Starvation Ghost Ranch
project name

Starvation Ghost Ranch

Architect: Caroline Dooley Architect
www.carolinedooley.com

description
  • Client:

    Starvation Ghost Ranch

Sitting high on the mesa in Bernal, Starvation Ghost Ranch is a historical reconstruction of an old west settlement. The style and architectural details of the project reflect the old west of 1860 while still enjoying modern amenities of high-speed connectivity, solar power and green, high performance construction. The buildings are truly unique and are filled with authentic period details and materials of rustic wood, floor boards hand tuned for the right sound under foot, plaster finishes, mud floors, fireplaces, and beam ceilings. The entire compound took three years to create and no expense was spared to create an authentic atmosphere of an historical western homestead. The compound includes a main house, two separate guest casitas, and huge media and recreation house, all perched on a 520-acre mesa top accented by amazing views of Starvation Peak and surrounding mountain ranges.

  • Main House Sqft:5,317 sqft
    Guest House Sqft:868 sqft
    Studio Sqft:606 sqft
    Total Sqft:6,791 sqft

"Old West" compound authentically reproduced at Starvation Ghost Ranch

Winter at Starvation Ghost Ranch

Front Door and wide portal of the Main House

Great Room of the main house with beam ceilings and wood floors

Fireplace in the Great Room

Skylights bring natural light into the hallway of the Main House.

Light and airy guest room in the Main House

Guest room opens out to the portal in the Main House

Main House kitchen with large island

Beautiful tile detail on stove backsplash

Dining room off the Great Room in the Main House

Front door and portal of one of the guest houses.

Casita bedroom

Utility building and Guest House

Workshop and Garage with authentic stonework utilizing local Bernal stone.

Crafting an "Old West" look to the new construction.

Hugo Patino and crew create the illusion of circa 1860's.

The Tyaga and Company crew lived and worked for three years at Starvation Ghost Ranch.

Tyaga and the first fire.