History

Vandevert Ranch and the Homestead (right) have existed in the same place under the same name for a hundred and fifteen years, longer than the city of Bend or, for that matter, Deschutes County.  In yesteryear and today, the ranch has been an integral part of Central Oregon's history. 

For more on Vandevert Ranch history, click on the links to the left under "History".  

Grace Vandevert McNellis, granddaughter of William P. Vandevert, has written a wonderful book about growing up on the ranch in the 1930's and 40's.  The book is Home on the Vandevert Ranch, Where the Skies Were Not Cloudy All Day.  You can obtain the book by contacting Grace at Mcnellis9020@comcast.net