Philo, CA USA
Activities - Horse Riding
(707) 895-3600
Your Host:
George Gaines, Caroline Gaines-Blair owner/managers
Highland Ranch offers horseback riding on 100 miles of trails through the towering redwoods, open meadows, along the ridges overlooking Anderson Valley, and along the Navarro River. Rides are tailored to experience levels. Tennis (two courts), swimming in pool or 3-acre pond, fishing, clay pigeon shooting, mountain biking, hiking, or just relaxing in a hammock outside the ranch house.
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Lodging
Activities
Kids' Programs
Food & Dining
Map
| Web Site: |
www.highlandranch.com |
| Capacity: |
25 |
| Meeting Capacity: |
45 |
| Open: |
Year round |
| Altitude: |
1,000 feet above sea level. |
| Location: |
Near Anderson Valley - about 2.5 hours north of San Francisco, California. |
| Reservations: |
(707) 895-3600 |
| Rates: |
All Inclusive Food, Drinks & Activities. Daily: $295 Weekly: 1,475 (Off-season daily rates from 11/1-3/31 of $245.) |
| Minimum Stay: |
2 nights |
| Deposit: |
One day per person to confirm reservation. |
| Payment Methods: |
Personal checks, money orders, travelers checks, cash and most credit cards. |
| Transportation: |
Rental car and limousine by arrangement. |
| Closest Airports: |
San Francisco, CA (SFO); Oakland, CA (OAK); and Ukiah and Boonville for private use only. |
| Travel Agents: |
Yes |
Lodging
Individual cabins and duplexes with various sleeping arrangements are very comfortable and clean. All cabins have king or queen sized beds, private bath, fireplace, telephone, covered porch with rocking chairs and daily housekeeping service. The 110 year old ranch house has an extensive deck overlooking the main orchard and welcomes guests for cocktails and family style meals. The living room is centered around a fireplace and includes an open bar and a card table.
Activities
Activities listed are included in daily rate: Horseback riding on 100 miles of trails through the towering redwoods, open meadows, along the ridges overlooking Anderson Valley, and along the Navarro River - rides are tailored to experience levels; swimming in pool or lake, tennis (two courts), fishing, mountain biking, hiking or just relaxing in a hammock outside the ranch house. Clay pigeon shooting, massage and yoga classes are available for an additional cost. A variety of indoor games and musical instruments including a piano, a broad music collection, wireless internet access and satellite television are also available.
Children
Children are welcome with their families. At Highland Ranch, kids thrive on the freedom to roam safely and the chance to try new things. Children and teenagers come here and go on trail rides or lead-line "pony" rides, swim in the pool, paddle the canoe in the lake, fish for catfish at night and generally wear themselves out coming up with new adventures for the next day. Freedom, fresh air and lots of fun! (Childcare is available and we have satellite TV and a collection of media if desired.)
Dining
When available, fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and seafood from Mendocino County are prepared in best European and American style. Meals are served in our charming Old World dining room. Sumptuous made to order country breakfasts and refreshing lunches. Full bar offerings and fine local and international wines are included in daily rate. Special menus including vegetarian upon request.