Holman Ranch was originally part of the Rancho Los Laureles , a 6,625-acre (26.81 km) Mexican land grant in present-day Monterey County, California . The ranch passed through many hands until 1928, when San Francisco businessman, Gordon Armsby, purchased 400 acres (160 ha) in Carmel Valley, California , that would become the Holman Ranch. Today, the Holman Ranch continues as a privately owned winery.
18-644: Holman Ranch was originally part of the Rancho Los Laureles , a 6,625-acre (26.81 km) Mexican land grant was made to Vicente Blas Martinez and José Manuel Boronda (1803-1878), along with Boronda's son, Juan de Mata Boronda by Manuel Jimena on September 19, 1839. In 1868, the Boronda's son, Juan de Mata Boronda, sold the Rancho Los Laureles to Elihu Avery, who sold it to Ezekiel Tripp in 1874. Nathan W. Spaulding , later Oakland 's fifteenth Mayor, purchased
36-562: A 400-acre (1.6 km ) ranch to San Francisco broker Gordon Armsby. She commissioned architect Clarence A. Tantau, who helped design the Hotel Del Monte , to build a Spanish-style hacienda out of Carmel stone with terracotta roofing, and oak-beamed ceilings. It became a Hollywood retreat for Charlie Chaplin , Theda Bara , Marlon Brando , and Clark Gable . It was once called Casa Escondido (Hidden House). Clarence E. Holman (1877-1962), eldest son of Rensselaer Luther Holman (1842-1909,
54-458: A Hollywood retreat for Charlie Chaplin , Theda Bara , Marlon Brando , and Clark Gable . It was once called Casa Escondido (Hidden House). In 2006, the Holman Ranch was purchased by Thomas and Jarman Lowder. They restored the hacienda, expanded the guest amenities, and planted 18 acres (7.3 ha) of vineyards for Pinot noir , Chardonnay , and Pinot gris . In 2012, an underground wine cave
72-472: A class for boys. The couple then moved to Santa Cruz . In 1811, at age 61, Manuel retired from military service and with his family moved to Monterey , where he built an adobe house in 1817. The three sons of Manuel and Gertrudis Boronda were: José Canuto Boronda (1792-); José Eusebio Boronda (1808-1880); and José Manuel Boronda (1803-1878), grantee of Rancho Los Laureles . José Eusebio Boronda married Maria Josefa Buelna (1817-1864) in 1831. Maria Buelna
90-628: A half interest on April 27, 1874. Abner Doble bought a half interest in 1875; Frederick Getchell and David Ayers in 1881; and Frank Hinkley a half interest in 1881. In 1882, the Pacific Improvement Company (PIC) purchased Rancho Los Laureles. In 1888, PIC hired William Hatton to manage their Del Monte dairies. In the 1900s the PIC liquidated their holdings (10,000 acres) and the Del Monte Properties headed by Samuel FB Morse , acquired
108-476: A half interest on April 27, 1874. Abner Doble bought a half interest in 1875; Frederick Getchell and David Ayers in 1881; and Frank Hinkley a half interest in 1881. In 1882, the Pacific Improvement Company purchased Rancho Los Laureles. In the 1900s the Pacific Improvement Company liquidated their holdings (10,000-acre (40 km)) and the Del Monte Properties headed by Samuel FB Morse , acquired
126-691: The Carmel River and the Carmel Valley, was bounded to the east by the Rancho Tularcitos and Rancho Los Laureles (Ransom) on the west, and encompasses present day Carmel Valley Village . The one and a half square league grant was made to Vicente Blas Martinez and José Manuel Boronda, along with Boronda's son, Juan de Mata Boronda. Vicente Blas Martinez married Maria Josefa Teodosia Amezquita (1801-) in 1817. In 1851, Vicente Blas Martinez and his wife, sold their half-interest in Rancho Los Laureles to
144-1037: The Borondas. The Boronda family patriarch, Manuel Boronda (1750-1826) accompanied Junípero Serra 's second expedition to Alta California . By 1790, Boronda was stationed at the Presidio of San Francisco and married Maria Gertrudis Higuera (1776-). Besides his military duties, which included carpenter work, Manuel also conducted a class for boys. The couple then moved to Santa Cruz. In 1811, at age 61, Manuel retired from military service and with his family moved to Monterey, where Manuel built an adobe house in 1817. The three sons of Manuel and Gertrudis Boronda were: José Canuto Boronda (1792-), José Eusebio Boronda (1801-), grantee of Rancho Rincón del Sanjón ; and José Manuel Boronda (1803-1878). José Manuel Boronda married Juana Cota (1805-1894) in 1821. Juana brought cheese to Carmel Valley, called Queso del Pais, which in Spanish means "cheese of
