Saint Nicholas Ranch - Dunlap, California

Shelby Gergawy

My husband and I stayed one night at St Nicholas Ranch as a pilgrimage to the Holy Theotokos monastery. What a blessing! Wonderful amenities - private room and parking. The mountains are a beautiful view. The room heater and 24/7 access to the dining hall for coffee & tea made the crisp weather extra cozy. God bless!

Anais

Was an amazing experience! I learned so much more about my religion and culture while I was here for camp! The food was amazing and the staff was the best. I was incredibly nervous during my first day, but it was an amazing experience! Plus the food was AMAZING (Ik i already said that)!!!!

(This is coming from the view of a teenager soooooo) 😀

John Hall

This place is excellent in every way. Nice hotel-style lodge rooms. Two excellent basketball courts. The pool was not heated, but in the Summer, that's ideal. Two miles from the Sierra Cat Haven (a world class educational sanctuary for large cats) and only 20 minutes to the Sequoia National Park entrance. All set in a beautiful little valley surrounded by gorgeous mountains. There is only kitchen staff when groups are scheduled, but if you happen to get a room when there is a group there, the food is terrific, especially Mr. Pappadoianakis' Tri-tip. Otherwise, there is a cool little sports grill 3 miles away and a pizza place in Squaw Valley about 9 miles down hwy 180.

Also, it's only a short walk to the Monastery of the Theotokos, the life-giving spring.

Larry Peterson

Had a Road Scholar trip (5 days) here to study Greek history and religious iconography. Good food an tour of monastery. Sequoia National Park is about 45 minutes away and well worth the trip. Nice people.

Evan Goodson

The experience at St. Nicholas Ranch was the singular thing that has changed my life the most. From the Prayer services to the O.L sessions to the amazing and beautiful people I met there(that I know consider family) it was the best experience of my life. If you do decide to go, be prepared to have your life and view of life changed for the complete better! (and be prepared to have a whole lot of fun.) Bring summer clothes and maybe a light jacket for nighttime and bugs. Bring bug spray, and a flashlight. Also bring a NOTEBOOK for night with God:) I HIGHLY recommend going to this camp during the summer and really committing to having a great time and learning more about Orthodoxy and learning more about yourself. Thanks!

Katya Pronichenko

Incredible experience! My mom and I go for a summer get away and come back relaxed, energized, and happy. The accommodations are perfect and the staff is very friendly! I definitely recommend!

Anastasia S.M

Υπέροχο πανέμορφο ήσυχο.
Να μας αξιώσει Ο Θεός να πάμε και πάλι. Με την φίλη μου Ελένη και την μητέρα της Παρασκευή(Τούλα)

Paul McCrone

Excellent center, deeply appreciated the love and joy there. You should go if you can.