Alisal Ranch Launches Luxury Product Line Inspired by Santa Ynez Valley's Rich Heritage and History
Since 1946, Alisal Ranch has provided guests with a unique travel experience that combines the best of authentic western hospitality and luxury ranch living. Surrounded by mountains and situated on 10,500 acres in the golden hills of California's Santa Ynez Valley, just 36 miles northeast of Santa Barbara, the family-owned ranch has embraced the spirit of the American West for almost a century.
Recently, the award-winning luxury property announced the launch of Alisal Ranch Trading Co., a product line inspire by the land that pays homage to the area’s rich heritage and history. The introductory launch includes a custom wellness line made in California that was produced in partnership with GARA Skincare from Ojai, CA.
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Alisal Ranch Trading Co.’s new products features scents inspired by aromatic plants that are native to the ranch including fresh grass, rose, sage, and wood, with lead scents consisting of a cedar wood shampoo, clary sage body wash, neroli conditioner, and rose lotion.
The signature scent also includes essence of oak moss and tobacco, which adds a playful nod to the rich cowboy culture at Alisal Ranch and its history of ranchers who have played a key role in conservation and preservation of the land.
The natural origin, non-GMO, and ethically sourced ingredients in the products offer numerous benefits for the body, scalp, and skin with a unique formula that provides both a somatic and emotional experience.
“The partnership between GARA Skincare and Alisal Ranch unfolded naturally,” says Emilee Dziuk-Barnett, Co-Founder of GARA Skincare. “I was inspired by the land, its wildness, the native plants and beautiful landscapes at the ranch. When developing the custom scents for Alisal Ranch, we looked at the native plans and their traditional uses by the indigenous Chumash peoples. We felt the energy of the land, and thought about all of the people whose histories are intertwined with this region, like ranchers and cowboys. Through this process, we chose to profile scents like rose, clary sage, oak moss and neroli, which we feel are such strong identifiers for Alisal Ranch’s custom scent.”
Alisal Ranch Trading Co. products will be available in the ranch’s guest cottages and are also available for purchase at The Mercantile, the property’s retail boutique that carries a variety of clothing, gift items, home goods, accessories, spa products, and more.
“Alisal Ranch is thrilled to launch Alisal Ranch Trading Co. and it’s an honor to kick off the launch with the release of our very first products, which were developed in partnership with the talented team at GARA Skincare right here on California’s Central Coast,” adds Kathleen Cochran, General Manager of Alisal Ranch. “The GARA Skincare team has helped us profile scents inspired from the land; from the plants, and from the collected wisdoms of all who have lived here, cultivating, and stewarding the ranch. We’re grateful for their partnership and look forward to introducing the products to our guests at the ranch.”
The property is also home to The Spa at Alisal Ranch, a tranquil oasis that offers curated spa treatments to complement the various activities provided throughout the ranch. Premium products and local ingredients are incorporated into each service, which adds a level of authenticity to the guest experience.
For more information about Alisal Ranch and to book your next stay, visit their website and follow them on Instagram: @alisalranch. For more information about Alisal Ranch Trading Co. and to purchase their products, visit their website or contact guest services at (800) 425-4725.
[Photos courtesy of Alisal Ranch/Teal Thompsen]
Kamala Kirk is a University of Southern California graduate and has been an editor/writer for more than a decade. She has written for E! Online, Total Beauty, TravelAge West, Malibu Times Magazine, and many more. She resides in Los Angeles and is a proud pug mom. Follow her on Instagram: @kamalakirk