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Recreational Ranches - A New Movement in Colorado Real Estate

Balancing demand for high-end recreational second homes with long-term land preservation.

Crested Butte, Colorado (PRWEB) April 25, 2013 -- The aura of the American West has long fascinated artists,authors, travelers and souls looking for a break from the fast-paced rhythms of the city. Distinctly woven intothe West’s rich history, ranching is becoming more accessible to those seeking this unique lifestyle without theday-to-day responsibilities or sheer cost that comes with purchasing livestock and hundreds of acres.

“An exciting new movement in Colorado real estate development is balancing the demand for high-end,recreational homes with the need for long-term ranchland preservation,” says Ron Welborn, vice president ofJackson-Shaw, which is helping pioneer the concept with Wilder on the Taylor, a recreational ranch located on2,100 acres between the classic Colorado towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte.

Wilder on the Taylor remains a cattle and haying ranch that has been continuously operated for nearly 100years, with Jackson-Shaw committed to protecting nearly 90 percent of the historic ranch property from futuredevelopment. No more than 26 homesteads, each with a minimum of 35 acres and a one-acre buildingenvelope, will be allowed.

When Lewis Shaw, chairman and CEO of Jackson-Shaw and a longtime second homeowner in the TaylorCanyon, heard the iconic property might be turned into a golf course or a high-density development, he wasdetermined to present a more sustainable and responsible option that would keep the land a working ranch forfuture generations.

5 Reasons to Consider a Recreational RanchHere are key reasons that current property owners at Wilder on the Taylor chose the recreational ranch option.

1. Most recreational ranches have convenient access to shops, restaurants, festivals, services andtransportation in some of the state’s most charming mountain towns, but owners also can take advantage of asecluded home site that is surrounded by nature and numerous outdoor activities in all seasons. Wilder on theTaylor is only minutes from Crested Butte Mountain Resort for premier skiing and snowboarding and thecampus of Western State University of Colorado for example.

2. Many of Colorado’s ranches were homesteaded along streams that not only provide important watersources for crops and livestock but also offer unparalleled fly-fishing. They also offer immediate access toneighboring national forests and other public lands for hiking, biking, hunting, cross-country skiing and more.The heart of Wilder on the Taylor is an expansive hay meadow bisected by the Taylor River, a fabled troutmecca that runs through the center of the ranch for nearly 2 miles. Approximately three miles of newlyconstructed stream on the property is fed from the Taylor River and Spring Creek and was by created MattWeaver, owner of Fiver Rivers Restoration, offering a completely different and equally challenging fly-fishingadventure. Five stocked ponds are perfect for kids and those newer to the sport.

3. Recreational ranches provide the resources for ranching to continue and for families without ties toagriculture to become involved. Charles T. Stevens and James E. Stevens originally homesteaded the land thatis now Wilder on the Taylor in late 1898. Wilder currently has a herd of 50 heifers and five horses and harvestsapproximately 300 acres of high quality Timothy horse hay. Don and Shelly Sabrowski have managed the

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ranch for nearly two decades and are raising their two sons onsite to help keep the ranching tradition alive andwell. Calvin and Clay gladly show owners and guests the lay of the land and the 4-H projects they haveunderway in the restored barn complex.

4. Owners can experience ranch life by taking part in cattle drives, checking on the latest newborns, ridingthe horses and enjoying organic beef raised on site. The Sabrowskis make sure that owners take part in as muchor as little of ranch happenings as desired. Any other ways to participate?

5. This is a new version of the Colorado cabin that can be passed down for generations and will be thefavorite gathering spot for summer family vacations, holiday gatherings, a hiking weekend for the girls or afishing getaway for the guys. Four fully restored historic guest cabins that border the Taylor River are availableto Wilder on the Taylor homeowners and their guests and form the core of what makes up “central camp.” Anew Founder’s Porch, that is similar to a high-end safari tent, provides a sheltered and attractive gathering spoton a large, grassy lawn that also has a fire pit, hammocks, rope swings, picnic tables, horseshoes and amazingriver views.

“It’s been a privilege to be part of the history and to maintain this beautiful piece of property for 18 years,”concludes Ranch Manager Don Sabrowski. For more information and videos, visit www.wildercolorado.com

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Contact InformationChad PolkPolk Threehttp://www.polkthree.com972-471-1424

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