Brian became a ranch partner with Hall and Hall in 2005 when he opened our northwest Colorado office. Originally from the Midwest, Brian strongly supports saving our agricultural heritage. In 1996, he received a master’s degree from the University of Denver’s Daniels College of Business and has specialized in high-value real estate since then. Brian holds real estate licenses in Colorado and several neighboring states. An avid sportsman, he is an active member of numerous conservation organizations and promotes wildlife and aquatic habitat protection and enhancement. Brian enjoys the good life in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, where he lives with his wife and two daughters.
Colorado Haven is a 1,414± acre mountain recreational property located within 20 miles of the Yampa Valley Regional Airport. This off-grid property combines a thoughtfully designed luxury camp with a broad array of outdoor pursuits, offering a retreat of uncommon scope and quality. Rolling meadows, scrub oak hillsides, and mature stands of aspen, fir, and spruce provide habitat for trophy elk, mule deer, antelope, and grouse. Improvements on the property are substantial, with custom yurts and log cabins provide luxe lodging. Modern systems support the property with reliable off-grid running water and electricity, camp-wide Starlink internet, and multi-zone sound. Multiple shop buildings and storage facilities provide for equipment, vehicles, and supplies, much of which will convey with the property. Colorado Haven has been designed and maintained to a high standard, with accommodations, infrastructure, and recreational resources that distinguish it as a premier mountain retreat that combines comfort, access, and wilderness in a single holding.
Set along the western slope of Anthracite Ridge, a southern spur of the Elk Head Mountains, the property climbs from approximately 7,200 feet to 9,100 feet in elevation over a span of three miles. As a result, the ranch features a diverse landscape, including open meadows, scrub oak stands, and mature groves of aspen, fir, and spruce. The location, terrain, and vegetation together create an exceptional wildlife habitat, especially for elk and mule deer. It also results in attractive mountain scenery, both on the property and the views it commands of the surrounding valley and mountain ranges. The property has been thoughtfully developed into a private luxury camp, with improvements carefully situated to balance comfort with a wilderness setting. An internal trail system extends across the acreage, providing access for recreational use and property management.
Colorado Haven represents a rare opportunity to acquire a turn-key mountain recreational property that offers a high level of privacy, comfort, and natural beauty. With its substantial infrastructure, off-grid systems, and refined accommodations, the property uniquely suits buyers seeking a private retreat with rustic character and modern capabilities. Its proximity to the amenities of Steamboat Springs and the Yampa Valley Regional Airport only adds to its desirability.
Colorado Haven is located in the Elk Head Mountains of northwest Colorado, approximately 20 miles from the Yampa Valley Regional Airport in Hayden, and 37 miles from Steamboat Springs. The ranch borders County Road 80, situated about halfway between Hayden and the recreational playground of California Park, in Routt National Forest. Hayden offers access to shopping, fuel, and other basic services, while Steamboat Springs is a resort community known for its world-class skiing, dining, and amenities. The other large town serving the Yampa Valley, Craig, is 32 miles from the ranch, offering additional hunting and ranch supply retailers such as Murdochs and Walmart Supercenter. Yampa Valley Regional Airport offers both general aviation and commercial service.
Routt County is known for its year-round recreational offerings, including world-class skiing, fly fishing, mountain biking, and hiking. Steamboat Springs features a vibrant cultural scene, diverse dining options, and essential services, making it a desirable base for both seasonal and full-time residents. The surrounding region is defined by expansive ranchlands, national forest, and a legacy of western land stewardship.
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The improvements at Colorado Haven have been designed to provide comfortable lodging and functional infrastructure while preserving the character of a private mountain retreat. Accommodations include three custom-built yurts and two log cabins. The yurts consist of a central great room with a chef’s kitchen, a master suite with a kitchenette and an ensuite bathroom, and a third yurt with a private bedroom, a bunkroom, a bathroom, and laundry facilities. Each of the two log cabins is complete with a full kitchen, an ensuite bathroom, and a covered porch, facilitating both comfort and privacy for guests.
Additional lodging includes a safari tent warmed by a wood stove, offering a traditional camp experience. A central open-air pavilion serves as the primary gathering space, featuring a commercial-grade kitchen, fireplace, outdoor dining area, and integrated home theater. Multiple shop buildings and sheds provide storage for vehicles, equipment, and supplies, along with a dedicated firearms room and refrigerated storage. Modern conveniences throughout the camp include Starlink internet service, a multi-zone sound system, and dependable off-grid utilities.
The property is equipped with comprehensive water and utility systems that support reliable year-round use. Electric power is provided through three solar arrays connected to a modern bank of lithium-ion batteries, ensuring continuous service day and night. The system is fully monitored and operated by remote control, with two backup generators for reliability. Propane storage exceeds 5,000 gallons, delivering fuel for appliances and generator needs. Electrical service has been extended across the camp to provide abundant indoor and outdoor access. Together, these systems establish a dependable off-grid infrastructure that complements the property’s wilderness setting while maintaining modern standards of comfort.
Multiple spring-fed ponds provide water for wildlife. A mountain spring serves as the domestic water source, and more than 10,000 gallons of fresh water are stored on site, with inline UV and media filtration systems serving each structure. Hot and cold running water is available throughout the camp, supported by on-demand gas water heaters.
Colorado Haven supports an extensive range of wildlife, with terrain and vegetation that provide year-round habitat for big game species. Elk are particularly abundant, drawn to the property’s mix of meadows and dense timber. Mule deer, antelope, and grouse also inhabit the acreage. The ranch is ideally located to take advantage of big game migration from summer habitats in the higher elevations to the north and east, to the lower elevation winter range to the west. The combination of forage, cover, and water creates favorable conditions for sustaining healthy populations throughout the seasons. Heated blinds and strategically placed stands enhance hunting, while the property’s location near Routt National Forest and state land allows game to move freely across private and public lands. The ranch is located in Game Management Unit 441, and the local elk and deer herd is known as the Bears Ears Herd, which is one of the largest in Colorado. Careful stewardship and limited hunting pressure have maintained the habitat quality, establishing Colorado Haven as a reliable setting for productive hunts and wildlife observation.
Colorado Haven offers a wide spectrum of year-round recreation. Miles of internal trails provide routes for hiking, mountain biking, and ATVs in summer, while winter months support snowmobiling, Nordic skiing, and snowshoeing across untouched terrain. Hunting resources include heated blinds, a secure firearms room, and designated shooting ranges for rifle, clay, and pistol. A golf chipping area, outdoor bonfire pit, and the open-air pavilion extend the variety of activities available at camp.
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