Escape to our 80-acre historic, family-owned ranch, surrounded by redwoods! Stay in our unique Ranch Suite & Tree House, both with private entrances & stunning views. Enjoy exclusive access to ranch amenities: Swimming Pool, Fire pits, Apple Juicing, Private Hiking Trails, Outdoor Bathtubs and Shower, Treefort, Seasonal Creek, Outdoor Kitchens, Canoe/Kayak Trips, Russian River Floats, Jeep treks, Private chef experience or cooking classes, Private yoga classes, Massage, Archery, and more! THE VACATION RENTALS: Forest View Ranch is the perfect location for a socially distanced vacation! Our 80-acre ranch accepts rentals from one group at a time, meaning you won’t share the space with other guests during your visit. Your stay at Forest View Ranch includes BOTH OF THESE TWO VACATION UNITS. Sleeps 6 or more. Please ask Fred for details if you have more guests. RANCH SUITE: (sleeps 4) The Ranch Suite at Forest View Ranch has a private lawn with a view of the seasonal creek and the surrounding orchards. The space offers a queen bed and a full bed, along with a fireplace to enjoy. The suite has French doors that open toward our seasonal creek. Enjoy all the comforts of a modern vacation suite including a coffee bar, microwave, ample storage, closet, tile shower, flat screen TV, and Wi-Fi. TREE HOUSE CABIN: (sleeps 2) The Tree House is a one-of-a-kind cabin built in 1944 on top of an ancient redwood stump. The redwood deck overlooks our ranch and surrounding forest. This unique space provides all the cozy amenities you need to enjoy your time in this slice of paradise. This unit has a double bed, coffee bar, microwave, closet, shower, flat screen TV, and deck chairs to enjoy the view of the valley. 80-ACRE HISTORIC RANCH DETAILS: This is not simply an overnight stay! Imagine a private, breathtaking experience on a ranch in a redwood valley. You have discovered a one of kind place where the wind carries the sweet scent of apple blossoms in the evening, and the stars light the paths after dusk. Forest View Ranch an 80-acre working ranch in the Russian River Valley, with seasonal Fife creek that supports an ecosystem of vital native plants and animals who share the land. Throughout the year a variety of flowers, birds, butterflies, and other wildlife make their home at the ranch. The ranch is nestled among the majestic ancient redwoods of the Pacific Northwest. They are impressive reminders of how we are stewards of this extraordinary place and our time with them is sacred. If you’re tired of being cooped up at home, but not ready to travel somewhere busy, Forest View Ranch is the place for you! If you are working remotely and the kids are distance learning we have powerful WiFi boosters allowing you to work and learn poolside or under the redwoods. Take your office and classroom outside! When you are done with the day you have 80 acres of ranch and forest to enjoy. Awaken with the sun spilling a gentle warm blanket over the redwoods, walk the grounds and be greeted by butterflies and hummingbirds finding nectar in our gardens. Hike the paths that surround our ranch, enjoy cooking with the seasons in our outdoor kitchens, bask in the sun, and take a swim in the pool. Relax and enjoy all the unique areas made for impromptu picnics. Take a calming hot bath in our outdoor tubs. Enjoy evenings filled with the beauty of star-filled skies and stories by a campfire. On the western edge of the ranch there is a custom tree house which was built by your host Fred for his children. Next to the tree house is a rope swing and rock sculpture. Because a ranch isn’t a ranch without eggs, Forest View Ranch hosts chickens and ducks as our permanent feather ambassadors. You are welcome to ask them to share their eggs. TESTIMONIAL: "BOOK IT! You will not be sorry. The only thing I’m sorry about is telling others about this place, fearing it won’t be available when I want to book a return trip! Fred and Tania are amazing. We enjoyed our conversations with them immensely, and they were just the right amount of attentive. They even gave us one of their first beautiful blooms from a Lily they’d just cut from the garden. It kept our room smelling glorious our whole stay! The property is fantastic for families or couples looking to get away from the hustle. You can tell they care greatly for the land with which they are entrusted. If you go at the right time, you too may be gifted a first pressing of Gravenstein Apple Cider! Oh my goodness, such yummy-ness. Again, you won’t be sorry you stayed here! We just got home to our own house and are looking forward to going back!” Stephanie - Florence, OR RANCH AMENITIES: • One of a kind views of nature • Private Trails on 80 acres • Apple, Plum, Peach, and Pear Orchards, Greenhouse and Flower Gardens • Beautiful 1 acre organic garden • 1 Screened-in Kitchen - Seasonal fresh garden vegetables delivered • 3 Fire Pits • Handmade Redwood Walking Bridge with trees from the Ranch • Observation/ Yoga Platform in the redwoods • Swimming Pool (solar heated, available April - October) • Bicycles • Treehouse for kids • Hammock overlooking Fife Creek • 2 Outdoor bathtubs and outdoor plumbed restrooms. • Outdoor Redwood Shower • Additional single bed cot available • 80 acres nestled in a fertile valley along Fife Creek • Chickens and fresh eggs, ducks and seasonal pigs live on our Family Ranch GUEST ACCESS: The Ranch Suite comes with a private lawn and separate entrance with your own private driveway. Gathering Areas - Guests can access the paths and trails around the Ranch, the picnic tables, the outdoor kitchens, swimming pool (solar heated, available April - October). Relax in our hammock and enjoy the serene retreat that encompasses our family Ranch. Apple Orchards on the Ranch have a path that takes you around our 12 acres of fertile soil. From here you can hike the Redwood trails or have a picnic around our unique open green spaces. Outdoor Kitchens provide ample space for cooking rich family meals that are enhanced with vegetables from our organic garden - as we like to share our bounty when the season permits. Farm Animals - Visit with our chickens, ducks and pigs. On special occasions our feather ambassadors will share their eggs. Your host (Fred) can be reached by his cell for any questions you may have. Your suite includes a welcome book with useful information. We encourage folks to take a minute to familiarize yourself with its contents. The Ranch is close to a variety of exciting activities, including: • Armstrong Woods State Park which offers amazing views of coastal redwoods. • Award-winning restaurants, sustainable wineries, creameries, bakeries, breweries & farmers' markets • Antique shops, art galleries, dancing, live music & theater • Canoeing, kayaking, rafting, tubing, paddle boating & boarding • Ocean boating, fishing, surfing, kite boarding & scuba diving • Rock climbing, zip lines, sky bridges, ballooning & skydiving • Hiking, biking, mountain biking, ice skating & horseback riding • Swimming, basketball, tennis, golf, skate park, horseshoes, and miniature golf • Zen meditation, yoga, massage & spas • Parks, gardens, scenic drives & Fort Ross State Historic Park • Whale watching, beachcombing, birdwatching, wildflower viewing, photography and more! Forest View Ranch is a five minute drive to the town of Guerneville. Our ranch is located in rural Sonoma County where public transportation is limited. THE LOCATION: • One and a half hours drive from San Francisco • Ten minute walk to Armstrong Woods State Park where you can walk under ancient Redwoods • Five minute drive to the Russian River resort town of Guerneville • Thirty minute drive to Jenner and the dramatic spot where the river meets the ocean