Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort’s signature BBQ Bootcamp returns October 9-11 offering guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in the area’s iconic Santa Maria grilling techniques and savory results complemented with fine local wine and beer tastings.
Based upon the most current and best available science on sanitation methods and protocols, highest priority is the well-being of guests, employees and the community. The ranch has restructured all activities and created dining options to meet and exceed the latest Covid-19 requirements and recommendations.
Chef Anthony Endy
Long considered the premier full-service guest ranch for couples, families, and conferences since opening in 1946, this luxurious hideaway has hosted the internationally-acclaimed event for over 60 years. Highlights include hands-on seminars and workshops with the resort’s executive chef and recent “Beat Bobby Flay” winner Anthony Endy, Mighty Quinn’s Barbeque and 
Food Network BBQ personality Hugh Mangum , Paula Disbrowe chef/author of a newly-released cookbook “Thank You for Smoking”, chocolatier and grilled dessert expert Valerie Gordon of Valerie’s Confections, bread baking with Bob Oswaks of Bob’s Well Bread, a spice blending workshop and more. Throughout the weekend, the chefs will serve up grilled feasts and reveal their tricks and tips for creating legendary BBQ and all the sides.
Guests will also participate in Alisal’s traditional breakfast ride. The two-hour horseback itinerary takes you through giant sycamores and along Alisal’s 100-acre spring-fed lake to the historic Old Adobe Camp where a crackling campfire and a hearty country breakfast prepared by Valerie Gordon and Chef Endy await.
This premier 10,000-acre luxury resort in California’s Santa Ynez Valley offers 73 telephone-and-television-free guest cottages and suites, 50+ miles of horseback trails, two 18-hole championship golf courses, a 6,500-square-foot spa and fitness center, six tennis courts, and a 100-acre spring-fed lake with water sports including fly fishing, canoeing and kayaking.
For more details, visit BBQ Bootcamp or call 1.800.425.4725.
Photos courtesy of Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort
