A unique getaway on the Northern California coast!
Where Nature, Art, and Magic Combine
WELCOME TO THE HOWARD CREEK RANCH INN
Nestled on the northern Mendocino coast, away from it all, is a special and unique destination. Originally a homestead from the late 1800's, your choice of nest includes 5 unique, handcrafted cabins, 7 cozy rooms, and a two-level suite. The property features a private path to the beach, trails to old growth redwoods, and a freshwater creek, literally running through it!
Howard Creek Ranch sweeps you up in the wonder and gifts of an ongoing vision crafted over 40 years by an artist-builder and flower child. Owners Sally and Sonny have dedicated their lives to creating an enchanting, one-of-a-kind, vintage-rustic, works-of-art get-away, worthy of your sweetest dreams while nourishing mind, body, and soul.
Take a step back in time at this rare and wonderful find, for those who love fresh air & water... a 150+ year history, peace & tranquility... beaches & redwoods... and inspiring attention-to-detail.
For questions, to learn more, and/or to book your experience... give us a call today.
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Accommodations
PICK YOUR STAY
Available are 13 unique, one-of-a-kind options, hand-crafted by Sonny, spanning 5 cabins, 1 suite, and 7 rooms. Featured throughout are reclaimed redwood, vintage tiles, beautiful details, antiques, comfortable beds, handmade quilts, views of the nature, private baths, utility kitchenettes, and more.
Cabins are near the beach, in the trees, by the creek, and perched above it all looking out over the ocean. Rooms are in the original Carriage Barn and Farmhouse. Breakfast included.
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Activities
CHOICE OF POSITIVE EXPERIENCES!
We're perched just south of what the Northern California coastline was hundreds of years ago, referred to as The Lost Coast. We're in Westport with Fort Bragg to the south of us about 25 minutes, Mendocino about 20 minutes further.
Which means you have options. From hiking trails, local shops, restaurants, and cute boutiques away from here, you also have pristine nature and a private path to the beach to bask and rejuvenate in. Also on the property are various places to explore, including the original Farmhouse, the solarium and library of the Carriage Barn, the creek, the gardens, and a loop trail to an Enchanted (Redwood) Forest.
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Northern California
WHERE THE REDWOODS (+ CREEK) MEET THE SEA
The Howard Creek Ranch is perched on 60+ acres of the secluded, iconic, beautiful, nurturing northern California coastline. Surrounded by redwood covered mountains within the sound of the crashing waves, the ever-flowing Howard Creek meanders its way through the homestead year round on its ancient, sacred sojourn to the sea.
Come find, experience, and be nurtured by the peace, presence, nature, beauty, details, and history that is Howard Creek Ranch.
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The History
1867 TO… NOW!
Howard Creek Ranch is named after the adventurous Howard family who arrived on horseback from Maine in 1867 and build a self-sustaining homestead in this amazing nook of a valley.
With their Carriage Barn and Farmhouse still standing, come appreciate and be part of a 157+ year story still unfolding...
The Creek
SACRED WATERS
Flowing out from the redwood-covered hills to the east are the fresh and sacred waters of Howard Creek making their way to the sea. Charged with life, the creek flows through the property all year long.
It is no surprise the Howard Family choose this valley to be the essence of its homestead. Come experience the splendor of nature in her finest form!
"Within you is a stillness and sanctuary
to which YOU CAN RETREAT ANYTIME AND BE YOURSELF."
— Hermann Hesse