I first stayed at the Sierra Sky Ranch with my wife while attending a wedding. I can honestly say that I wasn't expecting much when I first heard where the wedding would be held. My opinion quickly changed when we arrived. The grounds are beautiful. The buildings historic and comfortable. Having worked in the hotel industry myself I felt shamed at the places I'd worked ( 4 and 5 star luxury hotels) when compared to the Ranch. The atmosphere, the staff, the food, and the comfort just can't beat what I experienced at the Ranch.
I had expected, knowing that the place is located in a rural area, to find decon traps behind furniture and a smell of chemicals and toxins in the air. I was greeted instead by John Wayne, the extra toed resident Pest Control Specialists on site, patrolling the grounds. I knew immediately I would be comfortable there. Comfortable I was.
The restaurant, The Branding Iron Steakhouse is, simply put, amazing. The food there is spectacular. I have not eaten green beans in over 24 years. At the urging of Ted, one of the owners (and on of the nicest people in the business I've ever met, and believe you, me I've met a few), I tried them. Much to my shock, I liked them! I have ordered them with every meal I've had there in the 8 TIMES WE'VE STAYED SINCE MY SISTERS WEDDING (just in the last year and a half). But don't let that mislead you; everything, and I do mean everything on the menu is worth ordering twice, at least.
As I already mentioned, I used to work in the hotel industry and I'm familiar with how it works and what to expect on a regular basis. I can not express to you how shocked I was on our second visit a couple months later when the front desk, the restaurant staff, and Ted himself recognised me and greeted me BY NAME!
If you ever have a chance to stay at the Sierra Sky Ranch, take it! You won't be disappointed. It's very much like staying with dear friends or family. I will keep going back, no doubt you will too.
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