"ART WEEK"...Drawing and Watercolor...May 19th - 23rd
Each
season brings something special. Springtime wildflowers lure guests back
year after year. This gorgeous peaceful scenery and century old barns and
buildings lend themselves to our annual "Art Week;" May 20th to 25th, 2008 for
sketching and painting taught by Bakersfield artists. There is still plenty
of time for horseback riding and all ranch activities...swimming, hiking,
fishing and more. Our guests bring their art pads, pencils and watercolors
and join us for a week of fun...drawing and painting. It is the perfect
time for beginners to learn...and time for the experienced artists to relax
and continue enjoying drawing and painting in a beautiful setting. We supply
the art subjects and nature in its glory. This week will open the door to
the world of art...and you'll have a great time! Call for information
and reservations for our drawing and watercolor classes.
Spring History Week
Rankin Ranch is one of the oldest and largest family owned ranches in California. We've been a working cattle ranch for 145 years, and have operated our guest ranch since 1965. Six generations of Rankin's have lived and worked on our 31,000 acre cattle ranch. This spring we are offering a special look into our family's heritage during our "Spring History Week"...April 13th - 18th. Come and enjoy a step into the past with the Rankin Family.
Business Retreat
Many groups and businesses have also found Rankin Ranch to be the perfect location for small retreats and conferences. Our large recreation room becomes the meeting facility for those requesting our entire accommodations. If you have a group of 20 to 30 people and need a secluded location for a meeting or gathering...and some peace and quiet...RANKIN RANCH is the perfect spot for you. You can book our entire accommodation and have the whole place to yourself!
After visiting the ranch during the summer of 1996 with his family,
Rick Pierucci of BJ Services decided it would be a great place
to have the company's Fall meeting. The top executives flew into Bakersfield
from Colorado, Alaska, Texas, California and Wyoming and met at the ranch
for three days. We were able to accommodate their busy 
schedule
by having breakfast earlier than usual so they could get to work. The
group used all fourteen cabin rooms for lodging; meetings were held in
our large private lounge (telephones and fax machines were available).
Coffee, tea, fruit and cookies were served during breaks in the meeting
area; breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Garden Room. Everyone also enjoyed
the weekly hay wagon ride and barbecue dinner in the meadow, and the late
afternoon horseback rides. BJ Services found the Quarter Circle U RANKIN
RANCH the "Perfect Business Retreat." Rick said they accomplished
a lot, and loved the quiet privacy Rankin Ranch offers. Everyone left
refreshed and ready to tackle the challenges facing their industry. Several
took brochures and plan to return for a family vacation. Rick and his
family have visited the ranch many times since.
P.O. Box 36-HP
Caliente, California 93518
(661) 867-2511
(661) 867-0105 (FAX)
rankinranchers@aol.com