Second stop on the Apple hill excursion. The land is very expansive and includes a variety of shops and activities to do. The food selection in their little cafeteria building had a small variety of food options. The food comes out quickly. I was a bit disappointed with the $19 meal I purchased. But overall it was decent for the day's trip. The donut stall has a small menu of about 7 different donut options and a lot of canned jellies and jams. The fudge store had a nice selection of fudge that quickly gets sold out. The caramel for their sliced apples was very rich and great warm. Service was great at each location as well. They all worked fast read more

High Hill Ranch - Pulled pork sandwich lunch combo that includes fries and drink - Donuts Near Me - Placerville, California

The berry sour cream apple pie was amazing, and they had a variety of apple pie offerings but their burger was so flavorless and dry that I couldn't finish it. Definitely expected more. read more

High Hill Ranch may be the most iconic stop along the Apple Hill route! It's well known for its family friendly activities such as fishing, hay rides, and pony rides. It's also a great place to eat with options ranging from bbq, apple donuts, and chocolate fudge. Everyone here is very warm and friendly. I came on a Monday afternoon and picked up an apple fritter to enjoy by the lake. The apple fritter was loaded with fresh apple chunks, and the lake had plenty of surrounding benches that provided a comfortable seat. We enjoyed the show put on by the waddling geese, jumping fish, and swimming turtles. It's also dog friendly, and it was so sweet to see so many onlookers. read more

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We stopped by High Hill Ranch on Saturday on the way up to do some camping at Union Valley. It was my daughter's birthday weekend and she wanted pie instead of birthday cake. We walked around a bit and bought their infamous apple donuts and some apple fritters. We also decided to grab some food at Pie House. We got the Chili Cheese Fries, Cheeseburger and Bowl of Chili -- my daughter also picked out their Peaches and Cream pie! All the food was better than expected - we had a big party with us and everyone liked their food. We loved the outdoor patio at Pie House - it's got lots of table space and it's a great area to just relax. The staff were also very friendly and the food came out quickly. We also picked up some homemade caramel and some honeycomb! I was eyeballing some pickled veggies and salsas that I'll have to buy next time we visit. I could spend hours at High Hill and we usually do when we take our annual trip in the Fall. There's so much to do like pony rides and the Fudge Factory plus all of the other stops along the way. I can't wait to come back soon! read more

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This place offered a free Veterans Day slice of traditional apple pie and apparently ran out? Ran out of your #1 seller? Sad, just sad. Never coming here again! read more

This is usually a must stop favorite for us. My husband absolutely loves their apple fritters, but today must have been an off day. We purchased two fritters and two donuts. For the fritter apple to dough ratio was way off and it tasted either burnt or perhaps the oil needed to be changed. As well as it was ice cold, I tried asking the gal in the back if we could swap out for a fresh one she said sure but she would be charging me. Sadly I don't think we will be back. read more

Busy busy as expected. It was a great time. Come very early. Parking is kinda messy and tight. But all in all had a great time. Donuts got a lot smaller since the last time I was there (been several years). Also cost more. But still delicious. Caramel apple with nuts is delicious! Weathers really nice. Definitely a great fun day to relax read more

High Hill Ranch - Donuts Near Me - Placerville, California

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This was my first time going to Apple Hill and this was our first stop!! We went on a Tuesday morning. Pros: plenty of vendor variety - we shopped around and found some good things to take home, including a native crafted sweatshirt, a handmade cat purse, and a box that had miniature items in it! We had no trouble finding parking at 10:30am on Tuesday. The hard apple cider was amazing. The maple and pumpkin donuts were pretty good, but not the best I've ever had. I ordered a hot dog and there was SO much seating available. The pond was cool to look at and didn't smell bad. We walked past alpacas and the worker allowed us to feed them! Prices here seemed reasonable compared to the other Apple Hill stops we made. Cons: I could see how parking would fill up QUICK and there was no rhyme or reason to how people were parking. The parking lot was super dusty and dirty, which didn't matter to me but good to be prepared for. Not every vendor booth was open on Tuesday. read more

