Lone Mountain Wagyu
- Founded:
- 1965
- Owner:
- Marion & Glen Lloyd
- Location:
- Golden, New Mexico
Lone Mountain Wagyu is the leading purveyor of all natural, DNA-Certified 100% Fullblood Wagyu beef in the USA. Our award winning cattle herd is humanely raised on the New Mexico Ranch that’s been in our family for over 50 years. We feed no hormones or antibiotics, and are passionate about the craft, science, and tradition that goes into raising this exceptional breed.
Our mission is to delight our customers by consistently producing delicious, highly marbled, 100% Fullblood Wagyu Beef, DNA-Certified to ensure the quality while maintaining the integrity and authenticity of its Japanese lineage.
Acquired in 1965 by Marion and Glen Lloyd, the Ranch served as the stomping grounds for the extended family while they raised various breeds of commercial cattle. Mary Lloyd Estrin and her husband Robert (Bob) Estrin took the reins of the Ranch in the mid-90s, spending cherished time on the land while cultivating a new legacy for the Ranch. After experiencing Wagyu beef at a Santa Monica restaurant in 2004, Bob knew the future of the family Ranch lay on his plate. In 2005, Bob purchased his first two 100% Fullblood Wagyu Bulls, transitioning the entire herd from conventional cattle to 100% Fullblood Wagyu by 2008.
In 2010 the restaurant and consumer arm of the business was launched, bringing our 100% Fullblood Wagyu beef directly to the kitchens of professional and hobby gourmet chefs alike. Since then we have been growing both our herd and consumer offerings, launching our award-winning 100% Fullblood Sausages and Beef Jerky online and in gourmet retailers in 2014.
Located in Golden, New Mexico, between Santa Fe and Albuquerque on the historic Turquoise Trail, the Lone Mountain Ranch is a treasured and enchanting swath of land. Nestled between the San Pedro and Oritz Mountain ranges, this 27,000-acre plot is a vibrant ecosystem anchored by the lone mountain that guards the valley. We value this very special place as a piece of our heritage and take great care in nurturing it.