2023 IN REVIEW Advancing Capital Resources

Each year the A/U Ranches requires significant maintenance and new development from a skilled facilities team and the contractors they partner with. Here are a few ways we stewarded this valuable resource, as well as our headquarters building in Greenwood Village, CO, in FY2023.

New Staff Housing

LEARN MORE | Plans for staff housing to be built at the A/U Ranches kicked off in the fall, thanks to a generous $1 million gift from Lona Ingwerson. The intended location is on the north side of Round-Up Ranch.

Meeting a long-time need for seasonal staff to have a place to go during off hours, the former Hub building is being repurposed into a staff lounge and meeting space. The building, named in honor of former camp directors John and Heidy Boyman, has been gutted, restained inside and out, plumbed, and interior logs refinished. Expected completion is spring 2024.

Access Trails

The facilities team refreshed 2.5 miles of eroding trails last year, improving access for riders on horseback and mountain bikes, as well as hiking and running. The wider, more stable trails will sustain activity for 50+ years.

HQ Landscaping

Flooding in the Denver area last year necessitated quick action to install proper drainage around the Greenwood Village office building. River rock, french drains, 89 plants and one tree have created a safe and attractive environment for HQ staff and will help prevent flood water from entering the building.