6 bed 8 baths Luxury Ranch Estate
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Lifestyle:
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Mountain, Countryside
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Classification:
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Platinum, 6-Star
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Beds/Baths:
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6 / 8
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Square Footage:
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Sleeps:
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21
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Bed Configuration:
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K,Q,Q,Q, 4 Bunks, 6 Bunks + Q Murphy
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Nightly Rental:
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$3,400 - $4,950
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Resort Fees:
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15% Resort Fee
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Cancel Policy:
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PTW Policy
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Similar Units:
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Unique Estate
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Community Overview
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This Luxury Ranch Estate is a private and exclusive community unto itself, with its own town, quaint homes, barns, cattle, an old village for paintball wars and even a gold mine! It is uniquely a one of a kind place where you can enjoy the ultra luxury of a 10,000 square foot main log home, situated on 1,600 acres of private ranch land, and surrounded on all sides by National Forest. It is comprised of more than 1,000,000 acres of pristine forested landscape, mountain meadows, crystal clear streams and rivers surrounding plush accommodations, diverse amenities and unparalleled activities. This authentic mountain retreat is discreetly nestled among some of the most breathtaking countryside in the world, where one can escape and quietly melt into the tranquil beauty. One of the ranch’s many features includes four crystal clear streams filled with native trout and six small private fishing lakes. Each filled with mountain fresh spring water, the lakes and streams are perfect for fishing or taking a refreshing dip, all of which are available year round. Spend the day relaxing by your own private lake, or cast a fly into the crystal clear waters to eagerly awaiting trout. Explore the countryside by bike, horseback, ATV, cross country ski’s or snowmobile. Pile the family in the car for a scenic drive through Feather River Canyon with its steep, massive rock walls that plunge into the river below, or take a side trip through Lassen Volcanic National Park. There are three all-inclusive packages available at various price points, presenting options for meals, and up to 50 on site activities! Your Private Trade Winds Travel Advisor will recommend the package right for you, based on your specific needs. This Luxury Ranch Estate is located two hours from Reno International Airport in Nevada, and is a 3 hour drive from Sacramento. Other private airports are available including an onsite heliport and two nearby private airports.
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Unit Description
- 6 Bedroom + 6 Bathroom + 2 1/2 Baths
- Privately Owned
- Branded by Sierra Ranch Retreat
- Professionally Managed On Site
Complimentary Inclusions
* For enrolled clients only
Exclusive Nightly Rates, Up To 50% Below Market
- Airport Transportation
- Daily Maid Service
- Gourmet Meal(s) - depending on package
- 38 On Site Activities
- Up to 24 Guided Adventures
Ideal Traveler - Familes with children of all ages, Weddings, Couples, Office & Church Retreats
This 25 million dollar estate provides guests with a unique opportunity to relax and recreate in a private, all inclusive fashion, while enjoying all the amenities of a luxurious resort. Custom built, the main log home boasts 10,000 square feet of luxurious rustic living, 6 bedrooms all with private baths, a state of the art gourmet kitchen, large dining area, game area, 6 wood burning fireplaces and detached meeting facility. The main gathering area or great room with its magnificent wall of windows warmly welcomes guests to enter, sit down and take in the beautiful view of the snow capped peaks and emerald green forest that lies before them. Intimate enough for a gathering of 6 yet comfortable with 50, this room personifies the greatness. Guest suites are private, featuring king/queen beds, fine linens, private baths with Jacuzzi tubs and rock showers. Bunk suites feature the same lavish accommodations as the guest suites with additional custom built bunk beds. Every room is exquisitely decorated with the finest rustic décor, which includes antiques and custom built furniture.
Complete with private phone lines, wireless internet, central heating and air, this luxurious estate has it all. With accommodations for large groups we’re sure that you will find your home away from home with this Luxury Ranch Estate.
Three (3) Accommodation packages available:
The Quiet Package is for those who wish to come and simply enjoy the The Ranch, and prefer a more independent experience. One (1) freshly prepared heat and serve gourmet meal is provided, and a fully stocked kitchen with groceries of your choice for your cooking pleasure. All on site, nonguided activities are available, housekeeping, concierge and transportation from the airport. Guided activities are available at additional ala carte pricing. $3,400/night for 8 guests. Reduced pricing for children under 12.
The Deluxe Package includes breakfast plus 2 gourmet meals a day served table side with wine, beer, and cocktails plus the inclusions of the Quiet Package for $3,950/night for 8 guests. Reduced pricing for children under the age of 12.
