In an effort to continue to provide the best possible venue experience to our clients, Sunset Ranch is pleased to announce that we are now offering all-inclusive event packages: The Perfect Sunset! We take care of all event details so clients can focus on enjoying their special time at the ranch with family and friends. Our package offering includes, but is not limited to: (i) exclusive access to Sunset Ranch for the entire day, (ii) event coordination, (iii) all food and drink ($23 Menu), (iv) tent and materials design, set-up and take-down, and (v) entertainment. Additional packages details can be found in our brochure below. We can also work with you to arrange all transportation and overnight accommodation needs through our Preferred Vendors. You can find other brochures, including our Property Use Agreement under Brochures on our Event tab.
The Perfect Sunset package pricing is based on guest count, and available upon request. We would absolutely love to host your event at Sunset Ranch! Please contact us at (808)638-8333 or admin@sunsetranchhawaii.com with any questions or if you would like additional details. Mahalo nui loa!
At Sunset Ranch Hawaii, we continue to be focused on our mission of helping advance land conservation and sustainability in Hawaii. Mahalo to INNOV8 Magazine (Go! Airlines) for sharing our story!
Individual tickets are now on sale for our annual fundraiser! Buy your tickets today at www.northshoreland.org and join us in supporting land conservation on Oahu’s North Shore. We expect 500 to 600 guests in Sunset Stables for a ‘Town and Country’ hoedown! This is THE event of the year on the North Shore. Don’t miss it! Mahalo nui loa for support.
In an effort to continue to provide the best possible venue to our clients, we’re excited to announce that we have completed the renovation of Charlie’s Pond. This was a much bigger project than originally anticipated, but we’re very pleased with the end result. Here is a summary of our journey to restore one of our most popular features at Sunset Ranch:
Phase I: Empty Charlie’s Pond and Prepare the Site for New Liner Installation
The challenge we faced with the old pond was that the liner had cracked beyond repair, and as a result it wasn’t holding an acceptable level of water. We therefore made the decision to commit to the expense of completely restoring the pond.
Once the pond was drained of water, we discovered it was full of almost 30 years of sediment. What did this mean? Sludge about five feet deep! Consequently, we had to bring in industrial grade pumps to remove it all. No easy task. While this, along with other discoveries and unfortunate circumstances, presented us with what at the time seemed like insurmountable challenges; we eventually accomplished our objective of succesfully cleaning out the pond.
After the pond was emptied and the old liner removed, pond preparation included shaping of the pond contours and adding filler to the deeper section of the pond. These efforts were made to create a more efficient and manageable pond. The pond was then ready for the new and improved liner. After careful installation, the liner seams were sealed and the perimeter of the pond was secured with cement and hand selected rock. We brought in truck loads of rock to make certain that not only the entire pond was adequately sealed, but to insure an aesthetically pleasing design.
The pictures below show the important stages of the Phase I renovation at Charlie’s Pond:
Phase II: Fill Charlie’s Pond with Water and Re-Establish the Waterfall and Stream
While filling the pond with water took longer than we expected; it was well worth the wait. It was just so satisfying to see a pond FULL of water! That said, once the pond was complete and full of water, our focus turned to the waterfall and stream. This element of the restoration, while not as challenging, did require quite a bit of work. Specifically, this phase included creating a new waterfall and cementing the entire length of the stream with rock. This has created a new and improved water feature that now runs along the entire south and southwest perimeter of the Charlie’s Pond venue.
In summary, upon completion of the renovation of Charlie’s Pond, we successfully created a beautiful new feature at Sunset Ranch. At the same time, we have created a site with which to conduct a small amount of fish farming. We’re very excited about this. Charlie’s Pond now holds approximately forty golden tilapia! Perhaps someday, with the proper monitoring and certification, we will include a few select Sunset Ranch tilapia in our event menus.
The pictures below show some pictures of the Phase II renovation of Charlie’s Pond:
We look forward to your visit to Sunset Ranch! Schedule an appointment today to see the new and improved “Charlie’s Pond”! For more information, please feel free to contact us at (808)638-8333 or admin@sunsetranchhawaii.com. Mahalo nui loa!