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High Hill Ranch is hands down one of my absolute favorite places to visit at Apple Hill! I look forward to going every year -- the atmosphere is festive, cozy, and full of that perfect fall charm. Whether you're going with family, friends, or just to enjoy the day, it always delivers a wonderful experience. The food and treats are amazing. Their apple pies, doughnuts, and fresh cider are must-haves -- warm, sweet, and so comforting. The apple selection is always beautiful and fresh, and I love browsing all the local crafts, homemade goodies, and seasonal items. There's so much to see and do, and it never feels rushed. The location itself is gorgeous, with peaceful views and plenty of space to wander and enjoy the outdoors. It's the perfect fall outing -- nostalgic, fun, and full of that classic Apple Hill magic. If you're heading to Apple Hill, High Hill Ranch is a can't-miss stop. I absolutely love going there! read more

We had time to kill while in Placerville and ended up going here based on reviews. Not our deal at all as we have no interest in all the little craft booths and henna tattoo tents. But having stopped in we had to try the food. They serve a lot of guests, the pace was amazing to see. The food looked very basic, probably coming off the back of the Sysco truck. So we were glad we ate lunch before coming. But the pies looked delicious and we knew they were made right on property so we got a slice. We choose the sour cream & apple berry. It consisted of diced apples, blackberries, and sour cream, finished with a dutch crumble topping and chopped walnuts. This was a little slice of heaven. It was served hot and had great flavor. Didn't like anything else there but would go back for a slice of pie anytime. read more

High Hill Ranch - Sour Cream Apple Berry pie slice - Donuts Near Me - Placerville, California

Our annual visit to High Hill was a disappointment, and that word never came out of my mouth in the 20+ years traveling here from Elk Grove. During and after covid, we understood the reason for no chicken being served (staffing, etc.). Fast forward 4 years, there is no food offered for lunch (no chili, sandos, salads), donuts look smaller, and the next door taco joint/Apple Beer was closed without warning (beer/wine served at the Pie House). Also, when we asked the cashier bagging donuts if there were any fritters with walnuts, she rudely said "we don't have any. Check later." Lo and behold, there was a full rack , there were zero pumpkins in front of the kids "pumpkin patch". Heard from people near our table that they were disappointed that every year something is taken away, including friendly customer service! Looks like Boa Vista and Rainbow Orchards are our only stops in '25! read more

High Hill Ranch - Size reduction from previous years - Donuts Near Me - Placerville, California

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High Hill was our second stop during our Apple Hill day trip. We went the weekend before Halloween, early in the morning. This is probably the largest Apple Orchard in the area, it was also the busiest too. I saw online that they're famous for their Apple Cider Shake. I got one of those and it was delicious! Tasted just like an apple pie! I wanted to get one of their Apple Cider donuts, but the line was insanely long. There were a ton of arts & crafts vendors at High Hill along with a few food trucks. Make sure you plan ahead if you want to visit during the fall time since High Hill is one of the most popular ones and it's very crowded in the morning and afternoons. read more

High Hill Ranch - Apple Cider Shake! Sooo good! Tastes like an apple pie milkshake! - Donuts Near Me - Placerville, California

See the wax on this apple from them. Won't buy their apples anymore. Ill go organic somewhere without wax not from sprouts read more

High Hill Ranch - They sell apples coated in wax like this one. I cant buy their apples anymore. - Donuts Near Me - Placerville, California

Parking on the weekend is well organized. Separate handicap parking area. General parking is in the apple orchard. There are vendors throughout the property, hay ride, fishing pond, fresh donuts, caramel apples, fresh and frozen pies. We took home a fresh pie and it was delicious! Not too sweet. Great stop for families - a little bit of everything. read more

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So many selections of apple based sauces and jams for purchase. All vendors cover their own booths, crafts, and products. Purchases are easy to complete. Casual atmosphere! One of my Fave stops on Apple Hill. read more

