The New Barn House

These last two weeks were dedicated to renovating The Barn House. Our devoted Hidden Valley renovation team conquered this project. We targeted the Ranch Hand Room and the Rawhide room.

New Signs to label the bedrooms

We started by installing fans in all the bedrooms, because we have been having some hot summer days. Now the barn house guests can relax indoors with cool breezes rolling throughout the house!

We painted The Ranch Hand room a beautiful calm blue, and added matching throw pillows. The Rawhide room also received a fresh coat of sage green paint. We found some great original oil paintings and framed them, so each room has its own original piece of art! Each bedroom got new furniture, and all new lamps and light fixtures. All of the windows received a new window treatment, with funky curtains to match each theme. We also framed some great horse photos for the palomino room (we just love themed bedrooms)!

The new and improved Ranch Hand Room

We also added a few new beds, with all new comforters. Now the rooms are soft and cozy with their new bedspreads and fun decor! With our new bed configuration, the Barn House can hold up to 14 people. Each room now has a queen or king bed to hold couples. 

In the Ranch Hand Room, we turned an oil lamp into an electric lamp with a bulb. We will post on how to make your own on our next blog!

The Palomino Room (Left) and Rawhide Room (Right)

The Barn isn't for the animals anymore! It still has all the barn charm with the comforts of home inside.

Secluded Sites Make for Successful Meetings

June's issue of Meetings Focus West is one geared towards eco-friendly meetings and secluded retreats. Companies are looking for retreats and getaways that allow a full focus on their meeting's agenda. They are now meeting at places that offer peaceful powwows without the distraction of other vacationers and professionals that you would typically find at a hotel or convention. This goes to show that larger companies are focusing on their own environmental impacts, and they are finally doing something about it. Whether it is starting a recycling program at the office, or planning office getaways at an environmentally-friendly venue, companies are really making the effort to reduce their carbon footprint. We are very excited about two of Meetings Focus West's feature articles that highlight the importance of green venues and nature-surrounded retreats.


The first article, "Going Wild," emphasizes non-traditional meeting sites. The article states, "Groups can experience green in the truest sense of the word by taking advantage of parks and conservation areas all across the West." 


The second article, "Hideaway Havens," promotes intimacy of a place that allow groups to focus on their meetings rather than be disturbed by outside distractions.

One of our many green meeting spaces

We are happy that green venues are gaining popularity, and we hope that Hidden Valley Retreat and Spa will continue to be recognized as a nature-loving distraction-free venue for any company's needs. Hidden Valley Retreat and Spa commits to carrying on the practices of Dr. Jensen, who owned the property for 60 years and ran it as a world-renowned holistic health ranch.To read about Hidden Valley Retreat and all of our green practices, click here.






Marlene Goldman. "Going Wild." Meetings Focus West.  
Laura Del Rosso. "Hideaway Havens." Meetings Focus West.