What an amazing experience we had we rode horses for an hour and a half. The horses were all so…read morebeautiful and well taken care of everyone was so welcoming and helpful during the full experience. Our guide was Jimmy he was so great told us stories and some background of the horses and the ranch. After we went to their bar and had some drinks, they were a 10 out of 10. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for some fun or romantic experience. Thank you so much :)

Went horseback riding for a friend's birthday on Saturday and it was wonderful! Driving to the…read moreranch felt like entering a fairytale! The road was filled with streams, shady trees, birdsong, and gorgeous green countryside. We brought produce for the horses to snack on and got to feed them! We did the 1.5 hour trail ride and there were only 4 of us in our group, making it comfortable with fun conversation. It was such a beautiful day and beautiful trail. Our guide was funny and kind, and helpful when some of the horses were going a bit slow (shout out to Tot and 530, the horses!). Every cowboy we encountered were also funny and kind. We truly had a wonderful experience and wish we could've stayed the whole day just hanging out at the ranch!

Had a fantastic time at LOV. The owners were great and the wine was too. Enjoyed it so much we…read morejoined the wine club.

Wonderful wines and lavender essential oil. Owner very nice and made sure we had a wonderful…read moreexperience. Became members and looking forward to many trips there. Small winery and quality wines.

We had a great time riding today. My friend's niece was visiting from Australia, and we decided to…read morebook a trail ride in Buellton as part of her visit. I worked with Bob on arranging the details, and he was very interactive and helpful. Our guides for the day were Randi (spelling?) and Ethan, and they were great. Two of us were beginners, but they explained everything thoroughly and were very friendly and helpful. The ride itself was great, a sunny breezy warm day riding though the willows and the cottonwoods, with two wet river crossings! I made friends with my horse, Jake, who was a perfect gentleman. Everyone had a great time, and we would definitely go again.

The guides were nice and the horses were fine but the place can definitely look a lot better. It…read morewas my girls first time at a "ranch" and wow were we surprised with how run down and ghetto it looked. We paid $124 and $175 for the "experience." Not what I was looking for and almost turned around once we got there. I regret not doing so. The owner texted me after 50 minutes of our "experience" for a tip. . .seriously!

Amazing time here!! Jeff (owner) took his time explaining wines and its process. Beautiful…read moreranch/winery. Wines are amazing.

Excellent grounds and very very good wines. Owner and wine maker Jeff has done an amazing job with…read morethis property. Enjoyed talking with Jeff not only about wines but his horses and his passion to have a top notch experience while visiting his property I give it a 5 star rating

Must visit if you're staying in the area of Solvang and a fun stop on a road trip if you're just…read morepassing through. The place is not huge but there are a TON of ostriches and emus to feed and look at as well some bunnies. My kids loved feeding the animals and like I said there is no shortage of them to feed (especially in the AM for breakfast) I do regret not going an ostrich egg to try bc we were staying in the area and we had a kitchen to cook it in. We spend a couple hours there bc our kids took a lot of time feeding and we took a break for lunch. They have a few picnic tables available. We brought our own lunch (they don't serve food) Then gave a small gift shop and some photo ops spread around the farm. Super fun morning activity to get everyone excited.

This is an open dirt farm. All animals are surrounded by fencing and wooden barriers. This spot…read moreonly has emu and ostriches. Admission was 10 bucks per person and purchasing a bowl to feed was about a buck. Staff was very friendly and there was a small gift shop. This spot is perfect if you have small kids. Just to observe the size of these animals and how they look is quite interesting. If you're traveling, stop by!

After reading Monty's book we knew we wanted to visit his ranch. We were met by his son-in-law who…read moreintroduced us to Debbie (Monty & Pat's daughter). We didn't know what to expect but she is so kind and took time to show us around the ranch and explain how the incoming wild mustangs and other horses are "gentled" into a loving and trusting relationship with their handlers. After meeting several horses on the property it was clear how effective their methods are. Each horse was so at peace and comfortable with us. The atmosphere on the ranch is serene and inviting and makes a horse lover want to linger. It truly is a wonderful place and all credit goes to Monty and Pat and their amazing lives and perseverance. They've built something beautiful and are so kind to share it with the world.

I was on a company incentive trip and this was listed as one of the options for an excursion. I…read morealways like to pick things that I normally wouldn't pay for if I was on vacation and this was a place I would have put in that category. The bus ride was about an hour from Santa Barbara which was a beautiful ride. When you pull into the facility you're pulling right into wash the barns and the horses and the round pens. Basically what you would consider a large but typical kind of horse farm. This farm is owned by Monty Roberts who has been training horses for a long long time. What he does is train unbroke horses to be able to have a rider get on within a very short amount of time by using techniques that make the horse trust what you're doing. Today we were there the owner of a horse was there at the facility videotaping the process. Within 22 minutes he had one of his writers on that horse without a single buck. The owner of the horse was nearly in tears. This visit wasn't about him training a horse, it was about life in general and how getting people to perform at their highest level without forcing anything out of them. This really was a life lesson not a horse lesson. After this was over he allowed us up to his house where they had cooked an unbelievable lunch for us and set in his backyard overlooking the entire valley and his ranch. The entire experience was unbelievable and something I will never forget and I would encourage anyone to see what it's like.

