Opening a New Chapter for Outdoor Recreation in the Pikes Peak Region
Read more
A proven track record
A consistent record of results built over time through thoughtful strategy and execution. Trusted by partners who value work that performs, adapts, and endures.
Outcomes That Matter
St. Benedict’s Monastery
- Mirr Ranch Group proudly represented the sellers in the sale of St. Benedict’s Monastery, a 3,739± acre legacy holding in the Aspen/Snowmass Valley that had been stewarded by Trappist monks for nearly seven decades. Faced with significant zoning constraints, regulatory uncertainty, and limited appeal to traditional resort buyers or developers, we repositioned the opportunity through disciplined messaging—targeting ultra-high-net-worth, conservation-minded individuals aligned with the property’s intrinsic land values rather than its development potential. By leveraging our national and international reach, we identified a highly qualified buyer who embraced the regulatory framework and acquired the ranch from a stewardship perspective, ultimately closing without pre-approvals and ensuring the property’s legacy of privacy, habitat, and open space was preserved.
Note from the broker
- “It was a privilege to represent this incredible landscape and to further the mission of the Order and the work of the nuns and monks. It is essential to recognize the influence the monks have had on the community, both spiritually and through their exemplary stewardship of the land. This stewardship has led to hundreds of acres of surrounding ranches being protected by conservation easements in perpetuity.”
– Ken Mirr, Founder and Managing Broker
Dawson Elk Valley Ranch
- Mirr Ranch Group represented the seller in the conservation-driven sale of Dawson Elk Valley Ranch, a 50,039± acre legacy property in northern New Mexico defined by over 11 miles of the Vermejo River, exceptional wildlife habitat, and significant agricultural and recreational resources. Marketing a ranch of this scale and complexity required a highly strategic approach to convey its full range of values while engaging a diverse pool of qualified buyers, including conservation groups, developers, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Through targeted positioning and a competitive process that brought multiple aligned parties to the table, we ultimately guided the seller toward a transaction with The Nature Conservancy—delivering strong financial results while ensuring the long-term preservation of the ranch’s ecological integrity and legacy.
Note from the broker
- “Time spent on the ranch, walking its river bottom, open meadows, and timbered hillsides, revealed the full weight of its history and importance. From the remnants of an old coal town to the living landscape it supports today, the property stands as a rare convergence of past and present. I am incredibly appreciative of the opportunity to work alongside the seller and The Nature Conservancy to ensure this exceptional property will remain intact and protected for generations to come.”
- – Jeff Hubbard, Executive Vice President, Broker
Trees Ranch
- Trees Ranch borders Zion National Park in southern Utah and is a rare find with over 2,000 deeded acres featuring rivers, lakes, and uniquely designed improvements next to one of our country’s top National Parks.
Note from the broker
- “It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit and work on Trees Ranch, hike in the nearby National Park, and enjoy the solitude and beauty of it all. Working with Paul Allen and his staff, as well as the conservation owners, was icing on the cake.”
– Ken Mirr, Founder and Managing Broker
Wasatch Peaks Ranch
- Wasatch Peaks Ranch was an operating ranch located just 40 minutes from Salt Lake City and even closer to Ogden. MRG recognized early on that the property’s location, size, and topography were unique. Given our background representing ski areas on public land issues, this ranch included privately owned ski terrain that rose to the top of the Wasatch Mountains, in close proximity to Snowbasin Resort.
Note from the broker
- “Wasatch Peaks Ranch represents one of our greatest marketing achievements. From the outset, we positioned the property as a private retreat similar to The Yellowstone Club. We named the property and then positioned it in all of our marketing efforts as a private year-round club or destination resort, and today it has indeed become a successful alternative to the Yellowstone Club.”
– Ken Mirr, Founder and Managing Broker
Cielo Vista Ranch
- Mirr Ranch Group represented the seller in the conservation-oriented sale of Cielo Vista Ranch, an extraordinary 83,368± acre holding in southern Colorado encompassing Culebra Peak—the highest privately owned peak in the United States—and over 100 miles of creeks supporting diverse trout fisheries. Marketing a property of this scale and significance presented notable challenges, including a large conservation easement, historic access and usage rights held by neighboring residents, and a limited buyer pool capable of navigating such complexities. Through disciplined positioning, we reframed these perceived constraints as understood and appropriately priced factors, targeting qualified, conservation-minded and recreational buyers. Leveraging our deep network, we ultimately identified a high-net-worth purchaser aligned with the ranch’s unique character, successfully completing a transaction that preserved the integrity of one of North America’s most iconic private landscapes.
