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You are here: Home / Things to do / Annual Sea Ranch Special Events Make Your Vacation Planning a Snap

Annual Sea Ranch Special Events Make Your Vacation Planning a Snap

October 25, 2017 by Donna Martinez 8 Comments

Special Sea Ranch Events , Sea Ranch Special Events

Sea Ranch special events occur throughout the year. Therefore, we’ve gathered a list of them to help make planning for your next vacation at Sea Ranch while staying at Abalone Bay a snap.

We’re Here to Help Your Vacation Planning

Whether you’re planning a getaway just for you or a family reunion, knowing  what’s on the Sea Ranch special events calendar helps make it a memorable stay for all.  We’ve included signature events to complement  holidays and seasonal events to help you plan ahead for your next vacation. For those who already have their stay at Abalone Bay confirmed, check here to see if there is an added bonus to the time you’ve selected.

 Sea Ranch Special Events Throughout the Year

Below you’ll find annual Sea Ranch special events that range from holiday celebrations to seasonal events. Not every month has a special  or seasonal event listed.We recommend you also check our Sea Ranch Events page for added events.

January Sea Ranch Special Events

Sea Ranch Special EventsChristmas Bird Count

The Christmas Bird Count is an unofficial, low-key, and fun effort by bird lovers to count the species and individual birds present on The Sea Ranch on a particular day or weekend. An orientation meeting is held a week or so before the scheduled count. To view the Results from recent years click here.

March Sea Ranch Special Events

Sea Ranch Special Events, Abalone Bay, Sea Ranch, Vacation Rental, oceanfront, sealsHarbor Seal Pupping Season

Beginning in late March and continuing through early May Harbor Seals mothers that make The Sea Ranch home begin their birthing season. The mother Harbor Seals can be observed “hauling out” of the water to the shore or rocky outcroppings along our coast to give birth to their pups.

Docents monitor the two areas used most frequently for this event, Walk on Beach and the Green Cove Rookeries. They monitor guests and residents alike to assure the skittish and shy seals are not disturbed during this critical period. Dogs are required to be kept away from the viewing areas as they will disturb the new mothers. Read more about our Harbor Seals in this blog post.

April Sea Ranch Special Events

The Sea Ranch Thespian Performances

Typically in April and September The Sea Ranch Thespian Performances are held in the Knipp-Stengel Barn. Our own players performing popular repertory – over 100 volunteers make the plays come to life. Admission is free but reservations are necessary. Learn more about their shows by click here.

Annual Native Plant Fair

April and again in October Sea Ranch highlights its native blooms and native gardening information.  Tours of the garden zones, and lots of information about landscaping at Sea Ranch is presented at the Ohlson Recreation Center’s Demonstration Garden, 10:00 am-12:00 noon;

The best thing about the plant fair is everyone goes home with a native plant!
Sponsored by the Native Plant Committee the event includes tours, demonstrations and landscaping advice.

May Sea Ranch Special Events

Sea Ranch special events in May are favorites of many. We advise you to plan well in advance if you hope to attend.

Annual Architectural Tour

Saturday of Mother’s Day Weekend

Soroptimist International of Mendocino-Sonoma Coast, Inc. Annual Architectural Tour is held the Saturday before Mother’s Day.  This is a very popular event. Therefore if you plan to attend be sure you have booked your vacation rental stay well in advance. Even many hotels are sold out fast.

What to Expect

During the self-guided tour you’ll  view the Iconic designs of The Sea Ranch, Gualala, and Southern Mendocino Coast.  An extraordinary and diverse offering of homes that trace the evolution of the North Coast Style from the creations of the original architects to the current modern ‘green’ representations of “living lightly on the land.”

Sea Ranch Special Events

Follow the tour with a California Wine Tasting in the ambiance of the Gualala Arts Center.  Winemakers and wineries from Northern California’s varied viticulture regions act as your personal wine stewards, pouring their favorite vintages and varietals. There will also be a Silent Auction featuring a full array of local wines and related auction items.

Memorial Day BBQ & Picnic

Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, 12:00 – 3:00 pm; One-Eyed Jack’s picnic area.

A favorite tradition at The Sea Ranch is the annual VFD BBQ picnic, held on the Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend at One-Eyed Jack’s.  Picnic on traditional hamburgers, hot dogs, and veggie burgers, baked beans and fruit, and homemade desserts to raise money for The Sea Ranch Volunteer Fire Department. There are games for the kids, and a visit from Smokey The Bear!

Hundreds of Sea Ranchers and guests turn out for this vitally important fundraiser. Over the years, these BBQs have helped pay for many things not covered by your property tax revenues: construction and maintenance of the North Fire Station, equipment upgrades, specialized training for our volunteers and scholarships for local students. TSRVFD needs to raise money separate from county tax dollars in order to maintain the North Fire Station, and to pay for equipment, training, and other expenses. If you would like to join the Picnic Team, please send email to info@tsrvfd.org and they will add you to the list!

Click here to view photos of the event.

July Sea Ranch Special Events

Independence Day Events

Note that all fireworks are forbidden in The Sea Ranch. Our local fireworks display is held at the Point Arena Pier.  Be sure you check their calendar as it does not always occur on the actual date of July 4.

Fourth of July Under the Redwoods –12:00 Noon Hot Spot

Celebrate the 4th Under the Redwoods at the Hot Spot.This event may no longer occur every year.

