Double D Ranch

What Double D Ranch does

DD Ranch is a privately held, family-owned ranch operation based in Amador County, California, operating across four consumer-facing service lines from a single property. Its core offering is direct-to-consumer sale of high-quality beef, supported by an on-ranch wedding venue branded Sunset Ridge, vacation rental accommodations marketed to wine-country visitors, and reining horse training services delivered under the Equine Empire brand by trainer Torri Sims.

The business has no technology platform or proprietary software; its underlying 'technology' is agricultural land, livestock, equestrian facilities, and event infrastructure. Revenue mechanics are transactional in each line: beef is sold per order through the ranch's website, weddings and stays are booked as one-time venue or accommodation rentals, and horse training is delivered as a professional service. The customer base is composed entirely of individual consumers and small-scale buyers, with no disclosed enterprise or B2B contracts.

The go-to-market model is direct-to-consumer and locally anchored. Discovery occurs primarily through the ranch's own website (ddranch-amador.com) and an email newsletter signup, with no third-party distribution, no public pricing, and no external marketing channels. The operation is small-scale, with 11 employees and no external funding, institutional investors, or parent company. The business was formerly known in lowercase as 'double d ranch' and has rebranded to DD Ranch without operational changes.

Name

Double D Ranch

Legal name

DD Ranch

Website

https://double-d-ranch.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

DD Ranch is a family-owned ranch in Amador County, California selling beef, operating the Sunset Ridge wedding venue, offering vacation rentals, and providing reining horse training under the Equine Empire brand, all direct-to-consumer from a single property.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ranch and Agritourism Services

NAICS

Beef Cattle Ranching and Farming (112111)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Beef Cattle Grazing & Pasture-Based Operations (AFAEABAG)

Keywords

• Ranch beef sales
• Wedding venue rental
• Vacation rental services
• Horse training services
• Agritourism hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Amador County

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Beef Sales: Direct sales of high quality beef products to consumers through on-farm purchasing
2. Wedding Venue Services: Sunset Ridge wedding venue rental and event services for wedding ceremonies and receptions
3. Vacation Rental Accommodations: Weekend getaways and staycations in the Amador County wine country area
4. Horse Training Services: Equine Empire horse training services specializing in reining horse training under Torri Sims

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

DD Ranch operates a multi-service ranch business in Amador County, California, selling high-quality beef raised on-site directly to consumers, hosting weddings and receptions at its Sunset Ridge venue, providing vacation rental accommodations in the Amador wine country, and offering reining horse training through its Equine Empire sub-brand led by Torri Sims.

Product overview

Double D Ranch (DD Ranch) is a traditional ranch and hospitality business offering a diversified portfolio of services: high-quality beef products for direct purchase, the Sunset Ridge wedding and event venue, vacation rental accommodations in Amador County wine country, and equine training services through Equine Empire (operated by Torri Sims). The business is committed to animal welfare standards and previously operated under the name 'Double D Ranch' before rebranding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sunset Ridge: Wedding venue operated by DD Ranch.
• Equine Empire Training

Products and services

• Buying Beef High-quality beef products raised on the DD Ranch and sold directly to consumers, with the ranch committed to strict animal welfare and care standards. Targeted at individual consumers seeking locally raised beef purchased directly from the source.
• Sunset Ridge Wedding Venue Scenic outdoor wedding and reception venue at DD Ranch's Sunset Ridge property in Amador County, positioned around sunset views and marketed for ceremonies and receptions. Targeted at couples planning weddings in the wine country.
• Get Away & Stay Vacation Rental Vacation rental accommodations at DD Ranch for visitors to Amador County wine country, supporting weekend getaways and week-long stays. Targeted at travelers and small groups seeking rural wine country accommodation.
• Equine Empire Horse Training Professional reining horse training service delivered at DD Ranch by Torri Sims through the Equine Empire sub-brand. Targeted at horse owners seeking specialized reining training.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Stemple Creek Ranch: California family-owned ranch raising pasture-based, grass-fed beef sold direct to consumers — closely comparable in scale, geography, and DTC premium positioning to DD Ranch's beef line.
• Marin Sun Farms: Northern California ranch operation producing grass-fed beef and other meats for direct and wholesale markets — directly comparable as a California ranch-based DTC protein producer with animal-welfare emphasis.
• Hearst Ranch: Large California coastal ranch selling premium grass-fed beef direct to consumers — comparable as a CA ranch leveraging location and provenance to support premium DTC beef pricing.
• Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort: California ranch resort combining lodging, events, and equestrian activities on a working ranch property — directly comparable to DD Ranch's diversified ranch/hospitality/equine model.
• Carmel Valley Ranch: California ranch resort offering accommodations, events, and on-property experiences — comparable operating model of monetizing a scenic California ranch via lodging and events.

Broad incumbents

• Niman Ranch: Established, larger-scale DTC and wholesale brand specializing in humanely-raised beef, pork, and lamb — broader incumbent in the premium/welfare-led meat category DD Ranch competes in.
• Country Natural Beef: Rancher-owned cooperative producing natural, grass-fed beef for retail and foodservice — a broader incumbent competing in the same premium, welfare-positioned beef segment.

Regional players

• Wine Country Wedding Venues (e.g., Vintners Resort): California wine country hospitality operators with event/wedding venues and lodging — relevant regional peers for DD Ranch's Sunset Ridge and Get Away & Stay businesses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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