P r i va t e C o n s e r va t i o n R a n c h C o m m u n i t y L o c a t e d o n T h e G o l d - M e d a l Ta y l o r R i v e r Crested Butte / Gunnison, Colorado
Nested magni cently in a high mountain meadow surrounded by majestic forests of Pine and Spruce, this historic 2,100-acre working cattle and hay operation has been the center point of the Taylor canyon for over 110 years. Beginning with a vision to protect and preserve this exceptional area from large development pressure, yet meet market economics, an idea was formed to share the ranch with others who would respond to the value proposition of a low impact, low-density plan centered on mutual conservation easements.
Wilder is truly an outdoor paradise. Riding well-behaved ranch horses on our many trails or biking on the adjoining millions of federal land acres, you will meet real wildlife, see richly colored mountain owers and enjoy the clean, clear mountain air you probably forgot existed. e goal; the time you spend at Wilder will become the lasting legacy for your family and their futures.
"Pictures and descriptions really don't capture the experience of Wilder on the Taylor. It's hard to describe what it's like to sit here and watch the sh rise, to see the sunset, see elk & deer, and to do it every single day with really quality people around. It's just wonderful.” – MIKE W., Wilder Homeowner
Overview (Private Residence at Wilder) Ÿ 2,100± acre historic, conservation oriented, shared ranch community on the gold-medal Taylor River. Ÿ Limited to 26 homesteads. Ÿ Ranch Manager and family, on-site for over 20 years. Ÿ Owners enjoy immediate and exclusive use of 4 refurbished, turn-of-the- century, river-front cabins within the Owner’s Camp . Ÿ 2± miles of professionally enhanced sight shing stream, meandering in the meadows. Ÿ 2± miles of private tailwater shing protected along both banks of the Taylor River. Wilder’s y shery is ranked as one of the very best sheries in the West. Ÿ Surrounded by Gunnison National Forest. Ÿ Less than 25 minutes drive to Crested Butte Town and Ski Resort. Ÿ 20 minutes from Gunnison Regional Airport. 16
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22 Currently Available Custom Home| Current Available 23 Sold Homesteads Under Contract Master Development Homesteads 24 2,100 Acre Preserved Property Boundary On-Site Ranch Headquarters Owner’s Camp 25 16
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22 Currently Available Custom Home| Currently Available 23 Sold Homesteads Under Contract Master Development Homesteads 24 2,100 Acre Preserved Property Boundary On-Site Ranch Headquarters Owner’s Camp 25 of the AmericanPRICELESS West ICON T H E R A N C H
Magni cently set against an unmatched Western backdrop, Wilder’s entrance is a path of towering canyon walls accented by sharply sheared bronze rock that follows the sparkling Taylor River. At the heart of Wilder is its enduring hay and cattle ranch whose operations have been in place for nearly a century and continues to this day.
“Wilder on the Taylor is unique in that it is centrally located in the heart of the Gunnison National Forest. Property owners can take advantage of a network of trails that encompass 96,000 acres in the Spring Creek area. Each horseback outing will be a new and personal experience.”
DON SABROWSKI Veteran 20 Year Wilder Ranch Manager
AnF InvestmentO R T H E F U T U R E
e entire Wilder community ensures that key resources have been utilized in the most efficient way possible to create an environment, both indoors and out, that is healthy and comfortable.
When you invest in Wilder on the Taylor you are not only investing in your future, but your future legacy, as generations of your family will be able to cherish this treasure of the American West.
A PRISTINE RIVER Deep in the Rockies T H E T A Y L O R Just as you have tied the y you hold in your ngers, you are tied to this place. is river is not just near your home, it is where you live your life and form a timeless bond with your family.
F I S H IPN rivateG S T R E A M “Private accessibility to rivers the quality of the Taylor is increasingly rare. In the East, except for exclusive and difficult to join shing clubs holding long-term river leases, it is virtually non-existent. Western states each have various water rights laws, but none as protective of private property as in Colorado. e quality of the water and the sh habitat on the Taylor is second to none in the West. e meandering stream I built across this wonderful meadow is the best expression of my work in creating new waters for comfortable and challenging y shing that I have yet done.” MATT WEAVER Owner of Five Rivers Restoration, Bozeman, Montana “Not only is the Taylor River one of the truly b e aut if u l r iv e r s in America, the shing is spectacular. e Taylor is one of the best sheries in the West.”
