Historically recognized for breeding thoroughbred horses,[1] the ranch is situated at the east end of Lake Sherwood near the entrance to the Hidden Valley.

[5] Under his ownership, the property expanded to include features such as formal gardens, a 1,800-square-foot conservatory and unique architectural structures.

The ranch may have been started by F. W. Matthiessen and given the original name Kentucky Park Farms.

It was formerly property of Carleton F. Burke, California Horse Racing Board's first chairman.

Also at the farm is a herd of Santa Gertrudis cattle, Kashmir sheep, Reindeer, Arabian horses, and around 800 Koi.