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Take a private gated community on the West coast, add multiple species of wildlife, some remoteness from the hustle and bustle, a splash of adventure and a desire for something unique, and you’ll find yourself at Cliff Point Estates. The parcels that are offered in this new development are situated to all have ocean views, or oceanfront, and all have ocean access. Multiple neighborhoods have their own characteristics, from the level waterfront “Beaches” lots to the rugged “Cliffs” parcels.
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LAND
LIFESTYLE
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FEATURES
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BUYING
EXCURSION
BUYING LAND FOR BUILDING A HOME VERSUS BUYING A HOUSE
CONNECTING BOOKS, LAND & PEOPLE
Both options have some important differences you should be aware of so that you can make an informed decision.
“The books are all about people’s relationships to the land, to art, to poetry, to religion, to how people make a living on the land, from farming to mining.”
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PEOPLES PATH TO NATIONAL PROMINENCE
As any farmer knows, big things can grow from even the smallest of seeds, and that has definitely been the case for Peoples Company.
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WELCOMING A NEW LANDLEADER PRESIDENT AMID NATIONAL CHANGE
Land Leader, LLC is proud to announce the hiring of their new president, Jeff Culbertson.
THE WILD SIDE OF BUSINESS
BUSINESS LESSONS FROM COVID-19
There are many lessons to be learned from the pandemic impacts, some of which are still being uncovered, but business owners would be wellserved to process these experiences in a fashion that allows them to be smarter and betterprepared in the future.
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LAND INSIDER
Tips, ideas and topics in the land industry
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LAND SPECIALIST
One-page snapshots of land specialists’ lives
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TRENDS
Unique items curated especially for the discriminating land aficionado
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FAB 5
Five fabulous properties that caught our magazine team’s eye on the Land.com Network and deserve a closer look
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PROPERTY GUIDE USE THIS GUIDE TO FIND YOUR PROPERTY! C O U N T Y/ C I T Y
ACRES
PAGE
ALABAMA
C O U N T Y/ C I T Y
Moulton
195
108
ALASKA Kodiak Island
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ARKANSAS Mississippi
6,058
116
CALIFORNIA Amador Carpinteria Carpinteria El Dorado Kern
80
64
9
106
ACRES
PAGE
C O U N T Y/ C I T Y
10,649
87
Lumpkin
Douglas
478
92
IDAHO
Durango
183
121
Eagle
1,341
90
Elbert
28,052
62
Blaine
91
Valley Valley
Cimarron
Gunnison
142
ACRES
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1,088
52
Adams
30,912
112
Bannock
666.08
69
2,060
91
5,772
112
30,912
112
Huerfano
6,100
90
Huerfano
17,520
93
39
63
Bureau
1,215
103
58
67
280
67
74
67
Larimer
ILLINOIS
32.74
106
Larimer
320
62
Calhoun
340
64
Lincoln
28,052
62
Johnson
20
126
Mancos
855
121
Macoupin
40.87
100
Madison
Kern
5,130
85
Meeker
Kern
8,525
84
Montrose
151
87
Mariposa
908
64
Montrose
225
86
Mendocino
160
65
Montrose
403
86
Pike
20
67
170
67
77
108
IOWA Garden Grove
Modoc
1,193.61
65
Montrose
2,175
86
KANSAS
Modoc
2,676.14
65
Montrose
3,423
91
Chatauqua
1,247
62
Montecito
237
106
Montrose
6,633
86
Sun City
6,300
108
Monterey
2,324.7
64
New Castle
36
77
Monterey
2,397
85
New Castle
1,883
79
Barren
517
118
Monterey
14,141
84
New Castle
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78
Trigg
128
66
22
65
Ouray
40
87
Ouray
275
86
Penobscot
264
50
Washington
57
68
22
68
Nevada San Benito
2,270
85
San Luis Obispo
79.15
126
Pagosa Springs
3,000
121
San Luis Obispo
164.04
126
Park
35
120
San Luis Obispo
320
85
Park
234
120
KENTUCKY
MAINE
MICHIGAN Gogebic
San Luis Obispo
350
85
Park
2,946
120
San Luis Obispo
8,525
84
Rifle
872
78
Camden
499
66
Santa Barbara
55.89
106
Rio Blanco
132
92
Jefferson
630
66
Santa Clara
2,928
65
Routt
1,388
93
Texas
228
66
1,234.2
64
Somerset
320
79
Texas
683
66
Archuleta
748.39
104
Flagler
1,200
109
Beaverhead
885
126
Archuleta
1,565
105
Hamilton
241
109
Beaverhead
1,421
126
Austin
38.75
78
Lake
127
109
Beaverhead
3,023
126
45,039
62
Lake
1,386
109
Cascade
24
68
222
77
Conrad
2,131
96
70
Decker
2,972
81
70
Fergus
5,158.77
112
Siskiyou
COLORADO
FLORIDA
Baca Carbondale
450
76
Lee
Carbondale
500
77
Lee
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Carbondale
MISSOURI
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CONTENTS
C O U N T Y/ C I T Y
ACRES
Garfield
10,550
Geyser Glacier Harlowton
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C O U N T Y/ C I T Y
119
Lincoln
30,974
88
400
90
1,369
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84.65
117
Lincoln
196
111
Lincoln
1,100
111
97
Lincoln
24,000
62
36
111
Helena
1,461
99
Otero
Judith Basin
1,000
63
Otero
155.13
74
Judith Gap
9,020
97
Quemado
18,800
117
Lavina
3,990
97
Rio Arriba
1,937
93
Lavina
6,904
89
Rio Arriba
3,532
93
Lewistown
457
99
Rio Arriba
16,309
93
Lewistown
1,673
96
San Miguel
2,036
72
Lewistown
7,060
73
740
75
61
68
240
68
6,300
99
San Miguel
Lewistown
7,319
96
Union
Livingston
2,066
98
Martinsdale
3,322
97
Miles City
NE W YORK Cattaraugus
N E W D A KO TA
8,100
89
Musselshell
12,467
112
Powder River
20,591
119
1,108
89
Adair
199
125
21.5
122
Racetrack Rapelje
Adams
OKLAHOMA
16,589
89
Collinsville
Red Lodge
1,320
96
Delaware
79
125
Roundup
1,423
97
Dewey
1,509
63
Ryegate
2,104
89
Garvin
94
124
Ryegate
16,153
96
Garvin
780
124
545
99
Grady
900
124
Jackson
920
74 124
Sula
NEBRASK A Keystone Sioux
28,750
88
McClain
33.99
1,789
62
McClain
220
124
Oologah
100
122
Wagoner
40
122
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83
33
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NE VADA Reno
1,021
108
1,131
68
NEW HAMPSHIRE Coos
OREGON
NEW MEXICO Aztec
29,412
117
Bend Bend
578
117
Catron
29,142
93
Chaves
32,861
111
Chaves
79,422.64
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Debaca
32,861
111
Culver
Fergus
5,457
62
Grant
Carlton Coos Corbett
61
82
44.24
123
155.45
69
80
123
139
82
2,184
107
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ACRES
PAGE
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ACRES
Grant
ACRES
6,120
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Gillespie
630
40
Albany
26,046
92
Jackson
3,661
69
Grimes
388
41
Banner
27
81
Klamath
470.63
107
Haskell
41,000
72
Beckton
90
81
275
110
Big Horn
16,000
92
670
108
Buffalo
2,605
80
8,100
41
Campbell
6,425
62
8,145.7
74
Casper
17,147
115
41,000
72
Converse
686
92
30
75
Glenrock
429
80
475
72
Laramie
20,000
92
Klamath
479
107
Hays
Klamath
1,028
107
Jefferson
Klamath
15,620
112
Jim Hogg
60
114
Jones
Lincoln
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Lincoln
77
114
Jones
Lincoln
79
114
Kaufman
Lincoln
82
114
Kendall
Lincoln
201
114
Kerr
82
43
Laramie
20,000
54
Lincoln
217
114
Kerr
1,791
42
Newcastle
1,453
115
Lincoln
222
114
Medina
191
43
Parkman
1,956
80
32,878
63
Mitchell
1,025.27
75
Platte
3,872
63
3,600
75
Saratoga
9,436
89
35
110
Sundance
165
115
1,750
73
Sundance
1,623
115
9,757.57
73
Weston
42,798
119
Malheur Mitchell
28,274
83
Mitchell
Prineville
6,867
83
Montgomery
Sisters
507.86
82
Palo Pinto
Yamhill
50.5
123
S O U T H D A KO TA Corson Custer
Potter Real
4,471
63
Shackelford
5
95
Starr
I N T E R N AT I O N A L L I S T I N G S
2,330
41
1,459.78
112
8,100
41
British Columbia
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Custer
13.17
95
Stonewall
1,939.14
74
British Columbia
3,929
102
Custer
13.44
94
Stonewall
8,145.7
74
Chile
2,582
103
Custer
24.87
95
Stonewall
41,000
72
Patagonia
1,285
103
Custer
124.36
94
Val Verde
873
43
South Africa
29,652
103
Wise
2,609
73
South Africa
11,614
103
1,360
63
100
Custer
3,670
63
Deadwood
28.17
94
Hot Springs
23.98
94
San Juan
Pennington
2.19
94
Washington
79
90
Pennington
80
94
Washington
1,570
91
Pennington
240
94
Pennington
360
95
Benton
1,742
71
10.35
95
Goldendale
78.73
123
Greenacres
10
127
Lincoln
79
69
30.5
127
35.49
127
Rapid City
TENNEESSEE Sneedville
208
108
Williamson
351
113
TEXAS
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WASHINGTON
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72
23
43
Aladdin
136
115
186
115
W YOMING
2,330
41
Aladdin
8,145.7
74
Albany
3,765
55
65
41
Albany
13,146
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Sleepy Cat Ranch 40.87 Acres in Meeker
BROKER GUIDE BROKER NAME
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BROKER NAME
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Arnold Realty Inc.
115
Living the Dream Outdoor Properties
66
Beaverhead Home & Ranch Real Estate
126
Maine Outdoor Properties at Realty of Maine
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Beaverhead Outdoors Ranch Group
117
Maine Outdoor Properties Team Realty of Maine
Bryant Realty & Auction, LLC
118
Maury L. Carter & Associates, Inc.
California Outdoor Properties
64
Cascade Sotheby's International Realty | Brandy Pettet Cascade Sotheby's International Realty | Dennis Coxen Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty | Brook Havens Century 21 Hometown Realty
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Mirr Ranch Group
90
127
Mossy Oak Properties | NM Ranch & Luxury, LLC
111
123
Musgrave Real Estate
124
82
NAI Cascade | RANCH
126
53
NW Forest Properties
114
Chas. S. Middleton and Son LLC
72
Peoples Company & AgriBusiness Trading Group
71
Chase Brothers, LLC
80
Preferred Properties
68
Premier Land Company
96
Clark & Associates Land Brokers, LLC Clark Company Ranch Real Estate
119 84
Ranch Aspects | Coldwell Banker Mason Morse
76 54
Coldwell Banker | Tomlinson
127
Ranchline
Compass | Suzanne Perkins
106
Realtree United Country Hunting Properties
108
Corder and Associates, LLC
68
Saddle Up Realty
120
Steamboat Sotheby’s International Realty
100
Crater Lake Realty, Inc. Dakota Plains Realty Eagle Land Brokerage Fridrich & Clark Realty, LLC Great Lakes & Land Real Estate Co., Inc. Harrigan Land Company Hayden Outdoors Real Estate Hood Real Estate Inc. Joe B. Houchens Auctioneers, Inc.
107 68
Swan Land Company
86
Tarrant & Harman Real Estate and Auction Co
113
The Shockey Collection
68
The Simpson Company
67 102 52
The Unique Properties Team
122
56
The Wells Group Real Estate Brokerage
121
40
Timberland Realty
54, 92
118 70
Western Ranch Brokers
Keller Williams Black Hills | Lewis Realty
94
Whitetail Properties Real Estate
110
68
Twin Oaks Realty, Inc.
Jon Kohler & Associates
Land InvesTex, LLC
88
125 98 116
Wilburn Ranch Brokerage
53
LandAndWildlife.com
69
Wilks Ranch Brokers
112
LandLeader
64
Wolf Creek Realty
104
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578 Toro Canyon Park Road 55.89 Acres in Santa Barbara
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EDITOR
normal (adj.) conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected.
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INCE MID-MARCH, when COVID19 arrived on our shores, life in America has been anything but normal. Things we’ve taken for granted for generations like grocery shopping, hospital beds, stadium concerts, school days, family dinners, maskfree breath, airline travel and toilet paper seemingly evaporated. Handshakes and hugs, our traditional currency of relationships, suddenly became potential pathways of contagion. We humans, historically herd animals, found ourselves in isolation. The economy responded with shakes, quakes and a massive fallout that took millions of jobs. Weaknesses in our global supply chain were exposed as were flaws in many of our social systems. Anger that has simmered spilled out into the streets. From the highest seats of government to front porches across the country, voices were raised, fingers pointed, blame assigned and sides chosen. The noise of disagreement is deafening. Headline generators seem intent on keeping it that way, feeding us a steady diet of crisis, emergencies, conspiracies, atrocities, hoaxes and murder hornets. Our collective nervous system is frazzled, frayed and more than a little fatigued. In the midst of all of this, we seem to be pulling apart instead of pulling together. As Abraham Lincoln, a man who had the dubious honor and the unimaginable responsibility of presiding over America when sides were drawn and blood spilled, famously noted: “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” He drew his inspiration from Mark 3:25. As I write this, Crested Butte’s longstanding Fourth of July parade has been cancelled for the first time in recent memory. I’m disappointed. It’s a beloved tradition. I can rightfully grieve for what we will miss or I can rightfully celebrate what remains. The parade has been cancelled, but America hasn’t. The ideals, the freedoms, the messy process of democracy still exists. Yes, we have problems. Big problems, but as Americans we have big potential. Instead of being overwhelmed by what isn’t, I suggest we get engaged in what is. America is a melting pot and our differences can be our strengths if we let them. We’re not Black, White, Brown, Yellow, Red or Blue. We’re humans. We’re neighbors. We’re in this life together, so maybe instead of asking, “What is best for me?” we should be asking “What is best for America?” Communities are built by real people engaged in real conversations. And here at LAND, we specialize in communities. We exist to help our readers find the places you belong, the places you can contribute to, the places you can care for—and the people who bring the best that America has to offer. Don’t miss the feature on the Rocky Mountain Land Library, located on the historic Buffalo Peaks Ranch near South Park, Colorado. The lifelong vision of husband-and-wife book buyers Jeff Lee and Ann Marie Martin, who dreamed of creating a cultural landscape built on a books that explore people’s relationship to the land, is coming to life through a non-profit organization and legions of volunteers from across the nation. As they scoured the Rocky Mountains for an appropriate site, they were committed to “taking an old place and transitioning it to a new use…that could take on a new life that drew community to it.” In this issue, we’ll also introduce you to Steve Breuer and his team at Peoples Company who have expanded their full-service farmland acquisition, management, appraisal and investment services from its home office in Iowa to 23 states in just over 15 years. They have created a community of forward-thinking professionals, investors and land stewards. Of course, we’ve got the how-tos to help you make good decisions in changing, challenging times. The folks at REALTORS® Land Institute explain the differences between buying land to build a home and buying a house. Greg Simons, owner of Texas-based Wildlife Systems, one of the nation’s foremost outfitting businesses, shares business lessons he’s learned in the pandemic era. And as always, we showcase America the beautiful. Our cover feature highlights the stunning opportunity and breathtaking majesty of Cliff Point Estates on Kodiak Island in Alaska. Cliff Point Estates offers an opportunity to be part of a community in the making and Dan Brunk of Hayden Outdoors rolls out the welcome mat. Community. Early on, our national leaders understood its importance when they adopted our traditional motto and emblazoned it on our national seal in 1782. E pluribus unum. Out of many, one. Let’s find our common ground from sea to shining sea— and stand together for America.
