Couts went on to buy much more land, at one time owning over 20, acres. Although it prohibited chattel slavery, California permitted the virtual enslavement of Native Americans under the Act for the Government and Protection of Indians. Couts took full advantage of this as many others did in this day.
Couts was actually indicted by the grand jury twice in on charges of beating two Natives with a rawhide riata. One of them was merely a boy and the other actually died from his injuries.
It is now the centerpiece of a acre county park. Guided and self-guided tours are available and the park facilities are available for special events. Although the adobe is a beautiful place to visit, it is important to have a good understanding of its history and those who actually sacrificed their blood, sweat and tears to build it.
My high school graduation was here. Every year Guajome Park Academy school next door would do graduations here. I went in there and i heard a little girl scream and a boy cry I rain out and i went back someone hit me on the leg true story. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
Contact Send Your Message. Add to wishlist. Share this. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn. Vista, CA Phone: Locations Nearby:. Christmas Light Displays. Hosp Grove. Vista's Yellow Deli. Last Name. Just two years after acquiring the land, the couple began constructing their home on the property. Couts recruited Indians to build the 7, square foot house.
Two years later Couts, his wife, and their two children moved into their residence. Eventually, Ysidora gave birth to eight more children in the house. Couts found prosperity as a Southern California rancher, raising cattle and horses. The market for local cattle declined in as large imports of New Mexico sheep and Eastern cattle increased and other setbacks ensued. To overcome these setbacks, Couts added sheep to his cattle and horses, and planted orange groves and vineyards at the ranch.
Couts was one of the first ranchers to plant orange trees, and eventually developed orchards with a wide variety of fruits and nuts. He established an adequate water supply for his crops by converting a frog pond into a network of basins and streams of running water.
Couts is remembered for his early recognition of the natural agricultural and horticultural advantages of the region. Couts acquired vast acreage for investment and for grazing land for his prized Spanish Merino sheep eventually controlling almost 20, acres at the time of his death in at the age of After his death, Ysidora managed the operations of the ranch and welcomed guests until her death in Rancho Guajome remained in the Couts family until In , the County of San Diego, Department of Parks and Recreation acquired acres of the Rancho Guajome restoring the historic adobe in the s and opening the 22 room house and the grounds to the public.
The adobe hacienda has an inner and outer courtyard plan. The thick-walled, red-tile roofed main house is built around the four sides of a rectangle, forming a large inner patio with a fountain in the center.
The west wing of the ranch house contains the pantry, bakery, kitchen, and dining room, while the center of the house has the family living room. A gate on the north side of the house leads to the outer courtyard. This double courtyard plan provided a ready means of defense in the event of an Indian attack.
Although most of the original adobe remains intact, the house has seen some changes since its construction in
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