"Perched high atop a dappled-colored horse at Alisal Ranch, I stroked the equine's coarse hair in an effort to bond before sauntering off to an authentic cowboy breakfast. I was with a group of like-minded women in search of a wellness weekend but we chose to trade our spa robes for cowgirl hats and forgo mani-pedis for dusty trail rides. This was not a typical dude ranch experience. It seamlessly blended nurturing self-care, enriching workshops, nourishing meals, and fostering friendships."
"These days, at least half a dozen California ranches are offering such immersive getaways with an added bonus: a taste of the American West. With a surprising range of settings from heritage cattle ranches in the Sierra foothills to luxury guest ranches in Wine Country urban and suburban women can challenge themselves to ride horses, shoot air-guns, rope cattle or try square-dancing and learn new skills from female master artisans."
"A women's retreat in a ranch setting is the perfect place to experience a women's retreat because it blends the grounding rhythm of ranch life, nature and animals with deeply thoughtful, women-led experiences, said Nicole Cline, who attended the WILDWONDER Retreat at Alisal Ranch. Each time I've gone I've left feeling completely supported, inspired and re-energized with the confidence to try something new or push myself outside of my typical comfort zone."
California ranches offer immersive women's retreats that blend Western outdoor activities with wellness programming. Retreats pair horseback riding, roping, air-gun shooting and square-dancing with self-care, hands-on workshops led by female artisans, and nourishing meals. Settings range from heritage cattle ranches in the Sierra foothills to luxury guest ranches in Wine Country, enabling urban and suburban women to challenge themselves physically while reconnecting with nature and animals. Retreat formats accommodate solo travelers, mothers and daughters, and groups of friends. Participants commonly report feeling supported, inspired and re-energized, gaining confidence to try new activities and push beyond comfort zones.
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