High Hill Ranch - Apple Butter and Dutch Apple Jam - Donuts Near Me - Placerville, California

Been here more than a few times but this is not my favorite place. Theres way better orchards than this one but this one is the main attraction. Maybe cuz of the pond they have and stock with fish. Hands down this is the most expensive orchard. They have the vendors set up selling stuff. I've had their donuts and honestly they aren't as good as rainbow orchard or Boa Vista. They have boxes of apple for almost the double of what you will pay at Delfino. This place is louder and more active than the other spots. The views and scenery are beautiful, thats mainly why I come back. The service I get at the the shops is hardly any, thats what I hate, I guess vendors always look at me and think I'm broke lol. Oh well their loss lol. If u wanna get overcharged for stuff u could find cheaper at other orchards than this is the place for you. read more

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We love visiting High Hill Ranch and getting our fill of apple-everything. Normally we visit around 11 or noon, but this time it was 4pm. Parking was super easy this time in the first lot on the right, whereas we normally park deep into the apple orchards on the left. Picked up donuts, apple juice, apple cake and pies to take home. In and out in under 30 minutes. We don't typically do the activities there, but you can still see lots of families having fun throughout the area. This is on our route in and out of town when it's apple season! read more

This is always our first stop when coming up to Apple Hill. We try to get here as soon as it opens because it gets packed. Coming early we always get a great parking spot. We also were able to snag a table by the lake to eat our donuts. The donuts and apple cider is a must. They have a ton of vendors selling items and it's also fun looking around finding unique things. read more

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One of our favorite spots when we go to apple hill. So many great vendors and love the view of the pond. There is benches for seating or bring a blanket to sit on the grass too. Lots of parking and definitely gets busy on weekends so go very early! We love the donuts and always try the seasonal ones. The apple fritters are pretty popular too! We love coming here in early November as it's not too cold and the weather is perfect! read more

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This was our first stop on our Apple Hill Adventure. We arrived around 10am on a Sunday Morning. My girlfriend likes to stop her first as it's one of the busiest farms so the lines extend all the way beyond the building if you don't get here early. For as busy as this farm gets they are really orderly when it comes to parking and there are lots of cars. We parked in the orchard between two apple trees. Surprisingly it was easy to back out of. Every farm is know for something. This farm is known for there homemade apple donuts. I like the crumble donuts the best. You can actually taste bits of apples in the donuts. The donuts are made fresh daily. Once you stand in the long line there are several windows and tables you can walk up to and get your donuts. If you want Carmel apples walk to your right and go to that window. You can also get Carmel apples in the fridge section in the check out line. Then you don't need to stand in the donut line. If you want to fish you can rent a rod and fish in their stocked pond. Last year we checked it out and no one was catching anything and we saw several dead fish floating in the pond. I didn't take a close look this year. If you are into shopping there are lots of booths set up for finding that perfect handmade gift. Last year we spent more time here and went into the fudge shop. They also have a pie shop where you can get whole pies to take home to your loved ones. read more

It's been more than 20 years since I've been to Apple Hill, and it was well worth the revisit. There are a couple of dozen apple/produce farms, wineries, and breweries/cider places within a five + mile radius. Get yourself a map that is readily available, and start hopping around. They are distinctly different, and High Hill is the granddaddy of them in size and offerings. Generally, these farms are open in the fall until the New Year, a few all year, so check before you go as days and times vary, too Be prepared as I came on a weekday, and on weekends, it gets crowded, and parking can be difficult. High Hill is expansive with a number of buildings, vendors, food, crafts, and many outdoor activities. After checking our the vendors and crafts I headed over to get an apple fritter, with a walnut topping. YUM! It was super large and absolutely delicious. Don't miss it for $6. I got a hot cocoa with it, and it was scrumptious. All of the food offerings look good, and one could easily spend the day eating on goodies and wandering around. And, of course, there are apples! Lots and lots of apples of all varieties. The Fudge Factory is beyond the back portion of the property, and don't miss it for some great sweets. Prices are a bit high, which goes with the territory, but it makes for a fun outing on a Fall day. Before leaving, I grabbed a homemade sour cream berry and apple pie for home ($25.). Delicious and worth every penny. read more