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CONTRIBUTORS
DAN BRUNK
CARY ESTES
GREG SIMONS
Dan Brunk is the Director for Hayden Outdoors and brings over 15 years of marketing and advertising experience to their team from the real estate, television, publication, retail and communication industries. In 2013 Dan and Dax Hayden, along with other leading real estate brokerages across the country, constructed a land marketing company, and in 2018 Dan helped Hayden Outdoors grow to over $350 million in land sales and over 90 brokers. Dan's belief in life/work balance gives him time for travel and moments away from the desk. But, many times work and play mix in numerous trips afield with conservation groups, ranchers and farmers and people that just love the outdoors. Outside of marketing and real estate, he enjoys time with his family, including his wife Sally, sons Carter and Salem and daughter Layla. Favorite pastimes include entertaining at their home in Water Valley, weekends out with friends, golfing, fishing, camping, hunting and the great outdoors. Find out more→ HaydenOutdoors.com
Cary Estes is a freelance writer based in Birmingham, Alabama. He has written for a wide variety of publications, websites and organizations, including the Alabama Tourism Department, Associated Press, Business Alabama magazine, Children’s Hospital Today, Delta Sky magazine, ESPN.com, Livability.com, NBCsports.com, PGATour.com, Southern Living and Sports Illustrated. He previously spent 15 years working as a sportswriter at the Birmingham Post-Herald. His writing philosophy is, “Everybody has a story to tell.” Find out more→ EstesWriting.com
Greg received a B.S. degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences in 1987 from Texas A&M University and soon after formed Wildlife Systems, Inc., a company that currently manages hunting operations on over 800,000 acres of private land in Texas and New Mexico. He is also co-owner of Wildlife Consultants, LLC, providing technical assistance to landowners and other entities on habitat management and other wildlife-related issues. Greg served as President of Texas Wildlife Association through July 2015. Find out more→ WildlifeSystems.com
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The Land Leader, LLC is a marketing and real estate listing service that specializes in promoting land for sale, ranches for sale, recreational properties for sale, farms for sale, waterfront properties, hunting land for sale and more for their exclusive members. Find out more→ LandLeader.com
Growing up in Illinois, Karen’s favorite escape was to ride her bicycle to a forest preserve, sit under a tree and write stories. Her insatiable curiosity led her to work as a magazine writer, public relations practitioner and high school English teacher. Today, Karen teaches writing and storytelling to youth for Lighthouse Writers Workshop, Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities and Redline Contemporary Art Center. And, she’s deep in revising a young adult novel, personal essays and more magazine articles. Find out more→ LighthouseWriters.org
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The REALTORS® Land Institute, The Voice of Land, continually strives to maintain its status as the acknowledged leader for all matters pertaining to the land real estate profession. RLI endeavors to remain the essential membership organization for the extraordinary real estate professionals who broker, lease, sell, develop and manage our most precious resource: the land. Find out more→ RLILand.com
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social [# DA DS DAY] Happy Father’s Day to all the dads and grandpas who teach us about the outdoors, share traditions, and encourage us to protect this land for generations to come. #impacttexas #twaproud #fathersday #huntingheritage #dadsday #texaslandowners → @ texaswildlifeassociation
[#W I L D L I FE W E D N ES DAY] Wildlife Wednesday in Wyoming. If you’re into Wyoming’s incredible fishing and wildlife and want to learn how to have your own place here DM us. → @ wy_mt_ranchbroker, Chase Brothers,LLC
[#S EN S E O FPL AC E]
[#R ANCHTOUR]
“The land remembers what we said and what we did. Stories are among our most potent tools for restoring the land as well as our relationship to land.” — Robin Wall Kimmerer, from Braiding Sweetgrass. The POWER of stories and the land at Buffalo Peaks Ranch - with thanks to Sarah McLaughlin & Jay Halsey for their evocative photos of our favorite old ranch.
Taking a tour of the Bucks Valley Ranch! This property offers privacy with so many opportunities for use including: farming, ranching, hunting, recreation or the development of a family retreat or estate while only being an hour from Monterey or Paso Robles and just three hours from the San Francisco Bay Area. → @california_outdoor_properties
→ @landlibrary
[#BARNFIND] If this barn could talk, it would tell you about the last fifty years and how a Montana family built a novel legacy. Located on a 1,500+ acre ranch in Clinton, Montana, this barn would boast about the cutthroat in Tyler Creek and the elk that roam the hills. The barn would whisper tales of horseback riding, raising cattle, and adventure. → @clearwaterproperties
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Follow @ LandCom_Network on Instagram to see featured stories, land trends, top brokers, properties and more!
[#CONSERVATIONKIDS] Easiest way to make a new friend - share your snacks. #ThisIsSEWE → @sewe, Southeastern Wildlife Expo
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Had a great bachelor party that we rolled into Father’s Day. Dad is no stranger to wearing out the net man. @kirtis.c.harris on the recovery.
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[#THROWBACK] Throwback Thursday! Nana Weezy and me, dolled up for a 1980s “Western Living” photo shoot! → @jimshockeyofficial
[#L AND] [#LIFEONTHEL AND] Happy National Go Fishing Day! #lifeontheland #haydenoutdoors #realestate #forsale #fish #fishing #fishinglife #gofishing → @hayden_outdoors
Here’s to chasing gobbles. Chasing light. Waking up far before the sun rises. Living off coffee and gas station snacks. And the non-stop grind to get a chance to pull that @winchesterrepeatingarms trigger. Until next year, spring! #sitkagear #winchester #land #whitetailproperties → @ whitetailproperties
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Land is in My Blood. It’s my Living—and My Life.
DAX HAYDEN Managing Partner a person who specializes in a particular occupation, practice of field of study
Hayden Outdoors Real Estate
Where do you live? Windsor, Colorado Where do you work? Our team of over 120 agents and brokers are licensed to sell in 16 states, and I personally sell in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Oklahoma and New Mexico. What drew you to ranch and recreational real estate? Growing up in horse and cattle business and following in Dad’s footsteps What makes the corner of the world where you work special? The people and the land What are the three most important tools in a ranch broker’s kit? The ability to do what you say you will, honesty and a broad knowledge base in agriculture, marketing and the great outdoors If you could call anywhere on the planet home, where would it be? Why? Goodland, Kansas, will always be home. We love Windsor and its people, but you never f orget the place and people who helped you be who you are today. What’s the most profound lesson you’ve learned from the land or its people? The passion for the land and how the blood, sweat and tears deepens that love of the land. Listener or talker? Yes. . . I always try to use “two ears and one mouth.” Doesn’t always go that way though. . . . If you had one extra hour of time per day, how would you use it? Time with family Would you rather be without Internet for a week or your phone? Both. However, new phones allow for good and consistent communication from anywhere. If you could give one sentence advice about how to live life, what would that be? Treat others as you would like to be treated, and put your faith in God. Describe your perfect work day. Love interacting with landowners on their properties they love so much. Hearing about what makes a place special to them. . . and hunting and or fishing after the work is done is great too! What is your most memorable deal to date? Closed our first two really large ranch sales in a week in 2007 with my dad. Changed our company and gave us the capital and confidence to grow to where we are today.
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Learn more about Dax & Hayden Outdoors Real Estate at HaydenOutdoors.com
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REYR Gear develops and sells a new breed of fishing gear. This travel fly rod and reel combo is soon to be your best fishing buddy. Unlike any other rod, it is telescopic and always rigged and ready for you to go from your bag to the first cast in less than 30 seconds. Storing at 19 inches and fishing at 9 feet long, it stashes in small packs for travel or under the seat of your car—always rigged and ready to go. Each rod is shipped already set up minus the fly tied on! REYRGear.com
2. MR. BEVIS BBQ RUB
Mr. Bevis makes all-natural, gluten-free, no filler or msg, zero-clumping and all-around delicious authentic KC rub in the world's barbecue capital: Kansas City! Mr. Bevis BBQ Rub is a sweet rub with an ever so slight amount of heat on the back end that perfectly enhances the natural flavors of beef, chicken and pork. (It tastes pretty darn good on eggs, potatoes and more as well.) MrBevisBBQ.com
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GINGER BEDS
Proud to be a Bend, Oregon-based business, Ginger Beds handcrafts beautiful dog beds that help make the world a better place. Ginger (The Bulldog) leads their product testing division and brings years of experience in lounging to the company. Curating beautiful fabrics, the care Ginger Beds takes in sewing their beds creates a bed that will be comfortable and look great anywhere in your home. Every business begins with a purpose, and theirs is to pay it forward. Ginger Beds supports K9s for Warriors, a charity that trains and provides therapy dogs for veterans who suffer from PTSD. With your purchase, you enable Ginger Beds to change lives in the world we live in. GingerBeds.com
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A tactile object by nature, the Erode Soap Summit Series becomes one of desire and play, adding a different kind of beauty to the daily ritual of bathing. Each organic soap is poured and cast by hand so that the scents and botanic ingredients are revealed in layers, carefully chosen to blend together. The design’s luscious and unique shape suggests its own obsolescence— the slopes are meant to be rubbed, the ridges meant to be worn off. Made in San Rafael, California, no two soaps are alike, but each one has the potential to evolve as its edges and slopes are worn away. Ume-Studio.com
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CASWELL-MASSE Y® NO RINSE HAND CLEANSER This no-rinse, alcohol-based hand cleanser is the newest step in Caswell-Massey's long heritage of providing quality soap and skincare products to keep you healthy and safe. For around the office or around the house—even the cup holder in your car—when you can't get to a sink to wash your hands, this is a no-rinse alternative. In a sleek pump bottle, and fragranced with Caswell-Massey's signature verbena scent with a 70 percent alcohol concentration, this no-rinse hand cleanser kills germs and smells citrusy-bright. CaswellMassey.com
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FITS® HUNTING SOCKS For such a small part of your wardrobe, ill-fitting socks can cause big problems. FITS® believes socks should be: supportive, comfortable and never problematic. Their most popular hiking sock style, the Light Hiker, is cushioned under foot to take the pounding of an all-day hike while managing all the moisture you can throw at it. Now available in a popular Teton pattern! FITSSock.com
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SALT Y FURNITURE
Founded by ocean lovers inspired by the soul of the Landes in France and the spirit of California, Salty is a furniture and home decor brand whose inspiration stirs the senses and whose effortless but vibrant pieces bring the ocean to indoor and outdoor home spaces, setting the decor for indelible memories and inspiring a renewed love for time at home. Salty-Furniture.com
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Snake River Farms and Double R Ranch are part of Agri Beef, a family owned and operated business dedicated to producing the highest quality beef and pork in the United States. Founded in 1968 by Robert Rebholtz, Sr., Agri Beef started as a ranching and feeding operation and has grown to incorporate every step of the beef lifecycle, which includes ranching, cattle feeding, animal nutrition and beef processing. This comprehensive approach ensures the products that arrive at your door are the best available. SnakeRiverFarms.com
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Developed by a couple of lifelong buddies pursuing their passions, Hunt Redi was founded after years of chasing birds with products that simply didn't meet their expectations. Their mission is to provide Reliable Equipment Driving Inspiration in the uplands regardless of cover, terrain or pursuit. Handcrafted in the U.S.A. and designed to ensure modularity, durability and comfort in the field, their Deviate Upland Vest leverages an innovative platform that provides extensive customization to enable your upland journey. HuntRedi.com
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Journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson uses engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the United States and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists to demonstrate how we can apply the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. A book for gardens of all shapes, sizes and budgets, it includes detailed chapters that address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. BarnesAndNoble.com
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The HERO Grill is a best-in-class, portable charcoal grill that was designed to make charcoal grilling simple, clean and portable. HERO allows you to grill anywhere you go. It's compact, lightweight (under 10 pounds) and doesn't require messy charcoal bags or lighter fluid. Plus, the HERO Grill is dishwasher friendly and will not rust. Each HERO charcoal pod is vacuum sealed, making it waterproof and convenient for storing in your boat, RV or at your camp site. HERO charcoal pods cost $10 per use, grill for over an hour and capture all the mess of grilling. To extinguish, simply pour a bottle of water over the grill and dispose or compost the pod. HEROGrill.FireAndFlavor.com
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VSSL wasn’t created by marketing focus groups in some boardroom—It was invented by founder Todd Weimer while he was growing up in Northern Canada. When Todd and his best friend were little, they couldn’t carry much and had to travel light, so they got very good at making the smallest, most practical kits to carry their essential gear. Todd and the VSSL crew haven’t stopped packing critical outdoor gear into VSSLs ever since. But not just any gear. VSSL has found the right mix of quality, functional gear that you’d want on you anytime that you head out into the wild. The best part is how that curated set of outdoor gear is perfectly organized into a single, durable, compact unit known as VSSL. Pack your spirit of choice into the wild with the ultra-compact, versatile VSSL Flask, and you'll always find your way back to camp with the powerful four-mode LED light and precision compass. VSSLGear.com
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KIT SANTA FE BANDANAS AND WILD RAGS Kit Santa Fe is a New Mexico–based accessories line founded by Bianca Shannon, worn against the sun, wind, snow and dust from the Patagonian pampas to the cobbles of old Europe, to the rangeland of the American west. The collection is inspired by her cowgirl-equestrian background and life in the Southwest, and the company was named after her horse, Kit, the “One-Eyed-Wonder,” who lives happily in the hills of Santa Fe. Kit Santa Fe's bandanas and wild rags are 100 percent silk and made in the U.S.A. KitSantaFe.com
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STEWARDS OF THE LAND! Owning a ranch is one of the most fulfilling experiences a person can enjoy. It seems my business has become taking an individual from the board room back to his childhood love of playing in dirt, experiencing nature with awestruck eyes, finding a love for a cold mountain stream and a passion for wildlife that is just as satisfying with a camera and binoculars as with a bow or rifle. You see the love of land is contagious, and there is an indescribable satisfaction in stewarding a resource which gives back a value much greater than dollars and cents. So as a landowner with a desire to steward your land with the greatest impact, where do you start? There are many private firms that can help with setting up a stewardship management plan depending upon the goals of a ranch. As an example, we represent the 10,649-acre Blue Creek Ranch east of Montrose, Colorado, which is for sale. This is a spectacular ranch with approximately 50 ponds and 1.5 miles of the East Fork of the Little Cimarron and 3.8 miles of Blue Creek. Water equals life, and this ranch has it in abundance. In 2015, Shannon Skelton of Sweetwater fisheries was retained by the owners to develop a river habitat restoration project on two miles of Blue Creek. Every inch of this natural fishery was assessed to develop structures, vegetation and insect quantities to maintain the highest level of fish habitat allowed with the historical flows. The net result is a river with strategic access points allowing enhanced angler use along the river and a 144 percent increase in species richness and diversity. This is now a spectacular fishery which is a phenomenal asset to the ranch using a private contractor and private resources. One of the well-known public resources to help with landowner assistance is the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). In Colorado, NRCS has historically been known for providing cost share grants to enhance irrigation projects on a ranch. NRCS has irrigation professionals on staff to engineer irrigation systems and give counsel on the system installation. Most grants are on a cost share basis, providing 50 percent to 80 percent funding depending upon the complexity of the project. Another form of NRCS grant funding is focused on habitat restoration. As an example, a few years ago, a group of us purchased a fantastic 4,300-acre ranch north of Paonia, Colorado, in the North Fork Valley. This ranch was once owned by an energy company who had a great interest in the minerals, but little interest in the surface. We entered a habitat restoration project with the
assistance of NRCS to meet goals centered around wildlife and livestock. The NRCS land specialists were great consultants to provide insight as we developed this plan. Our objective was to establish the best wildlife habitat possible as our objective was the restoration of big game habitat and enhanced livestock grazing. Our project for stewardship included completing a new boundary survey, all new exterior fencing, re-building or installing over 30 ponds and clearing brush from roadways utilizing a masticator affixed to a 40,000-pound excavator. This excavator accumulated over 2,000 hours of use on the ranch over two summers. Because there was so much improvement to the wildlife habitat, the ranch qualified for a NRCS grant, allowing an additional 450 acres of brush mitigation. The net result was a ranch which came alive. Wildlife had such an attraction to the ranch, the local division of wildlife got involved recommending seed mix and direct consultation. Unbeknownst to us, our stewardship program provided a sanctuary for wildlife, reducing wildlife pressure on the local highway. Our hope was elk would thrive and did they ever—with photos of bull elk over 360 inches. What we did not expect were the five bull moose and numerous cow moose that now inhabit the ranch. Stewardship was our objective, driven by the love of the land. We never imagined how much impact this program would have outside the ranch, much less the overall impact on the ranch wildlife and personal satisfaction. As I reflect over the last six months, we have experienced a global pandemic and, in recent days, social unrest as we continue to deal with issues of racism leading to moments of complete anarchy. Stewardship is assessing a situation with the desire to make it better because you love it. Then creating an objective with good counsel, and once accomplished, realizing your impact may have been greater than you expected. My hope is that individually we may take stewardship over the state and our country assessing how, with good counsel, we can become better collectively, knowing that we are all equal whether our skin is red, yellow, black or white. We are all precious in our creator’s sight. If so, the impact we can reach will stretch farther than we ever imagine, and we will live with greater satisfaction than money can buy. Love your neighbor—Buy Land!!
JOSEPH (JOEY) C. BURNS
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BUYING LAND FOR BUILDING A HOME VERSUS BUYING A HOUSE COURTESY OF THE REALTORS® LAND INSTITUTE
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HETHER YOU’RE CONSIDERING buying an existing home or purchasing a tract of land on which to build a new home, both options require considerable research. Both options also have some important differences you should be aware of so that you can make an informed decision.
