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The Alisal
- Where:
- Why:Family Getaway
- When:November 2020
- Who:The Smalls + Williams crew
Highs & Lows
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The endless list of activities from the obvious (horseback riding, swimming, golf) to the creative (painting, tie-dying, star-gazing) and the adventurous (e-bike rides, BBQ boot camp) mean that guests of every age will have days packed with fun.
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Pretty much everything is included in the nightly rate- breakfast, dinner, drinks (and that soft serve we boasted about earlier) and most recreational activities are all part of the nightly rate.
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The stand-alone accommodations make for more comfortable travel in this Covid-age...stepping out of your room into the fresh air instead of a hallway is always a bonus.
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The food is classic yet unforgettable. The set menu changes each night and there are so many delicious options.
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Honestly, the only low is having to pack up and leave. Or perhaps not being able to stay enough days to take in all of the activities and offerings. Basically, if they had a two month adult Summer camp, I'd sign up.
Important Bits
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Type
Luxury Guest Ranch
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Vibe
Classic cowboy meets contemporary chic.
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Location
Solvang, CA in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley
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Rooms
73
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Purposeful Practices
Above and beyond health & safety - including being one of the first resorts to use hospital-grade UV-C technology.
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Music
Nothing more charming than the live piano players at dinner.
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Year Opened
1946
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Designed By
The Jackson Family, with recent updates by Interior Designer Nathan Turner.
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Health & Wellness
Yes/Yes, and a full spa.
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Restaurant
California cuisine with a hearty ranch twist.
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Bar
The Oak Room. Sip local wines by the fire with occasional live music.
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Minibar
Snacks, savory treats and full bottles of wine, and since it's 2020- plenty of hand sanitizer and cleaning wipes.
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Pet Friendly
No
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Children
Yes! Bring them once and they'll be begging to come back year after year.
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Price
Luxury, but worth the all-inclusive nature.
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