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It's our first time here. I recommend coming early to beat the crowds. One of the workers told me it's best to come here during Sept. to Nov. That's when they'll have all the pies in stock, and a lot of the vendors and gift shop are open. Parking wasn't hard, and the people were friendly. I stopped or asked a few of the workers' questions. They were not grumpy, like they liked working there. The view was breath taking, I can definitely see us spending a day here and just walking around. A few of the stores were closed, but they had a place for you to ride a pony or go fishing. We mainly came here for the donuts and left with way much more. The apple fritters were huge, hot, and fresh. It was thick, fluffy, and cinnamony. It reminded me of eating a fresh cinnamon roll, just as messy but so delicious. It wasn't super sweet, and you can taste the chunks of apples. We also ordered a dozen assorted donuts. They were all delicious. Usually, I'm picky with donuts. We cut them all in half to sample. I can describe each one but I think it's best for you to try yourself. They were all so moist, and some like the chocolate and maple donut had that crunchy piece like an old-fashioned donut. Just thinking about it makes my mouth water. I can see the hype in driving all the way here for them. We went to the mini market right next door and ended up buying a whole bunch of goodies that I can't wait to try. A couple next to me were talking about how usually the apple butter is sold out, so I had to grab a jar. I can't wait to come back next year to get the full experience. One of the workers told me they close after Christmas and don't open until August. read more

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Came the day before Thanksgiving in the afternoon. Not too busy but still a lot of people. Took some pictures by the pond and got some yummy apple donuts! read more

High Hill Ranch - Apple fritter with ice cream! Sugar overload..I did not get this but OMG - Donuts Near Me - Placerville, California

One of the prettiest farms at Apple Hill, with an extensive offering of treats and food. It's just simply impossible to visit unless it's a non-holiday weekday because it's insanely busy. We almost never go here....but it's popular for a reason. You have to go here at least once! read more

High Hill Ranch - Cinnamon apple donut - Donuts Near Me - Placerville, California

This place is amazing! I kept seeing this on my IG and I told my husband we had to check it out. It is about a 3 1/2 hour drive from Fresno which is where I live. It opens at 8:00 am during the f their peak season. So I would advise if you are going at that time to get there when it opens. There is plenty of parking and they don't charge for it. It is a ranch so expect dirty shoes. They have a lot of craft vendors there. The pond is has a lot of nice area to sit at if you want to just enjoy the atmosphere or you can choose to do some fishing. They have stand where you can rent the poles and buy the bait. They will also clean and filet any fish you catch. It is not a catch and release. Their store has an option of options for apple merchandise. You definitely need to take home some of their apple code which comes in 1/2 gallon or gallon jugs. You also must try their apple donuts and apple fritters. You won't be disappointed. They also have a nice place for lunch. They have burgers and sandwiches. Hayrides are available to take and there are pumpkins for sales as well as fresh apples. You also need to take home one of their apple pies! It is a great place to take the family for the day or make it a weekend visit as there are other farms along the road. We will definitely doing that the next time. This will become our new fall tradition! PS, it is dog friendly. Lots of doggies were walking around with their families. read more

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We came here for the first time and what an experience!! It was very crowded and there were a lot of people but it was so organized. They have a little fishing pond where you can fish and even rent supplies from them. They offer Hay rides for the kids and they had a lot of vendors with beautiful crafts. Now for the Apple Pies and Fritters!! So good!! I highly recommend! We spend quite a few hours here and it was worth the drive! We want to come back for more festivities! read more

High Hill Ranch - Donuts Near Me - Placerville, California

Bonus apple fritter review (outside Sacramento area) Glaze: Could have been more, two stars Outside: Soft and not crispy, two stars Inside: Moist, good. Four stars Filling: Absolutely packed with apple. I mean I don't need a ton of fruit in my fritters but it does make up for other shortcomings. Four stars Evens out to three stars but they get a bonus star for offering a version with nuts, so four stars. Worth it, I think, if you really love apple. It's mostly just missing the crunch of a good fritter. read more

