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Even better, sign up for the Alisal Newsletter using the form at the bottom of the page and we promise to keep you “in the know!” THANK YOU FIREFIGHTERS! October 27, 2021 Everyone at The Alisal sends their deepest thanks to all of the firefighters who protected the ranch, our neighbors and wildlife in the surrounding areas. READ MORE » DESIGNER HEIDI MERRICK LAUNCHES RNCH COLLECTION AT THE ALISAL October 14, 2021 L.A. Fashion Designer, Heidi Merrick, partners with The Alisal Guest Ranch for the debut of her Autumn Winter 21/22 RNCH Collection including a new RNCH ALISAL line of resort wear. READ MORE » INTRODUCING FARMHOUSE FRESH PRODUCTS AT THE ALISAL SPA July 26, 2021 The Alisal is excited to announce the introduction of the FarmHouse Fresh skincare line to the spa. The award-winning, natural skincare company focuses on high nutrition skincare by using sustainable methods including hydroponic, aquaponic and organic farming with zero pesticide use and very little water. FarmHouse Fresh even uses the leftover pulp of their crops and feeds it back to the farm’s resident chickens; resulting in zero-waste. READ MORE » SIP & STRETCH AT THE ALISAL July 9, 2021 Nurture your body and soul in the beautiful surroundings of The Alisal on the last Sunday of every month. Enjoy an outdoor yoga experience under the shade of a giant oak tree on “golf row” followed by a flight of seasonal, local and organic fresh-pressed juices. Guests may check in at the spa and fitness center before the event. Yoga mats are available. The event begins with one hour of restorative yoga, customized for all levels to meet the group’s expectations. It is all about slowing down, finding stillness and opening up your body through passive stretching and gentle poses. READ MORE » RIDERS OF THE ALISAL – SUMMER 2021 July 3, 2021 Summer vacations are back! We invite you to enjoy a summer-to-remember with us at The Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort. In the latest edition of Riders of the Alisal, you will find more information about our California Ranch Cookouts—now featuring Iron Chef Cat Cora on August 15—where celebrity chefs join us to ‘cue up some delicious recipes, learn about our new historic and preferred status and discover new updates from the Ranch. Read our summer issue to help plan your next adventure The Alisal. READ MORE » CALIFORNIA RANCH COOKOUTS June 28, 2021 RECURRING California Ranch Cookouts are back! The Alisal is excited to welcome Brooke Williamson, Bravo’s “Top Chef” Season 14 winner and Chef Govind Armstrong, television personality, cookbook author, and restaurateur. Director of Culinary Operations, Anthony Endy, will cook up a feast with each Guest Chef creating a memorable outdoor dining experience that will leave you full, yet hungry for more! READ MORE » MODERN INFECTION PROTECTION March 10, 2021 We want you to feel as safe and comfortable in your guest room as you do out in our property’s wide-open spaces. When the pandemic closed hotels and businesses one year ago this month, our GM Kathleen Cochran did her research to find new and innovative ways for The Alisal to bring our guests #saferspaces and the highest quality protection possible. READ MORE » RIDERS OF THE ALISAL – FALL 2020 September 7, 2020 In this fall 2020 edition of the Riders of The Alisal, you will discover some great special events like our BBQ Bootcamp and Healing Power of Horses Retreat. You will get the inside scoop on new members of our four-legged family, as well as updates related to valued two-legged Alisal family members. READ MORE » DREAMING OF THE ALISAL – ALICIA LUND August 21, 2020 Alicia Lund, “Cheetah is the New Black,” dreams of the memories she’s made with her young family in this week’s #DreamingOfTheAlisal READ MORE » DREAMING OF THE ALISAL – KELLY CAHOON August 7, 2020 Chef and BBQ master @Kelly Cahoon has been #DreamingOfTheAlisal and getting back to grilling alongside friends of The Alisal at our famous BBQ Bootcamps. READ MORE » DREAMING OF THE ALISAL – DEVON COMBS July 10, 2020 Enjoy Devon’s excitement for her visit this Fall with her #DreamingofTheAlisal story and let’s all re-discover joy together! READ MORE » DREAMING OF THE ALISAL – BILL POWELL June 30, 2020 For over 5 decades, Bill Powell has been creating smiles and spreading joy with his music for all guests, families and team members at The Alisal! READ MORE » DREAMING OF THE ALISAL – FIRESTONE SISTERS June 18, 2020 Our friends, the Firestone Sisters, embrace their Wild Precious Life with open arms at The Alisal. READ MORE » DREAMING OF THE ALISAL – ABE AGUILAR June 11, 2020 Abe Aguilar, our resident pancake perfectionist, greets guests on the Old Adobe Breakfast Ride with a warm smile and delicious pancakes. READ MORE » DREAMING OF THE ALISAL – MEGHAN TAYLOR May 26, 2020 Meghan Taylor is our Head Wrangler, fueled by passion for the beauty of the land and her love of horses. There is no one better than she to lead our herd of 100+ horses and take care of all our barnyard friends. READ MORE » DREAMING OF THE ALISAL – NATHAN TURNER May 14, 2020 