Jazz at the Ranch

The sophomore iteration of Jazz at the Ranch features a versatile array of talent: blues guitar virtuoso Chris Cain, acclaimed singer-songwriter Sarah McKenzie, renowned SF crooner Nicolas Bearde with Full Spectrum Jazz and the acclaimed 7-piece Latin Jazz Collective with John Nava. And, the one and only LOS LOBOS!

In association with the Monterey Jazz Festival, Jazz at the Ranch provides a unique opportunity to experience the magic of Rancho Cielo while enjoying world-class entertainment.

Tickets include parking and heavy apps prepared by Monterey chefs and served by our Drummond Culinary Academy students. Guests can enjoy their appetizers with fine local wine and beer (available for purchase).

Concerts are held at the Sally Hughes Church Amphitheater, where the sight lines across the Salinas Valley provide a stunning backdrop to watch the sunset.

100% OF JAZZ AT THE RANCH PROCEEDS GO TO RANCHO CIELO’S ARTS AND MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS.

View the series program HERE

The Food Experience

In addition to top-notch live music served up in an intimate venue, Jazz at the Ranch will boast three days of delicious cuisine from Monterey County’s most beloved restaurants!

Each day, you’ll have an opportunity to watch our Drummond Culinary Academy students work alongside some of the most respected chefs in the region.

Thanks for Supporting our Mental Health and Arts Programs

Our students are no strangers to adversity, and many have faced incredible hardship, from incarceration to hunger and poverty, before finding their community at Rancho Cielo. Via partnerships with Harmony at Home and Monterey County Behavioral Health, we have onsite mental health professionals who provide students with individual counseling, addressing emotional distress, trauma and other challenges. Our Arts Program introduces students to creative forms of self-expression through various art mediums and techniques. Importantly, both programs play a powerful role in healing, exploring feelings and processing experiences while developing self-awareness, resilience and a positive sense of self.

We evolve our programs each year to ensure they are relevant and targeted to support our students’ needs and success. Your generosity helps us continue to provide these vital services, opportunities and life-changing experiences alongside academic and vocational education.