Ridgewood Farm

Ridgewood Farm is a ranch in Red Dead Redemption, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Red Dead Online in the Cholla Springs region of the New Austin territory.

History[]

Background[]

Ridgewood Farm, much like MacFarlane's Ranch, seems to serve not only as an agricultural business but also as a gathering point for the local community. It is implied the farm employs many workers from the surrounding area. Ridgewood Farm doesn't seem to have any crop fields - only livestock - making it more of a ranch than a farm.

Events of Red Dead Online[]

In the mission "The Hanging Of Tom Davies", Old Man Jones meets the protagonist and their posse at the farm before riding out to attempt to rescue Marshal Tom Davies.

Events of Red Dead Redemption[]

In the mission "Spare the Rod, Spoil the Bandit", Ridgewood Farm is subjected to a massacre by the Williamson gang. Most of the residents are killed, but the survivors are saved by the arrival of Marston, Marshal Johnson, and the latter's deputies, who wipe out the outlaws.

Later, the Nigel West Dickens mission, "You Shall Not Give False Testimony, Except for Profit" occurs here, where West Dickens has Marston perform various feats in order to persuade customers that his elixir is worth buying.

Nigel's next mission, "Liars, Cheats and Other Proud Americans" starts here; he and Marston leave the area to prepare for the upcoming horse race.

Outlaws to the End[]

It is the final destination for the Outlaws to the End Co-op mission "The Kidnapped Girl".

At the near end of the mission, two War Horses will spawn here, so if players want to ride one around in Multiplayer, just save one gang member and ride around Ridgewood Farm until the gang member gets killed/dies.

Events of Undead Nightmare[]

Note: The events of Undead Nightmare are not considered part of the same canon as Red Dead Redemption. The following description is therefore not contiguous with the preceding section on Red Dead Redemption.

In the Undead Nightmare DLC pack, this is one of 23 locations that must be cleared of the undead and then protected from re-infestation thereafter. With the farm overrun by the undead, the few survivors left were able to find shelter in the barn. The survivors are Herman Ruff and Charlie Bengle. When the farm is safe, the player will receive the Springfield Rifle.

This is also the location of Orison Pratt, the eighth missing person to be rescued in the Fort Mercer segment of the Missing Souls side-missions.

Layout[]

It features a large farmhouse, a barn, a pen where cattle are kept, a corral where horses are kept, and a shed which is a rentable property later in the game.

Notes[]

The following information only pertains to Red Dead Redemption 2.

Far to the southeast is a circle of five wagons. On the white wagon is a lockbox containing Ginseng Elixir and high velocity pistol and repeater cartridges.
Behind the shed there is a lockbox containg Cocaine Gum, High-Velocity Pistol Cartridges, a Naval Compass and a Gold Ingot.

Trivia[]

Red Dead Redemption

There are three women sharing a room. Mintie Cummings, and two other unnamed women. When sleeping, the three women all cough, the coughing is the same audio for each. If the player tries to lasso them while they lie down, the other two women will teleport into a standing position and look shocked.
If players attack the farm but don’t kill anyone, all the residents will come back calmly after a while.
The main house of Ridgewood Farm has a remarkable resemblance to Brett McBain's in the 1968 Western movie, Once Upon a Time in the West.

Red Dead Redemption 2

It can be seen through dormers on the roof that the interior of the barn is completely unfurnished, even though the inside is clearly visible.
There is a stable owner who can be seen around the barn and can be interacted with, despite the fact that there isn't a stable at the farm.
The Gold Ingot behind the shed cannot be picked outright from the loot box. The player must walk over the box and kick it out in order to pick it up. It is recommended to use first person.
The farmhouse cannot be entered, unlike in Red Dead Redemption.

Amenities[]

Safehouse (rent for $5 per night; note that Marston sleep in a shed, along with several other farmers.)

Jobs[]

Horsebreaking

Glitches[]

Red Dead Redemption 2

There is a glitch where the Gold Ingot behind the shed can respawn indefinitely. The player must "kick it out" of the lock box since it cannot be picked up outright. The easiest way to do that is to use first person and either drop down onto the box to take it out or just kick it out with the broad side of the foot. After picking it up they must ride a fair distance away and come back. The fastest way is to head to the train tracks between Cholla Springs and Gaptooth Ridge. The bar will reappear inside the loot box.^[1]

Red Dead Redemption

Sometimes rattlesnakes and/or coyotes, as well as other animals that appear in the area may spawn inside the farmhouse, especially if it's been vacated.
Occasionally, if the player fast-travels to the farm, there may be no livestock.
There is a corner on the outside of the farm with a pile of rubble, if an NPC gets in there, they will get stuck.