TIM MUELLER Owner of Crested Butte Mountain Resort
T H E L E G A C Y Being a homestead owner at Wilder says you appreciate the opportunity you have to be involved in the preservation and restoration of this historic ranch. From low-intensity development to a dedication to conservation, Wilder homestead owners ensure that the legacy of the quintessential American Cowboy culture will remain for generations to come.
T H E H I S T O R Y In 1853, Captain John Gunnison explored the area searching for a route through the mountains and over the continental divide to develop a railroad. e county was named aer this early explorer. From 1873 to 1875, F. V. Hayden, a medical doctor and mineral expert, surveyed the Gunnison Valley as part of his quest for mining claims. eodore Roosevelt, our National Park President, created Gunnison National Forest, originally the Cochetopa Forest Reserve, on June 13, 1905. Formerly known as the Roper and Redden Ranches, then the Elsinore Cattle Company and nally the Wapiti Ranch, this property has functioned and operated as a working ranch since 1910.
EXCLExpertiseUSIVE RESIDENT AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
Wilder on the Taylor offers its owners and guests an exclusive Master Guide Program. e program provides master guides with expertise in:
Fly- shing Hiking Horseback Riding Mountain Biking Bird Watching Ranching Moving Cattle Haying
LU WARNER Master River Keeper & Biking Guide Lu is a master shing and mountain biking guide at Wilder on the Taylor and has been y- shing and tying ies since the young age of eight. Since 1985, he has worked as a y DON SABROWSKI shing guide in Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Ranch Manager Alaska, Argentina, and Southern Chile. Don is no stranger to Wilder on the Taylor. Warner has guided the summers in the Don and his wife Shelley have been the ranch Crested Butte/Gunnison area since 2000. managers for Wilder on the Taylor since 1995 and have extensive history and experience in ranching. As a master guide, Don offers owners and visitors the true Colorado ranching experiences from herding cattle to trail rides on the wide selection of trails in the adjoining Gunnison National Forest. TOUCHESHomeowner OF LUXURY Aistance
As an additional service, Wilder on the Taylor provides owners and their guests the exclusive bene t of world-class homeowner assistance, both while planning or during your stay. Our team stands ready to ensure that all our owners and their guests have everything needed for an enjoyable experience.
Additional services such as:
Ÿ Arrange appointments with on-premise Master Guides Ÿ Guest cabin pre-preparation Ÿ Crested Butte dining reservations Ÿ Arrival grocery stocking Ÿ Prepared meals at Camp Ÿ Guest cabin reservations Ÿ Winterizing owners homes on property Ÿ Local shopping recommendations Ÿ Insights into local events and activities
DISCOVER YOUR World of Recreation in T H E B A C K Y A R D Despite being a private and secluded ranch, Wilder's close proximity to Crested Butte, Gunnison and the National Forest affords its residents an amazing array of additional experiences.
“We are con dent in the long-term value of Crested Butte and central Colorado. e mountain and valley are home to world- class skiing, shing, hiking, biking, and golf. e town of Crested Butte is full of artisan food and music—it’s a place where remarkable experiences form lasting memories.”
BAXTER UNDERWOOD SVP & CIO, CNL LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES Owners of Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Beyond world-class skiing, snowboarding, and mountain biking, you can also enjoy the Club at Crested Butte featuring a Robert Trent Jones II championship golf course, the Crested Butte Music Festival, Crested Butte Reel Fest Film Festival and the amazing restaurants and boutiques on Elk Avenue. You’ll also have easy access to Gunnison and Almont, authentic Colorado mountain towns that are lled to the brim with soul and charm. Expansive Acreage e deeded area of Wilder on the Taylor includes approximately 2,100 acres with several thousand additional acres of nearby forest service land leased for summer cattle grazing. A total of only 26 homesteads are being offered, each consisting of a minimum of 35 deeded acres. Each homestead includes a one-acre building envelope. e remaining acreage on each homestead is protected by a conservation easement, prohibiting future development. All other property, including ranch buildings and equipment, will be held by the homeowner association for each owner’s undivided mutual interest.
