I assumed Mr. Knapp was still alive but not sure. Knapp served as president of Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and donated $200,000 to create the Louise Savage School of Nursing. Sounds like the Knapp family sold at just the right time though. Looks like a great adventure. If you go to the book store next to Harrys , they have great book on the history of gift. Thanks for sharing -- the next best thing to being there myself! In the 1400s, after King Henry IV deposed Richard II, … Hard to believe a spot this pretty has been sitting empty since 1940. Baby Sister - Based on what they are doing right now, it looks like they are stabilizing it. There has been a royal castle … At the time the home was owned by the famous German soprano Lotte Lehmann and her friend Frances Holden. I'm so glad you take these journeys. Enlightening every time! Fantastic shots Patty - and a fascinating story. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. An illuminated waterfall cascaded outside providing a touch of ambiance to a spectacular setting needing no adornment. I don't get to Santa Barbara very often in that it doesn't seem to promote camping, but I did get up to what I think might be that lake. I am not sure if the horse was Mr. Knapp’s or C.K. A - Yep! A landowner who understands how irresistible ruins are to photographers. Knapp's Castle was rumored to be under development in recent years and I avoided going there. Knapp's Castle Attractions in Santa Barbara: Read reviews written by 10Best experts. Knapps Castle. (photo credit: Unknown. I can imagine the room looking out those huge, arched windows: opulent luxury overlooking the valley below. Letâs see you turn that scrap heap up there into something. One of his other pursuits in Santa Barbara was the building of roads and trails into the inaccessible backcountry, as referenced in a Los Angeles Times piece from 1988. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Large stone arches today still frame the views enjoyed long ago in the main room of the home through huge picture windows. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. The view of the Santa Ynez River Valley from the ruins. Greetings. What a sense of majesty! But it is an unusual name. The third generation of the Mattera family now takes care of the Castle, guaranteeing the public access 365 days a year, carrying out any necessary maintenance and restoration work and promoting cultural events which bring it to life. It also said that they would give a reward to anyone who reported acts of vandalism. I don't totally agree about the photos, but thanks so much! My aunt was Mr. Knapp’s dietician and he helped put my dad through medical school at McGill University. Apparently, the "retreat" consisted of five bedrooms, observatory, studios, cottages, servant quarters, and a superintendent's house. Barry graduated from Bishop Diego in 1963 and SBCC in 1965, after being a Student Council officer in 1965. Then Orcutt (also old). After enemy ships attack the desert planet, Byron discovers another battle within his own family. Read our community guidelines. My parents' retirement home is in Vandenburg Village on a golf course about 10 miles from Solvang. We have loads of pictures. Pat, love your photos... and your sense of adventure! I'm sure they considered that fact before building. I'd also heard the county of Santa Barbara refused to issue the required permits. In other words, "look around, but don't screw anything up! A view of Knapp's Castle ruins in the summer of 2011. It was my pleasure to stop by.Cezar and Leia - It sure is! Finally. Filmed at Knapps Castle, in the mountains above Santa Barbara, CA. Such a stunning setting for a retreat... sad that it fell into disuse like that!I love exploring ruins and you have shown these so well Pat :-), What a potpourri of stonework. Castle Surface Customers Nov 30, 2020 NEW MOTOR/COMBO AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY AT AMAIN HOBBIES Nov 30, 2020 Oct 9, 2020 NEWS: NEW CASTLE LINK VERSION 3.80.00 RELEASED Oct 9, 2020 It was built in 1916 by George Knapp, the estate included 5 bedrooms, an organ room, and even an observatory. Edinburgh Castle is a historic fortress which dominates the skyline of Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, from its position on the Castle Rock.Archaeologists have established human occupation of the rock since at least the Iron Age (2nd century AD), although the nature of the early settlement is unclear. the declaration of war between all ten races triggers nightmares in his son, threatening to destroy the boy's mind. It's mine now as they both died and my brother asked me to buy him out. Cool site! Thank you, friend, for your comments. Hike to Knapp’s Castle while you can. Sad it will be demolished. A lot of people do that here too - take a year off, buy a caravan or 4WD and drive around the country. This place could easily have become an exclusive security fenced fortress. It is probably at least a dozen years since I tried to go in. Russell Ray also built Los Banos, YMCA, Presbyterian Church etc. The jeep image is excellent, thanks for the smile! The ruins, by themselves, are gorgeous.Thanks for stopping by my Drive-By Photos blog. The wildfire that destroyed the castle was in July of 1940. All original