SAVE THE DATE! Sunset Ranch is excited to announce that our annual fundraiser for the North Shore Community Land Trust (NSCLT) will be on Saturday, November 3 at 5:00 pm. Town will be catering the event, and the entertainment will include some of Hawaii’s very best. The NSCLT will also be sharing current projects and an update on their ”Greenprint” intiative. Please join us on this special evening and support one of the great organizations working hard to protect Oahu’s North Shore.
2012 BENEFIT
NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY LAND TRUST
In an effort to continue to provide the best possible venue experience to our clients and all visitors, we’re excited to announce that “Charlie’s Country Store” at Sunset Ranch is now open!
(i) Sunset Ranch Memorabilia and Local North Shore Products
Charlie’s Country Store currently offers the following Sunset Ranch memorabilia: (i) apparrel (including: polo shirts, long sleeve t-shirts, short sleeve t-shirts, and hats), (ii) picture frames, (iii) Contigo coffee tumblers, and (iv) bumper stickers. In addition, we’re teaming up with select vendors to provide locally made cookies and jams for our clients and all visitors. We’ll also be working with certain North Shore artists to offer local artwork to visitors.
(ii) Staging Area for Site Visits and Event Management
“Charlie’s Country Store” is centrally located, and in close proximity to, all event venues at Sunset Ranch, including: (i) Sunset Meadow, (ii) Sunset Vista, (iii) Sunset Stables, (iv) Charlie’s Pond and (v) Fern’s Garden. The store will serve to not only allow us to provide the best possible customer service to our event clients, but to host site visits for leads and visitors who are interested in learning more about Sunset Ranch and our mission.
We look forward to your visit to Sunset Ranch! Schedule an appointment today to see “Charlie’s Country Store”! For more information, please feel free to contact us at (808)638-8333 or admin@sunsetranchhawaii.com. Mahalo nui loa for your support!
In an effort to continue to provide the best possible product, service and value to our clients, Sunset Ranch is pleased to announce that we have entered into an exclusive agreement with Pacific Party Rentals (“PPR”). PPR will provide all tents and materials to our clients for all of their event needs. Tents and materials include: tents, tables, chairs, linens, china, silverware, glassware, lighting, flooring and any and all other materials needs. If Pacific Party Rentals doesn’t have it, they’ll find it. Why work exclusively with one tent and materials vendor? Two specific reasons:
(i) Superior Product and Service
Pacific Party Rentals has the newest and best quality tents and materials on Oahu. Additionally, and more importantly, they provide the best possible service to our clients. The PPR team is well trained, timely and extremely professional. They are also intimately familiar with Sunset Ranch, and provide the optimal set up for each and every one of our six event venues.
What about pricing? Pacific Party Rentals’ product offering is priced competitively. In order to provide our clients with assurance of this, we welcome them to shop around and collect bids from other vendors. If the pricing for a comparable product is better at another tent and materials vendor, we ask PPR to do what they can to beat it, or match it.
(ii) Property Maintenance
As most everyone would agree, our most valuable asset at Sunset Ranch is the aina itself. We understand clearly that it is our aloha for the aina that will sustain us. Proper care and maintenance of Sunset Ranch is truly our highest priority. Given the number of events we now host, it is critical that we manage the site efficiently and with the utmost care. Managing events with a single vendor that we have come to know well, and trust, enables us to accomplish our objective of maintaining the beauty of Sunset Ranch for all of our clients.
We are excited about working with Pacific Party Rentals for many years to come!
Although our specialty is party tents, Pacific Party Rentals has everything you need. We are your one-stop-shop for your entire wedding, party, and corporate event needs. We pride ourselves in our work and our products! Our entire inventory is brand new, well maintained, and boasts the latest in high-end party tents and products in Hawaii. No matter the size of the event, we carry a large inventory of rental supplies to cover it all. From the initial phone call to the conclusion of your event, you can expect our courteous team of professionals to go above and beyond, consistently providing you with the highest quality of service. We even offer free site inspections and a free CAD layout to help you visualize your future event.
