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.
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.
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.
Within easy striking distance of Vail and Aspen, this 2,017± deeded acre holding borders national forest and offers an aspen and pine forest setting featuring ski runs, abundant wildlife and unmatched viewsheds.
Spanning 9,758± deeded acres 17± miles from Steamboat Springs, this private and distinctive holding features expansive views, 1.5± miles of Trout Creek, valley floor and forested mountain lands and borders national forest.
Dramatic mountain scenery and abundant wildlife highlight this 653± acre ranch with large pond and a custom timber cabin. Excellent location, less than 35 minutes from Telluride or Ridgway.