The Major Difference Between Buying Land for Building a Home and Buying a House
One of the differences between the two is how the loans are structured. Mortgages come in a range of options to suit your needs and budget, but there are much fewer options for purchasing land. Many land loans must be fully paid within three to five years. Interest rates and down payments are also usually higher on land loans than on mortgages. A typical down payment can range from 20–50 percent. However, some banks will allow a lower down payment if you have an excellent credit score. Securing a lower interest rate is a lot tougher, though, as land-only loans are riskier for the lender since there really isn’t any collateral, such as a home. Therefore, lenders are less inclined to offer lower interest rates. One of the benefits of purchasing land with cash is that the amount you pay for the land can be used as a down payment towards your construction loan when you’re ready to start building your home. Lenders can also include your land purchase within your construction loan in some cases. Most experts recommend purchasing the land with cash, if you have it. A land specialist can advise you on your options, and a financial advisor can assist you in liquidating assets or arranging finance options.
Reasons to Consider Buying Land
In many areas, today’s housing market is a rather competitive one. New homes are being snatched up before they’re even finished being built. Older homes can come with older home problems. If the current housing market just isn’t offering what you need, then purchasing land and having your own home built according to your specifications may be a much more viable option. Buying rural land also affords you more freedom and less intrusion from nearby neighbors and costly HOAs. If you like the idea of being able to do more of what you want on your land without neighborhood covenants and restrictions, then once again, buying your own private land is probably a good choice for you.
Important Considerations When Buying Land
You’ll need to figure out if your budget allows a purchase of land and building a home. Aside from construction costs, you’ll also have to consider additional costs including, but not limited to, permits, fees, land adjustments—if needed, and the cost of running water, sewer, and utility lines to the home. The guidance of a land professional is vital to this process.
How to Find Land to Buy for Building a Home
When seeking land to purchase, you’ll want to retain the services of a qualified rural land agent as opposed to a residential real estate agent. A real estate agent without the education or experience handling land transactions can end up either wasting your time, costing you a lot of money, or both. Start searching for a qualified agent near you or browse properties listed by qualified agents to get started. Be sure to interview the agents that you’re considering to confirm they’ve got the experience necessary to help you reach your goals.
The Importance of Using a Qualified Land Agent When Buying Land
A qualified land agent will have the knowledge and experience to help you maximize the value of your land transaction. Land agents will be able to provide you with important information, resources, and a network of land experts that a traditional real estate agent likely would not have access to in their role. Additionally, they’ll save you a lot of money because they’re well aware of the costs, paperwork, and legalities of a land purchase. Some of the other important ways a qualified land agent can help you include: • They’ll have information on zoning laws detailing what can and can’t be done on the land you wish to purchase. • They’ll have information on city ordinances you would have to adhere to. • They can help you hire a professional land surveyor should you need one. • They can help you estimate the utility costs for running water and electric to your new home. • They will have information on easements. • They can tell you if the lot you intend to purchase falls within a floodplain. • They can help you with permits before the construction of your home. Below is a checklist with some suggestions for potential land buyers to be educated about when looking to purchase land for the first time. Please keep in mind this list is not exhaustive, and anyone considering to purchase land to build a home on should work with a specialized land consultant in their area before buying land.
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Zoning & Permits Special Tax Assessments Easements & Deed Restrictions Property Boundaries Water Rights & Soil Productivity Future Land Use Planning Crop & Timber Yields Well Water Quality and Flow Road & Driveway Maintenance Fire & Ambulance Services Electricity and High-Speed Internet Options Flood Zones Past & Present Land Use Adjacent Properties’ Land Uses Past Logging Practices Surveys Topography & Geo Hazards Property Taxes & Associated Deferrals Hardship & Farm Help Dwellings Financing Options for Rural Property Market Valuations & Inspections Sale Negotiations
Remember, as with any major purchase, it’s also important to do your own due diligence and use a qualified land agent, like an Accredited Land Consultant, to assist with your purchase. Ask plenty of questions, consider the value of nearby homes, and plan your budget accordingly so that you will have a better idea about whether or not purchasing land is the right option for you. °
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VER 50,000 BOOKS. A high mountain abandoned ranch. A trout steam. Welcome to the Rocky Mountain Land Library, the first and only library in the U.S. where you’ll be able to go and spend the night. The fantasylike Wild West setting, nestled on a grassland flat between two mountain ranges in Central Colorado, is a dream come true for husband-and-wife book buyers Ann Marie Martin and Jeff Lee. They always knew they would find a home for their beloved volumes about nature, the environment, history, literature, western land issues, archeology and all things American West. “You look around and it’s as if the cowboys just left two weeks ago!” says Lee, standing in the horse barn that dates back to the 1800s when it was Buffalo Peaks Ranch, the most successful cattle operation in Colorado and perhaps, the West. Martin and Lee’s dream began 20 years ago when their employer, Denver’s epic Tattered Cover Book Store, sent them to The London Book Fair. “Ann had read about St. Deiniol’s Library in Wales, where you could spend the night.” The “bed and book” has over 250,000 books and printed materials. Surreal for any book lover! After the book fair, Martin and Lee spent a weekend at St. Deiniol’s, now called Gladstone’s Library, and discovered a cross between a library and a dorm. They immediately felt a kinship and familiarity—a place they always imagined, but couldn’t quite articulate. The library was re-named after its founder, former British prime minister William Ewart Gladstone, who shared Martin and Lee’s fierce desire to share his personal book collection and create a place for readers, researchers, nature lovers, artists…anyone. “We came away from Gladstone with the dream of we want to do the same in the Southern Rockies of Colorado,” says Lee of the volumes they bought using their bookstore salaries and employee discounts. Gladstone would have been elated with The Rocky Mountain Land Library (RMLL) and the chance to meet fellow book visionaries. In fact, he would have witnessed an uncanny parallel to his own library’s beginning. In the 1800s, with the help of his valet and daughter, Gladstone used his own wheelbarrow to haul 30,000 books a quarter of a mile from his home at Hawarden Castle in North Wales to his new residential library in the countryside. He unpacked and shelved his collection about Victorian history and theology and created his own cataloging system. Coincidentally, RMLL sits on vast acreage first staked out in the 19th century by French natives Marie and Adolphe Guiraud, who grew oats, wheat, rye, and potatoes. In 2010, Martin and Lee used their Subaru “barrow” to transport bins of their books 90 miles most Saturdays from their Denver home to the new RMLL. They labeled the inside of each book with a handwritten 3-by-5 index card and started organizing them by subject in mini libraries inside the half-dozen structures on the ranch.
The Name and The Search
Lee and Martin smile when asked about the name of their nonprofit library. They realize it’s confusing. But, the quiet, scholarly couple explains it with great ease. “The books are all about people’s relationships to the land,” says Lee, “to art, to poetry, to religion, to how people make a living on the land, from farming to mining.” He pauses, squints at the intense afternoon sun, adjusts his baseball cap and crosses one jean-clad leg over the other. “When we realized that was our focus, we realized we need to have that in what we call a land library. We wanted a place where people could enjoy the books and use them for inspiration and practical research and have easy access to what the library is all about— nature and the land.”
Hawarden Castle, British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone’s home in North Wales. (ca. 1890) Hawarden Castle. Great Britain Hawarden Hawarden. Wales, ca. 1890. [to 1906] [Photograph] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2017660934/.
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Talk to Lee often and he’ll repeat impassionately that they want people to come and “have the opportunity to slow down to the rhythms of nature.” He’s okay with people calling it what they want—a land library or residential, or a retreat—and making it what they want: a place to read, study, research, explore, fish, paint, write, walk, listen. . . . Lee is quick to dispel a common misperception. It won’t be “one big barn filled with books.” Instead, think of this unique library, especially as it evolves, as more of a tapestry. Lee and his lead volunteer architect, Ted Schultz, call it a “weaving” of books across the 45 acres. So, people can walk along and stumble upon a wooden shelf of books inside a structure or slide a book out of a glass case in an outside nook and sit and read. It took five years to find the perfect location. Lee and Martin’s idea drummed up excitement whenever they reached out to local historians, preservationists, and other experts. “Oh, my stars!” shouts Linda Balough at the mention of RMLL. “I thought the concept was just amazing, amazing!” says Balough, who held several positions upon meeting Lee and Martin in 2004, including Park County’s former Director of the Office of Historic Preservation, Tourism, and Community Development. Balough was 100 percent certain that this area, notorious for the “South Park” cartoon, was the most practical and ideal location for RMLL. It’s the heart of Colorado; it’s “dead center” in the state; it’s one of 55 designated National Heritage Area sites in the U.S. for historic preservation. Balough was the cheerleader that Lee and Martin needed. “Buffalo Peaks Ranch had the authenticity of what’s in Park County (historic ranches) juxtapositioned against what a short distance it is from a metropolitan area,” says Balough. Gradually, they narrowed their search down to two ranches, devoting a lot of time to looking at the historic agricultural Hayden Ranch in Leadville, which has the highest elevation of any city in the U.S. It was well worth it, because one day, Lee happened to meet an architecture professor with roots in rural Colorado, an expertise in preservation, and affinity for challenging her graduate students. Enter the enthusiastic Kat Vlahos, Director of Center of Preservation Research, University of Colorado, Denver. Vlahos, her 12 students, and Lee walked Hayden Ranch over and over “to test” it and try to understand the land and buildings and look at new uses. After reviewing students’ design proposals and brainstorming, everyone agreed that Hayden Ranch wasn’t a fit. It was missing one key absolute—a cultural landscape. “It had to be the interaction between people and the land or people in place over time,” explains Vlahos. The right fit would be all about “taking an old place and transitioning it to a new use . . . that could take on a new life that drew community to it.” Their last stop was Buffalo Peaks Ranch, ten miles outside of the historic mining towns of Alma and Fairplay. Everyone saw the perfect combination of landscape and buildings: High mountain grasslands, surrounded by mountains, a river runs through it and structures for mini libraries and people to gather or enjoy solitude. At last, in 2014, RMLL was born! It would occupy 45 acres of the 1,500 acres of a ranch that stayed in the Guiraud family until 1943, then had several owners until Colorado’s City of Aurora bought the former cattle operation in 1985 for its water access. Lee and Martin negotiated and signed a deeply discounted lease for the ranch located across from a now ghost town, Garo, which was founded by Marie Guiraud.
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The small white Guiraud home sits closest to the ranch entrance, surrounded by the other structures—the Cook’s House, two Scale Houses that were used to measure and weigh livestock, a horse barn, lambing barns, and a bunkhouse where ranch hands stayed. “It’s a beautiful weaving of people and place and architecture and land,” says Vlahos, who can still be found volunteering every semester with a group of her Senior Studio students. “To architects, this is the best possible problem to be solving,” she says, crediting Lee with being their teacher. “Jeff is such a lovely human being, telling stories. It’s such a lovely collaboration process and interaction. So many have never been on a (rural) site like this. It opens their eyes to a whole new way of thinking about architecture.” The work has had a huge personal impact on students. Even after their design project ends, many return to RMLL to walk the land on their own and “just be out there and understand it.”
Come One, Come All
Until Lee and Martin started the RMLL, they had no connection to building, fundraising, architecture, historic preservation, ranching, except through their books! But, they weren’t worried. Fortunately, being within the South Park National Heritage Area netted them funding for one of RMLL’s first major renovations, the Cook’s House. Their optimism and humility have leveraged funding, volunteers, and curiosity-seekers and eventually, articles and news stories. An article in The New York Times and a visit from NBC led to an exciting new chapter for the unassuming couple. They were inundated with phone calls and emails, most mentioning “that article,” and well, the rest is history! It’s what nonprofits hope for—a few media stories, plus a lot of word of mouth and poof, funders and volunteers were coming from every coast.
The books are all about people’s relationships to the land, to art, to poetry, to religion, to how people make a living on the land, from farming to mining.
—JEFF LEE Rocky Mountain Land Library Director
Margot Atwell in Brooklyn was one. After reading The New York Times article, Atwell immediately sent an email to Lee. “I was really inspired from the moment I read about the Land Library. After a year of corresponding, the Director of Publishing for Kickstarter decided to fly to Denver to meet face to face with Lee to address his concerns about online fundraising. “I really wanted to show Jeff and Ann that I was a total believer.” It worked so well that Lee had her meet with Schultz, too. Atwell will always remember that meeting. “I work with a lot of people who are doing exciting things, but the thing that stood out to me most about Jeff and Ann’s work was how they were so committed to it for decades. . . a single book at a time, a single story at a time, and how they are creating something that will be here long into the future.” In 2017, RMLL’s Kickstarter campaign raised over $140,000, making it one of a few campaigns to exceed $100,000. The funds went to complete renovations on the Cook’s House, including two bedrooms, a kitchen, a large classroom space and of course, a library. The campaign also bumped up RMLL’s visibility, again. Result? Hundreds of individuals, couples, families and groups keep on volunteering, often staying overnight, including the Boy Scouts, Colorado College students, City of Aurora, and HistoriCorps, which recruits and sends volunteers to work for week-long stretches on historic structures. Volunteers have come from as far as the UK to put on work gloves, climb a ladder and pull ancient shingles off roofs, scrape off peeling paint, shovel and move dirt and manure, sort and recycle old tangled fence wire, paint buildings, install new windows, and just help clean up.
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Their memories sound like journal entries: • It was June or July, the grass was green. The magic thing about the ranch, is the way the clouds start floating away and make shadows on the ridge and down the valley. Amazing view and landscape. It’s a great way to really connect and immerse. It’s become a big part of my family’s life. —Dan Carey, volunteer for four years • I decided to drive up the day before my first HistoriCorps project. I remember getting out of my car and someone had a fire going and someone had pancakes and coffee going. It was incredibly picturesque. Sunrise. People were getting ready for a day of work. I was on a team that re-painted the Cook’s House. I camped out and spent a week there. —Grace Hanover, Associate Director of Programming, National Western Center • It’s my dream project. The essence of the Land Library is your own story, it’s whatever you want to feel, it’s what you brought, it’s what you miss, it’s what you hope for, we’ll put some books there, some food there and the land is there. . . . when you put that together, it’s so cathartic and so inspirational for everybody. —Ted Schultz, volunteer architect with 2,000 hours And, the words of those who long to visit RMLL: • I think there’s some kind of fairytale element going on with the Land Library. Anyone who hears the story can’t help but be charmed and pulled into it. The next step in the story for me is to get out there and see the land. —Margot Atwell
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Lee admits that juggling all the RMLL projects and day-to-day business gets overwhelming. After all, most of the buildings haven’t been used since 1995. But, the dawn of spring re-ignites Lee. It means summer programs and people coming to the ranch for a few hours or to immerse for a day or two in a workshop. Last summer marked the fifth summer of programs at RMLL. Topics are as vast as the sky that graces RMLL: geology of South Park, oil painting plein air (aka, painting on site), nature drawing, creative writing, song writing, knitting, haiku poetry, forest bathing (an ancient Japanese practice of an outdoor sensory experience). All workshops have the land in common, such as “Knitting the Landscape” and “Songlines—the Rhythm of the Ranch”, where students create songs and dance about the land. For now, until there are actual beds, participants pitch a tent or stay at a nearby hotel or campground. But, starting summer 2021, they’ll be able to sleep in the horse barn in one of the platform tents designed by a group of Eagle Scouts. This summer or fall, RMLL will officially open a lending library for South Park kids, families, schools, and youth groups. With a $7,000 grant from the now defunct Friends of Fairplay Community, the small Scale House at the ranch got a facelift and will be The Young Readers Library. It’s proof that every single renovation takes mega patience, expertise, and time. Volunteers led by HistoriCorps’ Steve Harris turned the dilapidated dark metal building into a well-lit and airy building, including inserting windows and re-crafting the metal door into a Dutch door, and of course, making book shelves. Lee is especially eager for kids to see the 1940s scale that he had professionally cleaned. “Kids and parents will get to see the original scale that was in it to measure livestock.” And, they’ll get to learn how the building was used as a supply depot in the ranch’s last years.
Adding to Her’story
Pioneer Marie Guiraud’s obituary described her Buffalo Peaks Ranch holdings as “very nearly as great, if not the equal, of the largest estate ever built up in Park County.” Four years later, the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the first time recognized the important role that women played on farms and ranches. And, Lee and Martin pride themselves on adding to her’story: In 2016, Buffalo Peaks Ranch was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 2019, RMLL received the Preservation Edge Award from Colorado Preservation, Inc. for utilizing unique and creative means to renovate. In a Colorado Preservation, Inc. video, Lee eloquently looks ahead and talks about RMLL’s next chapter: “Sometimes, authors talk about a book starting to write itself. I think here the books are starting to write the library and starting to design it. It’s wonderful to realize that the books are starting to get out of our hands and the books themselves are taking over.” °
Marie Guiraud, who along with her husband Adolphe, first established Buffalo Peaks Ranch in 1861.