The Premiere Package is an all-inclusive experience with all three gourmet meals served table side, the inclusion of 38 on site activities, plus another 24 on and off site adventures, housekeeping, concierge and airport transportation. Truly, a carefree experience! $4,950/night for 8 guests. Reduced pricing for children under the age of 12.
*Additional lodging options are available for larger groups
Full Activity List:
On Site Grand Adventures
Your group will have the opportunity to enjoy all of these activities exclusively. These on site activities are complimentary with the Premiere Package, and available as Ala Carte offerings for all other packages.
ATV ADVENTURE
* ATV Adventure – ATV Ride at a comfortable speed. This ride is available to anyone around the 1600 acre ranch, through creeks and meadows, enjoying the fresh mountain air as you trek over hills and through the forest for a great adventure—a great ride for all!
* High Adventure – Enjoy a thrilling ATV ride for 50-100 miles, through the forest, high mountain lakes, streams, rivers to the top mountain peak where you’ll enjoy incredible vistas for over 100 miles in all directions – a memory that will last a life time. You may even choose to stop and pitch a tent for the night.
FISHING (Rod or Fly)
Enjoy great fishing for rainbow trout at any one of six different ponds/lakes or in Indian or Ward Creek, all located on the ranch. If you prefer, you can travel a relatively short distance for many other fishing opportunities.
* Fishing in the famous Feather River- North Fork or Middle Fork (40 minutes away)
* Taylor Lake – From the shore or in float tubes in the remote, gorgeous, high mountain lake.
* By boat at Antelope Lake or Lake Almanor.
* Taylor Lake (30 minutes away to a very remote, gorgeous, high mountain lake)
Paintball Shooting Paintball War
PAINTBALL WARS
* Experience paintball wars like never before in a village like none you’ve ever seen; a hidden village in the forest with four structures, a water tower, creek, and plenty of forest and trees to use for cover.
SHOOTING
* Trap and Skeet Shooting:
* Trap and skeet shooting across the meadow with a beautiful mountain backdrop
* Rifle and pistol target shooting
Enjoy shooting any of the following guns at log rounds at your personalized target you can take home with you to show off your marksmanship.
* 416 Rigby Elephant Gun
* .50 caliber Black Powder T/C arms scoped rifle
* .270 Winchester scoped rifle
* Rapid-fire military rifle
* .22 caliber Winchester rifle
* .30-06 scoped rifle
* 12 gauge shot gun
* 20 gauge shotgun
* 38 caliber revolver
* .357 Magnum revolver
RIVER RAFTING (March through August)
* Enjoy up to a 7 mile stretch of Indian creek with over 25 rapids (Class 1 to Class 3) through gorgeous valley with 8,000 foot mountain peaks. View wildlife along the way and stop to swim. Experienced guides make it a trip fun for everyone. Full body-wetsuit provided for the faint of heart.
ZIP LINE ACROSS LAKE
* Suspended over water for your entire ride, you decide when to let go and drop into the crystal clear lake.
CANOEING
* Canoe - Canoeing down beautiful Indian Creek for up to an 8 mile journey. Be sure to keep your eye out for wildlife.
EXTREMELY LARGE WINTER BONFIRES
* Light a bonfire larger than you’ve ever seen before. This experience ignites the pyro in all of us.
FELLING TALL PINE TREES – “Timber!”
* Logging - Have you ever played Paul Bunyan and actually felled a 50-150 foot pine tree? The energy created when this mammoth comes crashing to earth will definitely get your attention. We do this as part of our forest-thinning and clean-up project. With over a million trees, a few die each year for various causes and must be removed to lower the chances of a destructive forest fire. We harvest those trees for firewood on the ranch. You can fell the tree the old-fashioned way with an ax or with a chain saw, and if you only want to observe your guide will be more than happy to fell the tree. Afterwards, you can count the growth rings to see how old the tree was. The current record is 362 years old.
FIRE TRUCK RIDE
* Fire Truck - Enjoy a ride on a 1926 American La Franc around the ranch or to the Historic Genesee Store for ice cream or lunch
FIREWORKS SHOW
* Spectacular fireworks show with aerial mortar shells (November-March; Additional Cost for All packages)
WAVE RUNNERS
* Enjoy 2-man and 3-man Yamaha wave runners on one of the prettiest mountain lakes you have ever seen. Ride over to Jumping Rock or explore the many fingers that feed the lake.
