A 380-Acre Ranch in Northern California’s Gold Rush Country Lists for $5.9 Million
- Heart Rock Ranch, a 381-acre property in El Dorado County, California, is listed for $5.9 million and features a lodge-style timber home, a temperature-controlled wine cave, and 12 miles of private trails for outdoor activities.
If you've ever dreamt of living out your very own California Gold Rush fantasy—but with wine and Wi-Fi—Heart Rock Ranch, tucked into the rolling golden foothills of El Dorado County, might be your mother lode.
The 381-acre spread in Greenwood—the community is a registered California Historical Landmark —is the sort of place that feels plucked from a storybook. Think of a lodge-style timber home crafted with railroad beams that date to the 1800s, a temperature-controlled wine cave, and 12 miles of private trails for horseback riding, ATV adventures, or just a really scenic wander. It's now listed for $5.9 million with Todd Renfrew of California Outdoor Properties.
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At the center of it all is the property's namesake, the Heart Rock—a naturally formed, three-foot-tall heart-shaped boulder that's been embedded in the exterior of the home's soaring 30-foot fireplace. "When you first arrive at Heart Rock Ranch, your eyes are immediately drawn to that grand stone fireplace, and then, inevitably, to the Heart Rock itself," says current owner Barry Rhein. "It's not just a beautiful stone; it's the very soul of this ranch, a symbol of the love and legacy that defines this incredible property."
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A dramatic 30-foot stone fireplace anchors the lodge-style living room in the main house.
Rhein, a Silicon Valley sales coach and founder of Barry Rhein & Associates, bought the property with his wife eight years ago and has since given it a loving refresh. Every structure—the main house, guest cabins, even the tractor barn—has been meticulously remodeled. But the bones of the ranch remain, quite literally, rooted in history. The massive timber beams were salvaged from the 19th-century Pacific Railroad Station in Elko, Nevada, and the stones for the fireplace were sourced on the property.
"Everything about Heart Rock Ranch was built with intention, designed to be a sanctuary for family, fun, and connection," says Rhein. "The original owner poured his heart into crafting this ranch, using timbers harvested directly from the land and stones pulled from the soil to build structures that would stand the test of time."
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The temperature-controlled wine cave stores over 800 bottles.
Inside the 3,720-square-foot main house, the vibe is part alpine lodge and part California cool. There are three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a top-of-the-line chef's kitchen with a scullery, and a jaw-dropping live-edge dining table that seats 20 and was crafted from trees on the property. Outside, there are expansive patios with fireplaces and views that stretch across the river valley. A waterfall and babbling brook nearby only add to the cinematic serenity.
But Heart Rock Ranch is more than just a pretty place to post up. It's designed for action, with over a dozen miles of trails, a 120-yard zipline, and enough open space for hunting, fishing, and gold panning. (Yes, actual Gold Rush relics have been found here.) The property is fenced and cross-fenced, with five wells, freshwater springs, a stocked year-round pond, and even its own gravel quarry to maintain roads.
Additional structures include a 750-square-foot cabin and a 900-square-foot studio apartment for guests or staff, plus a massive six-car garage that's currently home to ATVs, a gym, and extra storage. There's also a covered 75-by-130-foot tractor barn and a dedicated wine cave with space for more than 800 bottles—because no modern ranch is complete without a place to uncork and unwind.
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