Welcome to Parkfield
Immerse yourself in real cowboy country on California’s Central Coast
Parkfield (population 18) is home to the 20,000-acre V6 Ranch and the Parkfield Cafe & Lodge. Experience authentic ranch adventures, enjoy award-winning BBQ, and relax in historic charm, all right here in the heart of cowboy country. Just four hours from LA or San Francisco, but a world apart.
Come ride with us & experience the Cowboy Side of California.
Live the western Dream
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Ride
Ride with us on real ranch adventures.
Whether you’re a beginner or experienced rider, we’ll help you fully immerse yourself in authentic ranch life. -
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Stay
Kick your boots up in historic lodging
Relax at the Parkfield Lodge, a cozy retreat nestled in the tiny town of Parkfield, population 18. -
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Eat
Savor true California Cowboy BBQ
Enjoy award-winning BBQ at the Parkfield Café, a beloved log cabin restaurant, established in 1989.
Come ranch with us
The V6 Ranch is a working cattle ranch, so guest visits are exclusive and limited to select times each year. Don’t miss out, spots fill up fast!
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v6 Dude Ranch Getaways
Ride, relax, and repeat. Spend days exploring the scenic V6 Ranch and evenings kicking your boots up in true western comfort on these all-inclusive getaways.
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Cowboy academies
Hone your cowboy skills at a V6 Cowboy Academy. Guided by professional cowboys, learn real ranch skills like roping, sorting, and gathering cattle.
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V6 Cattle Drives
Drive cattle through 20,000 acres of wide open country with the Varian Family and V6 Crew on a V6 Cattle Drive.
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V6 Rodeo Academy
Get first rodeo ready on the V6 Rodeo Academy! Learn ranch rodeo skills like roping, barrel racing, sorting, and more with coaching from professional cowboys and cowgirls
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Wrangler Ride
Take scenic trail rides through wildflower studded hills, and learn ranch skills like gathering and sorting cattle, roping, and more.
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V6 Cowboy Experience
Explore the V6 Ranch on scenic trail rides and hone your ranch skills with coaching from the V6 Ranch Crew.
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Parkfield Events
Join the fun at Parkfield’s annual Bluegrass Festival, rodeo, concerts, and more.
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Horsemanship clinics
Join world-class horsemen at the V6 Ranch for specialized clinics and workshops, where you’ll sharpen your horsemanship and ranch skills.
Rest, Relax, and Dine in Historic Parkfield
The Parkfield Cafe & Lodge is your home base for comfort and great food in the heart of cowboy country.
Whether you’re unwinding after a day on the ranch or just visiting Parkfield, enjoy historic lodging and savor award-winning BBQ made from family recipes. With cozy rooms at the Lodge and hearty meals at the Cafe, you’ll experience genuine small-town hospitality that feels like a true Western welcome.
Meet the varian family
For over 60 years, our family has lived and worked on the V6 Ranch. Since 1961, we’ve been raising cattle, hosting guests, and sharing the cowboy way of life and since 1989 we have owned and operated the Parkfield Cafe & Lodge.
Today, three generations, with a fourth growing up fast, work side by side to welcome guests to Parkfield. When you ride on the V6 Ranch, you’re not just joining a tour, you’re riding with our family. When you eat at the Parkfield Cafe, you’re enjoying our family recipes. And when you stay at the Parkfield Lodge, you’re being welcomed into the town we love and call home.
This isn’t just our business, it’s our life. And we’re proud to share it with you.
“NOT YOUR TYPICAL DUDE RANCH”
~Julie S.
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Ready to plan your adventure?
Join us for authentic cowboy adventures, cozy lodging, and award-winning BBQ, all hosted by our family in the little town of Parkfield.