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.

 

DINING AT

Rancho Cielo



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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

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Rancho Cielo’s 15th Annual Culinary Round Up is biggest yet

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Rancho Cielo’s First RIDE Car Scholarships Awarded

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What’s Happening

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 […]

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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) […]

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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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Get Involved


There are many ways to support Rancho Cielo, from sponsorship opportunities to business partnerships benefit our students and their career goals.

From one-on-one mentorship to onsite gardening, we are always looking for dependable, caring and enthusiastic volunteers.

Your generosity helps support Rancho Cielo's mission to curb gang violence in Monterey County through education and vocational training.

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS