more. Although my friends and I were all heartbroken to check-out on Monday, we left much happier knowing that this place exists. I personally feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to experience and share its unique energy with my friends this past weekend. We all look forward to returning again very soon!