Tapas Mixer at Yellow Woman Ranch

Peter from Hacienda del Sol shares a warm hello with Wil Mayo of Rams Hill Golf Club—just one example of the friendly exchanges that make Borrego’s creative and business community so connected and supportive.

A Night of Connection and Collaboration at Yellow Woman Ranch

The recent Taste of Spain Tapas Mixer brought together more than two dozen of Borrego’s business owners, professionals, and entrepreneurs. Host Rossy Sanchez, creator of Yellow Woman Ranch (YWR), described the event as the perfect way to celebrate a season of growth, connection, and new beginnings for the women’s retreat and event center.

The Mixer was designed as a platform for this group to come together, share their ideas, projects, and dreams, and explore opportunities for collaboration and support.

The event was a clear success. Guests spent the evening connecting, exchanging ideas, and enjoying the delicious Spanish tapas—all while learning more about each other and the exciting new businesses emerging in the community. Sweetening the evening, desserts were handmade by local home baker Brianna of 1st Bite Baking and the team at Borrego Olive Oil, adding an extra touch of Borrego flavor to the gathering.

We heard from Chad and Melissa, the couple behind Riviera Farms, who shared their inspiring vision for a year-round farmers market featuring wholesome, homegrown products. Their Just Laid eggs—gifted as a sample to Yellow Woman Ranch—offered a small taste of the fresh, local goods we can expect from their farm.

We learned about Yellow Woman Ranch (YWR)—the story behind its name and the mission that guides this women’s retreat and event center.

Rossy Sanchez, founder of Yellow Woman Ranch, shared:

“Yellow Woman Ranch is the manifestation of a long-time dream to create a sanctuary where women can come together to learn, to grow and evolve on a personal level, to get to know themselves, love themselves, and heal from anything that’s come before—and to be there for each other.”

The ranch focuses on health and wellness, especially holistic health, and enjoys hosting social gatherings and art-centered events.

“If I had to describe YWR in just a few words,” Rossy added, “I would say that it is a magical place where you come to feel good: body, mind, and spirit.”

Local Student Gains Experience Through Community Collaboration

As part of GoToBorregoSprings' commitment to supporting local students and promoting community connections, Rossy Sanchez reached out to find a student photographer for the event. Sylvia Maas, a Soroptimist member, recommended senior Melanie Urquidez, a Borrego Springs High School student and member of the S’Interact program (a joint Soroptimist and Rotary effort), as a great fit for the job. Melanie was paid for her time by both GoToBorregoSprings and Yellow Woman Ranch—a meaningful step in giving students real-world experience while supporting local business.

Wellness and Creativity at Yellow Woman Ranch

Yellow Woman Ranch opened its doors officially on October 26, 2024, and since then has been creating and hosting a wide array of events, programs, and activities for both men and women. Here’s a breakdown of what they accomplished this season:

• Thanksgiving Potluck – opened to the community
• Borrego 360 Wellness Challenge – A 3-month wellness program 
• One-Day Retreat – part of the Challenge – a full day of wellness: workout, nutrition presentation, grocery shopping excursion, seed-to-feed lunch, and sound bath.
• Wellness Faire -A variety of holistic practitioners offered healing modalities including pelvic floor health, yoga, tai chi, reiki, breath work, sound and vibrational healing, and plant wisdom readings—alongside a nutritious, delicious lunch catered by The Arches and Borrego Olive Oil.

• Three Sip & Paints 
• Two Plein Air Workshops through BAI
• Weekly meditation and yoga classes
• 8-week Tai Chi workshop

Upcoming events at Yellow Woman Ranch

• A photo workshop with Sicco Rood – 4/25 5P-7P
• Stargazing Social with Larry Bradley – 4/26 8P-10P