Golf Resort Proposed for Yamhill County

YAMHILL, OR-Plans for turning part of the Flying M Ranch and adjacent acreage into more of a destination resort go before the Yamhill County planning commission this week. The multi-million proposal is a joint effort of the owners of the Flying M and Stage Ranch Road LLC, which consists of Warren Bean, his brother Doug Bean and Jim Smajkel.

Ultimately, an 18-hole golf course, lodging and camping for recreational vehicles and airplanes are planned for the land, some of which would be acquired from Flying M Ranch owners Bryce and Barbara Mitchell. Earlier this year, the Mitchells began marketing the ranch’s lodge, airstrip and motel and some of its campground for $4.6 million.

The ranch is located along the North Yamhill River halfway between Portland and the coast, amongst the foothills of the Oregon Coast Mountains. The log lodge houses a conference center, dining room and the Sawtooth lounge. Cabins and the bunkhouse motel are nestled in a wooded area a short distance from the lodge.