Nathan Turner, celebrated interior designer, author and host of our “I Love California” workshop last year, shares his memorable connection with the Ranch. READ MORE » DREAMING OF THE ALISAL – THE BARNYARD May 12, 2020 Everyone knows that our barnyard friends are cherished at The Ranch. Whether you are young at heart or young in age, each one of them brings a smile to your face. READ MORE » DREAMING OF THE ALISAL – CHEF ANTHONY ENDY April 16, 2020 Our beloved Chef shares the magic of the property from the innate Ranch moments to the passion of sharing in culinary celebrations. READ MORE » DREAMING OF THE ALISAL – KATHLEEN COCHRAN April 9, 2020 During these times, we wanted to share some of our favorite moments of The Alisal that we’re dreaming of and we look forward to welcoming you back. READ MORE » THE BENEFITS OF WOMEN’S RETREATS & ADVENTURE TRAVEL March 4, 2020 Whether you want to cut loose, reconnect, or just have an amazing change of scenery, more women are discovering the benefits of an adventure getaway to The Alisal. READ MORE » GRILLING SUPERSTAR, HUGH MANGUM, ADDS EXTRA SIZZLE TO BBQ BOOTCAMP January 29, 2020 This May 3rd-5th, the action at The Alisal will be hotter than ever, with the addition of “Firemaster” Hugh Mangum to the BBQ Bootcamp all-star lineup. READ MORE » 2020 IS THE PERFECT YEAR FOR AN ALISAL WEDDING January 15, 2020 Surrounded by the magnificent Santa Ynez Valley wine country, The Alisal’s 10,000 acres of natural beauty make the perfect backdrop for your most important day. READ MORE » HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE ALISAL December 24, 2019 Guiding a world-class guest ranch takes a dedicated team effort. This year the team that makes up The Alisal family, outdid themselves! READ MORE » COMING SOON: THE UNBRIDLED RETREAT December 18, 2019 If making a positive change in your life is one of your goals, then The Alisal’s Unbridled Retreat™ by Devon Combs is a special event not to be missed. READ MORE » WHY IS THAT HORSE ON A BASS? December 13, 2019 We’re celebrating National Day of the Horse with our cheerful toy horses playing their part in our “Horse on the Shelf” contest that we introduced last year and have brought back again this winter, thanks to their tremendous popularity. READ MORE » RIDERS OF THE ALISAL – DECEMBER 2019 December 6, 2019 You can forget about the winter chill with a heartwarming getaway to The Alisal. Read all about the hottest tips, to-do’s and tasty adventures that await in the winter edition of the Riders of The Alisal newsletter. READ MORE » GATHERING AT THE ALISAL TO GIVE THANKS November 27, 2019 The tradition of holiday celebrations at the Ranch is highlighted by our annual Thanksgiving feast. Guests this year will gather to enjoy a lavish menu against a backdrop of colorful fall leaves, festive decorations and the crackle of fireplaces. READ MORE » EVENT RESULTS: 3RD ANNUAL SANTA YNEZ VALLEY GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP November 18, 2019 The event featured two fantastic days of play, by some of the area’s best amateur golfers. The weather was picture perfect and the field of 42 competed in three flights. READ MORE » ALISAL LORE: A WINDOW TO CALIFORNIA HISTORY November 13, 2019 The minute you pass through The Alisal entrance you feel it. The authentic Western spirit is everywhere you look. The Alisal’s rich history as a working cattle ranch is intertwined with California history. READ MORE » BIG TURNOUT FOR NATHAN TURNER November 6, 2019 We are pleased to report the recent “I Love California” workshop, hosted at The Alisal by noted interior designer and author, Nathan Turner, was a big success. READ MORE » NEW TREASURES AWAIT IN THE ALISAL MERCANTILE October 30, 2019 After a day of fun and adventures around the Ranch, be sure to shop our jewelry, Alisal-branded clothing, Western hats, snapback ball caps, blankets, & more in our revamped Mercantile. READ MORE » HONORING A LEGENDARY COWGIRL October 23, 2019 It is with smiles on our faces and tears in our eyes, all of us at the Alisal tip our hats to our friend, the legendary cowgirl Audrey Griffin. READ MORE » FALL IS FANTASTIC AT THE ALISAL October 9, 2019 Fall is a great time of year to enjoy everything The Alisal has to offer. The mild days & cool nights are perfect for being active, or just taking it easy. READ MORE » SANTA BARBARA MAGAZINE SPOTLIGHTS THE ALISAL’S TURNER HOUSE October 2, 2019 The latest fall issue of Santa Barbara Magazine turned a spotlight on the new Turner House at The Alisal styled & designed by Nathan Turner. READ MORE » MEGHAN TAYLOR IS OFFICIALLY THE ALISAL HEAD WRANGLER September 25, 2019 Sometimes working as a wrangler at The Alisal is a longtime dream, but for Meghan Taylor, her adventure at the Ranch simply began as a fun summer job back in 2013. READ MORE » THE ALISAL FEATURED IN VERANDA MAGAZINE September 18, 2019 It’s not every day that a dude ranch is featured on the pages of one of America’s top lifestyle and interior design magazines, that’s why we are so pleased by the recent story in Veranda. READ MORE » 1234... 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