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The Ranch
Located on scenic Vineyard Canyon Road,
the Ranch sits high atop Vineyard Mountain. This Ranch Retreat
is the epitome of pristine beauty – with majestic views,
privacy and tranquility. Taking in the highest point on the north
end of Vineyard Canyon, at more than 2,750 ft., the Ranch encompasses
Vineyard Mountain and the magnificent surrounding hilltops, then
descends down towards the Cholame Valley to the northwest and Vineyard
Canyon to the south. An unrivaled combination of rustic landscapes
with pastoral scenery on thousands of acres make Vineyard Mountain
Ranch the perfect retreat, with the feeling of seclusion, yet it
is only minutes from town.

This awe-inspiring place is the essence
of central California. Resplendent with breathtaking views, the
mostly rolling hills and lush meadows are covered with wild oats & native
grasses and literally thousands of mature oak & pine trees
throughout the Ranch, embodying the open rangeland that defines
California, at its best. Situated in the Parkfield area of southern
Monterey County, this property is all about Privacy and the Views,
both the Antelope grade to the east and the Three Sisters and the
coastal range to the west, can be seen from this high ground. On
the Ranch, with meadow views and mountain views, Mother Nature
shows off her best here – foliage, natural springs and ponds
with and abundance of wildlife and a mild climate. With today’s
amenities at your fingertips and nature’s own beauty, the
best of both worlds is Vineyard Mountain Ranch.


Accessible year-round, with 20+ miles
of roads traversing the farthermost reaches of the ranch, the entire
property is fenced and cross fenced for livestock pastures. The
ranch enjoys a mild central coast climate and a gentle breeze most
afternoons. A micro-climate unique to the hilltop keeps the ranch
cooler with lush green grass longer into early summer, when the
pastures down the hill have already turned dry; the clouds keep
more moisture on the mountain as they seem to hang a while longer
than in the valley. When the grasses finally turn golden from the
sun, the sight of the full moon shining on the yellow fields of
wild oats will take your breath away.
Improvements at a Glance
3,702 Total Acres
4 homes plus
Barn
Workshop
Corrals
Arena
Round pen
History
Culturally and historically, this Ranch
has major significance as a cattle Ranch dating back generations,
with now-perfected original homestead patents, the earliest of
which dates back to 1886. As the pivotal connection between the
Cholame Valley and San Miguel, Vineyard Canyon Road (at its peak
here on Vineyard Mountain) was established in 1887 with $200 in
gold coin and considered to be the biggest advancement in communication
with the world outside of Parkfield. The historic Wayside Cross
stands guard on a knoll, Invocation Point, overlooking the Ranch.
On a tiny piece of land owned by a local church, it was dedicated
in 1926 in memory of Bishop Nichols, 2nd bishop of California.
This huge Celtic cross celebrates the majesty of these “sunlit
hills” & stands on a spot oldtimers refer to as ‘the
old stagecoach stop at the top of Vineyard Mountain’ on the
old San Miguel – Parkfield Road.
Places unique to the Ranch such as, Iron
Springs, Highway to Heaven and the secluded Hidden Valley, just
to name a few, epitomize the rustic nature of this magnificent
property, and are in keeping with the rugged character & historic
charm of the region .

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