Rosebud From Disney's Airbuddies Visits Highland Sat/Sun

The cute Golden Retreiver who played the lead puppy with the pink bow in "Disney's Airbuddies"(click here to watch a 3 minute movie clip) is visiting Highland Ranch with her owners Gene and Carrie Orcutt, parents of Highland Ranch's new manager, Joy Andrews.  The breeder owned her during filming, but when Joy's parents finally got her from the breeder, she still had extra black make-up on her cute little nose.  Now age 4, she is very well suited to the name of "Rocket" , named by Joy.  She will be staying at Highland Ranch this Saturday and Sunday and would love visitors and free pictures to be taken with her!  Also, stay tuned for her return in Spring 2010.

Purchase a 3-night Overnight Stay Nov. 5-8 and Receive Highland's Own Yoga and Riding At No Extra Charge!

Bobby Kilgore, manager of Highland Ranch's Barn and Riding Program, will be offering a ground and trail work clinic for all ability levels November 5th-8th along with resident wrangler Susana Howard.  Bobby is two-time California State Bull Riding Champion and has also attended many of the Ed Dabney clinics.  Bobby is pictured here back in his bull-riding days, but don't worry, he's retired and won't expect you to rally any broncos!  Our own Yoga instructor, Cholly, will be offering Yoga classes once a day at no extra charge.  Guests may arrive Thursday November 5th for evening Yoga all 3 nights.  Friday will be a groundwork day and short trail ride, Saturday is a long trail ride with catered lunch brough to the cabin on the trail, and Sunday is a regular trail ride.  Low season rates apply of $245/night for adults and $160 for children ages 6-12.  Rain or shine.  Visit www.HighlandRanch.com or call (707)895-3600.  We still have plenty of space available.

Highland Ranch Horses Voted Happiest Ever!

A guest visiting Highland Ranch in September commented that in all her travels to ranches around the world, our horses are the best cared for, most well-behaved, and all around happiest of any place she had been.  One of Highland Ranch's longest visiting guests, Connie, also has noticed within the last couple years that instead of having the trouble of hoping one favorite horse is available for her ride of the day, now she has trouble choosing WHICH of her favorites to ride today.  Many thanks to our barn team for all their hard work and love of our horses, it wouldn't have been possible without you.  Come visit the horses and see how their winter coats are coming in!

Recipe of The Month

Pumpkin Cream Cheese French Toast

1 loaf french bread, sliced 1-2 in. thick

Make on the side:

8 oz. cream cheese, softened

1 or 2 TB pumpkin spice

2 TB sugar

Arrange bread in a casserole dish 2 slices each serving, stacked. Spread 3 TB cream cheese mixture in between top and bottom slice.

Combine and mix will in a bowl:

4 eggs, beaten

1 1/2  cups whole milk

1 TB vanilla

1/2 TB cinnamon

1/4 cup maple syrup or brown sugar

1 stick butter, melted (add last)

Pour egg mixture evenly over top slice of each bread serving.  If desired top with chopped pecans or sliced apples.

Bake at 350 degrees 60-75 minutes, covered with tin foil (be sure foil isn't touching bread too much).   Uncover to brown last 15 minutes.  Scoop and serve with maple syrup.

Halloween at the Ranch

What better way to spend Halloween weekend than up here with us?  Come to Highland Ranch for Halloween Weekend for pumpkin carving, trick or treating, and all kinds of fun.  We still have room for families so call us today or reply to this e-mail for more information.  We'd love to see you!