“Private access to rivers like the Taylor is becoming an extremely rare privilege as more people sh public sections of water and private sanctuaries become more elusive.” Rodd Cesario, y shing guide and owner of Dragon y Founders Porch Anglers of Crested Butte. Improvements Four turn-of-the-century cabins are ideally sited along the northern bank of the Taylor, allowing maximum exposure to the river. Strategically positioned in the heart of the ranch, these cabins are available for owners to utilize as a place to stay while building their home e cabins can also serve as accommodations for owners' guests to stay while visiting. Each cabin is nearly 100 years old but has been tastefully refurbished. In addition to the cabins, the Founders Porch was constructed as a eco-friendly recreational meeting place for owners.
A six-mile cedar fence with secure access gates were designed by the architectural team CCY from Basalt, Colorado. CCY is widely renowned for their work on award winning mountain homes and resorts. e landscape design at the entry and the placement of the homestead sites is the work of Design Workshop from Aspen, an internationally recognized land planning rm. e historic barns, the stables and housing for summer help have been repaired and re-roofed for long-term preservation and continued use.
Improvements along the river include trails for easy shing access, numerous pools for wintering sh and additional weirs to protect habitat and ngerlings. e River Road was built with crushed rock that was all repurposed from the installation of the underground utilities and the various ponds and streams. e roadbed has been built to standards for heavy equipment use during home construction, possible re truck use and for minimum maintenance in the future. e crushed stone bed is of exceptional quality for a ranch road. The Ranch One begins to truly understand and appreciate the Taylor River on the drive from Almont, in the Taylor Canyon headed towards Wilder Ranch. Taylor Canyon is a geological marvel spanning 20 miles in length, showcasing massive vertical rock walls up to 400 feet in height.
Arriving at one of the three entrances to the ranch, the feeling of being in an unforgettable setting begins to sink in. It is quite extraordinary to nd a property incorporating a sizable stretch of private and exclusive shing water nearly enveloped by millions of acres of national forest. Highly prized, Wilder is one of only three signi cant stretches of private water along the main stem of the Taylor River.
Hiking up the mountains to the peak of the Wilder Ranch is an easy path that takes you to a far valley and the Fossil Ridge Wilderness area. e view up the trail is from one mountaintop to another, from east to west and to the south. To the north, one looks over the expansive irrigated meadow and the passageway to Crested Butte and Red Mountain.
Fluctuating topography is evident as the landscape is ever- changing supporting numerous drainages, small canyons and tributary creeks. e picturesque setting of a summer evening at e Camp is the perfect stage to share stories of “the one that got away,” as you relax and create memories for a lifetime. Ranch Management Wilder and its owners enjoy the privilege of having Don Sabrowski, a 20-year keeper of this property, serve as ranch manager. His knowledge and expertise are invaluable; his dedication to his work is obvious and he and his family are part of the Wilder family. e manager is available to assist each owner with overseeing endless owner services offered at Wilder. The Fishery A tremendous asset of Wilder is the Taylor River. It ranks as one of the very best sheries in the West and is a tailwater, extending the shing season almost year-round. e Taylor River currently holds two Colorado state- released sh records: a rainbow trout of 40.25 inches and a Snake River cutthroat trout of 30 inches. e Taylor River is also home to some of the largest stream-born trout in the lower 48 states. e main stem of the river has been signi cantly enhanced to improve holding water, feeding lanes, pools, riffles, runs, dri lanes, and a gentle overall gradient creating a spectacular shing experience. Nurtured to the fullest extent, this self-sustaining natural shery has proli c insect life and exceptional habitat to grow and maintain trophy trout. Fish commonly caught on the Wilder are rainbows, browns or cutthroats and typically average between 16 and 20 inches with many topping 24± inches. Beaver Creek and Rarick Creek provide additional waters that feed into the Taylor River. For the novice and the teacher, our six ponds are challenges to any second cast of the Parachute Adams.
