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The Bishop's Ranch is a retreat and conference center nestled in the rare beauty of the rolling hills and valleys of Northern California’s wine country.
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Nestled among the forests, farms and vineyards of Sonoma County, the Bishop's Ranch offers a beautiful setting for meetings, conferences and overnight retreats.

10/31/2026

Cast your vote for Mango’s Halloween Costume. Should he be:

Lobster Mango: Dressed to
Shell-e-brate 🦞

Bishop Mango: The Right Rev. Mango of the Diocese of Meow ⛪️

Chicken Mango: Just trying to fit in with The Ranch flock. 🐔

Please note: no cats were harmed in the making of this post. He purred the whole time and there were many treats for good behavior!

10/30/2026

As the holiday season approaches, we invite you to step away from the busyness and make room for quiet reflection.

Dec 3-6

Quiet Days in Advent at The Bishop’s Ranch offers a gentle opportunity to slow down, settle into the beauty of The Ranch, and welcome the season with intention.

Join us for Quiet Days in Advent. Learn more and register through the link in our bio.

RestAndRenewal

10/30/2026

Reserve your spot today for our beloved annual Quiet Days in Advent Retreat.

Whether you are long experienced with the practice of quiet, contemplative retreats or exploring new vistas, we invite you to nourish your soul in the depth and contemplative quietude of Advent at the Ranch.

As in previous years, the Advent retreat will be curated and overseen by our Chaplain, Fr. Brendan E. Williams, CMR, who is also a professional spiritual director, scholar of religion, and experienced teacher of contemplative practices.

December 3-6, 2026
3 nights, 8 meals.
$375 - Commuter
$550 - Double Occupancy
$725 - Private room

Registration is now open at the link in our profile.

Brendan Ellis Williams

10/16/2026

Rounding out our constellation of All-Stars this 2026 Retreat Week is Matt Kissmann from The Bishop's Ranch!

His coworkers say,
"Matt quietly goes about his work day after day, week after week, year after year. He is the most organized and disciplined member of our staff. It is just he and one other full-time employee who handle all our facilities and land upkeep, repair and improvement. He is extremely knowledgeable about every corner of The Bishop's Ranch. We are so grateful for his faithful service for almost 15 years."

Your work is so appreciated, Matt! Thank you for the time, care, and effort that you have invested into The Bishop's Ranch 💚
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09/25/2026

Bay Area Locals! Mark your calendars and join us for an Open House:
Thursday, October 22, 2026
4:30-6:30 pm
The Bishop's Ranch
5297 Westside Rd
Healdsburg, CA 95448

If you’ve ever wondered what The Bishop’s Ranch is all about, now is the perfect time to learn more about what we offer, enjoy tasty bites from The Ranch Kitchen, and sip world-class Gracianna W**ery w**es

Come for the whole evening, or simply stop by and say hello. Bring a friend!

Please RSVP at the link in our profile or by visiting: https://forms.gle/EPi3p7XEfVuKH7cF7

09/21/2026

Do you need a deep breath? A quiet weekend to process a big change, a place to grieve, or somewhere just to sit quietly before the end of the year comes rushing at you?

Join us at The Ranch for an Individual + Household Retreat,
October 16–18.

Spend a fall weekend at your own pace: hike the trails, wander the labyrinth, curl up with a good book, linger over meals, or simply take a deep breath among 365 acres of Sonoma County hills.

Your retreat includes two nights in a private room in the Ranch House and five meals, with plenty of time in between to rest, explore, and recharge.

October 16–18, 2026
$550 for one person
Additional guests may be added to your room.

Space is limited, and registration closes October 12 or when the retreat fills.

Register today: https://www.bishopsranch.org/experiences/individual-retreats

08/26/2026

There are so many great ways to enjoy and stay connected to The Ranch this fall! Which will you attend?

1. Open & Spacious Like the Sky: September 7–11, 2026
Join Fr. Brendan Williams for a four-night contemplative retreat exploring Eastern and Western spiritual practices designed to cultivate greater freedom, presence, wholeness, and aliveness.