WILD ANIMAL VIEWING
* Climb 18 feet above ground to the wildlife viewing platform, and once safe use the wild animal caller to attract all types of wildlife. Be sure and bring your camera for breathtaking photographs.
Hatchet Throwing - ARCHERY
* Practice shooting hay bales or for more excitement use the compound crossbow
KNIFE AND HATCHET THROWING
* Try your skill at knife or hatchet throwing at our log target, safe for everyone
HORSEBACK RIDING
* Horseback Riding - Horseback ride through the forest, across mountain meadows covered with wildflowers, crossing multiple creeks, through oaks, cottonwoods, cedars and various types of pines, always keeping your eye out to view wildlife.
* In the snow, through the forest, across the meadow, following animal tracks or just enjoying the tranquility
SINGING AROUND A LARGE CAMPFIRE
* Under the stars with the warmth of a fire, singing to your favorite songs led by a professional acoustic guitarist.
WINTER ATV RIDES
* Snowmobile - Winter Adventure – ATV through the snow, following fresh animal tracks or playing catch-the-leader through the forest at night with headlights.
SNOWMOBILING
* Adventure – Snowmobiling on pristine fresh powder on forest service roads, across mountain meadows, through the forest throughout the Northern Sierras, breathe deep of the crisp, fresh mountain air. This is a ride everyone will enjoy.
* High Adventure – For the thrill of a lifetime travel 50-100 miles on un-ruined trails or make your own trails through the forest, across the meadows, up the mountainside and above the tree line to the most spectacular vista seeing over 100 miles in all directions. Stop and enjoy hot chocolate and coffee. Along the way, riding your snowmobile in huge mountain bowls, visiting abandoned gold mining towns, viewing wildlife, even stopping to try your luck at ice fishing at a high mountain lake seldom seen by anyone.
ICE SKATING
* Enjoy the thrill of the most majestically beautiful, natural outdoor arena on a 2 acre frozen lake, surrounded by trees overlooking the meadow with a warm campfire waiting for you when you finish.
ICE FISHING
* Cut a hole in the lake and drop in your line and enjoy a different fishing experience than you’ve likely ever had.
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS
* Digging with an excavator
* Digging with a backhoe
* Cutting, raking, and bailing hay (Late June/Early July - haying season only)
COWBOY ACTIVITIES
* Cattle drives on ATV’s
* Cattle drives on horseback
* Helping with irrigation projects
* Branding, vaccinating
On Site Adventures
Your group will get the opportunity to enjoy all of these activities exclusively when booking a stay.
NATURAL STONE AND BOULDER JACUZZI WITH WATERFALL
* Relax in a Jacuzzi at night gazing up at the stars in a setting amongst the pines. Holds 20 people (the record is 26)
FISHING (Rod or Fly)
Enjoy great fishing for rainbow trout at any one of six different ponds/lakes or in Indian or Ward Creek, all located on the ranch. If you prefer, you can travel a relatively short distance for many other fishing opportunities.
* Fishing in the famous Feather River- North Fork (20 minutes) or Middle Fork (40 minutes away)
* Taylor Lake – From the shore or in float tubes in the remote, gorgeous, high mountain lake. (30 minutes away to a very remote, gorgeous, high mountain lake)
* By boat at Antelope Lake or Lake Almanor.
* Lake Almanor- (40 minutes away)
MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDING
* Biking: Enjoy a 12-mile ride on relatively flat ground and circle Genesee Valley, crossing a creek, viewing wildlife, taking in the majestic views of the valley, meadows, river, and 8,000 foot mountain peaks all around.
* Enjoy any other dirt trails around the valley and through the ranch.
* If you prefer a more leisurely ride, ride along one of the country roads. For those who are in good shape take off up the mountain road for an exhilarating, heart-pounding experience.
PRIVATE ESTATE LAKE
* Paddle boat - Swimming in crystal-clear, pristine water
* Canoes
* Paddle Boat
* Fish feeding
* Skipping rocks across the lake
* Float on the lake in lounge chairs
* Fishing
* Rock-skipping
9 HOLE FRISBEE GOLF COURSE –
* This Frisbee Golf course is unlike anything you’ve ever seen. With T-Boxes and chained baskets that wander through the forest, across multiple creeks, around a lake and along the meadow
FLOATING DOWN THE CREEK IN INNER TUBES
* Enjoy the scenery, cool water, and just relaxing without a care in the world.
