Walking Tours of
If you are planning a trip to Willits and part
of your itinerary is a Walking Tour of
Ridgewood Ranch ~ Home of Seabiscuit you are in for a special treat.
Step back in time and relive memories of a bygone era in American History
at the home of the little bay horse, whose steadfast spirit gave a sense of
hope to a beleaguered nation in the 1930's and 1940's.
AVAILABLE TOUR PACKAGES
Sponsored by the Seabiscuit Heritage
Foundation 9:30a.m. (Approximately 1-1/2 hours) $15pp (children under 11 free) No reservations are required. Pay at the
door. For information call (707) 459-5992. The guided tour includes a
visit to Seabiscuit's barn, the Mare Barn, a visit to Charles Howard's historic craftsman
style house and historical facts, fun stories and poignant memories of Seabiscuit and a
commemorative souvenir. Full Tour Sponsored by the 9:00a.m. (Approximately 3 hours) $25pp (not recommended for children under 5) Reservations are required and are on a
first-come-first-served basis. For information/reservations contact: Willits
Chamber of Commerce at (707) 459-7910 or info@willits.org.
To make reservations online for the Full Tour Package ONLY go to www.willits.org. The guided tour includes
everything in the Mini Weekday Tour as well as viewing historic film footage of Ridgewood
Ranch that includes scenes from Seabiscuit's homecoming, Red Pollard's wedding and other
events associated with Seabiscuit and Ridgewood Ranch as well as a tasty continental
breakfast freshly prepared by the talented ranch cooks. Private Group Private tours of Ridgewood Ranch may be
arranged for bus tour companies or private parties of 20 – 45 people. Tours are by
prior arrangement. If you are interested in a private tour, please call the
Seabiscuit Heritage Foundation www.seabiscuitheritage.org (707)
459-5992 to discuss details. |