First I must say that we were immediately interested in this location the moment we read about it, but because there were no reviews we almost did not go there! Thank goodness we decided to contact Robin to ask “why” … It turns out that, after a year of preparation, they had only been open for a few weeks so it was too soon for reviews. After speaking with her we decided to take the risk. That was OUR BEST DECISION EVER!

Flipjack Ranch, nestled in the redwoods, is beautiful. The accommodations are spotless, and Robin and Dave go the extra mile (and beyond) to make sure all of your needs are met, from tours of the ranch and meeting the animals, to selecting vegetables from the garden, AND the abundance of fine touches... The mornings come with a hot pot of tea (we aren’t coffee drinkers) and fresh juices, followed by a breakfast that you absolutely will not get ANYWHERE else. Robin is an expert chef and enormously creative. No matter what your dining preference she can abide! We happen to be vegan vegetarians and so we eat mostly raw food when we can… she surpassed our desires at every plate placed before us. We chose to have her make us dinner one night and it was simply “off the charts” (six courses with printed menu included). We took lots of pictures. Hopefully she can post them for your view.

The only drawback, which for most might not matter, is that there is virtually no cell phone reception at the ranch and the internet is only available when close to the main room, thus not in the lower bedroom. We worked with it and in the end it was probably the best thing for us because we might otherwise have been too connected to our communication devices as usual… So I am going to take it back. It's NOT a drawback. It's a blessing!

Bottom line, if it looks appealing to you then don't think twice about staying at Flipjack Ranch. Yes, it may be a little more expensive than the other options in the area, but the private bath, the serene views, the detailed touches and comforts, and the absolutely delicious meals are worth it over and over again.