High Hill Ranch was our first stop at Apple Hill, and it's always a must-visit for the apple donuts - they're amazing! The place does get pretty packed, so if you're coming with little ones like I do, be prepared for a bit of a crowd. A great tip: behind the fudge shop, there's a fantastic play park with benches and shade, perfect for letting the kids play while you relax. Can't wait to visit again next season! #AppleHillTraditions read more

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Visiting High Hill Ranch is an annual tradition for my family. It's always so fun visiting. Lots of vendors, food, beautiful scenery. Today we ordered a whole traditional apple pie and peaches and cream pie. We also had the pull pork barbecue and chili. Everything was wonderful. Across from the restaurant, they sell fresh picked apples, squash, persimmons, syrups, etc. I bought so much fruit :) Will be returning again for another visit before autumn ends... read more

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Great views, but I didn't feel their hard ciders were as great as the other location we visited. We got apple donuts that were super delicious! It was a nice spot to visit overall. read more

High Hill Ranch - Hard ciders - Donuts Near Me - Placerville, California

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I recently had the pleasure of visiting Apple Hill, and it was an experience to remember. The moment we arrived, we were greeted with the mouthwatering aroma of freshly made apple donuts. These donuts were simply divine! soft on the inside, and perfectly spiced with cinnamon. The apple cider is a must. It was an absolute treat for the senses. The cider was refreshingly crisp, with just the right balance of sweetness and tartness that truly captured the essence of autumn. The rolling hills covered in orchards, with trees ablaze in fall colors, create a picturesque landscape that is nothing short of magical. The serene lake nestled in the heart of the area adds to the charm, providing a peaceful spot to relax and take in the natural beauty. We went during the soft opening so the pony rides and vendors weren't there but the store was and the restaurant. read more

High Hill Ranch - Donuts Near Me - Placerville, California

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We grabbed a hard cider from the booth, walked around the weekend craft fair, and enjoyed the nice weather. Lots of people on a Sunday, a big space to walk around! read more

High Hill Ranch - Picnic area and pond - Donuts Near Me - Placerville, California

In terms of food, I would give this place a 0/5 if I could. I was very disappointed coming here, and would skip it on your Apple Hill adventure. -Grilled cheese: 0/5. Their "grilled cheese" was two upside down burger buns with cheese in the middle. The cheese was not melted all the way and it was pretty gross. I ended up throwing this one away. -Chilli nachos: 1/5, a significant amount of nachos, but the cheese and chilli were really heavy, it tasted canned and artificial. -Peach pie: 1/5, the pie was cold when we got it, straight out of the refrigerator -Hot apple cider: 2/5, more palatable than the rest of the food, but their cider tasted very "spice"y, with really strong cinnamon and other spices that made it overwhelming. -Cinnamon apple donut: 4/5, the one thing I actually did really enjoy from here. It was soft and the cinnamon complimented the donut really well. Not overly sweet, semi moist. Parking wasn't bad because we had gotten there early, but I can imagine it getting very crowded later in the day. There is a small lake area to hang out, and there are a lot of small tent vendors that set up all over selling homemade goods. It's a cute place to hang for fall, but have your lunch elsewhere, otherwise you will be disappointed. read more

High Hill Ranch - Lake area - Donuts Near Me - Placerville, California

Parking (Free): There is someone directing traffic and where to park, so parking wasn't bad. Apple Donuts ($2 each): So many options to choose from, but I ended up going with the walnut one. The donut is on the cakey side, but I really enjoyed it. The walnuts gave it nice crunch. Dutch Apple Pie ($6): It come with cinnamon, sugar, and crumble toppings. The pie itself to cold. I'm not the biggest fan of pie, but thought I'll give it a try. I was a bit thrown off cause the pie was cold, but it eventually grew on me. I would give their pie shop a try. Lines: Don't let the lines turn you away cause they all move fairly quickly! There is so much to do here! From eating, shopping, to even fishing! Yes, fishing! Lots of photo ops as well! read more