THE WILD SIDE OF BUSINESS
BUSINESS LESSONS FROM
COVID-19
THE ENTERPRISE ASPECTS OF WILDLIFEBASED RECREATION TAKING PLACE ON PRIVATE LAND ACROSS THE COUNTRY
THE WILD SIDE OF BUSINESS
STORY BY GREG SIMONS
Integrating new bestpractices on the fly is critical in adaptive management during times like these, requiring appropriate training measures.
The author, Greg Simons, co-owns multiple natural resource-related businesses, including a company that specializes in the development of wildlife enterprises and wildlife management programs on private lands. For further information on that company, check out WildlifeSystems.com.
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S THEY SAY, “Education is a lifelong process,� and the year of 2020 will undoubtedly go down as a year that created some sharp learning curves for even the most seasoned experts. Wow. I am not sure if anyone could have predicted and fully prepared for the challenges that have come our way because of COVID-19. An entire book could, and will, be written on the multitude of challenges that have been presented to business owners due to the ripple-effects of this pandemic. Travel restrictions, shelter in-place orders, social distancing, flight cancellations, shortage of basic supplies, uncertainty, fear, anger, chaos and an inability to predict the dynamic and slippery nature of this entire COVID debacle, only partially characterizes the circumstances that much of the world felt during the height of this panic. There are many lessons to be learned from the pandemic impacts, some of which are still being uncovered, but business owners would be well-served to process these experiences in a fashion that allows them to be smarter and betterprepared in the future. For those proprietors who are in the outdoor recreational travel industry, such as hunting and fishing outfitters, and eco-tourism professionals, there are several obvious epiphanies that the COVID19 experience has granted us. It is up to the business owner to channel these experiences into strategies for catering to clients and creating business safeguards that may perhaps soften the blow in dealing with future challenges.
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Travel Insurance Excludes Pandemics
I have been in the commercial hunting business for 33 years, and 2001 was one of the more difficult periods that I have faced. The 9/11 terrorist attacks and the ensuing panic resulted in a massive number of people who cancelled vacation and business trips that involved air travel. Beginning in 2002, I began pushing trip cancellation insurance to my clients, not simply to cover occasions like we saw on 9/11, but because it became more apparent to me that it made good sense for people to protect their financial outlays should they have to cancel their plans for various reasons. By actively and visibly recommending this protection to our clients, it also took a little more burden off of our shoulders when clients would cancel, and they would question us about cancellation and refund policies, and we could ask them if they purchased trip cancellation insurance as we suggested. Not long into the COVID-19 panic, it became apparent that, as far as I can tell, none of these trip cancellation insurance policies cover pandemics. So, I am not sure how we look for ways to mitigate this matter in the future, other than everyone having eyes wide-open that this is simply the way it is.
Cancellation and Refund Policies
For many years, I have had clear language in our booking agreements regarding cancellation and refund policies. Though it can be a harsh reality for the client to know that they may likely forfeit their paid monies should trips be cancelled, the business owner must
protect their ability to remain viable, and most outfitting businesses do not have the solvency and cash reserve to survive a period of refunding a season’s worth of income to clients who have either been forced to cancel their plans or have negated their plans simply because they are not comfortable with the idea of attending the trip. My recommendation is for there to be clear language that is built into the signed agreement so that the document can be used as a frame of reference to address such unpleasant circumstances.
Understand Laws and Executive Orders
When local and state executive orders began being discharged, there was tremendous confusion regarding what these orders meant and what legal allowances were still in place. I spent considerable time in March and April trying to stay on top of these evolving orders and spent much time digging for interpretation and identifying formal documents that I could use as resources to share with my clients as we discussed options and possible contingencies. The shelter-in-place orders were particularly confusing with many people thinking they were in a “lock-down” and could not leave their house and travel, when in fact, this simply was not the case in most areas of the country. Our ability to understand and convey these legal allowances to our clients made a huge difference in us salvaging much of our business that was already on our calendar. I spent the better part of three weeks answering the same type of questions and sorting out contingencies, often re-sorting those plans multiple times for the same group over a several week period. We had roughly 100 clients from 12 different states scheduled to hunt with us over a six-week period from mid-March to late April. Working through those times of confusion and chaos was the most challenging professional exercise that I have ever faced. During the front-end of that crazy period, we made a decision to not take the convenient way out of simply cancelling or postponing the hunts during that timeframe, which would have been financially devastating for the business. Instead, we remained focused on understanding the legal allowances, working through the process, and ultimately salvaging most of the business that we had in-place; granted, it sometimes took all parties diligently working together to hammer out an agreeable plan.
Be Adaptive
One of our keys to accommodating our clients during the March–May period and making them feel comfortable was that we instituted some new best-management practices that addressed human health and safety. Some of these practices include going overboard on wiping down surfaces before and during the hunts, making available sanitizing products for the use of our staff and clients, going over protocols with clients upon their arrival, social distancing in camp, no hand-shaking or hugging and other basic measures to put our clients at ease regarding their well-being. These adaptive measures do not happen by accident. Company memos, training exercises and being deliberate with the integration of such practices are key to the success of the process. Communication and repetition make a difference in these scenarios.
Supply-Inventory
My oh my, how we learned how important toilet paper can be at home and at work. This is simply one example of a product that we can use to illustrate the importance of being wellstocked on some basic supplies. At a minimum, paper products, hand-sanitizers, extra face masks, cleaning products and sources for potable water are examples of what should be wellstocked to help prepare for similar times in the future. If freezer space permits, having a deep inventory on certain meat products may prove helpful. Dry goods and canned goods can be easily stocked in large quantities and are normally easier to manage than frozen products. Life is not always fair or easy. As Vernon Law put it, “Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first and the lesson afterward.” I suspect that 2020 will go down in the history of this great nation as being one of the hardest teachers that we have ever faced. But, there are many lessons to be learned through these trying times, and for those business owners who are able to survive and who are willing to remain focused during such periods, many of those proprietors will be stronger and smarter at the end of the day. ° SUMMER 2020
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PEOPLES PROMINENCE PATH TO NATIONAL
STORY BY CARY ESTES
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HEN STEVE BRUERE BEGAN HIS FIRST DAY OF WORK AT PEOPLES COMPANY IN 2003, the real estate brokerage firm didn’t consist of much beyond a creaky DOS computer in the office, a scant four listings on the books, three full-time employees and no website.
But as any farmer knows, big things can grow from even the smallest of seeds, and that has definitely been the case for Peoples Company. Today, the company is licensed in 23 states, with more than 100 employees and a total of nine offices, stretching from the Pacific Coast to the Thumb of Michigan to the fertile land of the Arkansas Delta.
“This [expansion] has been in my head for a long time,” says Bruere, an Iowa native who grew up not far from Peoples’ original office in Indianola before becoming the company’s president. “It might seem like we’ve been aggressive, but we were actually pretty conservative. We spent several years building the engine we needed here at home before expanding outside the state.” Peoples Company began in the 1960s simply as the farm management department of Peoples Trust and Savings Bank. Even after becoming an independent entity following a bank merger in 1972, Peoples remained a small, local operation for the next three decades. This approach worked well during the 20th century, when most farmland deals in the area involved local farmers selling to other local farmers. But Bruere says when he joined Peoples Company, he anticipated that significant change for the industry was on the horizon. “It dawned on me that a lot of institutional capital was interested in coming into the farmland business. Not your traditional farmers, but investors,” Bruere says. “So I started having this vision for building a national brokerage house that could do brokerage work, appraisals, management, and then work with investors who want to acquire farmland assets.” Peoples Company took its first step onto the national stage in 2008 with the creation of the Land Investment Expo in Des Moines. This annual conference quickly developed into one of the premier agricultural forums in the country, attracting nearly 1,000 attendees including institutional investors, agricultural organizations, economists, as well as political and academic leaders. “The Expo has been the cornerstone of our marketing efforts,” Bruere says. “Through it, we’ve been able to associate with a lot of that institutional capital that wants into the farmland space.” SUMMER 2020
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Meanwhile, behind the scenes, Bruere began positioning Peoples for expansion. The company carefully examined data from both the United States Department of Agriculture and the National Council of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries to determine where farmland transactions were occurring most often in order to target those regions. New mission and vision statements were adopted that resonated around the idea of Peoples being a global land business. And Bruere went through the process of securing licenses for the company in states well outside the Midwest. “Some people in the office were curious about those mission and vision statements, because they seemed a little far-reaching,” Bruere says. “They were also wondering why I was getting us licensed in Montana and Florida, since at the time we were doing business only in Iowa.” But it was growing more difficult for a singlestate brokerage to succeed in an era of Google maps and online land-evaluation tools. Suddenly, almost anybody with a computer, a website and a drone could be in the real estate business. This increased competition put pressure on fees, and the business was becoming commoditized in Iowa. “The market for pecans or wine grapes doesn’t have geographical boundaries that are as specific as state boundaries,” says Bruce Sherrick, a professor of Agriculture & Consumer Economics at the University of Illinois and Director of the TIAA Center for Farmland Research. “So you don’t want to draw these arbitrary boundaries where you’re showing a property only to your neighbors. You want to be exposed nationally to professional investors. “Steve was a little ahead on this evolution of land markets, where transactions don’t depend so much on where you’re located. He seems to have a feel for what’s just around the corner on things that are going to impact the land ownership or transaction market in a significant way. So he’s been absolutely willing to invest in new people and technologies and different structures.” Peoples Company Vice President Molly Zaver agrees. After joining Peoples in 2017, she
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quickly realized that Bruere has an open-minded approach to growing the company. “He’s very willing to explore new ideas and new ways of doing things. Anything that could potentially allow us to do something bigger and better, he embraces and supports,” Zaver says. “We’re not scared of trying anything new. We’re big thinkers and hungry for the next best way to do things.” Peoples’ first big splash in going national occurred in 2017, when the company acted as broker in the selling of Weidert Farm in Washington’s Walla Walla Valley. This beautiful 6,000-acre property provides panoramic views of the Blue Mountains, along with rich soil and ample water supplies for a wide variety of crops. The deal garnered national recognition from USA Today, The Land Report, and the National Auctioneers Association. “It was an opportunity for us to showcase what we can do,” Bruere says. “A farmland transaction in Iowa is basically corn and soybeans, so there’s only so much you can do with your marketing. But that property helped expose us to a lot of different people: folks in the organic industry, wine grapes, apples, blueberries, institutional capital. We were able to put a vision together for that property and show it to the industry. That demonstrated our capabilities, and it’s led to several other major transactions since then.” It also was the catalyst that accelerated Peoples’ overall expansion efforts. The company’s ensuing three-year strategic plan was entitled, “How do we get big but stay small.” The goal, Bruere says, was to open offices in different areas of the country and hire employees to handle specific responsibilities, allowing Peoples to broaden its scope while still maintaining a more personal and local focus through its platform of services. “Our model is to get the very best, high-quality people who fit into our culture, and then go out and serve these professional landowners who want something above and beyond just a local broker representing their property,” Bruere says. “In some smaller offices, the appraiser may also
be the manager or the broker. Our observation is that managers are wired differently than appraisers, and appraisers are wired differently than brokers. “So we tell everybody who works for us that they’ll focus on one role, then we ask them to get the highest accreditation they can for that profession. This gives our clients the best person for each job working on their project. The old small-town version of Peoples Company couldn’t really offer that, but it’s possible with this national network of individual brokers, managers and appraisers we’ve put together.” The Weidert Farm deal led to the establishment of an office in Walla Walla, as AgriBusiness Trading Group began operating under the Peoples Company banner. AgriBusiness President Adam Woiblet said that while working with Bruere on the Weidert transaction, he was impressed with the number of connections Peoples has within the industry. “Steve has built relationships over the years with all these institutional-type investors and buyers,” Woiblet says. “We had some access to them, but Steve has taken it on to really cultivate those relationships with that specific type of buyer. And it takes that type of sophisticated, large buyer to handle projects the size and scope of Weidert. “You have different tools for any given job, and with Peoples Company, we have a very robust toolbox now given all the different personalities and experiences from all over the nation. Ultimately what Steve is building is a much bigger toolbox.” From the appraisal side, Peoples joined forces with Value Midwest out of Marlette, Michigan. Founded in 1994 by Mark Williams, the firm has completed evaluations in more than 40 states, providing Peoples with an immediate national expansion of its appraisal services. “I immediately took a liking to Steve and his company the first time I walked into their office,” Williams said. “There was just a calmness to their operation. The people knew what they were doing, there was synergy, and you could tell they
enjoyed working there. Being connected with them has been a really good fit for us.” New offices were established at the beginning of this year in Omaha, Nebraska, with the acquisition of Mid-Continent Properties, and in California in both San Diego and Fresno. The company’s latest office opened in June in Jonesboro, Arkansas. “The absolute belief in the company leadership by both employees and agents is what’s allowing Peoples Company to make the strides we’re making,” says Jeff Post, the former president of Mid-Continent Properties who now serves as a broker with Peoples. “When somebody else believes in you as an individual, you can do things you never thought possible. That is a huge element in the tremendous growth that has taken place in Peoples. “I’ve been licensed in real estate since 1997, and I’ve been more excited about my career in these past few months than I was in the previous 23 years. That speaks volumes to the culture and the entity that Peoples is becoming.” The feeling is the same in California, where Curtis Buono and Jeremy Darner both left jobs with an established global real estate services firm to head up Peoples Company’s expansion into the Golden State and neighboring Arizona. “It’s fitting that it’s called Peoples Company, because the ability of this company to expand relies on the people,” says Darner. “Steve has a very tactical and intentional growth strategy that relies on individuals who are diverse in their skill sets and the markets they serve.” Buono points out that local knowledge of the farm market is especially important in California, where more than 300 commodities are grown. He says the ability to make on-the-ground decisions instead of deferring to the out-of-town corporate headquarters was one of the reasons he was excited about joining Peoples Company. “The lack of bureaucracy and the agility of the platform are really compelling,” Buono says. “If we want to do something like hire a water consultant for a project, we know Steve is going to be on board if it makes
business sense. They’re willing to make big investments.” Peoples’ growth includes an expanded focus on land management and investment services. “A critical component of building a national-scale farmland transaction business is engaging investment capital,” says Dave Muth. “Through the company’s national presence and established set of relationships, the investment services component of Peoples Company can take advantage of very unique and robust deal flow to connect farmland assets with the right investors. Adding in the Peoples Company management platform, we can provide turnkey asset management solutions for investor clients.” The company hired Michael Lauher, who has 27 years of experience in farm management, to oversee the build-out of land management, operations and valuation platforms in new markets. Lauher also is assisting with the implementation of the new Leading Harvest sustainability standard, a major initiative involving Peoples and several other companies and organizations. “Peoples Company has done a fantastic job for a long time managing property in Iowa, and now we’re replicating that in other parts of the country,” Lauher says. “We’re making sure that the same high quality that Peoples Company customers are used to happens throughout the nation.” Bruere says he wants Peoples Company to hire another 20 to 30 employees and open several more offices in the coming years, the final steps of transforming into a national player when it comes to farmland real estate. “There are still some regions where we have some holes to fill on the map, and some places where we need to continue to build up the roster,” Bruere says. “The success of this is going to depend on how well we’re able to transition and integrate all these offices around the country into what we’re doing here in Iowa. “If we can do that, then we’ll see this vision through of having a national footprint where we serve all the major agriculture markets as a full-service national farmland transaction company.” °
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AND LEADER, LLC IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE HIRING OF THEIR NEW PRESIDENT, JEFF CULBERTSON. Culbertson joined LandLeader in May 2020 after having spent four decades growing his reputation as one of the nation’s leading real estate experts. His early retirement at 38 years old was short lived after selling Silicon Valley-based Contempo Realty to National Real Estate Trust, the parent of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. By his early 40’s, he was back in the game building on a legacy that has earned him the distinction of accolades he’s too shy to talk about. “I’m living proof that sometimes the blind squirrel gets the nut,” he quipped when asked about his accolades in the real estate industry. Culbertson has spent the latter part of his career working with Coldwell Banker Real Estate directly and indirectly by training and leading thousands of agents and brokers to success. However, the opportunity to join LandLeader intrigued him as he recognized a uniqueness within the real estate industry that is largely an untapped national-scope business. “I grew up in a small town. Hunting and fishing was pretty much what we did when we were not busy playing sports. The LandLeader brokers are true stewards of the land. When I was doing my research on the group, and then later on speaking with the group . . . it became very clear that this group truly does live what they sell.” He continued, “One of the reasons I was intrigued by LandLeader is the fact that they’ve developed a true niche’ in the industry. One that is not easily learned or duplicated. The group of brokers that make up LandLeader have been ranchers, farmers, foresters, forestry workers and land appraisers. The group has the ability to work together to appraise very complex and large land opportunities. That is a specialty that gets sought out by buyers and sellers wanting to purchase and sell that unique type of property.”
