Spanning more than five acres in Malibu, the inspiration and foundation of every meal stems from the use of fresh, organic ingredients harvested daily from our on-site Regenerative Organic Certified® Garden. Regenerative farming nurtures and enhances soil health to both improve the quality of the harvest and benefit the surrounding ecosystem. In order to receive this prestigious honor, The Ranch farm did extensive soil testing and a complete audit of its practices to ensure we meet or exceed the rigorous standards set by the Regenerative Organic Alliance.
To contribute to the development of our rich soil, The Ranch’s farm utilizes a variety of agricultural techniques. This includes cover cropping, crop rotation, low- or no-till soil cultivation, composting, zero use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers, development of a pollinator habitat and the addition of perennials and vegetative barriers. Through these practices we are able to grow the cleanest, most nutritious and flavorful ingredients for our guests to enjoy all while preserving, enhancing, and regenerating the land.
When the sun is shining (as it often is in Malibu), guests can enjoy their meals in the garden, with views of the surrounding mountains. Guests are also encouraged to tour our garden during their stay to learn the art of cultivating organically grown produce and enjoy a few tasty samples along the way.
Building a year-round bounty
Our Executive Chef and Master Gardener collaborate on seasonal menus by orchestrating harvests throughout the year to ensure ingredients are sent to the kitchen at their peak, providing guests with the freshest, most flavorful dining experience. This also ensures the nutritional value of each fruit, vegetable and herb is at its best to reap maximum benefits of these powerful plants.
Thanks to our talented team, our 5 acre garden boasts some impressive stats.
In addition to producing more than 2,000 pounds of produce each month, they tend to over 100 different plant species including:
We are committed to creating a better planet with every-day efforts at The Ranch. Our team is dedicated to ongoing reviews and exploration of new methods to improve our sustainability practices. Whether it’s reusing 100% of our grey water, removing litter and maintaining our local trails, or developing healthy soil in the garden, The Ranch will continue to play our part to help the planet and educate guests on how they can practice sustainability at home.
Our animals play a crucial part in cultivating the garden. From pollinating our plants to pest control to mental health support for the team and guests, our four and two-legged friends also assist with waste management. They enjoy nibbling on scraps from the garden while the rest gets added to composting tumblers and our worm beds to achieve a closed loop system.
Our on-site bee colonies produce over 500lbs of honey each year. Not only are bees essential to our ecosystem, the locally sourced honey they make can help alleviate inflammation and ease symptoms of seasonal allergies!
Our famous Ranch goats are the highlight of the garden tour. In addition to helping create a closed system, we encourage our guests to interact with them throughout the week for an additional dose of healing energy.
The newest addition to the garden team, our Turkish Kangal pups take their job of keeping our goats safe from the surrounding wildlife very seriously.
Chickens roam and fertilize soil by scratching, pecking and consuming the remnants of plants and bugs to prepare the beds for the next season.
Our personal rodent patrol, the cats will stay with the team all day, watching the garden so our harvest is safe from pests without the use of poisons.
Our brush-clearing goat herd grazes our land, clearing trees and grass and fertilizing the soil.
"The Ranch was a perfect place for me to recharge and reset in a healthy way. The hiking, the food, the people, the full experience will be one I never forget. The mixture of rugged and luxury is totally unique. I am truly looking forward to going back again, as soon as possible."
J.M. Annapolis, MD
"The food was delicious and satiating, the place is serene and beautiful and the exercise programming was of ideal diversity, intensity and duration. My time at the Ranch provided a much-cherished retreat for my mind, body and spirit. I came away having opened a far more healthy and happy chapter of my life."
B.H. New York, New York