John Wildin
John joined Hall and Hall to set up and run our Kansas office in 2010. He has marketed farms, ranches, equestrian centers, cattle feed yards, and agricultural water rights throughout Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, and Arizona. Born and raised in Kansas, John grew up around ranching and ranch real estate. John attended Kansas State University, became a licensed pilot and joined his father at Doug Wildin & Associates Ranch Brokers in 1978. Since then he has successfully marketed hundreds of thousands of acres of farm and ranch real estate. He has spent his career developing personal and business relationships with many agricultural producers throughout the United States and serving their real estate needs in an ethical and service oriented manner. His decades of farming and ranching experience served as a background for his broad working knowledge of all phases of livestock and farm production agriculture. John loves the outdoors and relishes time spent at his second home in the Colorado mountains. John resides in Hutchinson, Kansas and has two grown children.
Hartzog Ranch
Overview
Executive Summary
Extraordinary 3,800± acre legacy ranch located in the heart of south-central Missouri. Built as a private family retreat, this generational property features five residences, underground utilities, and has been meticulously maintained year-round by on-site staff. With over five miles of Gasconade River frontage, the landscape offers dramatic bluffs, open pastures, dense hardwood timber, and world-class private hunting and fishing opportunities. Located just 30 minutes from Lebanon and 90 minutes from the Lake of the Ozarks, the ranch is easily accessible by blacktop and offers proximity to Floyd W. Jones Airport for private air travel. Deeply rooted in Missouri’s heritage, this land lies within the historic territory of the Wyota and Osage tribes and along the path of the Cherokee Trail of Tears, offering not just natural beauty, but cultural and historical significance. Whether used as a recreational haven, private compound, or legacy investment, this one-of-a-kind estate honors the past while offering endless potential for the future.
Offered in cooperation with Dirk Talley of Show-Me Real Estate
Just the Facts
- 3,800± acres
- Five residences
- Underground utilities
- Five miles of Gasconade River frontage
- 30 minutes from Lebanon and 90 minutes from the Lake of the Ozarks
- Proximity to Floyd W. Jones Airport
- Within Wyota and Osage tribal territory and along the Cherokee Trail of Tears
- Bordering the Mark Twain National Forest
Broker's Comments
This 3,800± acre legacy ranch is truly a rare and remarkable property. Its natural beauty, historical depth, and thoughtful development make it stand out as much more than just land—it’s a meaningful investment in heritage, recreation, and privacy. The extensive river frontage, scenic terrain, and world-class outdoor opportunities would appeal to any nature lover or sportsman, while the five residences and year-round maintenance offer comfort and practicality. What impresses me most is the connection to Missouri’s cultural past, adding a layer of reverence and responsibility to owning such a place.