Lassen Meadows Ranch

What a fantastic ranch. We spent the weekend here and it was absolutely beautiful. The property is beautiful, the Lake House is settled right on the lake, and the grounds were gorgeous. Hiking, Kyaks, everything you want to do or not do (we loved the peace and quiet, so relaxing). We highly recommend this place. Thanks for the champagne Debbie and Russ. Nice touch!!!

This place is amazing. We spent fathers day weekend here with our two young kids and had a wonderful time. The cabins and grounds are beautiful. All the comforts of home while surrounded by nature. My wife calls it «glamping» (glamour camping), I call it perfect. Lots of things to do including hiking, swimming, boating on Almanor, or just chill. The owners are a joy. We’re already booked for our next visit.

Stressed? Living at a harried pace? Looking to rest and relax for a few days in order to return to your busy lifestyle more refreshed and calm?
Lassen Meadows Ranch Highlights:
1. Sierra views
2. Serene quiet
3. Pet-​friendly
4. Accessibility to local Chester and Lake Almanor
Unplug for your next weekend away, or your extended mid-​week away, at Lassen Meadows Ranch. Nestled between iconic Mount Lassen and the quintessential Sierra town of Chester, all just minutes away from picturesque Lake Almanor, Lassen Meadows Ranch is your quieter, Sierra summer retreat.
Three private cabins dot the estate, all an easily-​walkable distance away from the main Lodge, a comfortable establishment, which is an enviable private residence. Hop in a golf cart to more easily maneuver around the property and don’t forget to bring your camera to capture 360-​degree views of the woods, Blue Lake, and wildlife.
This review is for the Smith cabin in particular and the overall estate in general. The cosy Smith cabin was built in the 1930s and boasts the best view of Blue Lake and the main Lodge in the distance. I couldn’t have imagined a more scenic and relaxing experience staying at the Smith Cabin. Owners Deb and Russ did everything to make our stay comfortable and pleasant – think: «extreme hospitality.» Fishing enthusiast? Contact Deb and Russ now for more information about fishing on the property.
Arrange for a patio boat or jet ski to cruise around Lake Almanor at local Knotty Pines Marina, wake up for morning hikes on the expansive property, and visit with the cows, horses, mini donkeys, and dogs any time of day – look out for bald eagles and deer too.
Lassen Meadows Ranch is pet-​friendly! So do like we did and bring your pooch along for running, jumping, swimming, and more.
Looking forward to a return visit again soon.

My husband and I had our wedding at Lassen Meadows Ranch in August 2012 and I cannot recommend it highly enough to couples looking for a BEAUTIFUL outdoor venue for their wedding (or any other special gathering). In terms of scenery, there is no other venue in the Sierra Nevada’s that could possibly compete: small mountain lake on site, gorgeous meadows, all sourrounded by mountains, but close enough to town to provide easy access. In terms of service, the family who owns and runs the ranch went above and beyond to make our wedding weekend everything we wanted and more. They are incredibly flexible, knowledgeable, experienced and just all around wonderful people to work with. Lovely cabins on site accomodated our wedding party, friends camped on-​site, other guests stayed in town. Some other highlights: impressive horses, adorable mini-​donkeys (kiddos LOVED them!), breathtaking barn we used as dance floor, new outdoor kitchen pavilion, expansive lakeside lawn areas, and much more.
We had the option of a free venue elsewhere and so were nervous about spending the rental fee for the Lassen Meadows Ranch when first deciding, but it was absolutely the right decision and worth EVERY cent of the very reasonable price. It is truly a SPECIAL place that we and all our guests still cannot stop raving about.

My husband and I were married here. The property is in our family, but in all of the many choices out there for venues, we chose this one. We considered beaches, lodges, and wine country. A wedding in a city hotel wouldn’t be our style. We were able to obtain a ‘rustic yet elegant’ look and feel in a place that is very special to us, while having a full weekend with all of our guests. About half of our guests camped or brought in RVs, the other half stayed in town. We hired the local bus company to shuttle from town to the property, our caterers, flowers, cake, etc came from local as well as Bay Area vendors.