While the nation reels from a pandemic that has resulted in tens of millions of unemployed and the tragic deaths of nearly 100,000 fellow Americans, there’s one undeniable fact that
is driving a narrative to return to nature— outdoors and space equal safety and freedom from lockdown. Hordes of Americans are leaving their urban settings that offer convenience of commerce and entertainment for a less risky environment for their families. According to Brooking’s Institute Senior Fellow William Frey, the 2010s were the decade of moving to the big city, but the trend prior to the Coronavirus pandemic had already shown a nearly 50 percent decline in growth to places like New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Now, with the forced hand upon most to work from home, being in the big city with its congestion of likely virus carriers has led many to consider that perhaps a less threatening setting would be more beneficial—particularly if working from home can continue after the pandemic subsides. “We’re seeing a 300 percent increase in buyer activity on our national website since early April, which is a clear indication of consumer interest in pure land purchase,” said Culbertson. “We have already seen year-on-year growth in the recreational land purchase segment, but since the pandemic is creating a spotlight on homebased work, it seems logical that consumers would look into getting away from densely populated areas and find a nature-themed home setting,” he added. Culbertson continued, commenting that Land Leader, LLC developed LandLeader.com, one of the nation’s largest online syndicated land sales portals, in 2014. With consumers relying heavily on technology to find properties, LandLeader.com provides an invaluable service for independent land brokers and brokerages not tied to a national affiliation. Garrett Zoller, one of LandLeader’s founders who is based in the Pacific Northwest, says the unique tool for consumers and brokers is revolutionary by some accounts. “If you’re a broker or brokerage and are seeing your leads diminish due to increased competition, it’s no longer possible to be competitive if you’re not looking to the internet as a new marketplace to harvest leads. Using the web is not a new
concept, but with mobile smart phones becoming the leading device for search engine use, it just means the likelihood of being noticed in search results and having client listings show up is more and more difficult to accomplish. In fact, the cost of having your listings show up first is beyond the budget many independent brokers and brokerages can afford with the proven decline in income all brokerages have seen the past decade,” stated Garrett. “LandLeader.com was the brainchild of several nationwide brokers who put their heads together to create one portal which is singly focused on land only. It is not built around residential or commercial buildings, although some land listings may include those structures. It is dedicated to mostly undeveloped and natural land areas or working farms and plantations that appeal to recreational and business-minded buyers. “However,” Garrett continued, “one aspect an independent agent can’t easily replicate is the cost of marketing that continues to rise through technology-based channels. Frankly, a local agent or even smaller brokerage can’t replicate the visibility of leads that LandLeader.com provides for the lower cost we provide through sheer volume. By the time an independent broker pays for listing their land properties, it vastly eats into their margin. Our model allows for less costly promotion but also for a faster learning curve for newer brokers to get in the game. Our founders leverage their mutual experiences to train and cross train participating brokers and their agents on how to become successful in selling land properties, and that alone is worth the price of admission.” While the country begins to transition back to the surging economy experienced the past few years, the real estate industry continues to grow in unique ways. Land sales growth has seen a 30 percent year-on-year increase since 2014, and there is a strong opportunity for brokers to rethink their overall strategy and diversify using proven technology such as LandLeader.com. During this time of transition, LandLeader is proud to follow Jeff Culbertson’s leadership into the coming months. °
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BOWLIN LODGE & CABINS Penobscot County • Maine 264 ACRES | $3,500,000 Maine Outdoor Properties at Realty of Maine—Deb Henderson • RealtyofMaine.com
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CHESTATEE RIVER TRACT Lumpkin County • Georgia 1,088 ACRES | CONTACT FOR PRICE The Simpson Company—Brian T. Hughs, CCIM • SimpsonCompany.com
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ON THE COVER
STORY BY DAN BRUNK
A GLIMPSE INTO KODIAK ISLAND AND CLIFF POINT ESTATES, A HIDDEN DESTINATION WHERE ADVENTURE MEETS LUXURY
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T’S PRETTY RARE to own a piece of waterfront property on an ocean peninsula. Even more rare that within ten minutes of your home, you can be hunting, fishing, boating, kayaking, hiking, golfing, offroading, wildlife viewing or flying a float plane to wherever you want to explore. But what’s a diamond in the rough is the fact that you can do all this in the majesty and lore of the historic and wild island of Kodiak, Alaska.
Take a private gated community on the West coast, add multiple species of wildlife, some remoteness from the hustle and bustle, a splash of adventure and a desire for something unique, and you’ll find yourself at Cliff Point Estates.
Our sales manager, John Herrity, met the owners over the Christmas holiday and learned about the emerald island and the town of Kodiak, about an hour flight from Anchorage. Alaska real estate peaked John’s interest as he’s traveled to Bristol Bay for 30 years straight on his “summer break,” commercial fishing for salmon on his 28-foot custom boat. The “Last Frontier” has a special place in his heart, and exploring the chance to sell property in Alaska was too good to be true—especially with how the developers described this coastal treasure. “You have to see it to really understand what we have to offer. It’s pure beauty,” said Michael Martin, one of the developers of this coastal community. John and Michael hit it off as Martin also runs multiple commercial salmon and crab boats. John took his suggestion and brought me along to visit this “not-sofar-away” place I’ve read about in hunting and adventure magazines. Just over a five-hour flight from the West Coast, I was surprised that Alaska was that close. I had always thought it was just a quick hop over the Bering Sea to Russia. But it was a smooth flight on Alaskan Air that brought us to the much larger than anticipated Kodiak Island, about 3,500 square miles in size. As hub of the U.S. Coast Guard’s largest station, Kodiak Island reminded me of many of the small towns I’ve visited on the Oregon coast. Charming shops, harbor sounds and restaurants serving fresh seafood that line a small wharf and cannery row. Uncommercialized and still raw in nature, Kodiak offers the “real deal,” a life on the water with people that are welcoming and authentic. The tour of the property was great, driving through the large timber entry gate, with mini neighborhoods tucked away on the coastline of gorgeous waters and dark rock cliffs. Otters floated by as we hiked the 400-acre property and drove the Polaris up and down the various roads. Sitka blacktail deer recognized the ride we were in and walked off slowly into the green timbered hillsides. King eiders and other sea ducks flew closely to the water, searching for food and a place to float for a bit. It was really magical to say the least.
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You have to see it to really understand what we have to offer. It’s pure beauty. —MICHAEL MARTIN Developer of Cliff Point Estates
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Kodiak is also known for the famous bruins that roam the hills and hibernate in the winter. We weren’t lucky enough to see any of these bears, but they are surely on the island. . . along with wild bison, elk, foxes, deer and hundreds of other species. It gives you a sense of wild not found many places. The parcels that are offered in this new development are situated to all have ocean views, or oceanfront, and all have ocean access. Multiple neighborhoods have their own characteristics, from the level waterfront “Beaches” lots to the rugged “Cliffs” parcels. A new custom home known as the “Olive” is also up for sale as the first home on the development and is a shining example of quality, craftmanship and durability. Alaskan builders make it easy for you to build your home, using weather-resistant materials, exceptional design and custom features found in today’s custom homes. In addition, these two+ acre lots have room for a detached garage or outbuilding, and the association allows for “motherin-law” quarters to allow for guests to stay when they come visit. All in all, it’s a remarkable community that needs to be visited to experience the pure awesomeness of Alaska. This summer we will get a chance to visit the annual Crab Festival in August while filming for our Life on the Land TV Show at Cliff Point. Just a few hours from the famous Bering Sea waters that “Deadliest Catch” captains brave, this is a mecca for amazing seafood. I’m a crab lover, so I am sure to enjoy more than my share of these tasty ocean-bottom crustaceans. Plus, maybe we’ll get a chance to hit the ocean for some halibut fishing and see some wildlife on the way. After all, it is Kodiak, island of adventure and hidden wild country that might just have a place in your future. . . but be warned, once you’ve been there, you WILL be back.
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1,956± Total Acres | Parkman, WY | $7,500,000 Escape to WY. It doesn’t get much more WYd Open and end-of-the-road. Experience something new every day. Unplug. Connect to millions of acres of adjacent national forest. Dirty hands and clean living will make you truly enjoy life. Private, but not remote, this cowboy-cosmopolitan lifestyle offers rustic and refined with a lodge and swimming pool in the middle of unbelievable scenery. Start a legacy in the Bighorn Mountain foothills. Your grandchildren will thank you.
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2,605± Total Acres | Buffalo, WY | $4,300,000 This private ranch has live water and its own mountain, located next to the Bighorn Mountains in the French Creek Valley just a short drive from town. This spectacular ranch will support a small herd of cows and offers lots of recreation and hunting opportunities. For the equestrian enthusiast, this ranch offers miles of beautiful riding from the creek bottom to mountain. It borders Bighorn Vista Ranch, which could be purchased with this ranch.
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429± Total Acres | Glenrock, WY | $2,900,000 Incredible fishing and hunting ranch with a beautiful custom log home overlooking the creek. Root Creek Pond offers great stillwater fishing while Box Elder Creek offers blue-ribbon fly fishing for browns and rainbows. This ranch is very near thousands of acres of public land for more fishing, hunting and outdoor recreation. This ranch is 30 minutes from Casper or Douglas, Wyoming, and 2.5–3 hours from the Colorado front range.
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2,972± Total Acres | Decker, MT | $1,975,000 This is Big Sky Country at its best and an opportunity to own a scenic ranch in the highly coveted area of SE Montana known for huge mule deer and elk. With abundant, rich and hardy grass, plus scenic ponderosa pines, juniper and sage, it makes the perfect habitat for native wildlife and also for cattle. It’s secluded and private, yet only about 40 minutes to downtown Sheridan, WY or two hours to Billings, MT. A water pipeline system provides good water for livestock and wildlife.
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27± Total Acres | Banner, WY | $1,098,000 A compact, turnkey equestrian property with great home and guest cabins, plus full amenities for horses with refurbished historic barn, round pen, corrals and full-size arena. Irrigated with two creeks running through and located only 11 miles from Sheridan, WY—a great equestrian locale. Also near 7,000+ acres of state land that has public access. Almost endless riding opportunities. Guest cabins are a popular Air BnB destination and generate a healthy income for the owner.
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R&B R ANCH $24,000,000
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SISTERS, OREGON – Encompassing 507 acres, this Central Oregon ranch located just five minutes from the charming town of Sisters is a diverse mixture of productive pasture for livestock, high desert pine forest and an irrigated oasis of manicured grounds. RandBRanch-SistersOregon.com pam mayo -phillips & brook havens
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BEND, OREGON – Exquisite timber-frame-style home with massive timbers, vaulted ceilings, open floor plan and custom stonework throughout. Patio overlooks waterfall, stocked pond and Cascade Mountain views. Barns, studio, bunkhouse; borders public land. 66500GerkingMarket-BendOregon.com pam mayo -phillips & brook havens
C U LV E R O R G A N I C F A R M $2, 275,000
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CULVER, OREGON – Main northwest-style 5,304-square-foot home, 96 acres with water rights, guest home, 8,448-square-foot shop/greenhouse, three-stall horse barn, livestock pastures and Cascade Mountain and Crooked River views. 6319KeeneyLn-CulverOregon.com pam mayo -phillips & brook havens
HORSE BUTTE EQUESTRIAN CENTER $1,995,000
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BEND, OREGON – 61 acres with 40 acres of irrigation water rights and pond with an updated 1,764-square-foot home. Equestrian facilities include two barns, an outdoor sand arena, conditioning track and 12 loafing sheds. Property has access to national forest. 60360HorseButte-BendOregon.com pam mayo -phillips & brook havens
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CHERRY CREEK R ANCH $15, 500,000
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MITCHELL, OREGON – 28,274 contiguous deeded acres in Central Oregon used for grazing, hunting, fishing and recreation opportunities with beautiful views, forest, timbered draws, rimrocks, meadows, springs and numerous spring-fed creeks. CherryCreekRanch-MitchellOregon.com pam mayo -phillips & brook havens
MAHOGANY BUTTE R ANCH $8, 575,000
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PRINEVILLE, OREGON – Mill Creek runs through the property which borders the Ochoco National Forest. The beautiful 4,010-square-foot main home features a saltwater swimming pool overlooking the Mill Creek Valley. Two additional homes, private setting. MahoganyButteRanch-PrinevilleOregon.com pam mayo -phillips & brook havens
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CENTRAL OREGON – An ideal summer pasture ranch, this ranch is 12,236 contiguous deeded acres with 7,496 acres leased BLM/state grazing allotments. New corrals/sorting/loading chute, new engineered stock water system, perimeter/cross fenced, juniper cuts and good land stewardship practices to improve the native rangeland. StabbBrothersRanch-Oregon.com pam mayo -phillips & brook havens
CLOVER CREEK R ANCH $3,957,875
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CENTRAL OREGON – A wonderful opportunity for livestock grazing, hunting and high desert recreation, this ranch is 9,976.5 acres, 30,121 acres of leased BLM allotments with 2,000± AUMS and 293 acres of seasonal water rights in the meadows. A combination of forest, juniper rangeland, timbered draws, rimrocks, meadows, springs, spring-fed creeks and Clover Creek. pam mayo -phillips & brook havens
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RANA CREEK RANCH CA R M E L VA L L E Y, CA L I F O R N I A 14,141± acres | Monterey County | $43,000,000 | Property ID: 6373874 With over 14,000 acres in one contiguous block, Rana Creek Ranch is the largest landholding in California’s famous Carmel Valley. The Golden State’s countryside doesn’t get any more idyllic than this. It is currently being operated as a cattle ranch and owner’s retreat, although there are many great options for a future owner to expand operations if desired. Rana Creek Ranch is a mammoth landscape with impressive water resources in the form of seasonal creeks, vernal ponds and a strong aquifer.
PRITCHARD SUMNER RANCH SH A N D ON, CA L I FOR N I A
8,525± acres | San Luis Obispo & Kern Counties | $11,250,000 | Property ID: 7285240 Sprawling cattle ranch rich with history and offering a turnkey cow-calf operation running 250 head of cattle, complemented with ranch-style home, barns, historic buildings and a variety of wildlife.
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JEB RANCH K I N G C I T Y, C A L I F O R N I A
2,397± acres | Monterey County | $7,740,000 | Property ID: 8055910 Find adventure and personality on this 2,397± acre recreation and cattle ranch presenting stunning views of the Salinas Valley complemented by two homes, barns and more. Excellent water supply. 53± acres of farmland.
LAS TABLAS CREEK RANCH
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320± acres | San Luis Obispo County $5,500,000 | Property ID: 8100518
2,270± acres | San Benito County $5,000,000 | Property ID: 6743193
Las Tablas Creek Ranch teems with opportunity and potential, including impressive equestrian facilities and recreational advantages.
John Andreini’s spectacular horse and cattle ranch with numerous residences and extensive equestrian improvements.
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5,130± acres | Kern County $4,500,000 | Property ID: 6919346
350± acres | San Luis Obispo County $4,500,000 | Property ID: 7090469
Beautiful, 5,130± acre cattle ranch in eastern Kern County with extensive water development.
100± acres irrigated farm ground, 230± acres grazing land, two houses, barns and corrals.
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Rio Virgin Ranch
79± Acres in Washington County, Utah Situated along three-quarters of a mile of the cottonwood-lined Virgin River near the gateway to Zion National Park, lies the Rio Virgin Ranch. With limited availability of private properties of this size and scale along the Virgin River, the 79-acre retreat lies within the stunning red rock landscapes of Southern Utah. The main home, guest house and equestrian barn/bunk house are impeccably designed and offer architectural finishes complimentary to their natural surroundings. The property is an ecological paradise with rare riparian habitat and irrigated fields and is situated between protected lands offering direct access to thousands of acres of public land. Contact Chris Corroon or Ken Mirr.
Chief Mountain Ranch
400± Acres in Glacier County, Montana Chief Mountain Ranch is an incredibly wild and scenic property with stunning 180-degree mountain peak panoramas of the eastern edge of Glacier National Park. The ranch encompasses 400 acres and an impressive diversity of land features that offer endless recreation and exploration. Chief Mountain Ranch is a rare inholding of the million+ acre Blackfeet Indian Reservation. It is private (deeded) land that has long been in family ownership since the 1920s. Contact Daniel Carter.