photography and text is private property and cannot be duplicated or used for gain without my explicit permission. ( Log Out / He was a wonderful, generous man. I believe at one time they were large windows.Laura - Thanks Laura! Although it is locked, there is clearly not a "no trespassing" sign to be seen. He also contributed a total of at least $32,000 to several local churches for various purposes. On Saturday there were quite a few visitors and no signs saying to keep out. All forums . I find them with blind luck and a lot of research.Betty Manousos - I'm sure you would enjoy it and take some great photos!Pasadena Adjacent - Thanks for visiting! Knapp's Castle - Photo by Ray Ford. They really don’t make them like that anymore (Knapp or his castle). (He was born and raised in California.) But then, we were there during mid-day. I am almost speechless from this one. Based on the posted notice, it is possible that changes to the ruins could come in the future. It was reasonably clear today. IT HAS SUCCESSFULLY FENDED OFF A FEW ATTACKS. I heard that Knapps in SB got plowed and basically all the singletrack gone in an effort to create a future firebreak / fire access road. I've been called a lot of things, but genius isn't usually one of them. Thank you. So sad that it burned down. If you like SciFi, check Alex out. The 154 is close to a lot of historic places that most people don't know about. He helped found Union Carbide Corporation and served as company president for 22 years (or 25 years depending on the source consulted). But I do think you have a fair point about the nature of a construction site. My aunt was given a Moody sister’s cottage on Rosemary Lane as were his other servants (There were six cottages and I knew all the people who lived in them). That's a good thing!altadenahiker - My pleasure! This is very interesting. Let me know when you are going. It's certainly a lovely area, I can see why somebody would build a retreat up there. I can't believe I've never heard of this place, and yet have probably driven within a few miles of it many times. It is believed that the original castle was built sometime between 1404 and 1454 after the lands were granted by charter to the Kennedy's after a … All that is left of this castle are several … We've been here less than a week and I'm already getting cabin fever. The property was not easy to get to and before any construction could begin Knapp had to build his own road to reach the parcel. The photos are excellent; great color, vistas, and compositions. "Right To Pass Revocable By Owner." I would love to visit there and your pics are terrific as always! We just passed through the area on Monday. Awesome memories youve created for yourselves. Read, more on it here. I told her not to drive the Jeep so hard! But I do want to see it up close and personal. These ranged from oceanfront parcels at Montecito and Carpinteria to mountaintop retreats atop the Santa Ynez Mountains above Santa Barbara. Wonderful pictures, and that's a great view. Great reading! Here's hoping it remains so for a lot longer. Jack: I don’t know if Barry has or had a son. That stone work is wonderful and that fierce blue sky is such an awesome contrast to the texture.I love how you wouldn't let a gate stop you from exploring. A few clouds in the sky would have helped the photos.DEZMOND - Thanks! No doubt Ill do it too one day. I'll give it some more thought. In the late 60s , after the closure of the college by Cottage….the building was transferred to Cottage Hospital, by their attorneys for $1. Meanwhile the ancient alien ship is transmitting a code that might signal the end of all life in the galaxy. I really do appreciate it. The Latest From Alex J. Cavanaugh - available Dec 6, 2016. The sky was huge, bright and harsh. Listed in the Domesday Book, this castle has been a Norman stronghold, a royal residence and a royal palace. Watch Queue Queue. That is quite the view from up there and sure is a greatlace for a castle! Wonderful spot; love how it is posted that way. Not exactly an easy place to get to either. San Marcos Pass was first graded in 1868 and finished two years later, before being rerouted and improved in the 1880s. The World's biggest biking photo gallery of photos like, crashes, north shore. We did enjoy it!California Girl - I agree with you about the beauty of the area. She didn't listen! You aren't kidding. Thanks for stopping by. Thanks for sharing...Hope you're enjoying your weekend!Nevine. He purchased the property in 1916 and named it Laurel Springs Ranch. We've talked about Ojai as it's an artist colony and would benefit my husband. I was born December of 1945. Thanks for sharing the pictures! The âjunkâ you mention is the necessary mess assiciated with a hands on construction project. Ask a question Recent Conversations. My pleasure.Gingerspark - I agree with you! Gorgeous stonework. And he played a role in attracting Dr. William D. Sansum, of the Sansum Clinic, to Santa Barbara. He left his mark on Santa Barbara in more ways than one, the least of which are the gritty sandstone ruins known as Knapp’s Castle, which have long been a popular hiking destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Based on what the worker there was doing, I'm thinking there going to try and keep it looking close to what it does now. … In the 1200s, during the Barons War, Windsor Castle successfully withstood a two-month siege. These ruins are from a house built by George Knapp, founder of Union Carbide Chemicals, in 1918. My grandparents did it twice. I remember going up the ruins many times as a teenager. Unless you turned off onto a forest service road. He arrived in Santa Barbara in 1912 and “became identified with and interested in everything that pertained to the general welfare.”