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Cholame Ranch Room

Honoring One of California’s Oldest Ranches

Two queen beds | Loft | Bar seating | Shared front porch

Step into the Cholame Ranch Room, where California’s ranching history comes alive. Inspired by the historic Cholame Ranch, this room blends handcrafted details, local art, and ranching heritage into a warm, inviting retreat. Every element, from paintings to woodwork, celebrates the legacy of the valley and the traditions that continue to shape it today.

Why it’s special

  • Historic Legacy – Celebrates the neighboring Cholame Ranch, only completely intact Mexican Land Grant from the early 1800's.

  • Local Art – Features large paintings by local artist Debbie Kunic inspired by the valley and its landscapes.

  • Handcrafted Furnishings – Beds and railings made by owner John Varian using grey pine deadfall harvested from the V6 Ranch.

Cholame Ranch history

The Cholame Ranch Room honors the historic Cholame Rancho, awarded in 1844 to Mauricio Gonzalez, encompassing the only fully intact Mexican Land Grant in the area. In 1965, the Hearst Corporation acquired the property and renamed it the Jack Ranch to honor the Jack family. The ranch now spans 73,000 acres and is home to a 2,500-head cowherd.

The door to the room is branded with the ranch’s Circle C brand, the second oldest registered cattle brand in California.

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