Originally from Colombia, South America, Carlos grew up in Chattanooga, TN, where he spent a great deal of his time exploring the outdoors and fishing the local streams and reservoirs, as well as the cold water trout streams of the Southern Appalachians and Great Smokey Mountains. Following his graduation from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a double major in Economics and Spanish, his passion for fishing, hunting and the great outdoors would later take him to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Carlos spent seven years guiding the trophy trout streams of the region, primarily the South Fork of the Snake and Teton rivers in Idaho, and the Snake River in Jackson, Wyoming. Looking to merge his passion for fishing and hunting into a long-term professional career, Carlos decided to get his real estate license and has been a farm and ranch focused broker in the Rocky Mountain West since 2004. He is licensed in Wyoming, Idaho and Montana.
Ranching heritage runs deep in Carlos’ family as he comes from a long line of Cebu cattle ranchers in Colombia, along with breeders and trainers of Colombian Paso Fino horses. Throughout his youth, he spent many summers on his uncles’ ranches building a great admiration and respect for the ranching and horseman lifestyle. This background, along with his passion for fishing, hunting and the outdoors, has made him a natural fit in this unique industry and has helped pave the way to many successful years as a ranch broker.
Carlos resides in the south end of Teton Valley in Victor, Idaho, with his wife Hilary, their three children, two bird dogs, and horses. He enjoys spending time in the outdoors with his family, floating down rivers, camping, and traveling abroad. Other passions include fly fishing, waterfowl and upland bird hunting, big game hunting, and riding horses.
Situated along the banks of the Teton River, the Willowbend Retreat represents a highly sought after executive’s ranch located in the heart of the Teton River Valley. The 12.2± deeded acres offer an abundance of diversity with willow-lined riverbanks, manicured lawns and gardens that transition to picturesque grassy meadows and ponds framed by the Teton, Big Hole and Snake River Mountain Ranges. The well-appointed improvements, which include a custom-built main residence and guest lodge, only add to this beautiful setting. Referred to as the “quiet side of the Tetons”, the Willowbend Retreat is located in Teton Valley between the two charming mountain towns of Victor and Driggs, Idaho. This area offers year-round recreational opportunities with nearby access to some of the best trout fishing in the country, convenient access to national parks and forests, as well as two of the country’s most desirable winter skiing destinations, Grand Targhee and Jackson Hole Mountain Resorts. In addition to the local amenities of Teton Valley, Idaho, the Willowbend Retreat is located just 30 miles from Jackson Hole, Wyoming and all it has to offer, including a commercial airport. The Driggs Reed Memorial full service FBO is just 10 miles away for private aviation use.
The land is complemented by a custom-built 2,575± square foot two-bedroom, two-bath single level log home just steps away from the Teton River. A spacious and open floor plan with gourmet kitchen and bar, a large wrap around deck, firepit and dock on the river add to the main home’s charm. From the main residence, an elevated boardwalk spanning a lush spring corridor takes you to the two-story 5,046± square foot guest lodge complete with two-bedrooms and two-baths, pet washroom, a large family entertainment room with a wood burning fireplace and full kitchen, and a multi-purpose space used as an office, art studio and tack room. Both homes were completely renovated from the foundation up in 2018 by one of the valley’s most reputable, high-end home builders.
With approximately 800 feet of river frontage, the Willowbend Retreat offers world-class fishing right out your back door. The Teton River is known for its incredible dry fly fishing and prolific hatches during the summer and fall months. With its gentle meandering flows, this upper reach of the Teton River is more like a spring creek providing opportunities to catch Yellowstone cutthroat trout and rainbows sipping on small dry flies or taking big hoppers along the grassy banks. It is not uncommon to catch cutthroat and rainbow trout in the 20-inch range. The Willowbend Retreat’s river corridor and ponds are a haven for local wildlife. Frequent visitors include moose, whitetail deer, birds of prey and waterfowl.
They are truly knowledgeable specialists in farm/ranch properties.
Recently working with the professionals at Hall and Hall on behalf of our properties was a positive experience, as they are truly knowledgeable specialists in farm/ranch properties. In particular, I enjoyed working with agent/partner Carlos Ordoñez in the field and Tina Hamm in the lending...
Recreational retreat featuring a beautifully designed three-bedroom fishing cabin on approximately four acres, with private access to a prime stretch of the Big Lost River, 65 miles from Sun Valley.
This 80± acre undeveloped, off-grid property lies in a scenic canyon surrounded by BLM lands 20 miles from the Sun Valley Resort. A year-round spring creek flows through the ranch feeding a trout-filled pond.
Located 20 miles northwest of Driggs lies a 452± acre unimproved mountain retreat with big Teton Range views, productive meadows, aspen draws, and timbered slopes – home to elk, deer and bear.
Beautiful and diverse 320± acre ranch with over one mile of Lake Fork Creek. Excellent location midway between McCall and Donnelly. Features an older three-bedroom cabin perched above the creek.
This 731± acre ranch is surrounded by public lands 35 miles northeast of Sun Valley with direct access to some of the state’s best big game hunting. Includes irrigated pasture and a 128-head BLM permit.
