Ranch Roundup

OCT x RBR

October 12-16, 2025

FAQ’s and Details

Day 1: Collaboration: Focuses on building trust and identifying support systems and increasing capacity. Activities include grooming horses and getting to know the RBR herd.

Day 2: Authenticity: Explores personal values and perceived limitations. Sessions involve identifying values and limiting beliefs, and understanding what takes the lead in participants’ lives.

Day 3: Joy: Centers on identifying and embracing sources of joy. Activities include reconnecting participants with childlike joy and playing alongside the horses of RBR.

Day 4: Open-Mindedness: Encourages participants to explore the themes of curiosity and clarity. Sessions include guiding exercises with horses and developing a personal guiding statement.

Day 5: Gratitude: Focuses on the spirit of gratitude and integrating the week's learnings. Participants and RBR horses celebrate the experience with various challenges symbolizing the different themes of the week.

How and When Will I Get to The Ranch?

The folks of RBR, human and horse, cannot wait to see you! Most guest choose to fly in to Santa Barbara Regional Airport and take advantage of our RBR Airport Shuttle. The drive from SBA to RBR is approximately 45 minutes.

The Roundbarn Shuttle will be making a Santa Barbara Regional Airport run on Sunday, October 12. Flights should arrive in Santa Barbara no later than 2:00 PM. Some guests choose to arrive a day or two early and enjoy all that Santa Barbara County has to offer. Reach out to our team for recommendations and partner hotels should you choose to arrive to the Central Coast a little early. Our shuttle will also provide return transportation to SBA Thursday, October 16. Flights departing Santa Barbara should be scheduled no earlier than 11:30AM. More details to follow.

Please meet the RBR Shuttle at SBA Baggage Claim.

P.S. The bar just outside of the gates on the second floor of the Santa Barbara Airport makes a fantastic Bloody Mary for those who may need to wait for the shuttle pick up.

What about Food?

Accommodation rates include all meals listed on the agenda (except for dinner in town) plus a selection of healthy snacks. Also included is wine, beer and a variety of non-alcoholic beverages served at our House Happy Hour and during dinners at the Ranch. To-go options are available should you choose to dine in your room.

You will simply be responsible for the cost of your own dinner and/or drinks in town while off the ranch. Transportation to and from the off-the-ranch dinner is provided by the RBR shuttle.

We have worked to meet each guest’s dietary needs as outlined during the registration process. We are sourcing local ingredients and vendors of the highest quality and can't wait to share all the Valley has to offer in terms of clean, local cuisine!

Sample Menu-

Welcome Snack: Cheese & Charcuterie or Mediterranean Dips and Local Veggies

Breakfast: Local Coffee, Cold Bar (Yogurt, Fruit), Hot Organic Oatmeal Bar

Lunch: Local Farm-Fresh Salad Bar with Features

Dinner: Homemade Pasta Bar, Fiesta Night, All-Ranch Cookout

What Should I Pack?

Our ranch dress code is what some around here call "Valley Casual." Others call it "Coastal Cowgirl." We say "Come As You Are, but come wearing boots and jeans.”

Boots: We have a very strict closed-toe shoe policy. While not in your room, all ranch guests must wear closed-toe shoes.

Jeans and Long Sleeves: Jeans and long sleeves are required when riding and interacting with the animals. Not only will this protect you from the California Sun, but it's just plain good advice for visiting a ranch.

Hat: If you forget your hat, you will wish you had not. So go ahead and set out this necessary ranch accessory now. Any style hat will do. Additionally, you may want to bring a cowboy hat to be customized at our Hat Bar. Hats for customization will also be available for purchase.

Layers: Guests will likely experience three of the four seasons each day at the ranch. So don't leave home without a jacket, sweatshirt, or sweater.

Preferred Riding Gear: While we have riding gear for borrowing, if you have your own you may choose to bring it. Helmets are required for riding.

In Town Outfit: You may choose to pack a non-ranchwear outfit to wear for dinner in town. This is by no means required, as you will see plenty of ranchwear in town. But if you would like, feel free to bring a casual maxi dress or non-jeans, etc for this animal free, off the ranch activity.

Reading Glasses: as required.

Workout Clothes: Our Ranch Gym, El Gimnasio, is open 24/7, and movement classes such as pilates will often be available during your stay.

Momento: An item that sparks memories of the time when you were around 11 years old. We’ll use the item as inspiration for a session held on day three.

Issues while Traveling or Attending an Experience?

Are there other activities available?

The Spanish phrase "la ñapa" or "la yapa" means "a bonus" or "something extra".

LA ÑAPA at RBR is a thoughtfully curated collection of experiences that have been selected to support you as a learner while you are here at the Ranch. A LA ÑAPA experience is meant to be an extension of what’s happening, as we say, “In the Corral.”

*50 Minute Massages- $165 each + grat. Limited number of bookings available. Must be booked prior to arrival at the ranch.

To schedule email: office@roundbarnranchandco.com

**Sign up for our Complimentary Activities on site!