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Historic Thomas Mountain Tavern & Lodge
Once a thriving business, this historic roadhouse was a favorite watering hole and
restaurant to the local cattle barons. It also became a favorite rest and relaxation
place for television’s most famous cattle baron family, the Cartwright’s of Bonanza
fame. Cast & crew lifted beer mugs & shot pool here when they were not shooting
Bonanza scenes in Garner Valley. Although much of each Bonanza episode was filmed on
a studio sound stage & back lot, under Hollywood’s old 100 mile rule, Garner Valley
was Hollywood close to keep Bonanza’s production costs down. It also matched the
scenery and terrain of North Lake Tahoe where the fictional Ponderosa Ranch was set.
Cast & production personnel from Bonanza rented and purchased properties in
Idyllwild. Many were regulars at Idyllwild Inn. A local pet accessory store took the
name of Ponderosa and local appliance store used Bonanza Appliance as a name. 3
lodge cabins used to be available for rent behind the Thomas Mountain Tavern. This
property is zoned commercial, has its own well and Thomas Mountain community water.
This is a great centralized commercial property for someone with vision. Live on and
work from this property. INCLUDED in this is adjoining 4.53 level ACRES of horse property. (See Home Page - 'Vacant Lot Listings' - "Garner Valley Horse Property.")
BOTH PROPERTIES OFFERED together for ONLY $375,000 |
