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Dawn Ranch

Hotel
16467 River Road
Guerneville
CA
$$$$ / night

Dawn Ranch is a 22-acre redwood and riverside retreat outside Guerneville, reimagined as a multi-format destination with vintage cabins, glamping tents, and a working farm. Its farm-to-table restaurant draws from on-site gardens and the seasons. Riverside lawns, fire pits, hammocks, and walking trails fill the preserved acreage, with the Russian River and downtown Guerneville minutes away. LGBTQ+-friendly.

Pet Friendly
Hotel Bar
Gardens
Swimming Pool
Concierge Service
On-Site Restaurant
On-Site Farm
Cabins
Glamping
Hiking Trails
River Access
Sustainable
Fire Pit

Dawn Ranch

A 22-acre redwood and riverside retreat with cabins, glamping, and farm-to-table dining.

Guerneville
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16467 River Road
Guerneville
CA
95446
CA
$$$$
Lodge
Reimagined as Dawn Ranch
Daily 8am – 10pm
North Russian River Valley
Pet Friendly
Hotel Bar
Gardens
Swimming Pool
Concierge Service
On-Site Restaurant
On-Site Farm
Cabins
Glamping
Hiking Trails
River Access
Sustainable
Fire Pit

Dawn Ranch is a 22-acre redwood and riverside retreat just outside Guerneville along the Russian River. The property has been thoughtfully reimagined as a multi-format wine country destination — vintage cabins offering quintessential Russian River charm, glamping tents tucked among the redwoods, and a working farm that supplies the restaurant kitchen. The result is unlike most Sonoma County hotels: closer to a luxury rural retreat than a conventional resort, with multiple accommodation styles addressing travelers seeking everything from cozy hideaway cabins to immersive outdoor stays.

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Specialty Offerings

The property's farm-to-table restaurant draws from on-site gardens and surrounding producers, with a menu designed around the rhythm of the seasons and the Russian River setting. Public spaces include riverside lawns, fire pits, hammocks under the redwoods, and walking trails through the property's preserved acreage. Dawn Ranch caters to travelers wanting the intimacy and immersion of a destination retreat — weddings, group celebrations, and contemplative solo stays all find a natural home here. The Russian River and Guerneville's small downtown are minutes away.

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Atit Jariwala
Teach Mayer

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General Manager

Atit Jariwala is CEO of Bridgeton Holdings, the New York–based portfolio that owns Dawn Ranch alongside East Coast sister properties like Marram Montauk and Inness in upstate New York. Bridgeton acquired the historic 22-acre Russian River resort after its 2019 closure and reopened it in 2023 with a careful refresh — preserving the original cabin character while introducing the design language that defines the broader Bridgeton portfolio.

Teach Mayer leads Dawn Ranch as General Manager, drawing on more than three decades in luxury hospitality including Club Med, Marram Montauk, and Sound View on Long Island. He brings a resort-village sensibility to the 22-acre Russian River property and lives in Sonoma County with his family.

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Dawn Ranch
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A 22-acre redwood and riverside retreat with cabins, glamping, and farm-to-table dining.
Phone
+17078690656
Website
https://dawnranch.com/
Founded
Reimagined as Dawn Ranch
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16467 River Road, Guerneville, CA 95446
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Room Count
80
Hours of Reception
Daily 8am – 10pm
Property Type
Lodge
Price Tier
$$$$
Notable Features

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  • Cabins and glamping tents
  • 22-acre Russian River redwood estate

Distinctions

  • Working farm estate
  • LGBTQ+-friendly

Specialty Offerings

  • Farm-to-table restaurant on-site
  • Riverside lawns and fire pits
  • Walking trails
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Dawn Ranch is a 22-acre redwood and riverside retreat just outside Guerneville along the Russian River. The property has been thoughtfully reimagined as a multi-format wine country destination — vintage cabins offering quintessential Russian River charm, glamping tents tucked among the redwoods, and a working farm that supplies the restaurant kitchen. The result is unlike most Sonoma County hotels: closer to a luxury rural retreat than a conventional resort, with multiple accommodation styles addressing travelers seeking everything from cozy hideaway cabins to immersive outdoor stays.

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The property's farm-to-table restaurant draws from on-site gardens and surrounding producers, with a menu designed around the rhythm of the seasons and the Russian River setting. Public spaces include riverside lawns, fire pits, hammocks under the redwoods, and walking trails through the property's preserved acreage. Dawn Ranch caters to travelers wanting the intimacy and immersion of a destination retreat — weddings, group celebrations, and contemplative solo stays all find a natural home here. The Russian River and Guerneville's small downtown are minutes away.

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Atit Jariwala is CEO of Bridgeton Holdings, the New York–based portfolio that owns Dawn Ranch alongside East Coast sister properties like Marram Montauk and Inness in upstate New York. Bridgeton acquired the historic 22-acre Russian River resort after its 2019 closure and reopened it in 2023 with a careful refresh — preserving the original cabin character while introducing the design language that defines the broader Bridgeton portfolio.

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General Manager
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Teach Mayer leads Dawn Ranch as General Manager, drawing on more than three decades in luxury hospitality including Club Med, Marram Montauk, and Sound View on Long Island. He brings a resort-village sensibility to the 22-acre Russian River property and lives in Sonoma County with his family.

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Gardens
Swimming Pool
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On-Site Restaurant
On-Site Farm
Cabins
Glamping
Hiking Trails
River Access
Sustainable
Fire Pit
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