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Benmore Valley Ranch

Benmore Valley Ranch

Benmore Valley Ranch

The Benmore Valley Ranch is a unique geological feature, a pristine 800 acre mountain valley located in the hills above Hopland. For the first time, the Ranch is open to the public for recreational use, including dogs!

Only a 45 minute drive to the town square in old Healdsburg, 15 minutes down to Hopland for wine tasting or gourmet dining, 35 minutes to historic, artsy Ukiah to soak at Vichy Hot Springs and eat sushi, 20 minutes to world class bass fishing at Clear Lake, two hours to San Francisco.

A compound with three houses is for rent, together or separately, sleeping up to 30 people, including a hot tub. Ideal for weekend getaways, corporate retreats, yoga classes, workshops, weddings, single day events, family reunions, small groups, musical events.

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