HIKING
* Choose any one of many hiking opportunities: through the forest, up the mountain, across the meadow, along one of four creeks, by the lakes, or to the lookout.
* For a real adventure, hike up to or down from Grizzly ridge (4,000 foot climb), and likely step foot where no man has before. A fairly strenuous 4,000 foot descent (4-8 hrs)
* To the Lookout – (1 ¼ hours roundtrip)
* Various hikes around the estate and to the river, generally level ground (any length of time)
GEOCACHING TREASURE HUNT
* Using a GPS unit and set of coordinates this fun adventure will lead you on an exhilarating treasure hunt around the beautiful ranch estate, through the woods, across the creek until you find your “treasure.” Hidden are waterproof containing various “treasures” and log books to sign documenting your discovery. A fun activity for all ages!
INFRARED BINOCULARS
* Experience the latest infrared technology, searching for wildlife in the forest that is difficult to see with the naked eye. With heat-sensing infrared binoculars, it will stand out like a sore thumb.
CAMPFIRE
* Sitting around the campfire, enjoying wonderful conversation, sipping on your favorite drink, roasting marshmallows and making s ‘mores. (Not available July, August, or September)
NIGHT VISION HEADSET
* Using the latest technology designed for our armed forces in Iraq, view the night when it’s pitch-black outside and see as if it was noon day.
ROAD BIKING
* Enjoy beautiful country roads around Genesee Valley, Indian Valley, North Arm, through the forest, peaceful meadows and quite country towns
JUST RELAX
* Swing in the Hammock by the lake
* Relax by the lake and enjoy the view
* Sit in rocking chairs on the porch
* Laying on the warm asphalt county road at night watching the stars
* Nap in one of the many window seats (Log Home only)
SWIMMING
Swimming - Take a refreshing dip in the crystal clear mountain water that surrounds the estate. Pack a pick nick lunch and head to one of the many location to choose from:
* Private Estate Lake
* 6 On Site Ponds
* Indian Creek- Multiple spots to choose from all with various depths for all swim levels
WILD ANIMAL VIEWING
* Bears Enjoy a morning or evening walk or bike ride around the ranch to view the countless deer, squirrels, foxes and assortment of wildlife that call Sierra Ranch home. Be sure and bring your camera for breathtaking photographs.
STARGAZING in the clear night sky
* Stargaze the old-fashioned way or with the latest technology that helps you find many constellations and stars. With no lights anywhere in the distance and crystal clear skies you will likely see more stars than you’ve ever seen before. The milky way looks like you could reach out and touch it.
LUNCH AT THE GENESEE STORE
* Volleyball - Enjoy a country lunch at the Genesee Store that was built in 1871 and was an original stop for the stagecoach traveling from Reno to Portland. The inviting porch welcomes you to relax, enjoy the spectacular valley view and surrounding mountain peaks.
BADMITTON ON THE LAWN
SAND VOLLEYBALL COURT
BIRD WATCHING
* Bird Watching - Over dozens of different species, from the tiny little finch to the Canadian honking geese and bald eagles.
BOARD GAMES AND PUZZLES
CAMPING
* Go camping overnight in the forest or mountain meadow, either on the ranch or off the ranch
CRAWDAD HUNTING
* Hunt for crawdads in Indian Creek, bringing them home for a special treat (poor-man’s lobster).
CROQUET
* Challenge your group to a game of croquet on our beautiful estate lawn overlooking the estate lake and valley meadows
HORSESHOES
* Try your skill shooting for a ringer
LYING IN THE HAMMOCK
* Relaxing or napping in the afternoon sun in a hammock large enough for two
PICKING WILD FRUIT
* Apples in fall
* Berries in late summer
POKER/CARD TABLE AND CHIPS
POOL TABLES
* Both a large pool table and a bumper pool table (Log Home only)
PORCH TIME
* Rock in the rocking chair, swing in the porch swing, relax on the log lounge furniture sipping on your favorite drink while enjoying the peaceful view or conversation with good friends
SILVER BUCKLE RODEO
* Enjoy a professional rode in a beautiful mountain setting with bull riding, bareback riding, bronco riding, barrel racing, team roping, etc. The rodeo is only available on July 4th, and for an extra treat enjoy the Taylorsville, 4th of July, back-home country parade.
SLEEPING OUTDOORS
* Enjoy the spectacular night sky and lull of the night sounds on a cot under the stars
SPLIT FIREWOOD
* The old-fashioned way with wedge and splitting maul
SWINGING IN THE BARN
* Swing on one of the tallest swings you will ever find inside the “swing barn” a historic barn built in the 1900’s, or outdoors by the lake on a 25 foot dual swing!
