In addition to the major amenities
described in the "Commons" section accessible from the Home page,
the ranch has many assets essential to ranch operation and owner
enjoyment. In accordance with Oregon law, the ranch estimates
the useful life of each asset and accumulates funds every year to
pay for eventual replacement. Some of the more visible and
important assets are pictured below.
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Equestrian Arena
The 100 foot by 200 foot arena was built in 2005. |
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Barn and Stable
8 Stables. Tack room. Bathroom. Meeting and game room in loft. |
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Basketball Hoop
Replaced original hoop in 2008. |
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Bridge over Little Deschutes
Supports highway-legal trucks but not rock trucks. |
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Buck and Rail Fences
Extensive throughout the ranch. |
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Firewood Storage Sheds
Completed in late 2006. |
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Fire Truck Ramp
Allows fire truck access to river to draw water if necessary. Not for boat launching or landing. |
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Footbridge to Teepee
Original |
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Maintenance Garage
Original. Ranch Foreman's office is door and window on right. |
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Gazebo
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Kennels
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Main Gate
Automatically operated by remote control or by keypad. |
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Paddocks - New, Shaded, 2008
Five small paddocks with trees provide summer shade and shelter from wind |
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Perimeter Fence - Front
Wood fence - north and east ranch borders |
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Perimeter Fence - Rear
Wire fence - west and south borders |
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Schoolhouse
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Storage Facility
Facility on right belongs to Vandevert Ranch Association and is used primarily to store hay. The other three units belong to individual owners who funded construction of the entire building. |
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Wellhouse (near Schoolhouse)
The main well and pump in this building is used to top up Rainbow Lake. A smaller well and pump is used to irrigate the area around the Schoolhouse. The main pump is 15 horsepower and rated at 300 gallons per minute (though the pipe limits the flow to less than 300 gpm). The pressure at the wellhead is 450-500 psi. The water is at a depth of 103 feet and is a relatively cool 40 degrees. |
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