SOLD - Knoll Ranch
California - Siskiyou County - Montague
Located in the shadow of majestic Mount Shasta, the Knoll Ranch covers 995 acres of pristine, volcanic-rich soil. This naturally fertile soil, the climate and altitude of northern California's high mountain desert are ideally suited for growing organic, therapeutic-grade herbs. The ranch has an extensive drip irrigation system to protect the delicate leaves and flowers. All aspects of Diamond Lotus Essential Oils - crops, distillation and production - are certified organic in the United States as well as Europe and Asia. Knoll Ranch includes a state of the art distilling facility that is probably the finest in the country. All equipment including proprietary farming and harvesting equipment are included.
Location:
Knoll Ranch is located in the Shasta Valley approximately 8 miles south of Montague. Yreka, the county seat for Siskyou County is 12 miles north. The town of Mt. Shasta City is 30 miles to the south via interstate 5. Commercial air service is available at Redding, 85 miles south. Montague and the town of Weed 15 miles south of the ranch have airports. Weed Airport is 5000 feet. Siskyou County Airport 5 miles north of Montague is 7484 feet. Ashland Oregon, famous for its Shakespeare festival, is an hour north on I-5. Klamath Falls Oregon is an hour drive via highway 97.
Area and Climate:
The Shasta Valley is an agriculturally oriented mountain valley. The valley elevations of approximately 2600 feet allows for a long growing season and the mile winter weather. The surrounding mountains are very high and dominated by Mt. Shasta at 14,162 feet. The high mountains catch the snowfall and provide abundant water for the valley’s agriculture. Shasta Valley is one of the few places in California that truly enjoy four distinct seasons. The mean minimum and maximum annual temperatures are 37 degrees F and 62 degrees F respectively. Average minimum temperature is 25 degrees F in January; the average maximum temperature is 85 degrees F in August. Average annual precipitation is 10-15 inches, average snowfall in Mt. Shasta from November to May is 96 inches. Snow depths can average two feet at Mt. Shasta but Montague rarely sees depths over six inches.
Improvements:
The lovely two story 2,200 sq. ft. main ranch home is perfectly situated to overlook the ranch and enjoy breathtaking views of Mt. Shasta from the decks and balcony off the master bedroom. The 4 bedroom 3 bath cedar home, built in 1982, is adorned with warm woods throughout. The original ranch home, a 1000 sq. ft. 3 bedroom 1 bath house with a detached garage serves as the foreman’s residence. Between the main residence and the foreman’s house is a single wide mobile home used as a third residence.
Other improvements include a horse barn with 3 stalls, tack room and hay storage of 100 ton, a pole barn with storage capacity of 400 tons of hay, a 52’x36’ metal shop and various outbuildings. The property is fenced and cross-fenced with a complete set of working corrals and loading chute.
Operational Considerations:
The naturally fertile soil, climate and altitude of Knoll Ranch are ideally suited for cultivating organic, therapeutic-grade herbs. The ranch distills and produces high quality, pure essential oils from the organically grown herbs and flowers which are grown in accordance with California Organic standards. Melissa, lavender, peppermint, helichrysum, thyme, oregano and juniper are steam distilled on location in a state-of-the-art facility and distributed worldwide. There are three irrigation wells, a 10 tower pivot irrigation system, a newer underground main irrigation line and 2 wheel lines.
All equipment including proprietary farming and harvesting equipment are included.