It was a world of free-spirited cowboys, "Go West" adventurers, Franciscan friars, outlaws, clipper ships, and honky-tonk saloons when Peter Taylor bought Green Valley Ranch in 1868. He built the first "Manor" in 1882 amidst 245 acres of ranchland. One of Cambria's first settlers, Taylor and his children lived at the Manor and worked the ranch until 1918. After that, it was rented to just two families, one for 52 years, another for 25 years.

Then in 2003, John Taylor--the fourth generation owner and lifelong rancher--decided to renovate the family heirloom. He completely remodeled, refurbished, and modernized the home, inside and out. Taylor then hired acclaimed Interior Designer Rozanne Griffiths to create a look and feel that would reflect its picturesque history and an ambience of elegance.