For more information on Pacific Party Rentals and our exclusive agreement, please contact Sunset Ranch at (808)638-8333 or admin@sunsetranchhawaii.com. You can also contact PPR at (808)255-9043 or info@pacificpartyrentals.net Mahalo nui loa!
Please check out our new land conservation tri-fold brochures. These will be distributed at every event hosted at Sunset Ranch, in the spirit of helping advance land conservation and sustainability in Hawaii. We would love any feedback or input you may have before these go to print. Mahalo! admin@sunsetranchhawaii.com (808)638-8333
In an effort to continue to build meaningful Horsemanship programs at Sunset Ranch, we’re pleased to announce our partnership with Hawai’i Equine Assisted Reflection & Therapy LLC (HEART). HEART provides therapy programs for youth, adults, families, and other individuals and groups that incorporate horses for growth, learning and healing. While the HEART program offering includes unforgettable interactive experiences with horses; the ‘heart’ of their offering involves experiences in psychotherapy and learning that culminate in lasting and meaningful change for each and every participant.
“HEART envisions helping people live happier and healthier lives by providing an alternative, effective, and innovative approach to healing” – Carina Cooper
The HEART treatment philosophy resonates with the EAGALA model. HEART believes that their clients hold the best solutions for themselves. In the EAGALA model of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) and Equine Assisted Learning (EAL), each therapeutic session is facilitated by an Equine Specialist and a Mental Health Specialist. Working with the horses as a team, HEART provides the opportunities to interact with horses, and then process these interactions with the client focusing on real solutions that are applicable to each individual.
Please review our Sunset Ranch calendar for upcoming HEART demonstrations and programs. Sunset Ranch is hosting an OPEN HOUSE for HEART on Saturday, May 5, 2012. More details on this event can be found in the flier below. Come out and join us, and learn what HEART is all about! We are so pleased to be working with a company focused on doing so much good for the community of Hawaii. Please contact us with any questions, or for more information at (808)638-8333 or admin@sunsetranchhawaii.com. You can also contact Carina Cooper of HEART directly at (808)561-4184, or at www.hearthorses.com. Mahalo nui loa!
In an effort to continue to provide the best possible value to our clients, Sunset Ranch is pleased to announce that we have added Island Transporter as a Preferred Vendor to assist clients with all transportation needs. Island Transporter has agreed to provide all Sunset Ranch clients preferred rates on transportation. Whether clients book an event at Sunset Ranch, are involved with our Horsemanship programs, or are simply interested in visiting our site to learn more about land conservation or our planned Environmental Learning Center, they will have access to discounted transportation rates from Island Transporter.
(i) Sunset Ranch: Turtle Bay Resort Transport
If our clients book rooms at the Turtle Bay Resort, we can arrange transport to and from the hotel through Island Transporter. Typically, Island Transporter can do two round trips between Sunset Ranch and Turtle Bay in an hour. Mercedes vans are used, and can accommodate between fifteen to twenty passengers each, and are perfect for the drive to and from Pupukea.
(ii) Sunset Ranch: Airport, Waikiki and Honolulu Transport
For clients that require transport from the airport, Waikiki or Honolulu, Island Transporter can arrange all transportation needs. If Island Transporter cannot accommodate needs with their own fleet of vehicles, arrangements can be made through other affiliate relationships to assure that all clients are well taken care of.
Island Transporter is more than just a transportation company. Whether you’re in Hawaii for the first time, on your honeymoon or a student in your final year of college, Island Transporter is committed to providing you with a warm spirit of aloha while you’re in our corner of paradise. The Island Transporter fleet consists of vehicles designed for comfort. Our team of “transporters” are selected for their driving skills, their familiarity with our island culture and their orientation to customer care. When you travel with us you’ll get first class service to any destination on the island. For more information, please feel free to contact us at (808)638-8333 or admin@sunsetranchhawaii.com. Mahalo nui loa!
