14 Oaks Ranch in Sierra Foothills; perfect for family getaways

Pick your oak and make it yours! 14 Oaks Ranch is an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Unplug In the peaceful surroundings, feed exotic animals, and play in nature. Walk the creek and sit under the oaks. Listen to the quiet. The 220-acre working cattle ranch property thrives on guests making connections and is ideal for multi-generational gatherings.

The space
The story of 14 Oaks Ranch is as unique as the property itself. Its name captures the 14 Oaks chosen by each of the 14 siblings of the owner Pat Murphy's family from the hundreds of majestic oak trees nestled amid the rolling hills of this secluded getaway. Pat was raised in Los Angeles, fifth of 14 siblings. The ranch embodies Pat's love of family, country living and Southern hospitality.

Share morning coffee talk on the porch or under Mary's Oak. Take a morning stroll to the grotto; a mile walk to the front gate passing the animal pastures.

Enjoy the gorgeous sunsets amidst the cool breeze of the porch or Oak trees. Star gaze at the firepit after an evening of card and dice games, charades, or maybe a family or team talent show night.

Days can include safari-style animal feeding (zebras, alpaca, buffalo, camel, cattle), shuffleboard, horseshoes, bocce, cowboy golf, creek hikes. Operations Director Terry Greene can guide you to native Indian grinding holes, gold-rush waterworks or give you a ride to the eagle’s nest, or catch-and-release pollywogging, west African style.

Guest access
Main house and adjacent guest house with kitchen, livingroom, dining room and den and porch. 7 bedrooms w Queen beds, three sleeper sofas. Additional trailers are available for rent to accommodate more guests.

Enjoy preparing and enjoying meals together in a fully equipped kitchen. There is an outdoor BBQ -- and fire pit -- for stories and S'mores later.

A country dining table that seats up to 14 also serves as a conference table with a built-in wide screen TV for presentations and slideshows. Additional seating is offered in the den and on the adjacent porch with a table of 12 and bench seating of 8-10.

Easy off-site day trips include houseboating (~25 min), exploring Gold Rush towns and mine tours, Old Sacramento, the Capitol, lakes, fishing, a fish hatchery, Lake Oroville. Wine tasting anyone?

There is plenty to do -- or not do -- like listen to the quiet…

Other things to note
Remote and quiet: about 1½ hours from Sacramento, 2–2½ hours from San Francisco.

Close to old gold mining towns, wine tasting and Lake Oroville for boating and water sports. Additional trailers are available for rent to accommodate more guests.

Rolling hills, open land, animals at pasture. Best for family reunions, friend getaways, corporate and church retreats, weddings, and weekend groups.

About the owner - Pat Murphy

Raised in Los Angeles, fifth of 14 siblings, CPA in Orange County. Country living and Southern hospitality — the ranch is where those meet.