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Singing River Ranch
Diamond C Ranch
Singing River Ranch is one of Colorado’s most scenic, exclusive and pristine ranches, nestled in a protected river valley at the base of Blanca Peak in the Sangre De Cristo Range. This approximately 6,100-acre ranch has end-of-theroad privacy walled by mountains on either side with rivers, creeks and ponds, alpine terrain, irrigated meadows, rolling hills and glades of aspen, pine, spruce and fir. It represents one of the last private holdings in this spectacular valley with views of surrounding 14,000-foot peaks and adjoining national forest and wilderness that rival the Alps and Andes. Contact Ken Mirr.
Conveniently located between Vail and Steamboat Springs, the 1,341-acre Diamond C Ranch is the quintessential western ranch with lush irrigated meadows and cottonwood-lined creeks in a private valley surrounded by public lands. The ranch offers sweeping views of the Flat Tops and surrounding mountains, generous water rights, world-class hunting and recreation and is just a few miles from the famed Colorado River. Improvements include recently constructed homes, a bunkhouse and equestrian facilities evoking the western lifestyle. Contact Ken Mirr or Haley Mirr.
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Property ID: 6164268
Property ID: 7040200
6,100± Acres in Huerfano County, Colorado
1,341± Acres in Eagle County, Colorado
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Kolob Mountain Ranch
Snowshoe Ranch
1,570± Acres in Washington County, Utah
142± Acres in Gunnison County, Colorado Located at the confluence of Anthracite and Coal Creeks along a national scenic byway, the 142± acre Snowshoe Ranch is for the fishing enthusiast. Offers one mile of both sides of Anthracite Creek, and in the late spring, the property’s nine stocked ponds await the angler. The property is bordered on three sides by the Gunnison National Forest and has a remodeled 2,100-square-foot Craftsman-style main residence. Contact Tommy Latousek.
Adjacent to Zion National Park, Kolob Mountain Ranch offers truly one-ofa-kind natural beauty with compelling conservation values including scenic viewsheds, wildlife habitat and endless recreational opportunities. This is a truly extraordinary trophy hunting property offering legitimate opportunities for 400-inch elk and 200-inch mule deer. The property offers end-of-theroad privacy, world-class hunting and stunning scenery within an hour of St. George, Utah. Contact Ken Mirr.
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Property ID: 5571532
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The Ranch at Silver Spring
Oak Ridge Ranch
3,423± Acres in Montrose County, Colorado
2,060± Acres in Blaine County, Idaho
Oak Ridge Ranch is a classic 3,558± deeded-acre Colorado intermountain recreation and production property. The landscape is gently sloping with beautiful meadows and aspen trees. This is a fabulous hunting property with loads of deer and elk and over-the-counter tags (elk) for residents and non-residents. The BLM trailhead for the Black Canyon of the Gunnison is only a few hundred yards from the property boundary. Contact Jeff Hubbard or Pat Lancaster.
Situated at the headwaters of Silver Creek, The Ranch at Silver Spring is a ranch treasured for its abundant ecological and water resources with 10 miles of meandering spring-fed streams and aquatic habitat. The 2,060± acre ranch is located just 25 miles south of Ketchum and the world-class resort of Sun Valley. The Ranch at Silver Spring is more than a recreational retreat, operating farm and ranch to enjoy, it also provides ownership to some of the most significant and valuable water rights in the West. Contact Ken Mirr.
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THUNDER RIVER RANCH A L BA N Y CO UN T Y | W YO M IN G
PIKES VIEW RANCH
D OUGL AS COUN TY | COLORADO
26,046± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 5435396
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With over 40 square miles to its credit, the Thunder River Ranch captures the best of Wyoming. Big game hunting and fishing opportunities are unparalleled, and its cattle heritage is as rich as its well-watered grasslands. Well-blocked and extremely private, this ranch is simply breathtaking in its scale and tradition as a true legacy property. $20,975,000
Located in one of the fastest-growing counties in Colorado, the 478acre Pikes View Ranch is ideally located for an owner desiring a midsized personal retreat less than an hour from two major metropolitan areas, or a developer envisioning subdividing the property into smaller ranches catering to views. $3,250,000
WAKARA RIVER RANCH
ROCKING JR RANCH
R I O BL A N CO CO UN T Y | CO L O R ADO
BIG H ORN COUN TY | WY O MI NG
16,000± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 8147468
Buyers looking for a smaller working cattle/hay ranch with trophy fishing and big game hunting will want to take a serious look at this 132-acre gem located just ten miles up the White River from Meeker. $2,200,000
The Rocking JR Ranch, just 35 minutes southeast of Cody, exemplifies the best of what Bill Cody loved about this part of Wyoming. With over 16,000 acres (2,795 deeded) in its domain, the Rocking JR is a strong, diversified agricultural operation with significant bonuses of wildlife and a fishery as icing on the cake. $7,390,000
LITTLE GUNNYSACK RANCH
IRON MOUNTAIN RANCH
C O NVE R S E CO UN T Y | W YO M IN G
L ARAMIE COUN TY | WY OMI NG
686± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 7370406
Under one hour north of Cheyenne lies one of Wyoming’s legendary ranches, equally famed for its history, cattle production, big game and fishing. Iron Mountain Ranch, once the stomping grounds of gunman Tom Horn, is 20,000 acres (15,184 deeded) of some of the best-watered grasslands in this part of the state. $14,750,000
132± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 6216932
Secluded among the fir, pine and aspen forests of Wyoming’s picturesque Box Elder Creek valley near Glenrock, the 686-acre Little Gunnysack Ranch affords an enticing opportunity to own an excellent elk hunting property in one of Wyoming’s most coveted trophy areas. $1,950,000
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SOUTHERN CROSS RANCH C A T R O N CO UN T Y | N E W M E X ICO
29,142± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 7032438 “World-class” is no exaggeration when describing the exceptional trophy elk hunting on the renowned Southern Cross Ranch in west-central New Mexico. Simply put, the Southern Cross controls 29,142 acres (18,535 deeded) of the finest trophy elk habitat anywhere. Now available in three configurations priced from $5,870,000 to $14,950,000
RED RABBIT RANCH
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BROKEN BUTT RANCH
RIO ARRIBA COUN TY | NEW MEXI CO
16,309± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 3393551 Never before offered on the market, the 16,309-acre Broken Butt Ranch in northern New Mexico easily qualifies as one of the largest remaining elk-rich mountain ranches in the state. Named for a rifle with a broken stock found on the ranch in the early 1900s, Broken Butt Ranch has a long history of careful management as a joint cattle and hunting property. $25,000,000
CITADEL RANCH
H UERFAN O COUN TY | COLORADO
1,937± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 7549086
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The 1,937-acre Red Rabbit Ranch captures the best of the Tierra Amarilla area on a property graced with extraordinary hunting and equestrian opportunities, mountain scenery and buildings that are the virtual definition of fine craftsmanship. $8,950,000
Stretching from the 6,800-foot sweeping grasslands in the east to over 10,000 feet on the forested slopes to the west, this 17,520-acre (14,800± deeded) ranch encompasses numerous life zones that are perfectly suited to an abundance of wildlife that is simply amazing. $25,500,000
RIO NUTRIAS CREEK RANCH
BROKEN BONE RANCH
R I O A R R IB A CO UN T Y | N E W M E X I CO
ROUTT COUN TY | COLO RADO
3,532± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 7549085
Located only 40 minutes from Steamboat Springs and one hour from Vail, lies a Colorado recreational ranch of exceptional quality. Containing 1,388 acres of an ideal blend of mountain irrigated hay meadows, creek bottom and quaking aspens, Broken Bone Ranch has long been prime habitat for elk, mule deer, black bear and small game species. $5,950,000
Ideally situated between the cool high country of northern New Mexico and the rich cultural center of Santa Fe, the 3,532-acre Rio Nutrias Creek Ranch is a remarkable big game hunting ranch with the bonus of a working cattle operation. $4,575,000
1,388± ACRES | PROPERTY ID: 7433802
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Black Hills Hidden Treasures! IF YOU’RE LUCKY ENOUGH TO LIVE IN THE BLACK HILLS, YOU’RE LUCKY ENOUGH!
Black Fox Camp 124.36± ACRES | CUSTER, SOUTH DAKOTA | $1,495,000 | PROPERTY ID: 7548020 Make the world go away! Off-the-grid and completely surrounded by USFS! Black Fox Ranch. Own your own 124+ acres of Black Hills Heaven.
24001 Medicine Mountain
Beaver Creek Road
13179 Bridge Lane
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Copper Mountain Ranch. Amazing 240 acres.
Beautiful Black Hills land with no covenants.
Beautiful custom log home on Rapid Creek.
$1,550,000 | PROPERTY ID: 4815642
$519,900 | PROPERTY ID: 6615757
$629,000 | PROPERTY ID: 6427069
28025 Cascade Road
11860 Roubaix Road
25573 Hazel Lane
23.98± ACRES | HOT SPRINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
28.17± ACRES | DEADWOOD, SOUTH DAKOTA
13.44± ACRES | CUSTER, SOUTH DAKOTA
Wild West Hacienda! Log home with great views.
Peace & quiet, ponds, wildlife, surrounded by USFS lands.
USFS on back side, privacy, rock outcroppings & seasonal creek.
$549,000 | PROPERTY ID: 7242265
$285,000 | PROPERTY ID: 7429798
$209,900 | PROPERTY ID: 7935063
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2,700-Acre Canyon Rim Ranch LOTS 5+ ACRES | CUSTER, SOUTH DAKOTA | STARTING AT $74,000 | PROPERTY ID: 6067604
9406 Silver City Road
24933 Big Valley
10.35± ACRES | RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA
13.17± ACRES | CUSTER, SOUTH DAKOTA
Hand-crafted home in the heart of the beautiful Black Hills with its own fishing pond!
Arts and Crafts/Prairie Architecture bursting with pride and beautiful lush land.
$1,125,000 | PROPERTY ID: 7985502
$879,000 | PROPERTY ID: 8042014
20867 Picardi Ranch Place
25173 Tooth Acres
360± ACRES | PENNINGTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
24.87± ACRES | CUSTER, SOUTH DAKOTA
Unfinished castle in the sky! The ‘Millennium’ is a partially completed structure beyond compare.
Own your very own huge fish-filled, spring-fed pond! And a beautiful home to live in!
$3,800,000 | PROPERTY ID: 7914236
$869,000 | PROPERTY ID: 7269804
You Gotta Have Faith! FAITH LEWIS, BROKER ASSOCIATE 605.863.0725 | FaithLewis@kw.com View All Properties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/1073979 SUMMER 2020
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Tumbleweed Ranch
The Glantz Ranch
The Horpestad Ranch
A third-generation family reputation outfit located just south of Montana’s Hi-Line, between Conrad and Shelby. A well-diversified farm and ranch with an excellent mix of pivot irrigation, wheel line irrigation, dryland farm ground, native range and improved pasture.
880 deeded acres with over one mile of Red Lodge Creek. Great water rights and an irrigated feed base with excellent range conditions make this a very good year-round operation for cattle or horses. Close to the Beartooth Mountains with stunning views.
Located along the foothills of the Snowy Mountains. Solid range conditions, productive hay meadows and water developed throughout the entire ranch including over six miles of Swimming Woman Creek frontage, multiple springs and a large, spring-fed reservoir.
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East Fork Ranch
Buffalo Creek Ranch
Never before offered for sale, the East Fork Ranch sits 20 miles south of Lewistown, Montana, providing access to 4.5 miles of national forest, multiple creeks and productive meadows. World-class elk and deer, along with upland bird hunting can all be found on the ranch.
Embrace the views and sounds of Buffalo Creek while sitting on the back porch of your newly remodeled 5,600-square-foot log home. This secluded 1,673 acres incorporates dramatic views, production, private creek frontage and tremendous recreational opportunities.
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FIND YOUR PIECE OF THE WEST 1800 Minnesota Ave., Billings, MT 59101
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Green Hills Ranch
The Robidou Ranch
The Caltana Ranch
This ranch would be an ideal purebred operation with an abundance of water from both Deadman’s Basin and some of the oldest dated water rights off the Musselshell River. An immaculate set of improvements along the river allows the new owner to step into a move-inready operation.
The Robidou Ranch is located in Martinsdale, Montana, and consists of 3,322 acres, of which 1,598 are deeded and 1,724 acres are state leased. Ample water off Daisy Dean Creek and Mud Creek allows the current owners to produce a substantial amount of feed on 170± irrigated acres.
The Caltana Ranch consists of 1,423± deeded acres, vastly populated with timbered coulees and lush riparian habitat along the Musselshell River. The Bull Mountains is home to a tremendous elk herd, and the property hosts a variety of wildlife, including elk, deer, turkeys, upland birds and migratory as well.
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B ig Snowy Mountain Ranch
Tierney River Ranch
This ranch provides it all. Large aspen stands along four miles of Merrill’s Spring Creek, excellent range conditions and open meadows meandering through heavily timbered draws leading up to a backdrop unlike any other currently offered on the south side of the Big Snowy Mountains. The ideal setting to harvest giant elk, mule deer, whitetail deer, bear and upland birds.
Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of this wildlife haven while trout fishing on two miles of privately owned Musselshell River frontage. The Tierney River Ranch encompasses approximately 1,369 acres just outside of the quaint town of Harlowton, Montana. Waterfowl, whitetail, mule deer and upland bird hunting are plentiful on this sportsman’s paradise!
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40.87± ACRES IN MEEKER, COLORADO Coined “The Crown Jewel of the White River Valley,” Sleepy Cat Ranch sits at the base of the Flat Tops Wilderness, home to America’s largest indigenous elk herd. Oak Ridge State Wildlife area adjoins the property to the north. This 40-acre property includes half a mile of river frontage on the world-renowned White River, as well as the option to purchase additional land and frontage on the south bank of the river. Along this property’s section of esteemed river, anglers enjoy world-class trout fishing. Sleepy Cat Ranch is a sanctuary for abundant wildlife including elk, deer, eagles, hawks, owls, numerous sporting birds and small animals. Lush, irrigated mixed grass meadows span from the riverbank up to the 10,000-square-foot lodge, charming cabin and ranch headquarters. In addition to its breathtaking beauty, Sleepy Cat’s ideal location (off the scenic byway) offers immediate access to countless opportunities for all-season outdoor recreation. Numerous horseback, hiking and ATV trails, lakes for boating, paddle boarding and fishing, back roads for biking, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling are all easily accessed from the ranch. MLS #9066591
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The Crown Jewel of the White River Valley
W W W. S U Z A N P E L L O N I . R E A LTO R SUZAN PELLONI, BROKER
YourMeekerExpert@gmail.com | (970) 623-2900
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Navajo River Ranch 748.39± Acres in Archuleta County, Colorado • $5,525,000
This is a true one-of-a-kind ranch and the end of the rainbow for anyone searching for an extraordinary riverfront ranch. The Navajo River Ranch comprises almost 750 acres with approximately 2.5 miles of riverfront. Both the San Juan River and the Navajo River, including the confluence of the two, flow through the ranch. Adding to the uniqueness of this property are three historical, narrow-gauge railroad trestles. One of the trestles has been restored as a picturesque bridge leading to the beautiful ranch home overlooking the river and valley below. No detail was spared in the construction of this fine custom home. Located only a short distance from some of the Jicarilla’s prized hunting lands, elk, deer, turkey, bear, ducks and geese, an occasional lion or any animal native to Southwest Colorado can be found here. Fish, venison or fowl, your choice for a dinner feast can be provided by your own land, if you choose. The ranch also has historic water rights for raising hay or providing lush pasture for livestock. The owner has enjoyed buffalo as well as cattle on the ranch in more recent years. A large amount of new fencing has been constructed, and there are several sheds for shelter for horses and cattle. Also, the once-flourishing town of Juanita is now a part of this property. Don’t just try to imagine what is available on the Navajo River Ranch, call for an appointment to see it for yourself.
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WOLFCREEKCOREALTY.COM Eddie Ring • Broker/Owner • (O) 970.264.4400 • (C) 970.759.8032 • Eddie@WolfCreekCORealty.com
Cat Creek Ranch 1,565± Acres in Archuleta County, Colorado • $2,950,000
Cat Creek Ranch is one of the largest working ranches in Southwest Colorado. Used as range for horses for the last 25± years, Indian Summer Outfitters has used the ranch to pasture their remuda in addition to providing guided hunts for clients. A new owner will likely find the tenants agreeable to continuing the arrangement if desired. The topography varies from about 7,200 to 8,400 feet in elevation. Large and small meadows lie between rolling hills and ridges covered with gambrel oak, ponderosa pine, spruce, pinion and cedar trees. The present owner restored some existing ponds and added a few more which, along with a couple of long-known springs, have provided water for horses and wildlife. Elk, deer, turkey, bobcat, bears and an occasional cougar or eagle can all be found here. Aside from the numerous animal species found on the ranch, your other neighbors are Southern Ute Indian and a large private ranch to the south, private and Southern Ute land to the east, a large ranch held in conservation easement as the entire northern boundary, and beyond the huge bluffs looking west, all national forest land. Enjoying the huge views while on the ranch’s hilltops and ridges takes considerable and wellspent time. Previously offered for $3,364,750, a price reduction of $414,750 slashes the price per acre down to $1,885, providing the opportunity to buy the Cat Creek Ranch today for $2,950,000.
