AROUND The Ranch
Rusted Mountain is at the end of Lonesome Valley Road and is encircled by Angeles National Forest. If you are a nature enthusiast, then this place is for you. We have access to trails galore for horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, and dirt biking. We have two barns and are opening the doors as an animal sanctuary for animals in need. Kody and Chad are survival instructors and co-run Nature Reconnection Class, an incredible non-profit organization dedicated to Nature reconnection class aims to improve mental and physical wellbeing through reconnecting with the natural world and the environment we live in. They are available for private workshops and immersion courses. Jeanine is a certified yoga instructor and meditation teacher. She is open for private classes and workshops. We work collaboratively with incredible instructors from nature reconnection and will have courses available both regularly scheduled and on demand.
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SURVIVAL SKILLS
Kody and Chad are highly trained survival and primitive skills instructors. They are available for workshops, immersion courses, and leadership training for adults and children. See Nature Reconnection Page for more information.

HIKING
We offer guided hikes through the Angeles National Forest with options for off-trail hiking, mindful meditation hikes, guided plant identification and uses hikes, or immersion hiking experiences.

MOUNTAIN BIKING
We are situated in Angeles National Forest with access to mountain biking trails throughout the canyons. Bring your bike or rent one of our own.
EQUINE ASSISTED GROWTH
We work with Medicine Horse Ranch, an incredible neighboring ranch that offers private horseback riding lessons, equine assisted growth, and medicine horse yoga. If you are interested, we will facilitate this fantastic opportunity. They offer these services on their own ranch down the road. We hope you create a long-lasting relationship with them as well! See Medicine Horse Ranch for more information.

YOGA AND MEDITATION
The spaces on our land are sacred spaces, built for facilitating healing workshops such as yoga, meditation, energy healing, and breathwork. If you are interested in these services, please contact us in advance of your stay.