. In 1668, Sir George Maxwell sold much of his lands at Newark to the city of Glasgow, for the development of Port Glasgow. I hear you about the job. That’s a hard gig. What a waste. An entry in History of Santa Barbara County, State of California (1939) notes the following: âSpeaking of hobbies, next to organ-building and hospitals, Mr. Knappâs abiding passion is for road-building. TS Hendrik - I could have spent more time there myself. I found this very interesting. Very cool. In addition to seeing it many times on the Internet, it is also at GeorgeOwenKnapp.com). Jenny - I saw no ghosts! I really appreciate that there some of them out there. But, sure enough, the place was under major re-construction. ( Log Out / Self funded, he is neither a Silicon Valley millionaire nor a gated community developer. I agree about the stonework.Stewart - Thanks Stewart! It's not too late! I'm glad we take these trips also. Though past eighty-three years of age, he personally supervises the construction of mountain roads to and from his beautiful Santa Ynez Mountain Lodge with all the interest and enthusiasm of a man of half his years.â. I like your photos very much!. Thanks Anthony! Ladyfi - Thanks so much! It's always an experience of full immersion when I swing by your spot... and get a glimpse of what's going on in your world. Recent visitors to the site have been surprised to see construction equipment, vehicles, and a motor home … Talk about selling at just the right time. I like these beautiful ruins, excellent framing! It is a really beautiful place. Such a crying shame when these amazing places are lost to time, or wildfires, or just the elements. We live in a house built by Russell Ray, Mr. Knapp’s architect who redid Arcady. I don't know what we'll end up doing. I had heard about a haunted caboose that people were allowed to spend the night in. Especially when you're driving a Model A! Also, thanks for the compliments on the photos, but I'm not fond of this group at all. For the first time in 70 years, changes may be coming to the fabled Knapp’s Castle. Windsor Castle is, first and foremost, a fortress—and it has proved to be a strong one. Okay? At the moment, I thought it was kind of harsh. Is it a year? knapps-castle Knapp had sold it for $10,000 just five weeks before the conflagration. Although the ruins are pretty amazing just the way they are. I think about it all the time. “While Knapp was developing his private retreat, he was also helping to boost public access to the Santa Barbara Forest Reserve, as it was known in those days. The famous town of. I wouldnât get so worked up about it. There is a trail that comes up the mountain from very close to where we were camped. This blog is word verification free.IS YOURS?I love your comments and will do my best to respond to each and every one. (c) Benjamin R. Taylor. I'm interested to see what they do to the place.Rawknrobyn - Thanks Robyn! George Owen Knapp was a man of action and accomplishment whose presence benefited the community. Great photos of it! So interesting and beautiful. Sallie - Thanks so much Sallie! That is where we are usually camped. I apologize in advance for the inconsistency of the photos. There is another way to get up there. I hope anyway... Those ruins are awesome. Interesting story and it really looks like a beautiful place. I very much appreciate your modern-day archeology. I saw that and thought it was a good thing. Historical Overview of the Los Padres National Forest, E.R. Thanks so much!Japy - Hello Japy! It didn't look like anything was being torn down. Maybe be nice to do a post on the other side of the coin, as in, how you guys are living, where your staying, eating etc. I was great friends with Walker Tompkins . If it doesn't burn up first! This video is unavailable. It looks like they are trying to make sure it lasts.Pam - Thanks Pam! To me, this pair of derogatory comments belies issues about self esteem. That usually only takes about 10 days. Tucked away down in the brush-choked crease of nearby Lewis Canyon, somewhere purportedly near the waterfall there, Knapp built a bathhouse. Mr. Knapp dedicated the Knapp College of Nursing residence at 2400 Bath St. for the benefit of the nursing students. The castle, or should I say the ruins of the castle are located up the 154. It is one of our favorite areas. I'd love to see this structure. A favorite stop on my morning blog-roll tour. California Girl - Lompoc is a bit isolated, but it's a great centralized spot. .â. âHe may be just a tramp, a guy that likes to roam about this great country without any special aim, just to thank the Lord for these beautiful mountains.