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Rancho San Carlos Montecito, California – Reginald Johnson estate built in 1931 with features that include 10 residential cottages, an office, producing orchards and extensive equestrian facilities. $75,000,000 | #18-3461 | 237± Acres
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578 Toro Canyon Park Road Santa Barbara, California – Spectacular ocean views from this serene coastal vineyard estate with a three-acre vineyard producing Grenache and Syrah and bottled as Paredon. The Italian villa-style home is 6,598± square feet with four bedrooms and 5.5 baths. $14,500,000 | #20-1767 | 55.89± Acres
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5162 Foothill Road Carpinteria, California – This enchanting manor designed by acclaimed architect Roland Terry is set on a gated 32± private acres with an 11± acre avocado grove. Suited for entertaining and enjoying the indoor/ outdoor lifestyle with delightful terraces and a pool. $4,950,000 | #19-3743 | 32.74± Acres
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Rancho Monte A legre Carpinteria, California – A level parcel in the exclusive Rancho Monte Alegre offers expansive views. The proposed house and barn were designed by Shubin + Donaldson with the building pad already designated and cleared, and a new well was installed. $4,000,000 | #18-4121 | 9± Acres
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Cr a t e rL a keRe a lt yInc. com Linda Long, Principal Broker/Owner | (541) 891-5562 | Linda@CraterLakeRealtyInc.com 33550 Highway 97 North, Chiloquin, Oregon 97624 | (541) 783-2759 | (541) 783-2724 Fax
R I L E Y C R E E K R A NC H 2,184± Acres in Grant County, Oregon Absolutely stunning ranch located in the shadow of the Aldrich Mountain Range. Incredible hunting property. Elk, mule deer, black bear, mountain lion, bobcat, chukar, quail and antelope. This ranch offers prime winter range for deer and elk. Thousands of dollars of sheds are gathered annually. The ranch has three new pivots and multiple wheel lines. In addition to the 255 acres of water rights with free water, there is a brand new well that may be the highest volume producing well in Grant County. The ranch backs up to the Malheur National Forest with private access to primitive and pristine country. Riley Creek runs through the ranch for over two miles. Contact M.T. Anderson, MTAnderson@CraterLakeRealtyInc.com, (541) 377-0030. MLS #103003197
479 acres of organic top producing soils with an excellent highvolume well, plus pressurized district water. Includes pumps and buried mainline. Located in a private setting against a lightly forested hillside. Grows seed potatoes, garlic, strawberry plants and other specialty crops as well as alfalfa and grain. Two homes, garage, hay shed and older potato shed for storage. MLS #103001529
Offered at $3,945,000
Property ID: 7019633 | Offered at $2,200,000
C ROW N N U R SE RY FA R M 479± Acres in Klamath County, Oregon
PR I VAT E I R R IGAT ION W E L L S! 1,028± Acres in Klamath County, Oregon
H ISTOR IC P OPE R A NC H This ranch offers 470.63 acres with 363.9 irrigated by 10 wheel lines, one pivot and gated pipe. Quality soils for alfalfa, garlic and potatoes with some pasture that runs 20 pair seasonally. There is a ranch-hand three-bedroom, one-bath home and older outbuildings that include a red barn, a cold storage building, two potato cellars, four hay sheds and five grain bins. The included solar panel array brings monthly benefits! Contact Linda Long or Cindy Combs, (541) 891-3580. MLS #103010893
1,028 acres with 550 acres irrigable from two wells testing 2,700 gallons per minute for the Swan Lake Well and 3,000 gallons per minute for the Mitchell well. Retirement from long-time family operation creates this unique opportunity! Quality soils produce potatoes, alfalfa, grain and grasses for pasture with 18± wheel lines on approximately 420 acres, plus flood irrigation with checks, pipe and risers on approximately 130 acres. Balance of approximately 478 acres offers timbered ground ideal for deer, antelope and other wildlife as well as recreation rights on the ranch. Four homes, hay barns, grain bins, shops, feedlot and corrals, irrigation equipment complete this farm package. MLS #102988428
Property ID: 7989166 | Offered at $1,950,000
Property ID: 5450205 | Offered at $3,950,000
470.63 ± Acres in Klamath County, Oregon
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SOLD! Hog Bay Farm
Suwannee River Ag Land
1,387± ACRES DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROPERTY ID: 7304447
241± ACRES HAMILTON COUNTY, FLORIDA PROPERTY ID: 2950037
1,387± gross acres and 1,300± net acres of tillable land with seven wells. Formerly used for an organic citrus operation, it has been used for the farming of alternative crops and can offer potential income streams from various uses. A high-tension transmission line runs the northern boundary of the property, and given the amount of usable acreage, the subject site would work nicely as a solar farm. $7,351,100 or $5,300 per acre
Gorgeous property with pine, oaks and other natural habitats. Deer, turkey and other Florida wildlife species call this property home. Includes 1.25± miles of frontage on the Suwannee River, a major river in southern Georgia and northern Florida that is a total of 266± miles long. $795,000 or $3,300 per acre
Middle Haw Creek Ranch & Timberland 1,200± ACRES FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROPERTY ID: 5850089 Whether you are an avid outdoor enthusiast, a hunter, a cattle rancher or a timber investor, this property offers it all. The property is located near large metropolitan areas and Florida’s east coast. The land can be described as “Old Florida” Pine Flatwoods with scattered cypress heads, oak hammocks and palmetto stands. Hunting, fishing, camping and other outdoor activities are readily available and ideal for this site. NOW: $5,040,000 or $4,200 per acre WAS: $5,880,000 or $4,900 per acre
SOLD! Old Starke Road Ranch
Residential Development Land
300± ACRES PUTNAM COUNTY, FLORIDA PROPERTY ID: 7318509
1,386± ACRES LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROPERTY ID: 2917314
Farmers, ranchers, equestrian, high-fenced game operations, recreational enthusiasts and other land buyers, this is the opportunity for you! Currently being utilized for horse and cattle ranching and previously for goat farming. Perfect for a recreational buyer. High-tension transmission lines run through the southwest corner of this property, making it a good candidate for solar power. $1,197,000 or $3,900 per acre
Two parcels with a yield potential of 1,140 to 1,340 total residential units. Land has been annexed into the City of Mascotte. Parcel 1: 304 acres, ideal for mixed use. Parcel 2: 1,082 acres, rural residential with one unit per acre (900–1,000 units for the property). $9,009,000 or $6,500 per acre for both Parcel 1: $1,976,000; Parcel 2: $7,033,000
Pleasant Farms 127± ACRES LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROPERTY ID: 7781690 Step back in time on this gorgeous 127± acres located in the rolling hill region of Howie in the Hills, Florida. This property has a longstanding history of being in agricultural uses, particularly citrus, for many decades. This property has rolling hills, lake frontage on two lakes, beautiful planted pine stands and gorgeous open pasture. $1,440,000 or $11,338 per acre
M A U R Y L . C A R T E R & A S S O C I AT E S , I N C . has sold over 200,000 acres of land and has closed over $1 billion in transactions over the past 35+ years. Since January 1, 2012, we’ve sold over 49,902± acres and closed over $500 million in transactions (over 4,728± acres and $73,032,680 in 2018). Our core competencies include brokerage, land investments and land management.
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Rockin’ T Ranch 35± Acres | Montgomery County, Texas | Property ID: 7692934 | $2,642,600
35 manicured acres with McCaleb Road and Austin McCombs Road frontage. Premium development or personal use property. Lovely, spacious three-bedroom, two-bath home overlooking the horse and longhorn pastures, two lakes and hay field. Variety of horse facilities; stables, arena, covered circular wheel. Indoor/outdoor dog pens, tool shed and man cave are among the other improvements on the property. An inviting one-bedroom, one-bath guest house is near the main house and pool. This property offers immense potential for horse owners, recreational buyers or developers. Will divide. Come see this beautiful property and all it has to offer.
Bluff Spring Ranch 275± Acres | Hays County, Texas | Property ID: 6862360 | $3,300,000
Ideally located between Wimberley and Dripping Springs on Ranch Road 12 offering fertile bottomland, hardwood trees, creeks, springs, seeps, bluffs and flat-top hills with grand views for building sites. Good internal roads. Electricity and well. Quality neighbors. Full-time or part-time enjoyment. Nothing like this one on the market.
LandInvesTex.com | Jim Fuchs, Broker | (210) 901-1000 | info@landinvestex.com | 200 Northcrest Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78213
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POQUITA MESA RANCH
MOUNTAIN RANCH WITH IRRIGATED FIELDS
32,861± AC R E S • $13,200,000 C H AV E S & D E B AC A CO U N T I E S, N EW M E X I CO
1,100± ACRES • $2,499,000 • LINCOLN COUNT Y, NEW MEXICO
This working ranch is made up of approximately 32,228 deeded acres and 633 acres of BLM lease land. It has been in the same family for many years. This large ranch spans Chaves and DeBaca Counties. Hunting opportunities include world-class antelope and quail. The headquarters is a beautiful adobe brick home. In addition, there are three double-wide mobile homes. There are four large working pipe pens. There is an extensive water system which includes seven water wells, pipelines and many dirt tanks. The ranch has 16 pastures and numerous traps with fences in good condition. Amenities include an arena, numerous shops and barns, entertainment pavilion, enclosed airplane hangar, skeet field and kennels. Co-Listed with Scott McNally, Bar M Real Estate, 575.420.1237 or call Paul Turney, 575.808.0134, Mossy Oak Properties.
With six irrigated fields, four water wells and abundant water rights along with elk and mule deer, this ranch is made up of 991.314 deeded acres, 69.438 state lease acres and 39.51 BLM acres. There is paved highway frontage, access to underground utilities as well as electric, natural gas, fiber optic date/phone. From the property there are mountain views, and it has rolling terrain in addition to the fields along with Nogal Creek, a wet-weather creek. The elevation ranges from 6,300 to 6,500 feet. This land was once part of the working cattle ranch owned by Fern Sawyer, a Cowboy and Cowgirl Hall of Fame inductee and New Mexico icon. The ranch has access to the national forest and is also located only 20 minutes to the destination resort village of Ruidoso where there is shopping, snow skiing, restaurants, casinos, golf and world-class horse racing.
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THE HIDEOUT OF LINCOLN COUNTY
HOME WITH HORSE BARN
196± ACRES • $1,300,000 • LINCOLN COUNT Y, NEW MEXICO
36± ACRES • $795,000 • OTERO COUNT Y, NEW MEXICO
The Hideout of Lincoln County, New Mexico, is a 196-acre property situated just minutes north of Ruidoso, New Mexico. Improvements include a 1,567-squarefoot cabin built in 2019 with two bedrooms and two baths. The cabin has a stucco and rock exterior with metal roof and is set up for entertaining or just relaxing and enjoying the wildlife. The view of Sierra Blanca from the front porch is grand. The property has elk, mule deer and turkey. It is a prime hunting outfit as well as a great place for photography. The elevation is approximately 7,100 feet, and the terrain is rolling and sprinkled with evergreens including alligator juniper and ponderosa pine. Amenities include one water well, a set of corrals and sheds.
Outdoor-lover’s paradise! Make this place your home or mountain retreat. The home and metal barn are located in a beautiful valley on 36 acres with springs and water rights among aspen, pine and spruce trees. Elevation ranges from 8,560 to 8,920 feet. The home is a four-bedroom, 2.5-bath Solitaire mobile home with sun porch addition along with a 100’x100’ metal barn and water well. The property has excellent hunting potential, and the wildlife viewing opportunities are endless and include mule deer, elk, bear, mountain lion and turkey. The property neighbors the Lincoln National Forest on two sides where you could walk, hike or ride your horse on thousands of acres. Located four± miles south of Cloudcroft, New Mexico.
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Property ID: 7958172
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575.336.1316 | nmranchandhome.com
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Spectacular mountains and major trout stream valley. Numerous streams throughout. Minutes from major resort town.
Deep Creek Ranch, located in the highly coveted big deer area of Shackelford County, is an ideal recreational ranch for the avid outdoorsman.
5,772± DEEDED ACRES • $11,415,390 • PROPERT Y ID: 7323848
1,459.78± DEEDED ACRES • $3,950,000 • PROPERT Y ID: 6490963
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This ranch is essentially two ranches in one. A rolling pasture, good grass ranch combined with a rugged, timber high mountain ranch ideal for hunting. Will divide.
This expansive cattle ranch dominates the Sprague River valley, while 16 miles of the Sprague River—along with Meryl Creek—provide world-class trout fishing.
5,158.77± DEEDED ACRES • $11,065,940 • PROPERTY ID: 6046217
15,620± DEEDED ACRES • $23,350,000 • PROPERT Y ID: 5850520
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Large timbered mountain range spanning a major drainage divide with 10 streams and rivers. Overlooks the town of McCall. Unique first-time offering.
With its abundant water and excellent grass for grazing, Bull Mountain Ranch is easily one of the best elk hunting ranches on the market. Will divide.
30,912± DEEDED ACRES • $61,669,440 • PROPERTY ID: 5145525
12,467± DEEDED ACRES • $14,750,000 • PROPERT Y ID: 4313540
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Luxury Farm Near Leiper's Fork Tennessee
351±ACRES | WILLIAMSON COUNT Y, TENNESSEE | $5,616,0 0 0 Unique buyers, this 351 acres of rolling timberland has huge marketable hardwoods and monster whitetail deer. Currently used for hunting and trail riding, it has deer management in place, multiple food plots and cleared areas that have approved plats for septic systems (two, five-bedroom homes approved). An old tobacco barn rests by a nice creek by one of the home sites, and a proposed easement is available off Sweeney Hollow Road, which would get a Franklin address for this property and even closer access to desirable Leiper's Fork village. Call for details.
Property ID: 5509144
Call the Man who Loves the Land Travis Robeson Properties
615-944-3909 | 615-263-4800 twrobeson@gmail.com | www.TravisRobeson.com For regular updates, follow me on Instagram @TravisRobesonLand
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Timber Investment Opportunity Seven tracts of high quality, investment grade timberlands that have been intensively managed to promote maximum timber production for many years. These tracts are located in the highly productive Coast Range of northwestern Oregon, notably one of the best regions in North America for timber harvest. Visit NWForestProperties.com for more information. CARLISLE • 60± ACRES • $232,200 | DRIFT CREEK • 82± ACRES • $259,000 | PAINT CAN • 217± ACRES • $602,900 SAM’S CREEK • 77± ACRES • $235,000 | SCHOONER • 79± ACRES • $144,300 | SILETZ EAST • 201± ACRES • $918,600 SILETZ WEST • 222± ACRES • $728,000 | EUCHRE MT. • 621± ACRES • SOLD
The Natural Choice For Forest Land Real Estate
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BLACK HILLS AREA PROPERTIES JIM PEDERSON, BROKER | (307) 746-2083 | ARNOLDREALTY.COM 505 WEST MAIN STREET, NEWCASTLE, WYOMING 82701
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ALUM CREEK RANCH
BEAVER CREEK ACREAGE
KARA VALLEY RANCH
1,453± ACRES NEWCASTLE, WYOMING
136± ACRES ALADDIN, WYOMING
165± ACRES SUNDANCE, WYOMING
Private Black Hills ranch bordering BLM and state land. 1,453 deeded acres and an adjacent 340-acre BLM grazing permit. Mixture of rugged canyonlands, wooded hills and high plateaus with amazing views. $1,890,000
Amazing setting in the Bear Lodge Mountains with Beaver Creek flowing through the meadow. The property is adjacent to national forest and has highway frontage. This recreational haven has it all! Owner financing. $520,000
Scenic valley setting on 165 acres which includes 97 acres of irrigated meadows. Ranch headquarters with a sprawling ranch-style home, seven-stall horse barn, shop and loafing sheds. Easily accessible location. $995,000
SPRING CREEK RANCH
OAK CREEK RETREAT
AMERADA DIVIDE RANCH
1,623± ACRES SUNDANCE, WYOMING
186± ACRES ALADDIN, WYOMING
17,147± ACRES CASPER, WYOMING
A premier setting with 1,623 deeded acres and a 40-acre state lease. Live water, unparalleled privacy, an impressive Black Hills landscape and excellent wildlife habitat. A first-rate Black Hills ranch. $4,700,000
Impressive 186-acre Black Hills property with a one-of-a-kind home that combines maximum efficiency with detailed elegance. Also has a bunkhouse, barn and shop. This handsome country estate also has live water. $1,387,000
Hard-grass ranch with 17,147± acres, including 15,540± deeded acres and a 1,607± acre BLM permit. Trophy mule deer and excellent antelope habitat. Numerous water sources, two sets of corrals and a scale. $7,700,000
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517± ACRES OFFERED IN TRACTS • SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY THE L. ROGERS WELLS, JR. ESTATE AUCTION
AT PUBLIC AUCTION • FALL 2020
Barren County, Kentucky. . . a past recipient of "The Best Place to Live in Rural America" as selected by a national publication, and we think you’ll agree upon your inspection of this magnificent property. Millions upon millions of dollars can be spent across the country either in search of or building your own “sanctuary" like this. But dollar for dollar, no other will provide more pleasure and amenities as this one, come and see! FOR MORE INFORMATION INCLUDING PHOTOS, AERIALS AND PLATS, PLEASE VISIT THE FOLLOWING SITES
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LONETREE RANCH 42,798± Acres in Weston County, Wyoming
13,146± Acres in Albany County, Wyoming
42,798± acre legacy ranch: 31,791 deeded, 1,920 state, 3,400 forest service permit. Owner-rated at 1,400 head of mother cows year round.
