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.** **Although most time was spent in the larger house the studio was perfect for us 2 couples. There’s a separation between the area for the bed and the couch/futon (comfy!) and plenty of linens and blankets were provided. The kitchen area was perfectly sufficient - small stainless steel counter top with gas stove+oven, coffee maker, a few pans, glasses and dishes. The mini fridge housed our drinks and snacks but we brought an ice chest for extra ice and other perishables. We unfortunately did not get to use the private patio and fireplace but I imagine how great it would be to hang out back there during cooler months. The amount of natural light and windows made the studio seem much bigger and anywhere we looked out out gave us a unique vantage point bringing the the outside in. Check in was a breeze, I was even allowed stop by an hour early to place a few things in the larger refrigerator in the house (thank you Julia!) There were toiletries in the bathrooms for our use and plenty of towels for showers and pool - taking an open air shower in the silo with a view of the stars is not to be missed! I also knew that if we needed anything someone was 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 we also spent a lot of time 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...