Nestled along the Truckee River and beneath the Sierra Nevada’s watchful peaks lies Mayberry Gardens, a modern professional business campus deeply rooted in Northern Nevada’s pioneering past. This unique property doesn’t just reflect progress—it embodies more than 150 years of Western heritage, transformation, and community stewardship.

The story begins in 1874, when George and Bettie Andrews acquired what was to become one of the region’s largest ranches—a vast 6,000+-acre expanse of fertile land. That same year, a humble House was constructed on the ranch, a structure that would eventually become a living artifact of the area’s agrarian beginnings.

In 1895, the family’s destiny took a new turn when Crissie Andrews, daughter of George and Bettie, married Washoe County Sheriff William Caughlin. With this union, the ranch was renamed, and Caughlin Ranch was born—setting the stage for a legacy that would span generations.

In 1900, as the mining boom waned in Virginia City, a stately house located there was carefully disassembled and moved from that city to the Caughlin Ranch in Reno and reassembled with care at its current location. The original Ranch House built on the Ranch in 1874 was moved to its present location behind the new Ranch House to serve as the Bunk House. Just two years later, in 1902, Betsy Caughlin, the youngest of Crissie and William’s four children, was born in that very house.

The ranch operated as a working property well into the 20th century, leased to local ranchers starting in 1918. As the family legacy deepened, so did their investment in the land. In 1933, Crissie and Betsy led the home’s first major renovation, adding the now-iconic wraparound veranda.

By 1948, the Bunk House had found its permanent home and underwent significant renovations, preserving its utility and charm. After Bettie Caughlin’s passing in 1955, Betsy and her siblings assumed operation of what was then a ~3,000-acre ranch. Over time, parcels were sold to help cover taxes—a quiet sacrifice to keep the heart of the land intact.

In 1982, visionary developer Don Lonie—who would later marry Sheila Donnelly, a descendant of the original family—secured an option to develop the remaining acreage. Two years later, Caughlin Ranch began its transformation into one of the region’s first master-planned communities, covering 2,300 acres with a harmonious blend of homes, retail, professional office space, trails, and natural preservation.

In a profound act of stewardship, Betsy donated the 30 acres immediately surrounding the Ranch House to Washoe County and the City of Reno in 1990, ensuring its preservation as open space for generations to come.

The original Ranch House, lovingly restored in 1994 by family descendants, received the City of Reno’s Historic Preservation Award in 1997. Even as ownership passed from family hands in 2006, the legacy was not lost. In 2008, the City of Reno officially added the Bunk House and historic Well to the city’s Historic Register, recognizing their enduring cultural significance.

In 2019, a new chapter in the story of Mayberry Gardens began. Having grown up near the Ranch, the Stitser family—longtime Northern Nevada builders—purchased the land and partnered with the Stahl family to reimagine its future once more.

Construction began in 2020 on Mayberry Gardens: a thoughtfully designed, 31,362-square-foot professional campus featuring five new office buildings, all anchored by the beautifully preserved and renovated Caughlin Ranch House—a treasured link to the site’s early agricultural roots.

While researching the history of the Caughlin Ranch, it was discovered that George Washington Andrews, one of the original founders, and the Stahl family were both part of the same Andrews family of Keene, New Hampshire.

Today, Mayberry Gardens stands as a seamless fusion of past and present—and as a flagship property of both the Stahl Family and the Stitser BUILT. Family of Companies. Through intentional renovation and visionary development, it has become far more than a collection of offices. It’s a collaborative business environment where forward-thinking tenants co-locate, innovate, and grow together—honoring the legacy while building for future generations and ensuring opportunities continue to flourish for decades to come.

Mayberry Gardens is more than a development. It is a living legacy—rooted in history, and rich with opportunity.

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