2.NextGen Meetup: Game Night: September 24, 2026
Young adults ages 21–35 are invited to Grace Cathedral for a relaxed evening of dinner, drinks, games, and connection with new and familiar faces.

3. The Fall Hike: October 17, 2026. Spend a beautiful fall day at The Ranch with Julie Miller, exploring the trails, taking in the changing season, and enjoying time outdoors in good company.

Your Kitchen Madonna: October 31, 2026. Join artist Greta Mesics for a playful, creative day of making your own Kitchen Madonna, a one-of-a-kind work of art inspired by the sacred, ordinary, and wonderfully imperfect.

A Day of Yoga: November 7, 2026. Join Marie Hirsch for a restorative day of yoga, movement, and mindful practice surrounded by the beauty and quiet of The Ranch.

RSVP for the NextGen Meetup here: https://forms.gle/SR6h5g1H7RXx3gPu9

Register for any Fall Program here: https://www.bishopsranch.org/programs

07/11/2026

🌲 Introducing NextGen

For generations, The Bishop's Ranch has shaped lives, fostered lifelong friendships, and welcomed people home. Now it's time to help the next generation find one another.

NextGen is a community for young adults (roughly ages 21–35) who share a connection to The Bishop's Ranch. Whether you found The Ranch through camp, a retreat, volunteering, serving on staff, or another meaningful experience, NextGen is a place to build friendships with others who love The Ranch, stay connected throughout the year, and continue making memories together.

Our vision is simple: to create a vibrant community that gathers for meetups, retreats, service projects, volunteer opportunities, and special events. A community that encourages one another, celebrates together, and remains connected to a place that has meant so much to so many.

The rings of a tree remind us that healthy growth doesn't replace what came before. It grows because of it. Each new ring surrounds the ones before it, adding another year of strength, another layer of story, and another season of growth. That's our hope for NextGen: to add our own ring to the living story of The Bishop's Ranch, building friendships that strengthen one another while helping The Ranch continue to thrive for generations to come.

We already have a wonderful core group of young adults involved, but we know there are many more of you out there.

If you're between 21 and 35 and The Bishop's Ranch has been part of your story, we'd love to find you.

Please take a minute to complete the short survey linked here. Your responses will help us find our community, learn how you'd like to stay connected, and begin planning gatherings and opportunities that reflect what NextGen wants to become.

If you're part of the wider Ranch community, we'd love your help, too. Share this post or tag someone who belongs in NextGen. We'd love to find them.

https://forms.gle/xBADaEYXLjDQoxRV8

07/09/2026

Imagine four days with nowhere to be except at your sewing machine, surrounded by fellow quilters and the quiet beauty of The Ranch.

Join us for Loose Threads, our occasional pop-up quilt retreat at The Bishop's Ranch, August 31–September 4.

Bring your unfinished projects, start something new, or simply enjoy uninterrupted days of quilting in a welcoming, supportive community. There are no classes, no schedules to keep, just time to create, connect, and enjoy the company of friends, old and new.

Whether you're coming with friends or treating yourself to a solo retreat, you'll enjoy delicious meals, comfortable lodging, and plenty of space to spread out and sew at your own pace.

🧵 August 31–September 4, 2026
4 Nights, 12 Delicious Ranch Meals
🚗 $395 - Commuter
👭 $595 - Shared room
🏠 $895 - Private room

Learn more and register: https://www.bishopsranch.org/programs

06/11/2026

☀️ DREAM SUMMER JOB ALERT ☀️

We're looking for one more lifeguard to join our Summer Camp team at The Bishop's Ranch!

June 21 – July 24
Monday–Friday
Just 5 hours per day
$23/hour + lunch included

Spend your summer:
Working at camp
Having fun in the sun
Being part of an amazing team
Keeping campers safe while making memories that last a lifetime

If you love kids, sunshine, and the idea of getting paid to spend your summer by the pool, this might just be the best job you'll ever have.

Interested? Apply at https://www.bishopsranch.org/careers

Address

5297 Westside Road
Healdsburg, CA
95448

Telephone

+17074332440

Website

https://www.bishopsranch.org/support/

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