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
Ready for an escape from the day-to-day? Ride across working ranchlands, unwind in historic lodging, and savor award-winning cowboy cuisine, all in the heart of California’s cowboy country.
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Ride
Join the V6 Ranch cowboys and cowgirls for real ranch adventures. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned rider, we’ll help you fully immerse yourself in authentic ranch life.
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Stay
Kick up your boots and relax at the historic Parkfield Lodge, a cozy retreat nestled in the tiny town of Parkfield, population 18.
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Eat
Savor true California Cowboy BBQ at the Parkfield Café, a beloved log cabin restaurant serving up award-winning meals since 1989.
Your Cowboy adventure starts here
The V6 Ranch is a working cattle ranch, so guest visits are limited to select times each year. Join us during these exclusive rides for a true cowboy adventure. Availability is limited and spots fill up quick so secure your spot today!
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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 Dude Ranch Getaways
Ride, relax, and repeat. Spend days exploring the scenic V6 Ranch and evenings kicking your boots up in true western comfort.
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V6 Cattle Drives
Join the Varian Family and the V6 Ranch Crew driving cattle through 20,000 acres of wide open country on a V6 Cattle Drive.
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V6 Rodeo Academy
On the V6 Rodeo Academy (formerly Cowboy Academy 102) we will focus on ranch rodeo skills like roping, barrel racing, sorting, and more with coaching from professional cowboys and cowgirls
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The Cowboy Experience
Explore the V6 Ranch on scenic trail rides and hone your ranch skills with coaching from the V6 Ranch Crew.
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 visiting the town, enjoy historic lodging steps from the ranch 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
*A whole bunch of Varians not pictured, we need to take a new family photo.
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 a 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 heart of Parkfield.
Don’t wait, spots fill fast!