A third-generation member of the firm, Mike joined Hall and Hall Mortgage Corporation in 1976. He is highly experienced in mortgage lending, real estate sales, appraisals, and property management. He has guided the firm’s relationships with agricultural lending sources such as Prudential Insurance Group. Mike holds real estate and appraisal licenses in several states, is an Accredited Rural Appraiser, and has served as vice president of ASFMRA. He holds an accounting degree from the University of Colorado, and briefly practiced as a CPA. He and his wife have raised three children and enjoy spending time at their family home in the mountains west of Denver.
An exquisite blend of nature and luxury, Kessler Canyon is one of Colorado’s hidden secrets. Located in a secluded, private valley and controlling a large expanse of high country wildlife habitat, this striking 15,000± acre property features luxurious accommodations, outstanding big game and upland bird hunting, fishing, and a breathtaking setting including the Brush Creek valley and Skinner Ridge.
After the exhilaration of a day on the ranch, being pampered in the spectacular Homestead Lodge awaits. Built to meticulous standards by one of the country’s most creative luxury hotel developers, this five-star lodge includes inspiring guest rooms and an owner’s suite. Other amenities of this one-of-a-kind lodge include the Safari Lounge and executive boardroom, movie theatre, exercise and game rooms, the Poseidon Spa, wine tasting cellar, secure display rooms for guns and collectibles, full service kitchen and imaginative finishes throughout. The inviting outdoor fireplace on the banks of Orchard Lake is a perfect gathering place for appetizers and after dinner activities.
Adjacent to the lodge is the Orchard Lake Guesthouse with a self-contained VIP suite, including living, dining rooms and kitchen. Five guestrooms, large meeting area, and a rod and gun room complete this structure. Two secluded cabins and a guest home are scattered throughout the ranch for hunting or wilderness experiences. Not to be overlooked is a state-of-the-art, eight-station shooting pavilion.
In addition to its reputation as a superlative hunting property, Kessler Canyon has developed a following as an exclusive destination resort, retreat for executive meetings of well-known corporations and for individuals seeking the tranquility of an exclusive lodge. Suitable as a commercial operation or as a private family ranch, Kessler Canyon is an unforgettable experience.
Exceptional 1,204± acre irrigated, equestrian, and wildlife property situated on a scenic mesa adjacent to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, only 15 minutes from Montrose and its commercial airport.
Located midway between Vail and Steamboat, this exquisite custom home is complemented by a one-seventh share in King Creek Ranch, a recreational paradise featuring 5,000± acres of diverse mountain land that is fully improved, staffed and ready to enjoy.
Tucked into the secluded northwest corner of Vail Valley, this 411± acre fishing and equestrian retreat features an optimal blend of privacy, accessibility and historic improvements with exceptional water resources.
The 1,779± deeded acres feature excellent grass, facilities, and water. It can continue as a turnkey cattle operation, be rotated into an equestrian facility, or have development potential.
Encompassing 38,899± total acres including 5,675± deeded acres with 33,224± acres of leased BLM lands, this productive northwestern Colorado cattle ranch offers outstanding trophy big game hunting in GMU 2.
