Gualala: Mendocino Stone Ranch Guided Stone Masonry Art Tour
Chamonix
Activity
Official tickets via GetYourGuide
Join a guided walking tour of Mendocino Stone Ranch in Gualala. Explore over 30 stone masonry art installations in the redwood forest and learn about the history of the art, the artists, and the land.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the beauty of the redwood forest and the Pacific Ocean
- Discover over 30 unique stone masonry art installations on a guided tour
- Learn about the rich history of our stone art and the artists from your guide
- Walk among towering redwoods and admire sculptures crafted by masters
- Enjoy a ride on the “Stone Ranch Express” if you have limited mobility
Description
Join a guided walking tour of Mendocino Stone Ranch every first Sunday of the month. Explore over 30 one-of-a-kind, larger-than-life stone masonry art installations nestled in the redwood forest of Gualala, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Walk among towering redwoods and discover sculptures crafted by master stone masons, brought together annually for over 20 years by patron of the art of stone masonry, Peter J. Mullins. Hear the rich oral history of the land, its founder, and the vision now carried on by his daughter. If anyone in your group has limited mobility, arrange a ride on the Polaris Ranger—the “Stone Ranch Express”—to help access the installations.Includes
See 30 one-of-a-kind, larger than life stone masonry art installations unlike anywhere else in the world See our 30 foot round stone Irish watchtower overlooking the Pacific Ocean Access to 30 stone masonry art installations for photos and a picnic/walk after the tour Learn about functional stone masonry in the landscape and how it can be combined with art to create a unique atmosphere while fireproofing at the same time Learn about California historical artisan tileExcludes
Transportation to the location Food and drinksImportant Information
- Tours are held every first Sunday of the month from 12–2 PM Wear good walking shoes Bring water, a hat, and sunglasses in the summertime Tours may be canceled in case of active storms or winds - if so, a refund will be issued Light rain will not cancel the tour Contact ahead for mobility assistance