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This place was packed! I wasn't too crazy about the food, and they pretty much treat you like you are a crowd. People try to provide good service, but all I like was the sweets. They had a bunch of shops outside that you could buy just about anything, it was kind of like a farmers' market. Some people say this is the best place to go as he gets crazy during Halloween. read more

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Was able to sneak in right before peak apple/fall season, so we were able to avoid the crazy crowds that show up every October to November. A really nice ranch with a huge, expansive property - plenty for the family to do. Dog friendly. Plenty of kiddos. I imagine during the busy season when all the vendors are open it's even more hectic and fun. Pony rides, plenty of seating areas and picnic benches placed all over. A nice lake in the center of the ranch is a really nice touch - great to wander around, enjoy your food/drink, and watch your kid chase the geese. Donuts were closed when we were here but they looked tasty in the photos. The pies from the main restaurant/dining area were delicious - Dutch crumble was delicate and very good! Recommended! The ciders were excellent and paired well with the hot end-of-summer day. The rest of their food was a bit more mediocre - grilled cheese was just 2 inverted hamburger buns w/ cheese slices. The burger was juicy but basically dropped in between a regular bun with some toppings. If it wasn't so expensive, it'd probably be more palatable, but everything in the restaurant is very, very expensive for what you're getting. Plenty of neighborhood craft vendors and tradesmen selling their wares - very fun to see what's available and support your local artisans. Definitely worth a trip to visit, although you may be slightly disappointed in the non-apple-pie-or-cider food/drink. read more

Came here on a Sunday morning after opening day. Surprised to find so much parking available with no line to wait in to get in! Given that it was still opening weekend, not many freshly picked apples available but they're still selling donuts and pies - which are the main hit. Went back this time to get another one of their huge apple fritters. But this time decided to get a slice of the caramel apple crunch pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Pie was pretty good, served nice and warm. Scoop of ice cream was went well with the pie too! Definitely a must if you are in the area and would like some fall inspired sweet treats either to enjoy at the moment or bring back home. There is also a small pond nearby and a craft fair that is set up later in the season which brings many people in. read more

High Hill Ranch - Caramel Apple Crunch pie withe vanilla ice cream - Donuts Near Me - Placerville, California

Great Doughnuts *chefs kiss* The geese waddled into the farm store to get some snacks, and that was a highlight of the visit! It's a very popular farm and worth the patience. read more

High Hill Ranch - Classic Dozen - Donuts Near Me - Placerville, California

This review is two visits, we are members at a campground a few miles away and I had never gone to any Apple Hill locations. Our first visit was before the season started and we had a chance to walk the grounds before the "masses" arrived. Lucky for us we were able to get a apple fritter and some donuts. We devoured these while sitting at the table looking at the pond. The other shops were closed and we vowed to return to check it out. ------ The second visit was during the season on a rainy Labor Day weekend. We hung out in the camper until the rain subsided and got to High Hill the last hour it was open. This place was packed, everyone had the same idea as us. Again we tried the Apple fritter (which was straight from the oven) and was bomb dot com. Wow I want another one right now. We also got a mixed box of donuts which the kids enjoyed. Now that everything is open we checked out the fudge shop and got some candy for the kids. This place was elbow to elbow full but totally worth it. They have everything from hard candy to fudge to popcorn. Definitely worth checking out. My wife discovered a playground area behind the fudge building and we sat and let the kids run around. When they are in "season" there are plenty of vendors that offer everything from clothing to jewelry to trinkets. I can see the appeal of this place and will return. read more

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This is are families go to spot in Apple Hill. We do our annual family trip in the fall . Beautiful place and large variety of pies, cider, jams ect. They have many crafter booths also. Hay rides in the fall & stocking up on their large variety of delicious pies is part of our family tradition and starts off our Holiday season . Highly recommend this on stop for all Ranch . read more