 For 53 years (1927–1980), Ernest Conrejo was employed as the property's caretaker and gardener.Cornejo was hired at age 17 to plant and tend to the exotic trees and plants; he continued in that job until he was ousted at age 70 from his lifetime home by the city.The Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Department operates Orcutt Ranch, which is available to be rented for special events.