Facilities
The Ranch offers a range of cozy accommodations, adaptable meeting spaces and an abundance of areas to enjoy the natural beauty of our surroundings.
Lodging
The Ranch House
Bedrooms: 15
Sleeps: 28+
The Ranch House is a gracious two-story, Spanish-style building built in 1930. It has 15 unique bedrooms, a large living room, full kitchen, outdoor courtyard, and more.
Webb Lodge
Bedrooms: 10
Sleeps: 20+
Webb Lodge is a two-story building with ten private rooms. Each room includes a private bathroom and a balcony overlooking rolling hills and stately oaks.
Harrison House
Bedrooms: 5
Sleeps: 10+
Harrison House is a spacious five bedroom lodge that is well suited for families, with a large living room, a full kitchen and expansive deck.
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St. Stephen's Cottages
Bedrooms: 10
Sleeps: 20+
Five comfortable cottages arranged in a ring surrounding a lawn make up the St. Stephen’s Village. Each cottage has two bedrooms, a sitting room and a full bathroom.
Meeting Spaces
Swing Pavilion
Capacity: 125
This dynamic 4,000 sq. ft meeting hall provides a place for meetings, performing arts, educational events and more. The space includes a main floor, stage, AV equipment, grand piano, raised galleries with window seating, abundant natural light, spectacular views, and a full kitchen. Outside, the covered porch and sunny patio provide additional flexible space.
St. John's Meeting House
Capacity: 40
A spacious meeting hall with clerestory windows, fireplace, piano, kitchenette, expansive deck with beautiful views, and indoor seating for up to forty people theater style. This flexible space can be used for dancing, yoga, formal meetings and casual gatherings.
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Casita Art Center
Capacity: 12
The Ranch offers guests the opportunity to explore their creative side and renew spirit and mind through artistic exploration at the Casita Art Center. Basic art materials, equipment and workspace are available for groups and individuals. This space is also available to rent by day use groups.
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Graupner Room
Capacity: 16
Attached to Webb Lodge, this is a comfortable group living room and meeting space with open beam ceilings, fireplace and kitchenette.
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Chapel of St. George
Capacity: 88
Built in 1959 in honor of Bishop Karl Morgan Block, the Chapel of St. George is a quaint, Spanish-style worship space with stunning stained glass windows. The Chapel offers weekly services as well as daily morning and evening prayer.
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Grounds
Pool
Rebuilt in 2013, our large solar-heated pool has a capacity of 60. The spacious surrounding pool deck offers a variety of sunny and shaded seating areas. The pool is a perfect place to cool down and relax on a warm California day.
Trails
Explore The Ranch's miles of hiking trails traversing our 365 acres of land. Trails range from easy hikes through orchards and pastures to more challenging hikes with spectacular panoramic views and dense redwood groves.
Picnic
Our cedar grove offers seven picnic tables and ample shade to enjoy a picnic or a game of cards with friends and family. The picnic grove is conveniently located near the pool and between two large lawn areas.
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Labyrinth
Walk our 12 foot labyrinth surrounded by a plentiful and fragrant rose garden. Located near The Ranch House and shaded by a thicket of oaks, the labyrinth offers a tranquil space for introspection.
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Fire circle
The Shields Fire Circle features amphitheater-style and bench seating around a centrally located fire pit, perfect for sing-a-longs and marshmallow roasting. Stargaze on clear nights by the warmth of the fire.
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Campsite
The Ranch offers five campsite locations - three with pads and two without - for those who enjoy being more immersed in nature. Contact us to learn more about camping at The Ranch.
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Questions?
Email us at info@bishopsranch.org or give us a call at 707-433-2440.