Experiences

A place like no other.

Mornings here are slow and golden, coffee steaming on your porch and the smell of fresh biscuits wafting through the air. Over the course of a day, you might hit the trails with the goats of Backcountry Ramblers Club, stop by a local ranch to for fresh produce to take home, or take a sunset dip in our crystalline pool. Come evening, head to the fire pits with your s’mores kit in hand and look to the cosmos for some of California’s best stargazing.

On Property

Once you’re here, there’s no real need to go anywhere. Settle in to the comforts of our resort and savor opportunity to slow down, unplug, and take the weekend at your own leisure.

Two friends chatting at the pool's edge beside striped umbrellas

Pool, Barrel Sauna, and Jacuzzi

Bask in the desert sun or claim a shady spot poolside at The Buckhorn Swim Club. Open year-round, you’re always invited to take a dip in the pool, sweat it out in the barrel sauna, or slip into the jacuzzi whenever the water calls.

Open to hotel guests from 8:00am to 10:00pm.

String lights strung through a tree over an evening fire pit lounge

Communal Fire Pits

When the sun sets behind the mountains and the stars shine above, the fire pits are the place to be. Channel summer camp nostalgia and satisfy your sweet tooth with freshly roasted s’mores before turning to get your Z’s.

Photo by Kristin Ellis

Guests strolling beneath a long string of lights at dusk

Bocce Ball

Bring your A-game to a round of bocce on our professional level court. Make it interesting and keep score, loser buys the next round!

Photo by Sophie Berard

Cornhole boards and a ring toss game on the lawn with mountains beyond

The Lawn & Lawn Games

Space to spread out for everything from a picnic to sun salutations, or tap into your competitive side with a game of giant Jenga, corn hole, or lawn bowling. Your four-legged companions are welcome to bring their best game of fetch, too.

Photo by Zach Sorensen

Table tennis paddle and ball resting on a blue table

Outdoor Table Tennis

Grab a paddle to pass the time between swims, snacks, and sunset sips.

Woman practicing a yoga pose outdoors under a tree

Yoga Mats

Borrow a mat from our lobby and find a quiet spot for a yoga flow, daily stretch, or meditation practice.

Wood-paneled lounge with a mounted deer head over the fireplace

Lamar’s Lobby

Consider our cozy lobby an extension of your room. Flip through our record collection and spin some tunes, settle in with a board game, or find your next weekend read in the library.

Photo by Kristin Ellis

Hands pouring a drink beside a picnic basket of chips and snacks on a blanket

Picnic Baskets

Whether you’re settling into your perfect spot on property or venturing into the great outdoors, our picnic baskets make it easy to take your lunch anywhere that calls.

Photo by Zach Sorensen

Lit candles and pours of whiskey set out for a tasting on a wood table

Tasting Flights

Take a self-guided journey through some of our favorite spirits. Our lead Bartender, Sam, has hand-selected 4 bottles each of whiskey, amaro, and mezcal to create tasting flights for curious palates.

Photo by Blake Wright

Outdoor lounge with white butterfly chairs and a sofa beneath an olive tree

Outdoor Lounges

There isn’t a bad seat in the house around here. Find your favorite spot and enjoy the soundtrack of our high desert haven: the chorus of birdsong, trickling fountains, and wind rustling through the olive trees.

Photo by Zach Sorensen

Come One, Come All

Looking for another excuse to visit Cuyama Buckhorn? Take a peek at our lineup of upcoming Happenings.

A hand picking olives from a branch
Olive Harvest Each year, we invite guests to help us harvest the olives we produce on property with a chance to learn about preserving these tasty bites. Photo by Andrew Kuttler.