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Zaca Lake

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Zaca Lake

Santa Ynez, California

A private lake sanctuary for gathering, restoration, and quiet retreat

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Description

Zaca Lake is a rare retreat landscape—320 acres of protected wilderness set deep within a peaceful valley of redwoods, oaks, and open water. Tucked against the edge of the Los Padres National Forest, the property feels entirely removed, yet remains within easy reach of the Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Barbara.

Cabins line the northern edge of the lake beneath a dense redwood canopy, each thoughtfully restored to balance comfort with restraint. The landscape unfolds gradually—meadows, dock, ranch house, dome, and firelit gathering spaces—supporting both structured programming and unplanned moments of pause.

The lake itself is the anchor: spring-fed, pristine, and exclusive to the property. Days move easily between water, land, and shared meals, with space for wellness sessions, creative workshops, culinary gatherings, or off-site strategy. Zaca Lake is not an escape built for spectacle—it’s a grounded, elemental place designed for presence, connection, and collective reset.

Accommodations

  • 19 cabins + 4 staff rooms

Retreat-Ready Amenities

  • Workshop / gathering spaces: dock, meadow, ranch house (seating for 24, fireplace, television, pool table, dining tables, front porch), Alamo (fireplace, barbecue grills, bar)
  • Wellness facilities: spring-fed lake across 320 acres, geodesic dome
  • Meals: continental breakfast and lunch included (salads + sandwiches); dinner via private chef or caterer
  • Additional: high-speed WiFi, commercial kitchen

Experience Highlights

  • Atmosphere: Quiet, expansive, and deeply restorative—defined by water, trees, and open sky
  • Ideal retreat themes: wellness, creative workshops, off-sites, culinary gatherings
  • Unique offerings: stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, fishing, water activities, wine tasting
  • Local partnerships: yoga, sound baths, cacao ceremonies, facials, and wellness programming

Logistics & Support

  • Approximately 2 hours from Los Angeles (final 7 miles via winding road)
  • On-site management and housekeeping
  • Dedicated concierge services
  • Transportation coordination and on-site experience planning available
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