The Whitehorse Ranch began as a dream between German
Pete and his son, Christopher; their dream was to build an 1800s western-styled town. German Pete had been
involved with reenactments since before coming to the United States 21
years ago from Munich, Germany. "Germans have a big interest in western
cowboys and Indians," he said, "ever since Wild Bill Hickok's traveling show
appeared in Europe in the early 1900s."
Numerous buildings now adorn the desert landscape, and the
town is still growing steadily. A church with a graveyard sits in the corner
complete with steeple and bell. A doctor's office, Marshall's office, blacksmith,
laundry, 2 saloons
and a jail waiting for any outlaw who may decide to stir up trouble in
town. A hotel and bordello are in the process of being built.
The ranch has already had commercials filmed
there and a couple of movies
Directions to the Whitehorse Ranch:
From the 10 Freeway (around Palm Springs) take Hwy 62 to Yucca Valley. In Yucca Valley there is a Food for Less and Chevron Station to the left, make left turn there on Old Woman Springs Road-Hwy 247 going towards Landers -Lucerne Valley. After 10 miles you'll see a sign Landers-Reche Road. Keep going another 3 miles on 247. Make right turn on Linn Road. Go approximately 1.5 miles and make left turn on Shawnee Road (this is a dirt road). Go 3 miles until it ends and make right turn. After about 400 yards, you'll see the driveway to the right.
ANNUAL EVENTS:
Chris Menyhart Memorial Encampment - November
Films at Whitehorse Ranch and starring many Mojave Muleskinners:
Mexican Jersey
Milk ©2006 commercial filmed at Whitehorse Ranch
"Dynomite Saloon"
©2006 filmed at Whitehorse Ranch by
Enfuego Productions
