The James Ranch is a beautiful park like setting in Eastern Washington, located seven miles from Ellensburg. The James Ranch sets on 28 acres at the mouth of Manastash Canyon. It was once a thriving orchard and has several ancient fruit trees still on property. Relax on the garden patio with the fire pit, play basketball or pickleball on the lighted court, enjoy the larger bonfire area, hike one of the many trails around the hills, or just take a morning stroll on a trail that allows views of the entire Kittitas Valley and Mount Stewart Range. Hike straight up behind the house as far as you'd like or hit the popular Manastash Ridge trailhead in just a 1.5 mile drive or a mile walk. Drive up the Manastash canyon for gorgeous views and more hiking trailheads to mountain lakes. Winter cross country ski or snowshoe right out the backdoor and follow the trail at the base of the hills. My home is also a paradise for birds. I have several returning Audubon members for the birding alone. Other animals include deer, elk, porcupines, raccoons, badger, bobcat, coyote, an occasional cougar and an elusive wolverine.

There are many activities in Ellensburg and the Kittitas Valley to enjoy, including my favorite, fishing the renowned trophy trout waters of the Yakima River. Climbing, skiing, hunting and salmon fishing are from 8 to 50 miles away. The James Ranch is 50 mi from Snoqualmie pass for skiers, 45 miles to The Gorge for music lovers, 25 miles from salmon fishing on the Columbia River! Ellensburg, only 7 miles away, provides boutique shopping, art galleries, wine tasting, great food and more! Ellensburg is also the home of Central Washington University.

My home is over 3000 sq ft and is over 100 years old. Don't be misled, it has had some upgrades which includes a dream kitchen with counter space galore, a chef's playground of sorts. The James Ranch home is not a matching themed decorated space, but is my actual home, and has been decorated, however mismatched, by family, friends, and love. Every eclectic piece of furniture or item has a special story behind it that was written with love. Please treat accordingly, and enjoy my home!