Wilder’s 2+/- miles of professionally designed and very private Dream Stream winding through the meadow is sure to delight shermen of all skill sets. Teaching someone to sh is one of life’s great joys. Fish Regulation Wilder is proud to be a catch and release community of owners. Wilder continually measures and assesses the health and quality of all the aquatic resources on the property.
Limits on the number of sh caught each day and the number of rods each household may have on the river are assessed to continually maintain this exceptional shery.
Wilder on the Taylor is in the center of a true sportsman’s paradise — the Gunnison Valley. Fishing is simply one of the many recreational resources available to those who live here. Many locals consider their sacri ce of the high incomes offered in the big cities for the modest wages of the local small economies worth the trade in order to live the life where you can sh, hunt, ski, hike, camp, work outdoors, and breathe clean air. Design Guidelines Homeowner’s Aociation Carefully planned homesteads were designed to coexist e purpose of the Homeowners’ Association is to control harmoniously with nature. Architectural design is meant and maintain the common areas of the ranch. e to be timeless and organic, subordinate to the existing property is part of a common interest community and is landscape. Owners of Wilder will share in the enjoyment subject to speci c declarations. Owners of the property and responsibilities that come with preserving this legacy will be required to be a member of the Homeowners property. It is understood and expected that each owner is Association and will be subject to the by-laws, rules and an individual and has different architectural desires that regulations of the association. vary in style and size. Diversity in design is encouraged and will be assisted through the architectural and In accordance with the Wilder Covenants, the entire landscape guidelines for Wilder. (Additional information Wilder property, including any Owner Parcel, is is available upon request). encumbered by an easement in favor of the Wilder Association for agriculture use, among other purposes. In “While our primary focus at Wilder has been on accordance with Paragraph 8.3 of the Wilder Covenants, architecture, we are most excited about the legacy of land assessments are apportioned equally among the lot preservation and conservation the development creates. It owners. A new owner will not be obligated to pay more gives us great comfort knowing that our work in this than its pro-rated share of the approved assessments. remarkable corner of the Colorado will be shared for (Additional information is available upon request). generations to come as it always has been on a working ranch.” John Cottle, AIA, CCY Architects Location Locale Centrally located in Colorado, Wilder on the Taylor lies e avor of Gunnison is de nitely cowboys, ranching and between Crested Butte to the north and Gunnison to the outdoor living. Western State University provides an south. e Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport is 15 element of youthfulness to the town, enhancing its miles from Wilder while Crested Butte Mountain Resort is a heritage of working and living in the outdoors. It is a 17-mile drive in the summer and less than 25 miles in the practical town with a regional medical hospital, a winter. Together, these two iconic Rocky Mountain towns volunteer re department and a proud heritage of and surrounding public lands offer many of the recreational mountain rescue teams. e town also offers a variety of opportunities for which Colorado is famous. restaurants, a convention center, several nancial institutions, y-shops, sporting goods stores, a library, Gunnison, a long-time ranching community at the museums, antique shops and art galleries. Local golfers crossroads of Highway 50 and 135, has all the necessities to have Dos Rios, a comfortable 18-hole public course just work and live well. Crested Butte, smaller and more southwest of town spanning the Gunnison River. In compact, is a well-preserved Victorian mining town with a addition, Gunnison has a white-water park on the heritage of winter skiing and an ever-enduring charm. Gunnison River for kayaking enthusiasts. Crested Butte offers great terrain for skiers of every level and in the summer and fall months the hiking and mountain e Club at Crested Butte offers a premium Robert Trent biking opportunities are endless. Jones II championship design golf course, tennis, pool, and many other member activities. Mountain-biking enthusiasts from around the world visit Crested Butte’s endless adventurous trails.
e heritage of mountain biking started in this truly one- of-a-kind rocky mountain town. For snow skiing, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, a family-friendly ski resort, offers 121 established runs, 2,775 feet of vertical drop and 300± inches of annual snowfall. Monarch Mountain, a smaller ski resort located east of Gunnison on Monarch Pass, boasts 350± inches of annual snowfall, 54 runs, a vertical drop of 1,170 feet and some of the best powder and tree skiing Colorado has to offer.
