Considered by some to be the oldest dwelling in Lake County, the Ranch House was built in the 1850’s to 1860’s. It was associated with the earliest settlement of High Valley and beginnings of agriculture in Lake County. It is a one and one half story version of a Greek revival home. Swiss immigrants, Joachin and Anna Durst were the first known owners of the property in the 1860’s. They were among the earliest settlers in Lake County. Samuel T. Weston occupied the ranch in late 19th and early 20th Centuries. Aaron and Julia Shaul acquired the property in 1923. Additions were made in the 1930’s and restored in the early 21st Century. The Brassfield Family bought the property and house in 1973 and is currently one of the finest wineries in California.

Dedicated September 26, 2009

(Clampyear 6014)

by the Ancient and Honorable

Order of E Clampsus Vitus

Branciforte 1797 and Yerba Buena

No. 1 Capitulis Redivivus

Marker is on High Valley Road (Business County Road 220).

Courtesy hmdb.org

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