Your best experience is here.
In Partnership with Rancho el Refugio (formally operated by Azuza Pacific University - Mexico OutReach) that is snuggled up on 17 acres in a quite area about 9 miles east of Ensenada where you have beutiful sunsets, and on clear nights can see the lights of Ensenada. You drive through the vineyards of El Tule to get to "The Ranch"
Your best experience is here.
In Partnership with Rancho el Refugio (formally operated by Azuza Pacific University - Mexico OutReach) that is snuggled up on 17 acres in a quite area about 9 miles east of Ensenada where you have beautiful sunsets, and on clear nights can see the lights of Ensenada. You drive through the vineyards of El Tule to get to "The Ranch"
Housing Options
Our housing options are designed to provide a comfortable and secure place to rest after a day of service. Whether you’re visiting as a small group or a larger mission team, we offer accommodations to meet your needs.
Accommodations at Rancho El Refugio
La Quinta
Capacity: 24 people
The Ranch’s newest two-story housing facility is LaQuinta. It has 5 bedrooms (all having their own bathrooms). Includes a beautiful living room, new kitchen, plus an extra-large dining room with magnificent views of the northern mountain range. Laundry facilities, too!
The Hacienda
Capacity: 22 people
This beautiful house has everything you need for a pleasant stay. Includes 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and a large dining & living room area. Beautiful views of the Ranch’s landscape, surrounding mountains and the ocean from this house’s deck.
The Bridge House
Capacity: 14 people.
Located above the staff house, this housing option offers breathtaking views of the ocean from its living room and deck. Includes 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, and a large dining & living room area.
Bunk Rooms
Capacity: 33 people
These three bedrooms with bunkbeds are conveniently located as part of The Barn. Also included in this area are 2.5 bathrooms.
Tent City
Capacity: 500+ tents
Do you still like to “rough it”? At Tent City you can build a small neighborhood or an entire city by setting up your tents in an outstanding flat area to accommodate your outdoorsy experience.
The Barn
Capacity: 800+ People
This is the main indoor gathering place at The Ranch which can hold up to 800+ people and is used for numerous activities including dining, indoor chapels, conferences, special events, weddings, basketball, etc. It has a fully operational stage with sound and lighting. A commercial kitchen is also attached to provide for team meals, conference meals and special banquets.
Coffee Shop
Better known as El Café, this is a favorite hang-out spot on the Ranch. It offers the ideal space for small meetings, to read and relax, or just enjoy a good cup of coffee while listening to relaxing music and taking in the beautiful view.
Game Room
If you’re looking for a fun time, either a fuzzball game, air hockey, numerous board game challenges, or a ping pong competition…the Game Room is the right place for you and your team to hangout.
Chapel
The Barn “Chapel” is a beautiful high ceiling room surrounded by scenic windows that can be used for your indoor chapels, leadership meeting, etc. The Barn Chapel can hold up to 80 people.
Bunk Rooms
These three bedrooms with bunkbeds are conveniently located as part of The Barn. Each bedroom holds a capacity for 11 people. Also include in this area are 2.5 bathrooms.
Outdoor features
Sit, relax, take it all in.
Solo or with friends.
There are areas all over the Ranch where you can sit and take in the beautiful view. If you are in the mood to read, pray, meditate or talk with someone, there are perfect spots for that, too. Your team can share a cozy evening together in the fire pit area, singing and roasting marshmallows. Or, go bigger in our bonfire area!
Add some mountains
to your gathering.
This large outdoor amphitheater is more commonly referred to as “The Ruins”. Located on the hill above Tent City with a stunning view of the mountain range all the way to the ocean. Equipped with a full stage, lighting and sound system. The ideal location for outdoor small and large group chapel time, concerts, and special events.
The Big Picture of The Ranch
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them
in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit
Matthew 28:19
At Ensenada Ministries, this calling is lived out daily — through serving families, welcoming mission teams, and sharing hope in practical ways across the Ensenada community. Your generosity helps make this work
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“How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news,
who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation.”
— Isaiah 52:7
At Ensenada Ministries, this calling is lived out daily — through serving families, welcoming mission teams, and sharing hope in practical ways across the Ensenada community. Your generosity helps make this work
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