Note from the broker
- “Time spent on the ranch, walking its river bottom, open meadows, and timbered hillsides, revealed the full weight of its history and importance. From the remnants of an old coal town to the living landscape it supports today, the property stands as a rare convergence of past and present. I am incredibly appreciative of the opportunity to work alongside the seller and The Nature Conservancy to ensure this exceptional property will remain intact and protected for generations to come.”
– Pat Lancaster, Executive Vice President, Broker
JE Canyon Ranch
- JE Canyon Ranch is a well-known ranch in southeastern Colorado that surprisingly has scenic features similar to those in Utah, such as stunning red-rock canyons carved over thousands of years by the Purgatoire River, dinosaur tracks, and resources for ancient tribes and homesteaders. The ranch also supports a diverse ecosystem favored by The Nature Conservancy, which eventually purchased it as part of a series of transactions that have protected hundreds of thousands of acres of short grass prairie.
Note from the broker
- “We marketed JE Canyon Ranch as a coveted high-value conservation property and sold it to The Nature Conservancy. The sale was a keystone effort in a series of conservation transactions to protect 2 million acres of native grasslands in the Southern High Plains.”
- – Ken Mirr, Founder, Managing Broker
Get in touch with Us
20 Years of Landmark Transactions
2005
- FOUNDED
Ken Mirr launches Mirr Ranch Group in Denver with Jeff Hubbard. Pat Lancaster joined within 2 years, and all three founding partners remain with the firm today.
2007
- Opened Wyoming
2008
- Opened New Mexico and Patagonia
2009
- Opened Utah
2013
- LAND REPORT CONSERVATION DEAL OF THE YEAR
Trees Ranch, Utah – Adjoining Zion National Park, with portions of the wild and scenic Virgin River Headwaters. (first deal over $20 million)
2014
- LAND REPORT HISTORIC DEAL OF THE YEAR
Caribou Ranch, Colorado ($32.5M) featuring a legendary recording studio where Elton John, U2, Michael Jackson, and 105+ other artists recorded over the years, as well as a storied ranch property in colorado sells with Jeff Hubbard representing the buyer.
2015
- MAJOR CONSERVATION TRANSACTION
JE Canyon Ranch, Colorado (50,000 acres), sells to The Nature Conservancy and placed under a permanent conservation easement to protect its legacy in perpetuity.
2017
- LAND REPORT RANCHLAND DEAL OF THE YEAR
The Largest U.S. Ranch sale in history occurs with the sale of Cielo Vista Ranch, Colorado ($105m listing, and 873,000+/- acres). The ranch is home to Culebra Peak (14,053’) and 18 peaks over 13,000. Jeff Hubbard and Patrick Lancaster proudly represented the sellers in the sale of Cielo Vista Ranch.
2017
- Opened Nebraska
2018
- LAND REPORT DEAL OF THE YEAR
Wasatch Peaks Ranch , Utah (~$40M, 12,740 +/- acres) featuring 24 alpine peaks, described by Denver Post as “perhaps the most skier-friendly property for sale in the country” at the time of the sale.
2018
- Opened Kansas
2020
- OFF-MARKET INSTITUTIONAL SALE
Magic Sky Ranch was an off-market sale to the University of Denver for their mountain campus program.
2021
- Opened Idaho
2022
- LAUNCH OF THE LAND BULLETIN PODCAST
Hosted by Haley Mirr, featuring conversations with conservation leaders, wildlife experts, and industry voices. Tune in on Thursdays to The Land Bulletin wherever you stream podcasts.
2023
- KING LAND & WATER ALLIANCE FORMS TEXAS EXPANSION
A strategic partnership with James King, founder and managing broker of King Land & Water in Texas expands MRG’s coverage to Texas. King is a 6th-generation descendant of Captain Richard King of the legendary King Ranch and holds deep texas roots and commands his market.
2025
- LANDMARK HISTORIC TRANSACTIONS CLOSE THE YEAR
2025 featured two legendary, historic transactions to close out the year with the sale of St. Benedict’s Monastery in Old Snowmass, CO–representing the firm and Colorado’s largest residential sale to date–as well as the historic conservation deal made with the sale of Dawson Elk Valley Ranch in New Mexico to the Nature Conservancy, protecting its 50,000+ acres in perpetuity.
“The Mirr team’s understanding of western states’ licensing laws, public lands rules, landowner permit options, game management units, & big game patterns proved invaluable in helping us find the right ranch with great hunting options. That it was not yet on the market was also a great benefit!“Lew Davies
“Mirr understands unique properties that adjoin national parks. Between a high level of education, sophisticated marketing materials & integrated strategy, they found the perfect buyer & managed the process to a successful closing.“JD Watumull
“Ken Mirr helped us find the house of our dreams! We’d recommend Mirr Ranch Group to anyone.“Rand, Colorado
“The Mirr Ranch Group helped us find the house of our dreams! We’d recommend them to anyone.“
