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Experience · Glen Ellen, Sonoma County

Beauty Ranch Ride with Cottage Tour & Picnic

by Triple Creek Horse Outfit

$215/person50 min rideStarts in Glen Ellen

The short answer

Triple Creek has led private horseback rides at Jack London State Historic Park since 2003. Its picnic package pairs a short ride over the author's ranch with a visit to his restored cottage and a picnic in the oaks, and a free winery tasting nearby rounds out the day. Price: Picnic included in the $215 per-person package.

Checked September 2026 from triplecreekhorseoutfit.comStated on the venue's own website

Dirt trail through golden grass toward oaks turning autumn colours on Jack London's Beauty Ranch
Photo: Daderot · CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

Details

Price
Picnic included in the $215 per-person package
Food on site
A picnic after the ride (the site brings back 'lunch at the cottage'). Every ride also includes a complimentary tasting at VJB Cellars in Kenwood, about 15 minutes away, where cheese, wood-fired pizza and gelato are sold.
Groups
Private rides for 2–6 guests; two-guest minimum. Large-group ranch tours for 5+ cost $135 per person.
Kids
Riders 8 and older; under-18s need an accompanying adult.
Hours
About 50-minute ride plus cottage visit and picnic; seasonal schedule on the booking calendar
Season
Regular season April–October
Prices
$215 per person (ride + cottage tour + picnic); rides without the picnic from $145
House rules
Riders must be 8+ and under 210 lb; under-18s need an adult with them. Cancel at least 3 days ahead (5 days for groups of 5+). Email is the preferred contact — the old voicemail line has been disconnected.

What to expect

A 50-minute private trail ride through Jack London's Beauty Ranch — vineyards, oak woodland and redwoods — then a short walk from the stables to the author's restored cottage for a picnic under big oaks.

  • Hiking trails
  • Shade trees
  • Vineyard views

Good for: Romantic · Families · Views · Quiet

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About Triple Creek Horse Outfit – Beauty Ranch Ride with Cottage Tour & Picnic

Triple Creek has led private horseback rides at Jack London State Historic Park since 2003. Its picnic package pairs a short ride over the author's ranch with a visit to his restored cottage and a picnic in the oaks, and a free winery tasting nearby rounds out the day.

  • Picnic beside Jack London's restored cottage
  • Private rides only (2–6 guests)
  • Free VJB Cellars tasting in Kenwood with every ride
  • Operating since 2003; books through FareHarbor

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Lone picnic table in a redwood grove beside the Mountain Trail at Jack London State Historic Park
Park

Jack London State Historic Park

Glen Ellen· 1 mi

Bring your own foodNo reservationWine allowedDogs OK

Jack London's former Beauty Ranch combines history, vineyard views and 29-plus miles of trails with some of the valley's most varied picnic spots, including a reservable oak grove with barbecue stands. No alcohol ban is posted, so a bottle from a nearby winery fits right in; expect the $15 vehicle fee.

Jack London State Historic Park

Bring your own foodChecked Sep 2026
Own food
yes
Wine allowed
yes
Reservation
Not needed
Dogs
Yes
Fee
$15/vehicle

Nearest picnic food: Glen Ellen Village Market · 1.1 mi

Details: Jack London State Historic Park
Terraced vineyard rows climbing toward a wooded Sonoma Mountain ridge at Benziger Family Winery
Winery

Benziger Family Winery

Glen Ellen· 1 mi

Bring your own foodPurchase requiredNo reservationDogs OK

A large biodynamic estate high on Sonoma Mountain above Glen Ellen, known for its tractor-tram vineyard tours. Its terrace picnic tables let small groups bring their own food with a bottle purchase.

Benziger Family Winery

Bring your own foodChecked Sep 2026
Own food
yes
Wine purchase
Required
Reservation
Not needed
Dogs
Outside
Fee
No fee listed

Nearest picnic food: Glen Ellen Village Market · 1.0 mi

Details: Benziger Family Winery
Park

Moran Goodman Park

Glen Ellen· 2 mi

Bring your own foodNo reservationWine allowedDogs OK

A tiny neighborhood park near Glen Ellen's village and wineries, useful when you want a free table and a grill without a state-park fee. There are no restrooms.

Moran Goodman Park

Bring your own foodChecked Sep 2026
Own food
yes
Wine allowed
yes
Reservation
Not needed
Dogs
Yes
Fee
Free entry

Nearest picnic food: Glen Ellen Village Market · 1.6 mi

Details: Moran Goodman Park
Paved path winding through a grove of oaks, with a picnic table in the distance, at Sonoma Valley Regional Park in winter
Park

Sonoma Valley Regional Park

Glen Ellen· 3 mi

Bring your own foodNo reservationWine allowedDogs OK

A shady oak-woodland park on Highway 12 at the edge of Glen Ellen, with a grassy picnic and barbecue area at the entrance and an easy paved trail for an after-lunch stroll. Wine is allowed under county rules, and the off-leash dog park next to the lot makes it one of the valley's best picnic stops for dog owners.

Sonoma Valley Regional Park

Bring your own foodChecked Sep 2026
Own food
yes
Wine allowed
yes
Reservation
Not needed
Dogs
Yes
Fee
$8/vehicle

Nearest picnic food: Glen Ellen Village Market · 0.7 mi

Details: Sonoma Valley Regional Park

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Frequently asked questions

Is Triple Creek Horse Outfit – Beauty Ranch Ride with Cottage Tour & Picnic good for kids?

Riders 8 and older; under-18s need an accompanying adult.

Sources & accuracy

We last checked this listing in September 2026 (freshest source: Official 'Prices and Ride Options 2026' page accessed Sept 2026). Policies change — especially for groups and holidays — so confirm with Triple Creek Horse Outfit – Beauty Ranch Ride with Cottage Tour & Picnic before you go. How we verify.

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