â, -B. Traven, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, â. I hope they preserve it and don't take it out... How have I missed this? The stonework that remains is a site frequently used by pro photographers. Does anyone remember Knapp’s Castle ruins being purchased by a young midwestern heir in the early 1970s? Too hard to restore I guess but what could have been...God, how long you guys been travelling now? We have roles of 16 mm film of Mr. Knapp’s trips. My only problem with SLO and Ojai is the heat. It seems like a historical monument or something should be erected there.Fantastic scenery and view. I hope if anyone else decides to build, they will honor those gorgeous historic stone ruins and incorporate them into any new architecture. Thanks for the nice words Sylvia.Robin A - If you've driven up the back road highway (154), rather than the 101 out of Santa Barbara, then you were pretty close to it. It’s situation is stunning, set on two islands in a magnificent lake. According to the Santa Barbara Independent, the Santa Barbara County Planning Department issued a “stop work” order on any construction at Knapp’s Castle at the beginning of 2011. What part of California is he from Karen?Thanks again. The property called Knapp’s Castle was sold to Lottie Lehmann and burned about 5 months after she bought it. A later Sir George Maxwell disposed of his estate in the early 18th century. I wish I had seen it back then.Rosemary - I hear you! I'd heard that there was security on site and the property had been purchased and the ruins were going to be demolished. I suspect you would find some otherwise unknown location in my garden!Nice set of pictures - Jeeps can get anywhere!Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne. I love that area. We have a lot of pictures including my Dad on a horse next to Mr.Knapp. I don't think they are going to demolish them now. Santa Ynez Valley forums . Conceived by William Randolph Hearst, the publishing tycoon, and his architect Julia Morgan, it was built between 1919 and 1947. East Camino Cielo, off of which Knapp built his long driveway, was first cleared around the time of WWI, but not paved until the 1930s. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. A gate with a no trespassing sign on it slows me down, one with nothing on it, is like an invitation. The sky was blue blue blue, but it was also harsh, bright and blinding! California may indeed fall into the ocean someday. . This is the dirt road leading to the place. I get a lot of info from hiking websites. Knapp's Castle used to be a large stone mansion perched below the ridge overlooking the scenic Santa Ynez Valley. The 1/2 day I volunteered to do grunt labor, the site was visited by a score of hikers and each one was greeted with a welcome and a chat. This is what it looked like when we were there a few months ago. Cassillis was owned and occupied by the Kennedy family from the early 15th century until 2009. We still have my aunt, Mildred Temple Wright’s, fishing pole from fishing trips with Mr. Knapp. Thank you! The location was found to be so secluded that they had to build a new road to get to it. Get notified by e-mail when a reply is posted. Let your building doing your talking. He purchased the property in 1916 and named it Laurel Springs Ranch. Knapps castle deserves a 1, if you start from the top, because it is very short. The Knapp family sold it to a ultra-famous German soprano Lotte Lehamm 46 days before the fire. Thanks for the Birthday wishes!TexWisGirl - Well, I guess if it wasn't destroyed, I wasn't likely to get an invitation to take photos!Brian - It is a great view! We'd prefer Ojai or SLO but they are more expensive. Have a great week! My aunt died in a house fire in 1959 on Rosemary Lane. We have his marble bench from Arcady and his marble fountain. Did (or does) Barry happen to have a son by the name of David? There isn't much on it, but it is beautiful. My husband thinks he'd die of boredom in VV & Lompoc. James - Thanks James! Iâd be careful about taking up arm chair psychology and attempting to gauge and analyze the self esteem of others based on a throw away line. I haven't been posting as much there lately.~Lindy, wow what a fabulous place!The nature around is spectacular as the stones structures, the 3rd image is awesome, but it's difficult to choose one favorite because all pictures are great. the stone arches are still beautiful. I can’t even truly classify this as a hike because it’s a steady 1 mile walk. âJimâ Blakley and Karen Barnette, (1985), p. 62. What a stunning place for a mountain retreat! Has Windsor Castle been attacked? Speaking of falling into the ocean, come by tomorrow... WOW! I should try to tweak down the contrast a bit. loved the walls and stairways. The man who owns the Romanian castle known as “Dracula’s castle” really wishes you wouldn’t call it that. It was a pretty cool place. Yes, some nice pictures! Looks like it would make a fine attraction. I was just wondering...Dalmdad - Thanks! Leeds Castle in Kent, England, has been called the “loveliest castle in the world”. I cannot believe someone would tear down that place. I appreciate the nice words. I would like to move back. Also, about half way between this place (Knapp's Castle) and the lake there is a TON of Los Padres National Forest campgrounds. The whole place was destroyed in a wild fire in 1940. Later it was destroyed by a forest fire and not rebuilt. In respect to this, who owns Cassillis