 Rancho La Scherpa is a mountain top retreat center located on 210 acres in the beautiful Los Padres National Forest,just 20 miles from Santa Barbara, CA. It is the perfect setting for your next retreat, science camp, planning session or team building event. We cater to churches, schools, corporations and just about any other group that is looking for a secluded get-away with plenty of activities for kids, adults and families. Take a look at the three videos on this page to see what is going on at Rancho La Scherpa.
You will learn about the activities as well as the wildlife you might see at our camp. Each video provides a slightly different
view of the camp. Check them all out.
The only way to appreciate what Rancho La Scherpa has to offer is to see the camp for yourself. I invite you to visit the camp for a personal tour of our facility. I know you will be impressed by what Rancho La Scherpa has to offer. You will fall in love with its beauty and serenity. Our staff is focused on providing you with first class service that people do not usually find in a camp setting. You will love the quality and variety of our meals. Check out the Sample Menu page to see all the tasty meals that we serve. Also take a look at the Guests Comments page to see what people are saying about their visit to Rancho La Scherpa. The Rancho La Scherpa map will show you the layout of the camp.
Make sure to check out the  that was created with Microsoft Virtual Earth. Once your computer has downloaded the map website,look in the top left margin of the picture and check to make sure "3D" and "Aerial" are selected. You will see actual photos of the grounds and buildings. Here is where the fun begins. On the left side margin of the map photo you will see several icons. Clicking on these icons will enable you to zoom in or out and pivot the map. There is one icon that looks like the letter "L" leaning to the right . . . it also has an arrow pointing to the right. Click on that icon and you will be able to see an
aerial view of the map from the side rather than from the top. This vantage point will enable you to see the camp's topography in three-dimensions.
It is very,very cool. Have fun playing with the map's controls and seeing the camp from a multitude of angles.  visiting our camp, I can promise you that you will encounter God's presence in a very special way. If you are a school, business group or other organization that will be utilizing our facility, I know that you will be inspired and refreshed by the spectatcular beauty of Rancho La Scherpa and also challenged and invigorated if you choose to participate in our exciting activities. I look forward to sharing Rancho La Scherpa with all of you. Please give me a call to arrange for a tour the camp or if you have questions regarding booking our facility. Jack Drake, Camp Director (805) 448-5944 |