About Us

DIRECTIONS:

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Our address is:
Holmstead Ranch Resort
1000 E. Holmstead Ranch Rd.
Central, UT 84722

1. Take Highway 18 North out of St. George, UT, towards Enterprise, UT for approx. 20 miles
2. Turn right onto N. Baker Rd. (sign for Baker Dam Recreation Area)
3. Take Baker Dam Rd around the dam for 1 mile.
4. Turn right at the Holmstead Ranch Sign onto E. Holmstead Ranch Rd.
5. Stay on Holmstead Ranch Rd. for 1 mile. It is paved.
6. Enter your code at the gate.
7. Use the attached resort map to locate your assigned cabin.

DETOUR INSTRUCTIONS

1. Please use the detour below when the water levels coming over the spillway at Baker Reservoir are high.
2. Starting at the intersection of Highway 18/Baker Dam Rd
3. Continue north on Highway 18 for 1.4 miles, then turn right onto the dirt road.
4. After 0.8 miles at the fork, turn right onto another dirt road
5. You will cross a bridge after 0.6 miles
6. 0.3 miles after the bridge, continue straight (do NOT turn left)
7. You will cross a cattle guard after 0.6 miles
8. In 0.5 miles, stay to the right
9. In 0.8 miles, you will cross over another cattle guard with an archway toward Baker Reservoir.
10. In 0.3 miles, turn left onto Holmstead Ranch Rd. It is paved.
11. Stay on Holmstead Ranch Rd. for 1 mile.
12. Enter your code at the gate.
13. Use the attached resort map to locate your assigned cabin.

Property History

The land on which Holmstead Ranch Resort is located has long been valued as a place of refuge and renewal. Situated in a protected valley beneath the Pine Valley Mountains just north of St. George, Utah, the area is notable for its natural beauty, reliable water sources, and temperate climate.

For generations, this region was utilized by the Southern Paiute people, who were drawn to the area’s fresh spring water, abundant wildlife (including deer, quail, pheasant, and turkey), and cooler seasonal temperatures. Numerous artifacts from this period have been discovered on the property, and the area surrounding the spring is now officially protected from further development in recognition of its historical and cultural significance.

In the 1890s, the land was first homesteaded by the Maudsley family, who were Latter-day Saint pioneers. They established a cattle ranch supported by the spring, which still bears the Maudsley name today. Over time, the Maudsleys expanded their operations to include a stagecoach office and inn serving travelers through the region. The family’s original cabin remains on the property and has been thoughtfully modernized.

After three generations of Maudsley stewardship, the property changed ownership several times until it was purchased by the Holm family in 2015. The Holm family began developing the ranch and resort as it exists today, constructing the main residence, thirty-two cabins, covered wagons, event spaces, barns, an arena, animal corrals, and the supporting infrastructure necessary for a full-service resort.

In October 2020, the Holm family sold the property to Tony Hsieh, who is widely recognized for his leadership at Zappos and his work promoting positive organizational culture through his book Delivering Happiness. Following his untimely passing shortly after the purchase, the property came under the ownership of his family.

Today, Holmstead Ranch Resort reflects the legacy of those who have stewarded the land before, honoring its cultural roots, pioneer history, and modern vision while continuing to offer a place of rest, connection, and appreciation for the natural landscape.