About
The Bishop's Ranch is a self-supporting ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of California. We provide hospitality for retreats, conferences and other gatherings to groups and individuals from the Diocese of California, other churches, as well as spiritual and secular community groups and non-profit organizations.
Our Mission
The mission of The Bishop's Ranch is to share a place of rare beauty through hospitality that nourishes spirit, body and mind.
Our History
The Bishop's Ranch was founded in 1947 when the Ranch House and 63 acres were purchased by the Episcopal Diocese of California to create a retreat center for local clergy. Travel back in time via our timeline to discover the origins of the property and learn about the evolution of The Ranch over the last 75+ years.
The Ranch Staff
Board of Directors
The Bishop’s Ranch board members are volunteers.
Chairman of the Board - The Rt. Rev. Dr. Marc Handley Andrus, Diocese of California
President - Jessica Metoyer, St. Mary the Virgin, San Francisco
Vice President - Dewey Watson, Chapel of St. George, Healdsburg
Treasurer - James Forsyth, Diocese of California
Secretary - Jack Klemeyer, St. Luke’s, San Francisco
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Kira Austin-Young, St. Mary the Virgin, San Francisco
Jackie Cherry, Grace Cathedral, San Francisco
Mary Claugus, St. Michael’s, Carmichael
Phyllis Culp, St. Augustine’s, Oakland
Martin Griffin, St. Stephen’s, Belvedere
Lisa Mirza Grotts, St. Paul’s, Healdsburg
Beth MacLean, Christ Church, Alameda
Ryan Robinett, Church of the Nativity, San Rafael
Richard Schaper, St. Steven’s, Belvedere
Marjorie Sun, St. John’s, Ross
Lydia Villa, Transfiguration, San Mateo
David Walker, St. Paul’s, Healdsburg