162-457: The Marion Hollins ranch and sold the northeast corner of Rancho Los Laureles for an airpark. In August 1928, Hollins sold a 400-acre (1.6 km) ranch to San Francisco broker Gordon Armsby. She commissioned architect Clarence A. Tantau, who helped design the Hotel Del Monte , to build a Spanish-style hacienda out of Carmel stone with terracotta roofing, and oak-beamed ceilings. It became
180-557: The county." She used a Spanish original recipe to make her white-yellow cheese. David Jack is credited as being the first to market and popularize what was named Monterey Jack cheese. In 1840, José Manuel Boronda, his wife, and their 15 children, came to settle on Rancho Los Laureles. With the cession of California to the United States following the Mexican-American War , the 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo provided that
198-503: The east, and bordering Espinosa's Rancho Bolsa de las Escorpinas on the north. The grant was on the northwest of present-day Salinas , where Boronda, California is located. The Boronda family patriarch, Manuel Boronda (1750-1826) accompanied Junípero Serra ’s second expedition to Alta California . By 1790, Boronda was stationed at the Presidio of San Francisco and married Maria Gertrudis Higuera (1776-). Besides his military duties, which included carpenter work, Manuel also conducted
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#1732855415029216-637: The founder of Holman's Department Store in Pacific Grove, California , bought the ranch in 1943. In the 1950s and 1960s, Clarence created a working dude ranch called the Holman Ranch , with bungalows, riding stables, and a stone ranch house. After Holman died in 1962, his wife Vivian L. Ogden-Holman (1903-1981) continued hosting rodeos, horse shows, and an annual celebration of the ranch's birthday called, The Fiesta de los Amigos (Friends Party). Rancho Rinc%C3%B3n del Sanj%C3%B3n Rancho Rincón del Sanjón
234-577: The land grants would be honored. As required by the Land Act of 1851, a claim for Rancho Los Laureles was filed with the Public Land Commission in 1853, and the grant was patented to José M. Boronda and Juan de Mata Boronda in 1866. In 1868, the Borondas sold Rancho los Laureles for $ 12,000 (equivalent to $ 274,680 in 2023), to Elihu Avery, who sold it to Ezekiel Tripp in 1874. Nathan W. Spaulding , later Oakland 's fifteenth Mayor, purchased
252-407: The land. William Hatton was manager. In 1923, they divided the land into 11 parcels, at $ 60 (equivalent to $ 1,073 in 2023) an acre. Golf champion Marion Hollins bought 2,000-acre (8.1 km). In 1926, Frank and Jet Porter , of Salinas bought 600-acre (2.4 km) of the southeast corner of Rancho Los Laureles, calling it Robles del Rio, California . The Porters later acquired a portion of
270-469: The land. In 1923, they divided the land into 11 parcels. Marion Hollins bought 2,000 acres (810 ha). In 1926, Frank B. Porter bought 678 acres (274 ha) and launched the first residential subdivision in Carmel Valley that became Robles del Rio . The Porters later acquired a portion of the Marion Hollins ranch and sold the northeast corner of Rancho Los Laureles. In August 1928, Hollins sold
288-480: Was a 2,230-acre (9.0 km ) Mexican land grant in present-day Monterey County, California given in 1840 by Governor Juan B. Alvarado to José Eusebio Boronda. The name means "corner of Sanjo del Alisal". The grant was located on the north side of the Sanjo del Alisal, (the great slough, or deep ditch, of the alisal), between Cooper 's Rancho Bolsa del Potrero y Moro Cojo on the west, Castro's Rancho Sausal on
306-499: Was built. In 2020, the Holman Ranch opened a tasting room and offers a venue for weddings and events. Rancho Los Laureles Rancho Los Laureles was a 6,625-acre (26.81 km ) Mexican land grant in present-day Monterey County, California given in 1839 by Governor Juan Alvarado to José Manuel Boronda and Vicente Blas Martínez. Los Laureles refers to the California Bay Laurel tree. The grant extended along
324-456: Was the daughter of Antonio Buelna, grantee of Rancho San Francisquito and Rancho San Gregorio . Boronda served as Mayordomo of Rancho Los Vergeles . In 1839, Boronda and his family settled on a one and one half square league, "mas o menos" ("more or less"), Rancho Rincón del Sanjón which he called San José, and which he was granted in 1840. Boronda was at the Battle of Natividad in 1846. With
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