The View Shed

The casual visitor passing through the ranch in the spring is first captivated by the sweeping views of the rugged coastal range known as “The Lost Coast.” Cattle are grazing with their calves in the open green meadows, among the old growth oak trees that are framed in by the backdrop of evergreen forests. The movement of wildlife is offered up for viewing in every direction. Together they form a kind of large natural cornucopia for those who are still unaware of the history, complexity and significance of the landscape they see. It is a landscape that consumes the senses. Elizabeth Marshall calls this “The Viewshed.”