• We offer customized mini-retreats perfect for Marriage Encounters, trail rides, bird watching and educational tours.
  • Ranch owners, George and Elaine Work are award winners for the National Environmental Stewardship Award and can offer their expertise to those wanting to learn more about land stewardship issues.
Work Ranch welcome sign with USA flag
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"Devoted to connecting people to the rural way of life."
Family owned and operated in San Miguel, California since 1880.

Farm Stay a unique experience patterned after a New Zealand style farmstay. Immerse yourselves in a farm family and their way of life. The hilltop home has 4 bedrooms; 2 with connecting bath and 2 with private baths and entrances. Each room has sunshine dried bed linens and towels, majestic views and a friendly home atmosphere.

Things to do during your stay:

  • Trail Ride
  • Paint or take photos
  • Fossil Dig
  • Hike
  • Ecology Talk and Tour
  • Bird Watching
  • Horse Shoes
  • Ping Pong
  • Extensive Library
  • Puzzles
  • Games
  • Horseback Riding
Scenic views from the Work Ranch
Families can experience the freedom and the joy of hiking through the hills, visiting with the goats, feeding the horses, checking the chickens or maybe even going on a fossil hunt.ACCOMMODATIONS
The ranch house can accommodate up to 14 people with 6 twin and 4 double beds. There is a mobile cottage that has 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. Meals can be eaten on our patio with spectacular views or at the large round table in the dining room. Please no pets as we provide plenty of them!
RATES AND DEPOSIT
Rooms Sunday through Thursday are $175.00 per night and include a home cooked breakfast and dinner (or lunch). Weekend rate is $200.00 per night.
We will hold your reservation with credit card or check, but feel free to pay by check, cash or credit card upon arrival.
CANCELLATION POLICY
We request the courtesy of a 48 hour notice.
TO MAKE A RESERVATION
Please e-mail us at: geoelainework@tcsn.net
or call Elaine Work at (805) 467-3233.
DIRECTIONS TO THE RANCH
Please click on our Map page.
George & Elaine Work - 75903 Ranchita Canyon Road - San Miguel, CA  93451
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