The Ranch on Sonoma Mountain
Historic Guest Ranch & Farm Stay
ABOUT THE RANCH
The Ranch on Sonoma Mountain is an historic guest ranch situated outside the charming village of Glen Ellen in Sonoma County. Located on the slope of Sonoma Mountain with breathtaking views of the valley, the Ranch is unlike any other vacation rental in Sonoma, combining luxury accommodations with a farm stay experience. The Ranch on Sonoma Mountain is an ideal vacation destination for families or anyone interested in wine country living as it has been experienced by California families for over a century that provides fresh eggs daily. The pool is a short walk away with amazing views and the cottage is a great combination of rustic and modern.
The Cottage
At the Ranch you have the opportunity to relax in 'the Cottage', a luxury, private 3-bedroom home with private wooden hot tub while enjoying all the Ranch has to offer, including a salt water pool with panoramic valley views, seasonal organic vegetable garden, orchard, blackberry and strawberry patches, chicken coop and more.
The Cottage at The Ranch on Sonoma Mountain was built in 1898 as the primary guest quarters for the popular Bruning's Summer Resort from the late 1800s to 1915. The Cottage is situated at the end of a private drive on twelve acres of rolling hills studded with oak trees, vineyard and orchards. Professionally decorated in a comfortable agrarian chic style, the Cottage has an open and bright floor plan, gourmet kitchen, three bedrooms (including an old-fashioned sleeping loft), and two full baths. Please note, the Cottage is a vintage, 120+ year old home located in an agrarian setting. Guests who are uncomfortable with indoor/outdoor living may prefer to rent new construction.
OUR AMENITIES
Gourmet Kitchen
A well supplied kitchen with a Viking range and an outdoor grill.
Free Starlink Wifi
High-speed, low-latency broadband internet.
Victory Garden
Pick fresh vegetables when they are in season from our Victory Garden that dates back to WW2.
Fresh Eggs
Our flock of hens will provide you with lots of eggs during your stay.
Salt Water Pool & Hot Tub
A salt water pool with the best view on the property and the hot tub is just outside the master bedroom.
Heating & AC
We recently updated the HVAC and there is a woodburning stove in the living room
GALLERY
THINGS TO DO
Wineries
It wouldn’t be a trip to wine country without a spot of wine. Sonoma County is home to over 425 wineries. Sonoma is comprised of 18 American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), including one of the state’s smallest AVA, Sonoma Mountain (that’s us!)
Jack London State Historic Park
Beauty Ranch is a 1,400 acre California state park offering historic buildings guests can explore, such as the ruins of Jack London's dream home and original McMansion, Wolf House.
Sonoma State Historic Park
The Sonoma State Historic park is actually six historic 19th century sites, conveniently scattered around the perimeter of the delightful Sonoma Plaza and the surrounding area.
Sonoma Plaza
Sonoma Plaza, or ‘The Square', is known for its old adobe storefronts, meandering alleyways, sunlit courtyards and historic landmarks.
Electric Bike Tours
Visit local vineyards and creameries by bike without the challenge of cycling up hills.
Horse Riding
There are numerous stables to choose from including one in Glen Ellen down the hill
Guest Reviews
A Day at the Ranch
In the morning, sip your coffee or tea outdoors while enjoying the abundant wildlife including rabbits, wild turkeys, quail and more. For breakfast, collect you own fresh eggs from our pasture raised chickens, pick wild blackberries and gather seasonal fruit from our orchard.
In the afternoon, grab some towels, pack some cold drinks in the red wagon and follow the gravel path to the pool. While you splash and play, enjoy panoramic views of the valley. On your way back to the cottage, gather fresh fruit for your dessert (blackberries, figs, French plums and rhubarb grow along the path).
In the evening, enjoy a glass of wine on our view deck or take a stroll up Sonoma Mountain Road and enjoy the many vineyards that surround us. For dinner, snip baby lettuce, pick heirloom tomatoes off the vine and gather other fresh vegetables and herbs from our abundant organic garden. Enjoy the sunset as you dine outdoors on our generous deck overlooking Sonoma Valley. Later, gather around the outdoor fire pit for marshmallow roasting. Before bed, enjoy a nip of Madeira and a biscotti on the view deck and savor the starry silence of life in wine country.