Trestle House Craftmanship

Custom-built in the 1980s by a visionary local architect and designer, this cabin is a celebration of craftsmanship and local heritage. Every detail was intentionally designed and meticulously executed, creating a living work of art.

The cabin showcases four premium wood species—pine, fir, cedar, and redwood—celebrating the natural textures of the Pacific Northwest.

Inside, the design elements tell a story of careful curation and master woodworking:

Historic Reclaimed Materials: The entire kitchen is built from the weathered wood of the historic Shasta Ranch barn, while both the magnificent tongue-and-groove pine ceiling and the fir flooring were sourced directly from the historic McCloud sawmill.

Artisanal Elements: Recycled stained-glass windows featured both upstairs and downstairs bring an extra layer of unique artfulness to the cabin's design.

Master Woodworking: From the stunning redwood walk-in shower to the incredible, hand-carved wooden door hinges on the main bedroom, the devotion to the craft is undeniable.

Natural Architectural Features: Bringing the beauty of the outdoors inside, organic log branches form striking railings along both the staircase and the open loft upstairs.

The Legacy of Shasta Ranch:

A Millionaire’s Vision in the Mountains

Founded in 1918 by millionaire racetrack contractor H.D. “Curley” Brown (the visionary behind world-class venues like Chicago's Arlington Park) the historic Shasta Ranch was built with absolute lavishness and no expense spared. Originally a 1,577-acre estate named "Brownshasta," the property was designed as a premium sanctuary where the Mount Shasta area's high altitude, pure water, and rich grasses could nurture Brown's prized thoroughbred racing horses. The ranch reflected the opulent lifestyle of the Roaring '20s, featuring a sumptuously furnished five-bedroom main house, guest cottages, a swimming pool, and a legendary, state-of-the-art horse barn equipped with electricity and piped-in water. Deeply intertwined with local heritage, the estate embodies the ambitious spirit of its owner, a man so dedicated to the community and its infrastructure that the entire city of Mount Shasta closed its stores to attend his funeral when he passed away in 1930.

Today, the historic ranch has transitioned into a peaceful sanctuary that is home to Mount Shasta locals. The pristine landscape is defined by serene ponds, wandering deer, abundant wildlife, beautiful meadows, and towering timber. Looking at the breathtaking natural splendor of the property today, it is no wonder that Curley Brown chose this exact, majestic setting to build his ultimate dream.

Oldest Fish Hatchery west of the Mississippi, Est. 1877 by Justin H. Sisson

C. 1933. Looking North; Mount Shasta City Entrance on State Hwy US 99