Castle Scotland? Montecito is a perennial member of the most wealthy towns (per capita) in … Karen - Thanks to both of you! I lost contact with him many years ago, just before I was drafted, though through zabasearch, I have tried to locate him. Born in 1855 in Massachusetts, Knapp was a businessman and civil engineer by trade. What a fascinating and beautiful place, Pat!! The stone work is stunning. It's on my list of things to see.Rajesh - Thanks Rajesh! Thanks Tim!Anthony - This estate was one of several, so I'm pretty sure they have more memories than most. Lovely photos. Not sure it's affordable any longer. love castles/castle ruins.have a great weekend~:)). He gave both my aunts property off West Camino Cielo such as Punch Bowl and Indian Camp. Nat - It is in a beautiful spot. what a cool find Pat!!! I’m curious what it looked liked back in the 1970s. I went there when I was a kid. Thanks, Pat!Fascinating place. Today I’m talking about a short little walk to some amazing views. I also love them. I love looking around ruins like that. A view of Knapp's so-called castle as it was. Enter your email address and click the button to subscribe to Jack's blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. But you can still hike the trail. I'd be interested! Speaking of ghosts, did you get my additional comment on your caboose post from a couple of months ago? We had no inkling of what we would find once we got there. Ray Ford. The site sat empty for decades, but recently the current owner has moved a bunch of junk to it, seen in this photo, and begun a half-assed construction project of some sort. The sky was burning bright. Thanks for using so much stonework George! Kato Pandorah's Box - I felt the same way. Knapp constructed his mansion, which contained five bedrooms, an observatory, and lodgings for the groundskeepers and servants, on the Santa Ynez Ridge beginning in 1916. An apology and an offer to give a 1/2 day of labor might be your delight. EG Camera Girl - Yeah! I'll send you exact directions.Leovi - Thanks Leovi! that stone work is fantastic. Thanks Al!Chuck - I agree and it looks like they aren't going to. We mix it up Anthony. Such a beautiful area!! I love the sense of mystery here!Were there ghosts? As a galaxy-wide war encroaches upon the desert planet, Byron's ideal life is threatened and he's caught between the Tgrens and the Cassans. . The building is now an eye center with some other name There is so much around it. His entrepreneurial success was reflected in numerous real estate holdings, which included no less than nine different homes in Santa Barbara County alone. Historically, as today, San Marcos Pass and East Camino Cielo provided the roadways to the mountaintop home. How do you find these places? I donât work for free and I sure as hell ainât giving any apologies. But, even though I thought I knew a lot about Santa Barbara, due to Walker Tompkins many books, I always wondered where the Knapp name was related to the School of Nursing. Great work...Love the shots of the stone doorway/arch/fireplace? Happy Thursday! I think I've seen this off the side of the road when Ben and I used to take the "back way" up to Solvang years ago. Wonderful shots of castle ruins. Tucked high up in the hills of Santa Barbara lays the skeletal foundation of what was once an elaborate “castle”. A view of the ruins in 2009 showing the arches that once framed huge picture windows. You will see that this stonework is all that is left of them. There was another sign at the ruins that said: "This is Private Property and Under 24-Hour Video Surveillance." Just about 100 years ago a very wealthy industrialist named George Owen Knapp decided to build himself a little mountain retreat (on about 160 mountain top acres). Did you know about it ahead of time and seek it out? I am sure it would have been grand structure when intact. After about 10 minutes we came to another locked gate. I like the town of Guadalupe. This project is being done by a person who intends to allow continued public access to this unique site. Wilderness Youth Project: www.wyp.org Connects Kids to Nature Music: Animal Collective Aside the main lodge, and attached by an interior staircase, sat a studio. Your message. looks magnificent, Pat, even in ruins! In addition, he gave $200,000 to fund the construction of the hospital’s four-story south wing. Spiral Staircase to Nowhere - California Central... Goffs, California -- Route 66 Ghost Town. No bravery required. We took that route coming home today.Ms. I know you all had to have had a wonderful day exploring the remains. It is a beautiful area.sage - It still is! Well, I haven't missed it really, thanks to you. Whoever builds up there is a lucky lucky person! Seriously, I have no idea why, but this jeep was sitting on the property. Either this one, or the ocean. :) I will check the book, thanks for the hint and Happy Happy Happy Birthday! What a beautiful day you had with those blue, blue skies! Al - I also love it. Knapps Castle DH Alternative is a 416 m less popular blue singletrack closed trail located near Santa Ynez California. As his world beings to crumble, Byron suspects a connection. He already owned one home in the nearby town of Montecito (on a measly 100 acres). 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