Bothwell Ranch Foundation

05/12/2023

We deeply mourn the loss of our good friend, and Bothwell Ranch Foundation partner, Nat Zappia. His kindness, enthusiasm for sustainable awareness and lust for life will be forever missed.

03/27/2023

The Grateful Film Fund is partnering with the Bothwell Ranch Foundation to create the documentary, "The Last Orchard". Read about it, and how you can get involved, here:

https://mailchi.mp/bothwellranch/the-grateful-film-fund-partners-with-the-bothwell-ranch-foundation

06/16/2022

We are losing Bothwell Ranch.

Please read our most recent email regarding an urgent issue:

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10/05/2021

Photograph caption dated August 1, 1963 reads "Small part of Lindley Bothwell's huge car collection stares out of barn." Source: LAPL

Lindley Bothwell was born in L.A. in 1901. He was a USC graduate, prosperous Southern California orange grower, a citrus agriculturalist from his Lindley Bothwell Ranch located at 5300 Oakdale Avenue in Woodland Hills, and an antique automobile collector and racer. His 14-acre orange ranch is the last commercial orange grove in the Valley. Brothwell died in 1986 and his widow, Ann, looked after the ranch and his collections until her death in 2016. The ranch has been passed down to their grandchildren as she outlived her children.

Bothwell collected antique cars and created vintage racing in the US in the 40s & 50s. By 1954, he was the owner of the largest private antique automobiles collection in the country. His impressive collection included the 1911 Rolls-Royce of the last tzar of Russia. At its peak the Bothwell collection numbered 88 cars. He served as the Los Angeles regional executive of the Sports Car Club of America.

With the driving skills of Dario Resta, Brothwell’s 1914 Peugeot won the Indy 500 on May 30,1916. In 1949 he used a 1913 Peugeot to break one of the speed records at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Even though this was a new track record for the car's class, Bothwell failed to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 due to the Peugeot's age.

In addition to the antique cars, he also collected, trains, horse-drawn streetcars and had the only private collection in the world at the time. Bothwell built a rail line and a tram barn on his ranch, to keep them in working order and entertain guests.

On November 11, 2017 An auction of the Bothwell collection brought in over $13 million in sales, including the significant 1914 Peugeot grand prix race car that topped the charts at $7.26 million.

04/26/2021

“Yesterday was Earth Day. It was also our 1st anniversary and the creation of our intent to partner with as we acquire and restore Bothwell Ranch. We would also like to thank , and for their overwhelming support!”

06/21/2020

The Bothwell Ranch Foundation wishes fathers of all ages a very Happy Father’s Day.

05/20/2020

‪We plan to work with San Fernando Valley based cultural partners like and to become a destination for local art and history alike. ‬

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05/19/2020

Please read our introductory letter to the fundrasing community - and we're looking forward to hearing back from you soon!

https://mailchi.mp/193c2ede628c/introducingthe-bothwell-ranch-foundation-4422620

05/18/2020

‪Getting a closer understanding of the meaning and origins of healthy food is increasingly essential. That’s why we appreciate local organizations like . They’re setting the standards for food justice, and against food waste, that will yield abundant harvests for all.‬

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05/18/2020

‪Nestled in the foothills of the inspirational Santa Monica Mountains, and inspired by the decades of dedicated research by the Foundation (thank you!), Bothwell Ranch Foundation will engage in biodiversity by enriching its agriculture with native plant landscaping.‬

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05/17/2020

‪From day one, we’ll adapt the Bothwell Ranch citrus orchard into a model of essential regenerative agriculture: benefiting soil and environmental health with an accessible educational platform. Thank you , , and for the inspiration!‬

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05/17/2020

The prankster under the maroon Rolls-Royce, which is in front of a large selection of Rolls-Royces, is actually Lindley Bothwell himself.

Part of our mission is to, one day, bring back all of Lindley’s cars to the Ranch. And, with your help, we will make that happen. So please make a tax-deductible donation today.

05/03/2020

Looking forward to the day when we can all enjoy, while keeping social distance, the 14 acre green space that’s the Bothwell Ranch. Meanwhile, read in the Sunday NY Times about how neighbors from different communities get to know, share with and help each other now.



https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/01/style/america-neighborhoods-coronavirus.html =https://t.co/ehyVQauVaK

How we come together when we can’t go very far.

04/30/2020

Lindley Bothwell was famous for his signature oranges but he was also just as famous, perhaps even more so, for his extraordinary car collection.

Having over 100 classic cars, the largest collection in the country at the time, we hope to see the Lindley Bothwell car collection return to the Bothwell Ranch in the very near future.

With your generous help, the Bothwell Ranch Foundation will make that happen. Please join us and donate today!

www.bothwellranch.org

04/26/2020

There are rows and rows and rows of Linley Bothwell orange trees. We count almost 2,000 covering over 14 acres of land in the heart of the San Fernando Valley. One day we will all be able to enjoy the peace, clean air and fragrant scents that is the Bothwell Ranch.

Please become a supporter of the Bothwell Ranch Foundation today so we can save the trees and provide green space for our community.

04/25/2020

EARTH DAY 50 marks the start of our quest to save Bothwell Ranch! We're grateful for Councilmember Bob Blumenfield's support and the Los Angeles Daily News coverage. Follow our journey by signing up for our newsletter at bothwellranch.org.

The Bothwell Ranch is a remnant of a long-gone agrarian way of life in the region.

04/24/2020

There are so many stories about Bothwell Ranch, and so many yet to come.

We are looking for community members from all neighborhoods to join the Bothwell Ranch Foundation and help share our great history…and to make history together.

www.bothwellranch.org

04/23/2020

Please go to our website and learn more about the Foundation:

www.bothwellranch.org

04/23/2020

Created to preserve, protect, and care for the last citrus orchard in Los Angeles on historical and environmental principles, The Bothwell Ranch Foundation begins its mission on the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.