Travel Directions:
Follow Hwy 9 (also known as Township Road 282) 6.5 km
east of Beiseker to Range Road 252 (watch for the brown
“Grande Ole West Villa Ranch” sign). Turn right
(south) onto Range Road 252, go 1.6 km. The ranch is
behind the overgrown thicket on the east (left) side of
the road.
Remarks:
Although there was an original closet in the same general
location, Jack’s closet was reconfigured for the
film including, of course, the side compartment. The
closet door is now gone; perhaps it is someone’s
large souvenir. We normally discourage this kind of thing
but in this case it seems metaphorically appropriate. So,
too, the brown chest of drawers, original to the house,
appears to be missing. The rear closet wall has been
removed but is stored in the adjacent hallway.
The owner of the house retained the horse
and rider figurine from Jack’s room. It was
originally his and he lent it to the producers, among
many other western decor items. The owner’s son has
the wooden cross from the dining room wall.
Important:
Always obtain appropriate permission before entering
private property. Those planning to enter should bring
flashlights and be cautious of loose or missing
floorboards and railings. The building has been the
subject of pilferage and vandalism. Please leave all that
you find intact out of respect for the history, both real
and fictional, of this powerful place.
Quotation:
“I kept his room like it was when he was a boy. I
think he appreciated that. You are welcome to go up to
his room, if you want.”
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