13,146± total acres: 12,826± deeded and 320± state lease acres. 4,060± irrigated acres. Owner-rated at 650 cowcalf pairs year round. Eight miles of live water.
Property ID: 5396764 | $18,945,000
Property ID: 7703736 | $10,950,000
Clark & Associates Land Brokers, (307) 334-2025
Clark & Associates Land Brokers, (307) 334-2025
WOLF SPRINGS RANCH
HORSE CREEK RANCH
10,550± Acres in Garfield County, Montana Large, contiguous, 10,550± acre, well-watered cattle ranch: 9,130± deeded, 640± state lease and 780± BLM lease acres. Well-rounded set of improvements.
20,591± Acres in Powder River County, Montana 20,591± total acres: 10,311± deeded, 9,000± BLM lease and 1,280± state lease acres. Property ID: 6490453 | $8,500,000
Property ID: 7491646 | $5,125,000
Denver Gilbert, (406) 697-3961
Clark & Associates Land Brokers, (307) 334-2025
C L A R K L A N D B R O K ER S . C O M Cory Clark, Broker | 307.334.2025 | Clark@ClarkLandBrokers.com 736 South Main Street, Lusk, Wyoming 82225 View All Properties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/4068
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Laura Owens • 719.689.5501 • Laura@SaddleUpRealtyCo.com • SaddleUpRealtyCo.com
Tom Campbell Ranch 2,946± Acres $3,950,000 Park County Colorado TomCampbellRanch.com
The ranch includes historic buildings, native alpine grasses, adjudicated springs, multiple ponds and tall rocky outcroppings! Elevation ranges from 8,600 feet to over 9,400 feet. This is a unique opportunity to obtain significant hunting and ranching acreage located in the Central Colorado Rockies for an affordable price! Currently, the ranch is a cow-calf operation along with hay production. Located in GMU 581, the ranch is home to a 300+ resident elk herd, mule deer, antelope, wild turkey and more. Wildlife and cattle thrive on this land that has been carefully managed for generations. Tom Campbell Ranch is under Conservation Easement with CCALT to protect the beauty and agricultural heritage that the family began in the early 1930s and continues to this day. There is a nice building envelope that is retained for your use. For the first time, the Campbells are willing to pass this exceptional property along to you! Year-round access, near the town of Guffey. Property ID: 7115606
Three Springs Ranch
Old Kathleen Trail
234± Acres • $1,275,000 • Park County, Colorado
35± Acres • $885,000 • Park County, Colorado
Extraordinary mountain property! Off-grid living! This custom 3,300+ square-foot home is built with solid oak dovetail logs! Beautiful wood finishes! The chef’s kitchen features everything your heart desires! Soaring great-room ceiling and expansive south-facing windows complete the picture! You’ll have a main-level master suite. The unfinished walk-out basement is very large. Included is a detached log garage with its own solar set-up. You won’t miss grid power at all. You’ll find acres of varied mountain terrain with multiple springs to entice the wildlife to visit daily. Located at the base of Castle Mountain, near the town of Guffey. Property ID: 7414136
Gorgeous and spacious mountain home on 35 acres located in Old Kathleen Ranch! You’ll be able to bring the entire family to this beautiful property! 8,005-squarefoot home with bedrooms on each of the three levels for privacy. Large spaces for gathering on every level as well. The kitchen is a chef’s delight. Several eating spaces provide plenty of room. Almost every room in this fantastic home walks out onto a deck or covered porch so that you can enjoy Colorado’s great outdoors in every season! Outdoors, you’ll find a greenhouse, a barn and loafing shed. Fenced and cross fenced. Near the town of Guffey, in the heart of Colorado recreation! Property ID: 5177652
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SW COLORADO Thad Trujillo | Thad@WellsGroupDurango.com | (970) 749-7103 | WellsGroupDurango.com
HARTONG RANCH
3,000± ACRES | PAGOSA SPRINGS, COLORADO | $7,900,000 Perfectly preserved beautiful working ranch in the South San Juan Mountains surrounded by national forest that includes four miles of fishable stream, a stocked lake and five cabins. Ranges from 7,500 feet to 9,500 feet elevation.
MIRA SOL RANCH
183± ACRES | DURANGO, COLORADO | $2,585,000 Only minutes to historic downtown Durango, this scenic 183 acres has a lovely 6,000-square-foot southwest hacienda with mountain contemporary flare! Great mule deer and elk hunting in the adjacent BML forest. Paved access to within 3/4 mile of the ranch.
MAGGIE ROCK RANCH
855± ACRES | MANCOS, COLORADO | $3,440,000 Located in the beautiful Cherry Creek Valley and adjacent to famous western novelist Louis L’Amour’s conserved ranch, this 855acre secluded holding has abundant wildlife, live water and irrigation, big mountain views, all-weather gravel road and power throughout. Also has legal access to utilize a gorgeous cabin, horse barn and lake on neighbor’s property.
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GOLDENDALE, WASHINGTON – Get away from the world and relax in your hilltop hideaway at Stillwater Ranch. Rambling custom 2018-built home with inspiring views at every turn. Little Klickitat River runs throughout. Multiple outbuildings and a second home on the property. Certified Orchard Grass Hay operation in place. Field pivot and big gun sprinkler system. Stocked in every way. DENNIS COX EN
7151 N E O A K S P R I N G S FA R M R O A D $1,650,000
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CARLTON, OREGON – Wine country estate on over 44 acres of prime Yamhill County land. Live in beautiful Carlton, the Wine Capital of Oregon. Sprawling three-level layout with over 7,000 square feet of living space. Multi-level patio that could host 100+ guests and outdoor sports court. Expansive lower level with private theater, gym, game room, wine cellar and second kitchen. Complete privacy. DENNIS COX EN
218 3 8 N W G E R R I S H VA L L E Y R OA D $1, 200,000
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YAMHILL, OREGON – Prime Yamhill, Oregon, land can be yours. Take in the country view from your wrap-around porch without a neighbor nearby. Lease out the land to a local farmer or tap the wonderful potential for farming and raising animals. Seasonal pond, workshop and machine shop. Warm and inviting home with great layout for entertaining. Your Oregon wine country retreat awaits you. DENNIS COX EN
7520 SE JOHANNESEN ROAD $749,000
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CORBETT, OREGON – Wooded seclusion in Corbett, Oregon. Total privacy while just 30 miles to Portland. Deep fixer home or build your dream home with potential of full sustainability. Wildlife abounds with three year-round spring-fed creeks. Thick timber with potential to harvest. Miles of trails and paths. Your off-grid Oregon homestead awaits you. DENNIS COX EN
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CALEB STAUFFER, BROKER CALEB@MUSGRAVEOK.COM | 405-527-9230
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GARVIN C O UNT Y ESTATE 94± ACRES IN GARVIN COUNTY, OKLAHOMA | PROPERTY ID: 6229015 | $835,000 Limitless potential for this estate. The sandy loam soil is ideal for an arena or gallop track. Approximately 80 acres of lush Bermuda grass that is cut for hay two to three times per year. A few amenities include a horse barn, RV barn and vinyl fencing. The gorgeous 4,500-squarefoot home has an open floor plan, four bedrooms, three baths, one office space and a loft. The loft overlooks the formal living area and fireplace. The outside entertainment area has a beautiful 35,000-gallon UV in-ground pool and a covered outdoor kitchen and pool room. Ashley Webster | 405-996-6749
GR EAT WOR KING R ANCH
WONDER FUL R ANCH
900± ACRES IN GRADY COUNTY, OKLAHOMA | PROPERTY ID: 8179341 | $3,500,000
780± ACRES IN GARVIN COUNTY, OKLAHOMA | PROPERTY ID: 8167539 | $1,872,000
This majestic ranch offers ten highly productive contiguous pastures. It has 22 stocked ponds, excellent roads and fence, a 3,000-square-foot home and a covered patio by the swimming pool. Renee’ Barnes | 405-659-7335
Enjoy peaceful country living with beautiful views. The ranch is divided into 11 pastures of Bermuda and native grass. There is an additional 20 acres that includes a lovely home that is also available. Renee’ Barnes | 405-659-7335
PR IVATE ESTATE ON THE ED GE OF TOWN
220 ACR ES IN THE HEART OF OKLAHO MA
33.99± ACRES IN MCCLAIN COUNTY, OKLAHOMA | PROPERTY ID: 7820725 | $1,500,000
220± ACRES IN MCCLAIN COUNTY, OKLAHOMA | PROPERTY ID: 7191108 | $1,386,000
Enjoy this beautiful, three-bedroom, two-bath plan overlooking the Canadian River Valley. Bring the horses. Sit on the back patio and enjoy wildlife and peace and quiet on your own little piece of land. Donelda Ellis | 405-830-1317
In the middle of horse country! Lots of potential, lots of possibilities. Perimeter fenced, west side mostly grass and east side treed with a couple of ponds. Owner would consider dividing. Caleb Stauffer | 405-314-8438
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199± Acres in Adair County, Oklahoma | $800,000 This is a very attractive and productive cattle ranch. There is well water and seven ponds, good fencing and cross fencing with steel corners and good gates. Most of land has been cleared, and the stumps that remain can be removed easily. There is an equipment shed and two good hay barns. If you’re inclined to build some new poultry facilities, the land is open and level on a paved road with easy access. No dwelling, but there are nice homesites. There is additional dirt road frontage on the eastern 59-acre tract. Stilwell, Oklahoma (population of 4,000) and Westville, Oklahoma (population of 1,500) are within 20 minutes’ drive. Schedule your tour soon! Property ID: 7604964
79± Acres in Delaware County, Oklahoma | $549,000 Here’s your opportunity to get into the good soil and cattle country of Northeast Oklahoma 10 minutes on the east side of Grove. The home is set on the high point of the property with an excellent view to the west. Needs some TLC and updates but has gotten shingles and siding more recently. Three Mirafount waterers and cross fencing set up this farm for rotational grazing and breeding management. Horse barn is cinder block with wash stall and four stalls. Three wells produce plenty of water for the ranch. Come take a look! Property ID: 7957936
DAN SCHWIEDER | (479) 824-4434 | INFO@T WINOAKS.NET View All Properties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/373090
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Oklahoma | Kansas | Colorado LIPPARDAUCTIONS .COM | ( 580 ) 237–7174 | INFO@LIPPARDAUCTIONS .COM
San Luis Obispo County, California 7 9.1 5 ± AC R E S | $9 75, 0 0 0 Breathtaking 360-degree views highlight this ranch property in the rolling hills of San Miguel wine country. The newer two-bedroom, two-bath home built in 2018 is move-in ready for your personal touches. The ranch boasts a shop, four-stall barn and a shed with water and electricity plus two full RV hookups. The ranch is private, secluded yet only 20 minutes to Paso Robles. Many unlimited options to build your dream life!
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2628 COTTONWOOD ROAD
San Luis Obispo County, California 1 6 4 . 0 4± AC R E S | $ 78 5, 0 0 0
Kern County, California 2 0 ± AC R E S | $1 ,9 0 0 , 0 0 0
Prime agricultural land in the coveted San Miguel wine region. Gently rolling hills interspersed with level area make this ranch perfect for vineyards, grazing, hunting, orchards, dry farming or recreation. Incredible views and electricity nearby make it ideal for building a family compound or off-the-grid living. All types of wildlife and wildflowers make this a hunter or nature lover’s paradise. It is almost fully fenced and recently surveyed. The adjoining 80 acres and home is also available!
Zoned M2, uses for this Southeast Bakersfield property may include a trucking terminal facility, public utility, wholesale establishment, storage units, RV storage, wrecking yard, gas station, solar farm, research laboratory, manufacturing, processing or assembly plant or industrial operation. Large solar farm and water treatment facility nearby. Owner is open to exchange, trade, lease, Owner carry and is a licensed California Broker. Call today to discuss all options.
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4265 NICKEL CREEK ROAD
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CHUTE CANYON RANCH 1,421± ACRES IN BEAVERHEAD COUNTY MONTANA
Highly sought after but rarely found assemblage of nine pivots. Total acreage of 1,421± deeded acres with 1,016± under pivot. Ranch sells turnkey with updated home, processing facility, calving barn and corrals. Entire ranch offered at $6,750,000.
CENTENNIAL GATEWAY RANCH | SOUTH SIDE 3,023± ACRES IN BEAVERHEAD COUNTY MONTANA
SKINNER MEADOWS RANCH 885± ACRES IN BEAVERHEAD COUNTY MONTANA
Purchase options include West Ranch, 475± Acres with three pivots for $2,500,000; East Ranch, 946± Acres with six pivots, home and improvements for $4,500,000.
This offering features 3,023 deeded acres with 1,038 BLM lease. Improvements include livestock barn, Quonset, two homes and working corrals. Four pivots cover 460 acres. This portion is owner rated 250 cows year round. Frontage on the Red Rock River provides excellent habitat for all types of flora and fauna.
Situated in one of Montana’s most breathtaking locations with views of the Big Hole Valley and surrounding mountain ranges, this ranch offers some of the best archery elk hunting as well as over one mile of Big Hole River! Excellent opportunity to add to an existing ranch or a standalone operation. One of the best combinations of ranch and recreation that Beaverhead County has to offer!
Property ID: 7244680 • $6,750,000
Property ID: 7624277 • $4,250,000
Property ID: 5889401 • $3,500,000
CHANCE BERNALL, BROKER | (406) 683-2234 | INFO@BEAVERHEADHOMEANDRANCH.COM
12828 NE NEWMAN LAKE ROAD Lake view property. All wooded with available beach and boat slip memberships. It has numerous building sites and development options. Would also be perfect for a large estate. There is a motocross track which is a mile long and winds through the property along with 2± miles of technical single track trails. There’s a spring, reservoir and an access road. The property has access to a gazebo, yard, bench, fire-pit, beach and new dock on the waterfront.
30.5± ACRES | NEWMAN L AKE, WA SHINGTON $399,000 | MLS #202015951 | PROPERY ID: 8057711
4611 S LINKE ROAD 10 acres with multiple building sites to take in views of Mica Peak, Mt. Spokane and Selkirk Mountains. Gated and private with well and septic installed. Shop is 10,740 square feet with 600 AMP service. Bath and laundry, security system, hot and cold setup on exterior, five horse stalls on east side. Original building built in 1980 then updated in 2014. Fully insulated with heat and A/C. Outdoor arena is 75’x60’.
10± ACRES | GREENACRES, WA SHINGTON $465,000 | MLS #202014734 | PROPERY ID: 8113039
K ATHLEEN MOORE
CBSPOK ANE.COM View All Properties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/418944
509-710-3171 K-RealEstate@ComCast.net
3 21 DAV I S C R E E K R OA D $1,100,000
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RANDLE, WASHINGTON – Incredible property with sweeping valley views! Step into your own five-bedroom, three-bath private retreat. It has a gorgeous, open kitchen with 16-foot quartz island, three living areas, a craft and canning room and a large covered deck, perfect for entertaining. Additionally, there is an RV building and sites, summer kitchen, shop, barn and pasture. It is a short drive to White Pass for skiing and snow. Possible bed and breakfast or company retreat—With acres to roam, the opportunities are endless!
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