The Ranch at La Cresta

The Ranch at La Cresta, a Wild & Tame Community! We must tame the spirit in order to run with the wild. Be a part of the story as we blend nature, culture, and personal growth; bringing people together to balance freedom, discipline, solitude, education and community in the pursuit of the art of living!

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What We Offer

At The Ranch, we offer a unique mix of nature, education, and expert equine services with Fitch Performance Horses. Experience our restored ranch as you enjoy the breathtaking views countless photographers have captured known as "La Cresta Canvas". The Ranch has had the privilege to be played in local theatres and used in movies. Check out our "Events" page to get involved. Join us to learn, grow, empower, and reconnect with yourself, others, and the land.

Wild and Tame Enrichment School

Our Core Values: ~Nature based learning ~Emotional intelligence ~Practical & trade skills ~Cultural appreciation ~Creative freedom ~Respect for all living things Ages 3-17

La Cresta Canvas

A versatile co-op space used for photography at The Ranch. Offering a rustic outdoor setting with a serene lake, grapevines, ponds, bridges, horses, highlander cows, goats, and open fields for creatives.

Fitch Performance Horses

Offers top-tier equine training, therapy, and boarding, fostering excellence and connection between horse and rider.

About Us

The Ranch at La Cresta is a sanctuary of restoration, connection, and community. Once an overgrown and abandoned property, it was brought to life by the Brooks family, who felt called to complete the vision left by its original builder and share it with others. Nestled on an active orchard and equine therapy facility just east of Laguna Beach, nestled in the Santa Rosa Plateau; The Ranch offers a unique space where preserved and working lands coexist. Visitors can hike historic trails, experience the tranquility of nature, and participate in a wide range of events that embrace agriculture, community, and nostalgia. Click the link to learn more about how the Brooks turned a dream into a place where peace, nature, and connection rein!

Our Story