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Rancho El Refugio
Comfortable, welcoming accommodations for mission teams and ministry groups serving in Ensenada, Mexico.
Discover a thoughtfully curated collection of indoor and outdoor spaces designed to support your mission and comfort. From welcoming accommodations to versatile work areas and serene outdoor features, each facility at Rancho El Refugio is crafted with purpose and care.
Our mission teams benefit from practical, well-equipped environments that foster collaboration and reflection, supporting your goals every step of the way.
Explore our facilities below to see how we serve your needs with authentic hospitality and dedication to excellence.
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Facilities at Rancho El Refugio
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Explore Our Campus Facilities
In partnership with Rancho El Refugio, formerly operated by Azusa Pacific University – Mexico Outreach, our campus is nestled on 17 peaceful acres approximately 9 miles east of Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico. Visitors can enjoy beautiful sunsets, while clear evenings reveal the sparkling lights of Ensenada in the distance.
Access to “The Ranch” winds through the scenic vineyards of El Tule, offering a peaceful and welcoming approach to the campus.
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Accommodations Overview
Our accommodations are carefully crafted to ensure you find a safe, welcoming, and restful environment after your day of service.
Whether arriving as an individual, small group, or large mission team, we provide tailored lodging options that meet diverse needs with comfort and reliability.
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Accommodation Choices
Our accommodations ensure a safe, comfortable retreat tailored to the needs of mission groups after active service.
From intimate groups to larger teams, we provide well-equipped housing to support your stay.
Comprehensive Facilities at Rancho El Refugio
Your Welcoming Home in the Heart of Nature
Discover our thoughtfully designed spaces that blend comfort, function, and natural beauty, ensuring every guest experiences excellence and serenity during their stay.
Accommodations at Rancho El Refugio
La Quinta
Capacity: 24 people
La Quinta, the newest two-story housing facility, offers 5 bedrooms each with private bathrooms, a spacious living room, modern kitchen, an expansive dining area with northern mountain views, and laundry facilities.
The Hacienda
Capacity: 22 people
The Hacienda provides a comfortable stay with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, large dining and living room, plus expansive decks showcasing mountain, ocean, and ranch landscape views.
The Bridge House
Capacity: 14 people
Perched above the staff house, The Bridge House features stunning ocean views from its living room and deck, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a full kitchen, and spacious dining and living areas.
Bunk Rooms
Capacity: 33 people
These three bunkbed bedrooms are situated within The Barn, accompanied by 2.5 bathrooms to comfortably serve up to 11 guests.
Tent City
Capacity: 500+ tents
Tent City offers a flat expanse perfect for building your tents, accommodating 500+ tents for an authentic outdoor experience and community feel.
The Barn
Capacity: 800+ People
The main indoor gathering space accommodates over 800 guests and hosts dining, chapels, conferences, events, weddings, and basketball. It features a fully equipped stage with sound and lighting, plus an adjoining commercial kitchen.
Coffee Shop
Rancho El Refugio offers exceptional facilities designed to support your team’s needs, blending comfort, functionality, and inspiring surroundings.
Game Room
Enjoy fun and friendly competition with air hockey, ping pong, fuzzball, and board games in the Game Room — perfect for team bonding and relaxation.
Chapel
The Barn Chapel features soaring ceilings and scenic windows, serving as an ideal venue for indoor chapels, leadership meetings, and gatherings of up to 80 attendees.
Bunk Rooms
Three bunkbed bedrooms at The Barn accommodate 11 guests in total and share 2.5 bathrooms, designed for group comfort and easy access.
Accommodations at Rancho El Refugio
La Quinta
Capacity: 24 people
LaQuinta, the Ranch’s newest two-story housing facility, offers 5 bedrooms each with private bathrooms, a spacious living room, modern kitchen, and a large dining room with breathtaking views of the northern mountains. Laundry facilities are also available.
The Hacienda
Capacity: 22 people
This comfortable house features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a full kitchen, and large dining and living areas, with beautiful views of the Ranch, mountains, and ocean from the deck.
The Bridge House
Capacity: 14 people.
Located above the staff house, this residence offers stunning ocean views from the living room and deck, with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and spacious dining and living areas.
Bunk Rooms
Capacity: 33 people
Three spacious bunk bedrooms are part of The Barn and include 2.5 bathrooms to accommodate your group comfortably.
Tent City
Capacity: 500+ tents
Tent City offers a vast, flat area where you can pitch tents to create a cozy neighborhood or an entire camp, providing a true outdoor living experience.
The Barn
Capacity: 800+ People
The Ranch's main indoor gathering hall accommodates over 800 guests for events including dining, chapels, conferences, weddings, and basketball. It features a fully equipped stage with lighting and sound, plus an attached commercial kitchen for meal service.
Coffee Shop
Known as El Café, this favorite ranch spot offers the perfect setting for small meetings, reading, relaxing, or enjoying a fresh cup of coffee with scenic views and soothing music.
Game Room
For a lively gathering, whether it's a fuzzball match, air hockey, board games, or ping pong, the Game Room offers the perfect space for your team to relax and connect.
Chapel
The Barn “Chapel” is an elegant high-ceiling room surrounded by scenic windows, suitable for indoor chapels, leadership meetings, and similar gatherings. It accommodates up to 80 guests.
Bunk Rooms
These three bedrooms featuring bunk beds are conveniently located within The Barn. Each bedroom accommodates up to 11 guests. This area also includes 2.5 bathrooms.
Outdoor Features
Relax and reflect—alone or with friends—surrounded by nature’s beauty.
Throughout the Ranch, serene areas invite you to relax and enjoy the natural beauty. Whether you seek quiet spots for reading, prayer, or meditation, or wish to connect with others, there are welcoming spaces for every mood. Gather around the cozy fire pit for intimate evenings of singing and roasting marshmallows, or choose the larger bonfire area for group celebrations.
Elevate your event with breathtaking mountain views.
The spacious outdoor amphitheater known as “The Ruins” sits atop the hill above Tent City, offering panoramic views from the mountains to the ocean. It features a fully equipped stage with lighting and sound systems, making it an ideal venue for gatherings, concerts, chapel services, and special events.
Outdoor Features
Unwind and soak in the natural beauty. Alone or with friends.
Throughout the Ranch, discover quiet spots to enjoy breathtaking views. Whether you wish to read, pray, meditate, or engage in conversation, you’ll find the ideal setting. Gather your team for cozy evenings around the fire pit, roasting marshmallows and sharing stories, or celebrate together at the larger bonfire area.
Enhance your gatherings
with majestic mountain views.
The large outdoor amphitheater, known as “The Ruins,” sits atop the hill above Tent City, offering sweeping views from the mountain range to the ocean. Outfitted with a full stage, lighting, and sound system, it is perfect for outdoor chapel services, concerts, and special events of all sizes.
Overview of Rancho El Refugio Facilities
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
"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
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At Ensenada Ministries, we fulfill our calling daily by serving families, welcoming mission teams, and sharing hope through practical initiatives that strengthen the Ensenada community. Your support directly sustains this impactful 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, we live our calling daily—serving families, welcoming mission teams, and bringing practical hope throughout the Ensenada community. Your generosity makes this vital work possible.
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