Alisal Guest Ranch: secluded luxury; wine country ranch draws execs from near and far.The Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort is located just 40, miles north of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara (săn'tə bär`brə, –bərə), city (1990 pop. 85,571), seat of Santa Barbara co., S Calif., on the Pacific Ocean; inc. 1850. in the picturesque Central Coast wine country. This exclusive 10,000-acre property has been a working cattle ranch, secluded se·clud·ed adj. 1. Removed or remote from others; solitary. 2. Screened from view; sequestered. se·clud hideaway and first-class meeting destination since 1946. Golf and Recreation The Alisal's mild' climate and remarkable beauty invite outdoor recreation of every kind. Two 18-hole championship golf courses pose an inviting challenge. Majestic oaks and sycamores frame the slender fairways of the exclusive 6,500-yard Ranch Course. Just as appealing, the River Course offers sweeping panoramas along the Santa Ynez River The Santa Ynez River is one of the largest rivers on the Central Coast of California. It flows from east to west through the Santa Ynez Valley, reaching the Pacific Ocean at Surf, near Vandenberg Air Force Base and the city of Lompoc. . Top of the line pro shops, instruction programs and corporate tournaments are available at both courses. The Ranch also boasts seven tennis courts, 50 miles of horseback riding horseback riding: see equestrianism. trails and a variety of water activities. The 100-acre spring-fed lake is ideal for both fishing and sailing. The pool and Jacuzzi provide a cool spot for swimming or simple relaxation. Meeting Space The Alisal is an extraordinary place to bring people together. Venues range from an intimate library setting to an airy air·y adj. air·i·er, air·i·est 1. Of, relating to, or having the constitution of air. 2. High in the air; lofty. 3. Open to the air: airy chambers. 4. 2,800-square-foot meeting space that can accommodate up to 175. All meeting areas are available with high-tech audio-visual equipment and conference service support. In addition to traditional meeting spaces, the Alisal is equipped, with a state-of-the-art team-building challenge course, with both high and low ropes courses A ropes course is a challenging outdoor personal development and team building activity which usually consists of high and/or low elements. Low elements take place on the ground or only a few feet above the ground. . A complete conference service team is available to assist in planning memorable events with a variety of venues. Accommodations The 73 guest cottages capture the finest in California living with high-beamed ceilings wood-burning fireplaces and private baths. Each room affords a view of the gardens, covered porch and a genuine sense of comfort. Suites also are available with spacious sitting rooms. Dining A11 accommodations include breakfast and dinner. Breakfast choices include hearty a la carte offerings, or a sumptuous sump·tu·ous adj. Of a size or splendor suggesting great expense; lavish: "He likes big meals, so I cook sumptuous ones" Anaïs Nin. buffet. Guests also can participate in the breakfast ride to an outdoor meal at the historic Adobe. In the evening, elegant dinners are served in either the main dining room or a private dining room. The Ranch offers a variety of outdoor dining options, including lakeside seafood barbeques Western barbeques at the Rodeo rodeo (rō`dēō, rōdā`ō), public exhibition of the skill of cowboys in various activities. Events include riding broncos, riding steers, "bulldogging" steers, roping and tying steers and calves, the use of the lasso, and and culinary wine events. For more information contact the Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort Sherrie FitzGerald, Director of Sales & Marketing, 1054 Alisal Road, Solvang, 93463. Phone (805) 686-7613; (800) 4-ALISAL (425-4725); fax (805) 688-2510; Email: sales@alisal.com; Web Site: www.alisal.com |
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