Driving in to the Harvey Ranch, your journey begins with the welcoming beauty of the land, the birds, the grazing sheep and the streams of water. Upon arrival, time slips away and you find yourself comforted by the stillness and endless silence that wraps itself around you like the perfect hug.

We all dream about places like the Harvey Ranch, and to my pleasure, each and every time I get to go the Ranch, I have to pinch myself to make sure it’s real.

There is nothing quite like the tranquility that envelops you, with sheep grazing in the pasture, the baby lambs frolicking about in Spring, watching the sheep dogs perform a rhythmic harmony of duty or listening to the playful and comical personalities of alpacas.

If the Ranch life isn’t enough to bring you Joy, the view of the land and the trickling of water are sure to gently rock you into sheer bliss. The Harvey Ranch is nothing short of magical!!.”

- Michelle Haselton

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Ethereal.  That is my first thought in describing your outdoor venue.  I’ve had the pleasure of attending a Summer wedding outside on an expansive lawn that overlooks a meadow with sheep and goats grazing while guardian dogs keep watch.  Along the meadow perimeter, the forest trees contrast with a sky that seems to go forever.  Beyond the trees and sky are the mountains across the Sierra Valley.  The beauty of nature along with the sounds of birds, bullfrogs, sheep and sheep bells all treat the senses to peace and quiet.

The Basque bread oven, large rotisserie and smoker along with the beautiful and large slice of wood for the sink area, made for an easy food prep or serve area.  The paving stones also encourage mingling and conversation around the cooking area.  From the ‘sukaldea’, which is kitchen in Basque, it is a short meander across the natural pond on a bridge to a pavilion with benches made from logs from the property.  It’s difficult to explain the natural, beautiful setting and the feeling I was left with after the wedding.

As the sun set and the newly married couple had their dance, we were treated to sitting around the stone fire pit which is adjacent to everything!  The sky with millions of stars made for an unbelievable overhead painting.   It all just felt wonderful, treated the senses and made for an afternoon and evening beyond explaining.

Thank you for all your work and vision.  That day is gone but the feelings and memories are mine forever!

- J. Baldridge

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A beautiful setting for that special occasion.  It can be fancy or laid back.  The outdoor kitchen  is nicer than most people's own kitchen.  The serenity and peacefulness of the area is breath taking.  I can't wait to hold my next function at the Harvey Ranch venue.”

- Judy