There were several horseback riding options much closer to us than Dreamor Ranch. This ranch is…read moreabout an hour and a half from us but we knew it was 100% worth traveling a bit further to reach. Their reputation for being incredibly friendly, responsive and laid back was the main draw. They're so great at tailoring the experience to who is going to be riding. I brought along my 10-year-old daughter and they had the perfect size horse prepared for her (Lucky!) and the child sized stirrups, saddle, and helmet. Billy was so helpful, friendly and fun. The trail itself is so gorgeous and beginner friendly. It was a long ride and we actually got a little sore toward the end, toward the 2 hour mark, but absolutely worth getting so much time to ride and enjoy! We will 100% be back!

I'm late posting this review, but I wanted to say thank you to Mindy and Billy…read more My wife did not arrive in the best mood and both Mindy and Billy were incredibly understanding, kind, welcoming - I cannot say enough about how you turned what was a difficult day into a wonderful experience. My wife is a highly skilled rider and she was thrilled with how well-trained the horses were and the wonderful experience we had a Dreamor. I am not a skilled rider and Billy gave me riding tips and instruction on our ride to improve my skills. It was a long ride and a wonderful time. Thank you very much and we hope to visit you again in the future.

Jane the owner is great with kids and has really wonderful horses. I have loved every experience…read moreI've had out there! I know many people from many different riding schools and none of them are as well prepared for horse ownership or general riding as the kids that come fro Shady Lawn Ranch! 10/10, would recommend!

From the owner: Take riding lessons, care for horses, or board your horse. We don't just teach our students how to…read moreride, we teach them responsibility, how to overcome challenges and how to train horses.

Absolutely enjoyed the time here with Renee and the alpacas. I took my two year old and he got to…read morefeed the alpacas. There was a baby Alpaca and he was very cute. Renee is knowledgeable and cares for the alpacas so well. Definitely recommend this place if you're looking for something to do with the kids.

We always try to stop and see alpacas when we travel and this place did not disappoint. The owner…read moreis amazing and very knowledgeable. We were given pine needles to feed the alpacas and stayed for about an hour hanging out with them. Renee also has a small gift shop where you can buy some local goods.

I purchased 1/2 & was disappointed with the overall experience. Customers should be aware that not…read moreall cuts are guaranteed. In my case, certain cuts were missing, there was no inventory list provided, & no communication regarding missing items or substitutions prior to shipment. When I reached out via email to resolve the issue, there was no meaningful effort to reconcile the discrepancies--no offer to replace the missing cuts, no partial refund, and not even a modest discount on a future purchase. The response amounted to a brief apology without resolution. Due to the lack of accountability, communication, and customer service, I will NOT be doing business with this company again.

Open space meat/ranch has some great selections of grass fed beef and they even have some yummy…read morechicken too. They don't use any antibiotics or hormones on there cattle and poultry. No herbicides, pesticides, or commercial fertilizer on any of there pastures. They have meat available all year long. They believe in humane slaughter and treat there animals with respect. There poultry is pasture raised from a partner farm in Turlock Ca in open grass eating what nature intended. It's a family ran businesses and love what they do. Awesome quality trying them out it's delicious.

The quality, taste and texture is unmatched and this meat is wonderful to cook with!! I have always…read morestruggled with buying meat from the store and sometimes going to a butcher isn't much better. Buying meat from 10 mile west gives me piece of mind knowing where the food I'm serving my family came from. Since we pasture raise our calves from new born's with regenerative pasture management practices I know the calves are kept in optimum health and the land is being taken care of. I know when the meat was harvested, frozen and I can pick out, defrost and cook fresh when I'm ready. 20 lb box is the perfect investment. Good prices, great quality.

Our family (siblings, cousins, grandparents, kids, grandkids) took over the Grogan House, Grogan…read moreMini Suites, Terrace Bedrooms and the Guest Cottage for an amazing Thanksgiving at Paicines Ranch. All the lodging was wonderful - lots of options for each group. The Grogan House provided our general gathering area with lots of room to hang out, with the front porch being a favorite spot. The kitchen and butler pantry made all the cooking and prepping easy. The kitchen is well stocked with pots, pans, bowls, plates, glasses, silverware, etc. The dining room held all 37 of us comfortably. Turkeys were smoked on an outdoor side deck where we enjoyed appetizers and wine tasting. We had beautiful weather so lots of walks around the property. Kids loved seeing the sheep. We enjoyed the Best Turkey and Turkey Gravy from Paicines Ranch. https://paicinesranch.com/pastured-meats/ Never making my own gravy again!

We love everything about this place the meat is fantastic the property is a great venue definitely…read moreplan on coming back !

What a stunning ranch! I came here for a Spartan Race and left with exploring 11 miles through…read morehills and nestled forest areas.

If you live in the Santa Teresa area, this is such a cool place! They have great hikes with great…read moreviews! The elevation gain can be quite tough if you are not in very good shape. It is uphill all the way! We did about 2.3 miles round trip and elevation gain was 625ft. They hike is rewarding as the views are beautiful! There are signs to watch out for rattlesnakes. We did not encounter and during our hike...phew! At the entrance there is a barn with some history of the ranch which is nice! Parking is on the street in the neighborhood.

"Rickey got a big ranch. Rickey got a big bull. Rickey got horses. Rickey got chickens and…read moreeverything. And Rickey got a 20-gallon hat."―Rickey Henderson The Bernal-Gulnac-Joice Ranch (BGJR) ―try saying that 10× fast!― is a historic Ranch House and Barns built on the original Rancho de Santa Teresa sometime around 1885. Currently a part of the 1,600-acre Santa Teresa County Park, the BGJR is now a small museum, of sorts, that pays homage to the Valley's farming and Cattle Ranching industry. Admission- Free! Times- The Ranch site is open daily from 8 a.m. to sunset. The Ranch House and Barn exhibits are open to the public Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m Parking- Private lot with ×10 parking spots (×9 regular and ×1 ADA). There is also plenty of street parking available, as well. Highlights and Fun Facts: -Restrooms -Access to the Joice Trail at the South end of the Ranch. -Chickens!!! -The BGR served as an active Cattle Ranch up until 1980. -Because people lived in the house up until the '80s most of the historic period pieces inside the Ranch were purchased later to give the house a historic feel. -The Ranch House is supposedly haunted! http://goo.gl/N5Mhpp -The Barns are really cool and full of awesome antique farming implements. -Make sure to do the short loop trail that extends East of the park and you'll be rewarded with a visit to the Santa Teresa Spring! -The name is a combination of the original owner of Rancho Santa Teresa José Joaquin Bernal, whose granddaughter, Rufina, married Carlos Gulnac (who built the Ranch) and their daughter married Patrick Joice. I really like the BGR and would highly recommend it for anyone with young kids, as it's a nice short adventure with lots to see in a short amount of time. The only reason I'm giving it 4-stars instead of 5 is because of the limited availability of the Ranch House and Barn Exhibits. Otherwise, definitely check it out if you're in the area.

From Christmas photos, family photos, bridal pictures, and everything in between. This studio has…read moreit all! There are various areas around the ranch that are perfect for capturing your special moments. The owner of the ranch Barbara is so sweet, helpful, and accommodating! They also have couches, props, and faux florals that you can use during your shoot. Highly recommend!

My experience at West 12 Ranch and Barb was great! Barb was so welcoming, and the stage rooms and…read morebarns are perfect for any occasion. I would 100% recommend to anyone who is looking for a place to take pictures.