Airline service and private aviation utilize the superb Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport with ILS, GPS and VOR approaches to the 9,400-foot runway at the all- weather airport. Commuter airline service is provided by United Express, operating all year, and by American and United direct ights from Dallas and Houston during the winter ski season. Car rentals are available as well as a full- service general aviation FBO that offers fueling, charters and maintenance to visiting corporate jets. Climate e summers are cool and mild, with average temperatures in the mid-70s and a bounty of sunshine- lled days. Although the temperature can be below zero during the winter months in Crested Butte, conditions are sunny and pleasant thanks to abundant radiant heat. While Crested Butte, at over 9,000 feet, averages over 300 inches of snow, Gunnison at 7,000 feet receives much less, about 50 inches. A typical winter day in Gunnison can be in the low 20s, while summer highs are in the low 80s. Elevation Elevation and topographical features at Wilder vary signi cantly. e lowest point on the Taylor River is approximately 8,300 feet. From the river bottom and low- lying meadows, the topography shis dramatically, rising in elevation through several drainages and more challenging terrain. Multiple trails lead to higher points on the property. e highest point is 9,700± feet. Taxes e property taxes for each homestead are determined at line Resources Official Site of Gunnison County: the time of purchase and are subject to change aer www.gunnisoncrestedbutte.com completion of improvements. e Covenants require the Wilder Association to operate the Wilder Property as a Gunnison County Website: functional agricultural unit. www.gunnisoncounty.org Water Rights City of Gunnison Website: www.cityofgunnison-co.gov All homesteads are entitled to drill one domestic well. Colorado state law allows for an “exempt domestic well” to Gunnison County Chamber of Commerce: serve up to “three single-family dwellings and irrigate up www.gunnisonchamber.org to one-acre of gardens and lawns.” All other water rights, historically and currently used for agriculture operations Crested Butte Lodging Information: of the ranch, and/or used in connection with the www.crestedbutte.org “Common Area” will be owned by the Homeowners Association. (Additional information available upon e Club at Crested Butte: request). www.crestedbutte.com Mineral Rights Monarch Mountain Resort: www.skimonarch.com Extensive research and due diligence has been performed to determine the status of the mineral rights associated Crested Butte Mountain Resort: with Wilder. ere are a small portion of mineral www.skicb.com reservations located in the farthest southeastern section and outside the primary area of development that do not belong to Jackson-Shaw and its successors, the developers of Wilder. (Additional information is available upon request). The Wilder Opportunity e magni cent Taylor River, rivaling any gold medal quality shery anywhere, is the capstone of this offering. As private y- shing water is increasingly difficult to procure, Wilder offers a rare and distinct opportunity to own an undivided interest in one of the best shing communities in the western United States. Recognized as one of the premier trout sheries in the West, the Taylor River crosses the center of this property for nearly 2 miles. To further expand the shing experience, 2± miles of a meandering stream was created, offering a completely different and equally challenging y- shing adventure. Immediate access to millions of acres of national forest and designated wilderness areas is accessible from nearly anywhere on the ranch. Located within minutes of Gunnison Regional Airport and a short drive to one of Colorado’s last great ski towns, Wilder is an unsurpassed opportunity for owning and preserving a piece of the west.
NOTICE: Offering is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Information regarding land classi cations, acreages, carrying capacities, potential pro ts, etc., are intended only as general guidelines and have been provided by sources deemed reliable, but whose accuracy we cannot guarantee. Prospective buyers should verify all information to their satisfaction. Prospective buyers should also be aware that the photographs in this brochure may have been digitally enhanced and were not necessarily taken on the ranch. Chicago Salt Lake City
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e Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport is just 25 minutes away from Wilder on the Taylor, offering both commercial and private air services. ere is non-stop jet service from Dallas-Ft. Worth and Chicago (American Airlines), Atlanta and Salt Lake City (Delta) and Denver (United), plus a wide array of airlines offering connecting service in cities across the country.
Direct ights are being added yearly.
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Brad Willett | Sales Manager [email protected] • 970/641-4545
Ron Welborn | Partner [email protected] • 972/628-7429