We had a really nice time at Vino Vaqueros. Our group did the 9am ride, which ended up being a…read moregreat call as the weather was cool and comfortable, and it made the whole experience more enjoyable. Char was our guide, and she struck a good balance of keeping things relaxed while still making sure everyone felt comfortable, especially since a few people in our group hadn't been horseback riding before. I rode Boomer, who was steady and easy to ride, and we appreciated that they gave a simple safety overview before heading out. After the ride, we did a casual tasting of both a red and white wine and then chose a glass of our favorite to hang with. The setting was quiet and pretty, and it felt low-key in the best possible way. One of the dogs Nana even joined us for the ride. Overall, it was a calm, well-paced outing that felt thoughtfully run without being overly structured.

Had a lovely time on our trail ride! Some of the horses were a bit stubborn at times, but whatcha…read moregonna do? Just added some amusement and laughs to the experience hahaha. Our two guides were great and one took plenty of pictures during the ride, which was really nice because we got to have those memories documented without worrying about having our phones out while on horseback. The trail itself was a beautiful view of the springtime flower blooms on the hills. I'd recommend bringing a hat or sunglasses because it can be a bit bright, and there's room for a water bottle in the saddle bags.

Our company held its summer party at Vega Vineyard & Farm on July 16th, and the entire experience…read morewas absolutely wonderful. From start to finish, the team made everything seamless. Jessi coordinated with us for the months leading up to the event, and her planning and communication were fantastic every step of the way. On the day of the event, Kelly handled coordination and the bar, which made it easy for us to sit back and relax. Beyond the great service, the day itself was a blast. Our employees had an amazing time! Riding the tractor was a hit, visiting with the Scottish Highland Mini Bull was so much fun, and our animal encounter with the goat was a favorite too. The lunch was great -- the sandwiches were served on homemade bread that was really tasty. The setting was perfect, with ample shade, a nice breeze, and comfortable temperatures. If you're looking for a venue for a company party or special event, I can't recommend Vega Vineyard & Farm highly enough. Huge thanks to Jessi, Kelly, and the whole team for making our celebration so memorable!

One of my favorite spots in the valley. Awesome wines, even more awesome food and fun for the whole…read morefamily with a dedicated area for the kiddos. Really amazing people work there as well! Thanks to Jared and Bobby for always treating us so special! There is some construction right now, so you have to go a little out of your way, but I promise you it's 100% worth it and a must stop when you are in the valley!!!

Kaena's new space since they closed their downtown Los Olivas tasting room. Cute little ranch…read morelooking tasting room. Area is spacious and clean. The wines are nice. There are tables to enjoy your wines inside and outside. There are tons of places for picture taking. The wine staff are super friendly and welcoming!

Kaena at the Ranch is a beautiful winery located in Solvang. If you want Hawaiian vibes, friendly…read morehospitality and some great tasting wines then come here! The owner is a Hawaiian native who's been crowned "The King of Grenache" and I can see why! I enjoyed the standard tasting flight, which included Grenache Rosé, Hapa Blanc, Tierra Alta Grenache, Ronin and Hapa Red. I can honestly say every single one was good. Normally there's at least one wine that I don't care for, but this tasting flight was probably the best I've tried. The location of this winery is on a ranch. It's beautiful, spacious and located next to a horse ranch. What a bonus! I wandered over to the horses and they let me pet them. I absolutely adored them. Chiquita the cat is also onsite ready to greet you at the parking lot. They offer a small batch of snacks, beverages and charcuterie. You are also allowed to bring your own food. Customer service here is outstanding! Unfortunately, I can't remember the lady that tended to us on our visit, but she was friendly and helpful at explaining each pour. Overall, a gem of a place to check out!

Our 18 week old chicks were delivered to our home in great shape and are all doing great 2 months…read morelater. Healthy happy and laying eggs for us! We have done the baby chicks before but it was great getting them straight out in their coop. We also added an auto door we got on Amazon so we can release them to their outside run, which is screened on the top to protect them from birds of prey. We're loving them so much!

My family and I stayed for the week of Thanksgiving. Accommodations were great, the photos online…read morematch what you find IRL. The dare to dream owners are awesome and they are available. If you have any questions or concerns you can reach out to them and they will help! definitely would go back, actually can't wait to go back! Super close to Santa Barbara too, we made a day of it.