Wine Country Ranch Retreat, pool, hot tub, 8 BDRMS, sleeps 18, 2 hrs from SF

Luxury Vineyard Retreat Welcome to Red Smith Ranch, a luxury retreat located on a hilltop in the midst of rolling vineyards, where the California wine country meets the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Escape with your family, just two hours from San Francisco. 8 spacious bedrooms, 4-1/2 bathrooms, Sleeps 18, swimming pool, hot tub, bocce ball, 5 acres of gardens, croquet, fire pit, outdoor games, nearby kayaking, hiking, winery tours, and more.The RanchThe Retreat at RedSmith Ranch is a stunning 7,500 sq. ft. Spanish Colonial style home recently restored for modern style and comfort. The home features authentic handmade clay floor tiles, hand-troweled interior plaster walls, wood-beamed ceilings throughout, large stone fireplaces, hand-hewn 2-1/2” thick oak doors, among many other unique features. The décor is modern rustic, with original mid-century art and furnishings.The home’s spacious common areas open to the outdoors with large windows and oak framed glass doors providing gorgeous views of the pool, vineyards, gardens, patios and fountains. This home was designed for entertaining, with 16’ x 33’ living room and 19’ x 28 ‘ family room both of which open to separate wood-paneled bar rooms. The home features a fully-stocked gourmet chefs’ kitchen, large dining room with hardwood table that seats 12, and kitchen seating for 8. The stunning master suite, kids’ bedroom, full bath and half bath are located on the first floor. The second floor features four queen bedrooms perfectly situated to enjoy sunset views, plus two full bathrooms. Sleeps 18. This “Smart Home” offers high speed internet everywhere on site, a sound system with three zones; inside, front and back with total of 28 speakers to enjoy your favorite music.The SiteThe retreat is situated in the middle of hundreds of vineyard acres, with 4 acres of mature trees, lawns, gardens, and patios with fountains. A spectacular private experience! The swimming pool is a great place to refresh during the warm summer months. Birds and butterflies galore! There are eight separate patio areas, each with its own view, character and seating arraignments. Additional features include: large areas for lawn games and meandering; outdoor covered game area with ping pong, darts, card table; vibrant rose garden to enjoy. We keep our vegetable garden full and ready for your enjoyment. The bocce ball court has lights and you can play all night long listening to your favorite music. Kids will love putting down their phones and running around this property - playing games, climbing trees, hunting for bugs, swinging on ropes, sleeping outside under the stars. At night the skies are clear, and stars are bright. Throw a log in the outdoor fireplace and catch up with old friends….The AreaThis Lodi Wine region features award winning large and small wineries open for tasting and frequent live music, all within a few minutes’ drive from the Ranch. Bokisch Winery is just across the road from the Ranch, makes for a nice evening walk after sipping their acclaimed Spanish wines. The Mokelumne river wilderness is just minutes away, for kayaking, rafting and paddle boarding. Other nearby activities include cycling the back roads of the rolling foothills, hiking trails in the nearby lower Sierras around lakes and rivers (20 minutes), exploring the gold rush towns of Jackson, Sutter Creek, Mokelumne Hill, (30 minutes) and many more. Downtown Lodi (20 minutes) has the quaintness of a rural Valley town with thrift shops, brew pubs and dining. There are also many fresh picked roadside farm markets to enjoy the local bounties of the season, plus home-made pies!.We have worked hard to make RedSmith Ranch both beautiful and comfortable and hope you enjoy it as much as we do. The large gathering spaces and flexible sleeping arrangements make it perfect for:- Couples weekend- Wine tasting tours (80 plus local wineries)- Small family reunions- Girls’ getaways- Team building retreats- Farm to kitchen cooking- Birthday celebrations- A luxury base camp for cycling, hiking, and kayaking- Touring nearby historic mining towns of the Sierras- Any time you want to get away with friends, family, or colleagues in an amazing setting.Come experience and enjoy the relaxing surroundings and rural lifestyle of RedSmith Ranch