3 May 2023

Wild west village up for sale

From Afternoons, 1:35 pm on 3 May 2023

An entire wild-west themed village hidden deep in Ruapehu's native bush could soon have a new sheriff in town.

Mellonsfolly Ranch in Upper Ruatiti - also known as Old West Town - is rightly described as a step back in time... sporting its own saloon, general store, courthouse, jail, and enough room for up to 27 guests.

But aside from a few tumbleweeds, the place is currently deserted - waiting for years now for a new owner to purchase it.

Sarah Bartley is the general manager of the family-owned business (when she's in town, she goes by 'Rosita'), she talks to Jesse.

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