Rantoul, Kansas  ·  47 Miles from Kansas City Metro

Wilderness
Ranch

442 private acres of timber, trails, and open Kansas sky — an exclusive retreat for up to 14 guests who want to truly disappear.

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442Private Acres
14Guests Accommodated
4Bedroom Suites
60%Old-Growth Timber
The Ranch

A world apart.
Just 47 miles away.

Wilderness Ranch is 442 acres of privately held Kansas countryside — 60% old-growth timber, private trails, a creek, a fully-stocked fishing pond, and the kind of quiet that cannot be manufactured.

The 4-bedroom Barndominium sleeps up to 14 guests — one ensuite queen bedroom, one additional queen bedroom, and two ensuite bunk rooms each with four built-in queen beds. Inside, the soaring great room with exposed timber trusses, stone fireplace, and leather furnishings brings the whole group together. Step outside and 442 acres opens in every direction.

Whether you're unplugging, celebrating, retreating, or simply going somewhere extraordinary — Wilderness Ranch delivers on all of it. There's no property quite like it within 47 miles of Kansas City.

Great room at Wilderness Ranch Bedroom with pond view
47mifrom KC Metro
Sunset over the private pond at Wilderness Ranch
442 acres. All yours.
Rantoul · Franklin County, Kansas
What's Included

Everything your group
needs. And then some.

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Four Bedrooms — Sleeps 14

One ensuite queen bedroom, one additional queen bedroom, and two ensuite bunk rooms each with four built-in queen beds — sleeping up to 14 guests total..

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Saltwater Hot Tub

A 7-person Hot Springs Spa saltwater hot tub overlooking the open fields. At this distance from the city, the night sky is something else entirely — the hot tub was designed for exactly these kinds of evenings.

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Game Room

Pool table, poker table under an antler chandelier, leather sofas, wine fridge, large TV, and a karaoke machine — all in a dark lodge-style space built for long evenings.

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Private Stocked Fishing Pond

A fully stocked private pond with kayaks and fishing gear included. No license required on private water. Cast a line from the bank or take out a kayak — the pond is entirely yours.

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442 Acres, Trails & Creek

60% old-growth timber with maintained hiking trails and a natural creek winding through rock outcroppings. Regular deer and wildlife sightings throughout the property.

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Covered Outdoor Patio

A spectacular covered patio seating 20 guests — stone fireplace, outdoor TV, grill, timber-planked ceiling, and panoramic views across open fields to the pond. Built for long evenings outside.

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Chef's Kitchen

A full chef's kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a massive island with cowhide bar stools, double ovens, and everything a group needs to cook and eat well without leaving the property.

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Two Laundry Areas

Two full laundry areas with washer and dryer — a practical luxury for longer stays and larger groups who want to pack light and leave fresh.

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Outdoor Games

Volleyball, badminton, cornhole, frisbee golf, and more — set across the grounds for days spent outside doing nothing that matters very much.

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Registered Airstrip

A registered grass airstrip sits on the property — suitable for light aircraft at pilot's discretion. A genuinely rare amenity that sets Wilderness Ranch apart from anything else in the region.

"Sunset over the pond. Fireplace lit. Fourteen people who needed to be somewhere like this."
Wilderness Ranch  ·  Rantoul, Kansas
The Experience

What you'll do at
Wilderness Ranch

01

Watch the Sunset from the Patio

The covered patio faces west over the open fields and pond. Sunsets here are the real thing — wide, fiery, and reflected in the water. This is the moment every group talks about after.

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Fish the Private Pond

The fully stocked pond sits in view of the patio. Grab a rod, take out one of the kayaks, and settle in. No license required. No other anglers. No competition.

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Explore the Timber Trails & Creek

60% of the 442 acres is old-growth timber with maintained trails and a natural creek winding through rock outcroppings. Regular deer sightings. A landscape that feels genuinely untouched.

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Game Room Evenings

Pool, poker under the antler chandelier, wine fridge stocked, and karaoke when the night gets loose. The kind of evening that starts at 7 PM and ends at 1 AM without anyone noticing.

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Hot Tub Under the Stars

At 47 miles from the city, the night sky is something else entirely. The 7-person saltwater hot tub overlooks the open fields — designed for exactly these kinds of evenings.

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Day Trips from the Ranch

Ottawa (15 min) for dining and shopping. The Prairie Spirit Trail nearby. Somerset Ridge Winery a short drive. Kansas City just 47 miles away when you need a taste of the city.

A Property With a Story

Rooted in Flight

This property sits on the original grounds of Highland Farm Airport — a private airstrip established here in Rantoul, Kansas by longtime Trans World Airlines captain Joseph Neil Schneider. This land carries a history you won't find anywhere else.

Schneider spent more than three decades in commercial aviation, serving as a captain, aviation safety leader, and Chief Accident Investigator for TWA. In 1968, he successfully landed a critically disabled Boeing 727 without loss of life, earning industry recognition for his exceptional airmanship.

His passion for flying extended far beyond his airline career. Here in Rantoul, he built his own airfield — FAA Identifier 28KS — and hosted fly-ins for fellow pilots and friends. The property became a gathering place where aviation, community, and the outdoors came together.

Today, while the runway is no longer active, the character of the land remains. The same wide horizons and open skies that once welcomed aircraft now offer a quiet, expansive setting designed for relaxation, connection, and retreat.

Staying here offers more than a getaway. It offers a connection to a place shaped by a lifetime of flight.

✈   Highland Farm Airport  ·  FAA Identifier: 28KS  ·  Est. 1983

Just five minutes down the road, Dodson International Parts has operated one of the world's largest aircraft salvage operations since 1984 — over 10 million parts, 120 acres, and rows of retired jets, turboprops, and helicopters from across the globe. Vintage aircraft are visible from the road near the grass landing strips adjacent to the facility. It is a remarkable sight, and a reminder that Rantoul, Kansas carries an aviation legacy unlike any small town in America.

Highland Farm Airport tribute plaque — Rantoul, Kansas

Highland Farm Airport  ·  Rantoul, Kansas  ·  Est. 1983

Plan Your Stay

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Ranch

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Getting Here & Things Nearby

Close enough to get to.
Far enough to feel it.

In Rantoul — 5 Minutes

  • Flint Hills Trail State Park — trailhead5 min
  • Dodson International Parts — aircraft salvage & vintage planes5 min

Short Drive

  • Ottawa, KS — dining, shopping, Old Depot Museum~15 min
  • Somerset Ridge Vineyard & Winery~20 min
  • Pomona Lake & State Park — fishing, boating, camping~25 miles

Day Trips

  • Hillsdale State Park — fishing, equestrian trails, marina~35 miles
  • Louisburg Cider Mill — cider, donuts, fall farm~35 miles
  • Lawrence, KS~35 miles
  • Overland Park, KS~40 miles
  • Kansas City Metro47 miles
  • Arrowhead / Kauffman Stadium~55 min

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Wilderness RanchRantoul · Franklin County, Kansas

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