Fourth of July at One-Eyed Jack’s (past years at Shell Beach)- 5:00 pm

An informal picnic gathering to celebrate Independence Day together. Someone usually reads the Declaration of Independence; sometimes we sing. Bring your own food, drinks, and supplies. Bring a flag! Everyone welcome.

September Sea Ranch Special Events

For Sea Ranch and Mendonoma region September means the end of “Fogust.” All summer long nature’s air conditioning fog has drifted into cool our coast and veil our redwoods. Now as fall begins, temperatures even out, the vistas are clear and the fog bank sits off in the horizon ready for the occasional Indian Summer.

Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day weekend is another extremely popular time at The Sea Ranch. Traditionally, Labor Day Weekend heralds the change of seasons. We strongly advise if you wish to make The Sea Ranch your venue for summer’s last hoorah you plan and book well in advance.

Annual Equestrian Center Open House: The Sea Ranch Stables, 10:00am-12:00noon;

You are cordially invited to attend our Equestrian Center Open House on Labor Day weekend. Snacks for visitors and carrots for horses will be provided (the horses love all the attention!). Bobbing for apples, horseshoes, and roping a “steer” are fun for adults and children alike. Stop by for riding demonstrations, equipment displays; learn about horse breeds and their care. The Sea Ranch horse owners, look forward each year to this event. Please join us! We guarantee you’ll have a good time.

Click here to view photos of the event.

Sea Ranch Special EventsAnnual Sea Ranch Circumambulation: Saturday of Labor Day weekend, 8:00 am; start at Moonraker Center.

Cinch up your hiking boots and get ready for a full day of hiking the trails of The Sea Ranch. The annual “Great Sea Ranch Circumambulation” is a celebration of The Sea Ranch Trails system. The hike is  approximately 21 miles. Hike any part of it or the whole thing. Dogs walk too! Cookies, drinks, and dog biscuits are provided at the rest stops. The committee will transport your lunch.

Registration takes place at one of the Moonraker Recreation Center at 7:45 a.m.; hike begins promptly at 8:00 a.m.   Explore and celebrate the varied environments on The Sea Ranch, meet old friends and make new ones.

Click here to view photos of 2017’s event.

The Course

The Circumambulation is divided into four segments, with three rest-stops where water, juice, homemade cookies, and restroom facilities will be available. You can choose to ambulate any of the segments. A guide will lead out from Moonraker, the red directional arrows and mileage markers will be in place along the route. Although water and juice will be provided at rest-stops, it’s a good idea to carry some water. Please wear hiking shoes, adequate sunscreen.

Pot-Luck Celebration Dinner

All ambulators are invited to join the Trails Committee at our annual post-ambulation celebration potluck dinner.

The Trails Committee Goal

Our goal for the Circ is to provide The Sea Ranch members and guests with a unique experience and chance to explore and celebrate the varied environments on TSR. It’s an opportunity to become better acquainted with the trails system, meet old friends, and make new ones.

The Sea Ranch Thespian Performances

The Sea Ranch Thespian Performances for the fall may be found at their website.

Our own players performing popular repertory – over 100 volunteers make the plays come to life. Free admission but reservations are necessary.

October Sea Ranch Special Events

Native Plant Fair & Workshop

The fall edition of our Native Plant Fair and Workshop is presented in October. Be sure to check our Sea Ranch Events page to learn specific dates. This event is also held in April.

November Sea Ranch Special Events

There are no specific Sea Ranch special events for the month of November. However, if you wish to celebrate Thanksgiving with at The Sea Ranch, you should plan well in advance. The four day holiday is one of the first to book.

December Sea Ranch Special Events

Christmas Tree Sales

 Sea Ranch Special Events

Each year the Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) sells fresh, beautiful Christmas trees. The funds raised by the tree sales are used to support scholarships for local youths. The sale is sponsored by the VFD, as well as for maintenance of the North Station.

Some of the VFD trees are also available at Sea Ranch Supply during the week.

The trees are fresh and green!

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Sea Ranch special events, christmas tree sale

NOTE:
If you wish a fresh tree for your stay be sure to contact us and we will help coordinate the sale for you. Otherwise you’ll find a pre-decorated and lit artificial tree available for your use.

Carols at the Barn

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Held at Knipp-Stengel Barn, 4:00-5:00pm;

This well-organized sing-along is in an awesome in an evocative setting, the Knipp-Stengel Barn. Participants are served hot cider, popcorn, pretzels, and Holiday Good Cheer. Sea Ranchers, their families and area guests gather to sing carols the Saturday  before Christmas. Colorful banners hang  from the rustic white barn’s rafters. The maestro cues awaiting carolers who are seated in a semi-circle. Songs of joy, carols of old and just plain good fellowship is the order of the event.  No worries if you don’t know all the words as sheet music is handed to you upon entry.

Other Holidays we Love

There are plenty of other holidays we love to celebrate at Abalone Bay. Here is a listing of just a few:

  • National Donut Day
  • National Dog Day
  • Point Arena Golf  Tournament Holiday
  • Cook’s Holiday

What Holiday Will You Choose for Your Vacation at Sea Ranch?

We hope our list of dates will help in your vacation planning. We look forward to your staying at Abalone Bay whether during the annual Sea Ranch special events or any other time. Take a look now to see what holiday is open for you. Or better yet, pick a date that’s special just for you. We guarantee you’ll have a wonderful celebration no matter the dates.

 

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