TRAPPING PELTS
* Have fun trying to identify over 20 different pelts
VIDEO/DVD LIBRARY
* 100’s to choose from
KARAOKE
WALKS
* Enjoy a morning walk around the ranch breathing in the crisp mountain air and beauty of the valley (any length of time)
WATCHING A MOVIE OUTDOORS
* Watch a movie on an 8 foot screen, outdoors under the stores, wrapped up in a cozy blanket or sleeping bag.
ROCK COLLECTING
* Rich with a variety of mineral deposits our valley provides a unique opportunity to collect an array of unique rocks ranging from pink to green with stripes or polka-dots!
EXERCISE - WEIGHT ROOM, CARDIOVASCULAR, AND PUNCHING BAG
* Start your day with a workout in our on site fitness room complete with flat screen TV.
CORNHOLE BEAN BAG TOSS
* Simply separate into teams, each with a set of bean bags, the goal toss the bean bag through the hole across from you. The idea is simple, the enjoyment endless!
GOLD PANNING
* Experience a part of California’s history with fun activity.
ORGANIC GARDENING
* Spend a peaceful morning in our local organic garden learning about organic gardening techniques, tending to the crops and aiding in the harvest of fresh local vegetables!
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
* Make your own tracks across the meadows, through the forest, along one of many creeks, or along the trail on the backside of the valley. (Guides available)
SNOW-SHOE TREKKING
* Explore the wide-variety of terrain, across the meadows, alongside the creeks or through the forest, or trek to a mountain the lookout point. (Guides available)
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES:
* Build a fort in the woods
* Ride Bikes around Estate
* Water Balloon and Squirt Gun War
* Farm Animal Petting Zoo
* Wiffle Ball
* Kite Flying
* Catching lizards
* Catching Insects
* Rock Hunting
* Picking Wildflowers
Winter On Site Grand Activities
These on site activities are complimentary with the Premiere Package and available as Ala Carte offerings for all other packages.
EXTREMELY LARGE WINTER BONFIRES
* Light a bonfire larger than you’ve ever seen before. This experience ignites the pyro in all of us.
SNOWMOBILING
* Adventure – Snowmobiling on pristine fresh powder on forest service roads, across mountain meadows, through the forest throughout the Northern Sierras, breathe deep of the crisp, fresh mountain air. This is a ride everyone will enjoy.
* High Adventure – For the thrill of a lifetime travel 50-100 miles on un-ruined trails or make your own trails through the forest, across the meadows, up the mountainside and above the tree line to the most spectacular vista seeing over 100 miles in all directions. Stop and enjoy hot chocolate and coffee. Along the way, riding your snowmobile in huge mountain bowls, visiting abandoned gold mining towns, viewing wildlife, even stopping to try your luck at ice fishing at a high mountain lake seldom seen by anyone.
ICE SKATING
* Hockey - Enjoy the thrill of the most majestically beautiful, natural outdoor arena on a 2 acre frozen lake, surrounded by trees overlooking the meadow with a warm campfire waiting for you when you finish.
ICE FISHING
Cut a hole in the lake and drop in your line and enjoy a different fishing experience than you’ve likely ever had
HORSEBACK RIDES
* In the snow, through the forest, across the meadow, following animal tracks or just enjoying the tranquility
Winter On Site Grand Activities
Your group with get the opportunity to enjoy all of these activities exclusively when booking a stay.
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
* Make your own tracks across the meadows, through the forest, along one of many creeks, or along the trail on the backside of the valley. (Guides available)
SNOW-SHOE TREKKING
* Explore the wide-variety of terrain, across the meadows, alongside the creeks or through the forest, or trek to a mountain the lookout point. (Guides available)
Duckie RacesTeam Building Activities
Blindfold Canoe Races
Paintball Target Practice
Knife & Hatchet Throwing
Rubber Duck Races down Indian Creek
Shotgun Beachball Shooting
Paintball Wars
Rock-throwing at Lake Target or Rock Skipping
Beachball Frisbee Golf Challenge
Rifle Shooting Challenge
Fishing Contest
Off the Ranch Activities
Golf - 15 minutes
Tennis – 8 minutes
Local Museum in Taylorsville – 10 minutes
Water Skiing at Almanore Lake – 45 minutes
Amenities
Activities
Trade and Auction
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