Building Skills
Transforming Lives
Our Mission
Rancho Cielo invests in all young people facing challenges for success through diploma education, vocational training, counseling and life skills development in a safe and affirming environment.
Our Programs
Imagine the immense potential residing within every young person, in a setting that helps them make it real. This is the essence of Rancho Cielo. We invest in the education, training and counseling of youth facing challenges, and they, in turn, reward our belief with their success.
August 17, 2025
Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Opportunity Drawing
August 18, 2025
Veggie Box & BBQ
October 25, 2025
Rancho Cielo 25th Anniversary Celebration
August 17, 2025
Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Opportunity Drawing
August 18, 2025
Veggie Box & BBQ
October 25, 2025
Rancho Cielo 25th Anniversary Celebration
DINING AT
Rancho Cielo



DINING AT
Rancho Cielo
Enjoy fresh, seasonal dishes prepared by student trainees at our Drummond Culinary Academy. Open Friday nights during the school year, students prepare and serve thoughtful meals in a sophisticated setting.
What’s Happening
DCA students work alongside Alice Waters and Jonathan Waxman
Read moreRancho Cielo’s 15th Annual Culinary Round Up is biggest yet
Read moreRancho Cielo’s First RIDE Car Scholarships Awarded
Read moreWhat’s Happening
April 24, 2025 | NEWS
DCA students work alongside Alice Waters and Jonathan Waxman

Through a wonderful partnership with the Pebble Beach Company Foundation, Rancho Cielo’s DCA (Drummond Culinary Academy) students were invited to take part in preparing the second annual Foundation Table Dinner […]
Read moreFebruary 26, 2025 | NEWS
Rancho Cielo’s 15th Annual Culinary Round Up is biggest yet

On Sunday, February 23, Rancho Cielo hosted its 15th Annual Culinary Round Up (CRU) at the Portola Hotel & Spa. The event highlighted a collaboration between Drummond Culinary Academy (DCA) […]
Read moreFebruary 5, 2025 | NEWS
Rancho Cielo’s First RIDE Car Scholarships Awarded

On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, Rancho Cielo (RC) proudly celebrated a historic milestone as three recent graduates—Isabel Patino, Anthony Trejo and Jesus “Chuy” Hernandez—became the first recipients of the RIDE […]
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