in 1910 the wealthy john walter’s family of san francisco acquired the beginning lot with additional pieces added to complete the 10.94 acres. in 1913, they began building the main lodge, the first of 12 buildings. the property was used every summer as their mountain retreat for women, guests and children. the heirs of the walters family sold the property in 1959. later it became a vacation lodge with horses, fly fishing, hiking trails and skiing. signs of the rope tow up a small ski hill and the tennis court still exist from those activities. in 1971, rampart became a bustling rental property until fire razed the main lodge. the current family ownership began in 1973.