Children playing in a golden field at The Ranch at La Cresta at sunset

Murrieta, California

Tame the spirit.
Run with the wild.

A restored family ranch on the Santa Rosa Plateau, where nature, horses, art, and community come together in the pursuit of the art of living.

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WhereSanta Rosa Plateau
The landA working orchard
The canvasA 10 acre venue
Restored byThe Brooks Family
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Welcome home

Once abandoned.
Now, alive.

The Ranch at La Cresta is a sanctuary of restoration, connection, and community.

Set amid rolling hills, wide open skies, and quiet oak trails, it is a working orchard and equine facility that the Brooks family brought back to life. What was once overgrown and forgotten is now a place to learn, ride, create, and gather, all grounded in a deep respect for nature, culture, and the human spirit.

Nature-based learning Equine therapy Photography & film Community events

What lives here

Four ways to belong to the land.

One ranch, many doors in. Come to learn, to ride, to create, or simply to slow down and be part of the story.

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01  /  Wild & Tame Enrichment School

Where children grow from the soil up.

A nature-rooted enrichment experience for ages 3 to 17, whether homeschooled or traditionally schooled. We blend real academics with life skills, emotional intelligence, and time spent with animals and the land. Purpose before performance. Connection before correction.

Ages 3 to 17 Charter funds accepted Enrolling Spring 2026
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Fitch Performance Horses

Training, therapy, and boarding.

Fitch Performance Horses offers equine training, therapy, and boarding, building trust and excellence between horse and rider.

Meet the horses
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La Cresta Canvas

The whole property is a set.

Ten working acres of lake, grapevines, ponds, bridges, oak trails, horses, highland cows, and goats. A rustic outdoor setting for photographers, filmmakers, and couples.

Rainbow over the plateau A red-tailed hawk on a falconer's glove A portrait session on the ranch
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Gather at the Ranch

Yoga, falconry, and vineyard days.

Sunrise yoga in the loft, falconry mornings, community vineyard plantings, workshops, and seasonal celebrations. Come for a single event, or become a member and make the ranch part of your rhythm.

Hawk ExperienceMeet a red-tailed hawk with our falconer
Plant a VineyardHelp plant the first vines of Carpe Diem
Stillness in the LoftCandlelit yoga and sound in the barn
See what is coming
A group on the ranch trails with the mountains beyond
We must tame the spirit in order to run with the wild.

The Wild & Tame community

Our legacy

A dream, patiently restored.

The Ranch at La Cresta was once an abandoned property, overgrown and forgotten. The Brooks family felt called to finish the vision its original builder left behind, restoring the land through sustainable practices and opening it to the community.

Today, preserved and working lands live side by side. Visitors hike historic trails, feed the animals, and gather for events that celebrate agriculture, art, and belonging. It is a place where peace, nature, and connection take root.

Community members gathered in the ranch barn

Plan a visit

Come see the ranch for yourself.

Questions about the school, a horse, the venue, or an upcoming event? Reach out and we will get back to you.

Find us

41250 Avenida La Cresta
Murrieta, CA 92562
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Call or text

(951) 525-7014

Charter funds are accepted for the Wild & Tame Enrichment School. Ranch visits are by appointment.

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