Mirr Ranch Group Blog

One of the premier features that today’s recreational ranch buyers are looking for is adjacency to public lands. Sharing a border with National Forest, BLM, or State owned lands can drastically increase the value and usability of a recreational property. … Continued

When looking for a horse property, there are a few things to keep in mind. Horses require open grazing meadows, sufficient water, and maintained fencing. The area surrounding Sedalia and Perry Park is known for renowned equine properties with its … Continued

This past month, Kris Tompkins donated 1 million acres to the country of Chile, one of the largest private donations of land in the country’s history. With this donation, along with a 9 million acre donation made by the Chilean … Continued

Recently the New York Times published a piece entitled, “The Ultimate Pursuit in Hunting: Sheep,” which explains how “permits to hunt bighorn sheep are auctioned for hundreds of thousands of dollars — and that money has helped revive wild sheep … Continued

Only eight miles from Lazy Bones Ranch, Deckers offers some of the best fly-fishing in Colorado. One of the things that makes Deckers incredible is its’ year-round accessibility and warmer water temperatures. Deckers is found directly downstream from Cheesman Reservoir along … Continued

Ranch broker, Jared Souza, shares his recent experience and photos of waterfowl hunting on the Overlook Point Ranch in Goshen County, Wyoming: As the waterfowl season closes across most of Wyoming, we began to reflect on the season’s past experiences. … Continued

When one thinks of the holidays in Colorado, they imagine a warm log home surrounded by pine trees with loved ones nestled inside. Scents of honey baked ham and cranberry waft through the rafters as fire places blaze. Family and friends’ … Continued

It has been a fabulous hunting season at Cielo Vista Ranch.  We wanted to share a few pictures, including a couple of two beautiful bulls taken on the ranch this year. Cielo Vista is distinctive in many ways. With regard to … Continued

For waterfowl hunters, there’s nothing quite like owning your own private hunting oasis. But what makes a good waterfowl hunting property? It is crucial for buyers to understand what criteria makes for the most value when considering the purchase of … Continued

Elk Creek Ranch in northwestern Colorado provides an ideal setting as autumn sets in. On a recent trip to Elk Creek Ranch, I was able to enjoy and experience the splendor of the changing season in the White River Valley. … Continued

Crested Butte and Gunnison County have recently been on the forefront of Colorado’s land conservation movement, thanks in part to several large-scale, public-private conservation projects. In early 2015, Crested Butte Land Trust purchased Snodgrass Trailhead (a Mirr Ranch Group listing), … Continued

Last week I had the good fortune of doing some late summer fly-fishing with a good friend. We fished along the winding stretch of Michigan Creek that flows through the Whitten Ranch. August and early September mean grasshoppers are out on … Continued

As the spring run off continues and temperatures begin to rise, the Grey Reef is coming to life. Flows have continued to increase in recent weeks with current discharges from Grey Reef Dam around 3,400 CFS, making for quicker trips down river. … Continued

Anyone with the goal of climbing all of Colorado’s 54 14,000-foot mountains knows that Culebra Peak can be one of the more difficult “14ers” to check off the list. For experienced climbers, the hike to the 14,047-foot summit is not … Continued

Originating from the high elevations of the Flat Tops Wilderness and reaching to the high desert, the White River Valley is one of the most pristine recreational and agricultural locales in the west. Situated in the northwestern corner of Colorado, … Continued

Spring is officially here and with summer just around the corner, the shift to longer days, running rivers, and rising trout is finally upon us. This season is shaping up to be outstanding throughout the Rocky Mountain West, with most … Continued

This week Ken and Haley had the opportunity to attend the inaugural launch of the Latin American Center at Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver. Given Mirr Ranch Group’s extensive work in Patagonia, and specifically … Continued

As the valley meadows begin to slowly green up and the tops of the surrounding peaks are still covered in a heavy layer of wet spring snow, we’re entering the time of year affectionately known in the Rockies as “mud … Continued

Summer in the Rockies is one of the greatest seasons for the adventurer in all of us. The mountainous terrain and sweeping forests lend themselves to every type of recreation including fishing, hiking, mountain-biking, kayaking, and canoeing. Black Bear Ranch … Continued

Silver Mountain Ranch has the best of both worlds: an income-producing working cattle operation and exceptional trophy big game hunting. On our last visit, ranch hands were busy feeding cattle and calving season was in full swing. Long days and nights are the norm right … Continued

It was still 2 to 3 months before the spring rut, but I was thrilled to find two large “bachelor bands” of Toms and Jakes (no hens) not even 100 feet from the house at Cougar Canyon Ranch. Strutting and displaying for … Continued

Our final stop in Patagonia was at Estancia El Palenque, a historic ranch situated just outside the small town of Corcovado, Argentina. Our family had been here ten years previously, so we were excited to revisit the property. The ranch manager … Continued

Like any real estate asset, ranches come in all shapes, sizes, and conditions.  Some ranches are “fixer-uppers”—rundown properties bought on the cheap that require an additional investment of cash and hard work to get them to a reasonable level of … Continued

Our next stop on the Mirr Family Patagonia Adventure was the coast of Chile at Fundo Los Leones. From Palena, we drove four hours through mountain valleys, glacial rivers, rainforests, Nalca, cascading waterfalls, and farms mainly using the Carraterra Austral.  … Continued

Patagonia Sur has made it easy to visit the heart of Patagonia through their Valle California property. They have created a limited development ranch where a few select owners have access to 8,000 acres of conserved land near the small … Continued

The best time of year to visit Patagonia is during their summer season, which for the southern hemisphere is November through March. For this Christmas season, my family and I are traveling to Argentina and Chile to visit a number … Continued

With its miles of private fishing, trophy big game, water rights, productive agricultural operations, adjoining private land, and nearby ski resorts, the 1,540-acre Hardscrabble Mountain Ranch is, by any standard, a once-in-a-lifetime ranch offering.  However, all of these desirable recreational, … Continued

Up in the high country, the very first signs of fall are in the air – mornings are cooler, aspens and cottonwoods are showing hints of fall color, and days are getting much shorter. My favorite time of year. On … Continued

When most people think of real estate covenants, they envision residential neighborhoods with strict, lengthy rules governing all aspects of life in the development: architecture, landscaping, paint colors, and even what type of recreational vehicles a homeowner can and cannot … Continued

Elk Creek Ranch is located in a pristine part of northwestern Colorado and is a true fly-fisherman’s paradise. This private sporting community boasts one of the finest and largest private fishing resources in the world. The ranch controls over 25 … Continued