Raised in Northern California and the son of a vintner, Deke grew up firmly embedded in the region’s burgeoning wine industry. It was there he learned to appreciate those rich landscapes and the bounty they sustained. After visiting Montana several times as a teenager and seeing the natural beauty, he knew that someday he would make his home there. In 2005, he made the move to Missoula where he now resides with his partner in life, Deana.
Licensed in 2010, Deke offers a decade of real estate related transactional work to his buying and selling clients. To complement his love of the land, he is active in local open space conservation, sitting on two municipal commissions over the last five years. Additionally, he is active in local real estate governance and leadership. He is a graduate of CSU Sacramento with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice.
Befitting a treasure state denizen, Deke avails himself of all that western Montana has to offer. He is an avid fly fisherman, snowboarder, and hunter. He is a world traveler and makes international adventure travel a priority.
Currently, Deke is licensed as a broker in the state of Montana.
Welcome to Two Feathers Ranch, a legacy 357± acre estate just outside Darby, Montana, offering a rare combination of luxury living, agricultural productivity, and classic Bitterroot Valley vistas. Once part of the historic Chief Joseph Ranch, the property enjoys sweeping views of both the Bitterroot and Sapphire Mountain Ranges. The ranch borders U.S. Forest Service land on two sides, ensuring privacy and direct access to thousands of acres of public recreation.
The ranch features approximately 2,500 feet of frontage on Tin Cup Creek, renowned for trout fishing, along with excellent water rights supporting 200± acres of irrigated pasture. Nine fenced pastures, supported by gravity-fed irrigation and eight wheel lines, currently sustain a productive Black Angus operation. Additional improvements include a 60'x64' hay barn capable of storing over 300 tons, a 150'x250' riding arena, and a fully equipped livestock working and sorting facilities, complete with pens and chutes. A private lake suitable for stocking fish, mature forested acreage, and abundant wildlife, including elk and whitetail deer, enhance the property’s recreational appeal.
At the heart of the ranch is a 7,180± square-foot main residence, exquisitely designed for both entertaining and comfort. The great room features soaring 34-foot ceilings supported by dramatic stone arch columns, dual gas fireplaces, expansive glass capturing mountain vistas, and an open-concept kitchen with granite surfaces and knotty alder cabinetry. Luxury appointments include a 700± bottle climate-controlled wine room, theater room, spa room, in-floor radiant heat, central air, and extensive custom finishes throughout. Most curated furnishings, art, and décor are included, making the home fully turnkey.
Additional accommodations include a 1,440± square-foot guest residence with two bedrooms and a manager’s home offering 2,280± square feet, both positioned above a substantial barn and workshop facility. Equestrian infrastructure includes multiple horse stalls, barns, and event-ready spaces suitable for training, rodeo activities, or private gatherings.
With five separate parcels and no restrictive covenants or conservation easements, Two Feathers Ranch offers exceptional flexibility for estate planning. Combining panoramic mountain scenery, a respectable operational component, and high-end residential amenities, this property represents a singular opportunity to own a premier ranch estate in Montana’s coveted Bitterroot Valley.
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