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The Alisal Guest
Ranch and Resort, tucked away in a quiet corner of the
picturesque Santa Ynez Valley, is a rare find -- a place
where time seems reluctant to move forward. |
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What began in
the late 1700's as a land grant to conquistador Raimundo
Carrillo has been a working cattle ranch and secluded,
relaxing hideaway since 1946.
The resort is
comprised of 73 guest units configured into either
comfortable studios or spacious two-room suites, all
decorated in classic California ranch design. Each unit is
designed with your comfort and privacy in mind. Special
touches include a wood-burning fireplace with
complimentary firewood, a refrigerator with ice maker, a
coffee maker (coffee and tea supplied in rooms), iron and
board, hair dryer, clock radio and High Speed Internet
access. Public and house phones as well as televisions are
located all over the property. Touches of Spanish tile and
fine western art are present throughout, and all cottages
offer peaceful front porches with delightful garden views.
The Modified
American Plan offered at The Alisal, with breakfast and
dinner included in your stay, promises to never let you
walk away from the table hungry or disappointed. Breakfast
is a lavish buffet brimming with fresh fruit, hot, baked
breads, mouth-watering entrees, and refreshing juices.
Choose your favorite lunch time at any of the four
convenient restaurants at the Ranch. Dinner provides a
time for guests to dress up and savor the ranch-size
samplings. A lounge is available for before and after
drinks as well as nightly entertainment and dancing.
Children are
always welcome at The Alisal, with arts and crafts, talent
shows, storytelling, hay rides, and sing-alongs available
for younger guests. Youngsters who are interested in
horses can wind around on special safety-conscious trail
rides, participate in riding lessons and mini-rodeos, or
even learn to care for and feed animals at the petting
zoo. The Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort is a dream
destination for the entire family. Spend a week with the
friendly staff and you'll know why they welcome back so
many return guests!
The Alisal
offers several team-building programs, ideal for both
corporate groups and families. Designed to be fun while
providing valuable learning experiences as well as mental,
physical, and emotional challenges, these programs can be
customized to suit individual objectives, schedules, and
budgets. The new ropes course offers both high and low
elements to foster team development and personal growth.
Other team-building activities include adult field
days/mini Olympics as well as mind games and mind works. |
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The Alisal is known
for its recreation, offering a myriad of things to do
throughout your entire stay. The ranch is a horse lover's
paradise. With over 10,000 acres and countless trails to
explore, you are sure to find a riding adventure that will fit
your particular skill level and interest. The Alisal will find
you a fantastic horse to befriend, fitted to your experience.
As a golf resort,
The Alisal ranks among the best. Two 18-hole championship
courses are located on the premises, each with a distinctive
personality shaped by the area's unique terrain. Enjoy the
lovely scenery and local wildlife as you play. If tennis is
your game, seven courts, as well as private and group
instruction, are available. A spring-fed lake at The Alisal
teems with hungry bass and bluegill. Sailboats, pedal boats,
and canoes stand ready to whisk you across the quiet blue
waters. Nature lovers will find plenty of hiking trails and
wildlife. And, of course, the heated pool and spa offer
year-round swimming.
The Alisal's new
5,500-square-foot fitness center and spa features a
1,500-square-foot workout room with state-of-the-art cardio
and weight training equipment, a 1,000-square-foot group
fitness room that offers a variety of classes, including yoga,
four massage therapy and treatment rooms, men's and women's
locker rooms, a spacious lobby with business center, and a
retail outlet. |
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