Highland Ranch

AT A GLANCE

EXISTING AT THE RANCH PROPOSED NEW MAIN HOUSE

ONE-OF-A-KIND LAND

Approx. 55 acres (2 parcels)

CURRENT MAIN RESIDENCE

6,543sf (including 635sf garage)

7 Bedrooms

4 Full Bathrooms

2 Half Bathrooms

TWO HISTORIC CABINS

Approx. 200-334sf

1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom

CDU

Studio 1,800sf

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS

Barn: Approx. 2,400sf

Riding Arena: Approx. 5,400sf

Trash: Approx. 38sf

Utilities: Approx. 100sf

Greenhouse: Approx. 1,600sf

Conceptional design plans provided by Zone 4, showcasing a new main house featuring up to 9,616sf of permittable builds (including an approx. 750sf garage).

OUTDOOR RECREATION AND KEY AMENITIES

Swim Spa Sauna

Approx. 8 Miles of Trails

2 Ponds

Private River Access

Expansive Mountain Views

Riding/Equestrian Arena

Fitness Gym

Prep Kitchen

New Traffic Plan into Downtown Aspen

THE BIRTHPLACE OF ASPEN SKIING, NEWLY RE-IMAGINED FOR MODERN TIMES

ASPEN’S FIRST SKI LODGE

HIGHLAND RANCH | THE BAVARIAN SKI LODGE

The Highland Bavarian Lodge was built in 1936, and a ski run was cut on the hillside, making it one of the first ski resorts in Colorado and the first in Aspen by December 24, 1936. The project was an attempt to bring a European-style ski resort to the western slopes by creators Tom (TJ) Flynn, the son of a local miner; Billy Fiske, an Olympic bobsledder; and Ted Ryan, a New York investor and founder of Ashcroft Ober Aspen.

The Highland Bavarian Lodge was only open to skiers until 1939, as the war in Europe advanced, but the development paved the way for skiing in the region, inspiring the creation of Aspen Mountain and other iconic ski resorts in today’s Roaring Fork Valley.

PEOPLE SKIING ON THE BACKSIDE OF ASPEN MOUNTAIN, LIKELY FROM THE HIGHLAND BAVARIAN LODGE, CIRCA 1937.

Photo Courtesy of The Aspen Historical Society.

TWO MEN SKIING AT THE HIGHLAND BAVARIAN LODGE, CIRCA 1940.

Photo Courtesy of The Aspen Historical Society.

1930-1940

All Historic Photos Shown are Courtesy of The Aspen Historical Society.

There is a painted design on the side of the building just below the roof line this style is called Lüftlmalerei in Germany. There are Bavarian dancers, geese, a dog, birds and flowers in the painting.

BUILDING A FOUNDATION AT THE LODGE, FALL 1936.

CONSTRUCTION

ON THE LODGE, FALL 1936.

The cabin sits in the upper right portion of the photo, and has scaffolding placed around it.

CHARLES GROVER AND MIKE GARRISH IN THE DOORWAY AT THE LODGE, 1936.

PEOPLE IN A HORSE-DRAWN SLEIGH IN FRONT OF THE LODGE, CIRCA 1940.

The sleigh is being pulled by four horses and there is a dog standing beside the sleigh.

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WINTER SPORTS CARNIVAL AT THE HIGHLAND BAVARIAN LODGE, 1937.

FIVE PEOPLE SKIING, CIRCA 1937.

SKIER CLIMBING MOUNT HAYDEN IN LATE MARCH/EARLY APRIL FROM THE HIGHLAND BAVARIAN LODGE, CIRCA 1937.

SOME OF THE FIRST GUESTS AT THE LODGE, 1936.

Photo Courtesy of The Aspen Historical Society.

Photo Courtesy of The Aspen Historical Society, Grover Collection.

WOMAN SKIING ACROSS A MEADOW IN THE CASTLE CREEK VALLEY AT THE HIGHLAND BAVARIAN LODGE, CIRCA 1940.

Photo Courtesy of The Aspen Historical Society, Grover Collection.

THE HIGHLAND BAVARIAN LODGE, CIRCA 1940.

Photo Courtesy of The Aspen Historical Society, Randolph Ryan Collection.

THE HIGHLAND BAVARIAN LODGE, CIRCA 1935.

Photo Courtesy of The Aspen Historical Society.

PRESENT DAY IMAGE OF THE CURRENT MAIN HOUSE / BAVARIAN LODGE

THE HIGHLAND RANCH: A MODERN-DAY PIECE OF HISTORY

Aspen’s first ski lodge is a historic, picturesque mountain retreat, situated on approx. 55 premier acres. The iconic Highland Ranch estate offers massive Castle Creek River frontage, incredible mountain views of Star Peak and Five Fingers, two ponds, multiple outbuildings, and a location conveniently just 10 minutes from downtown Aspen. The ranch also features beautiful open meadows with irrigated water rights and approximately 8 miles of horseback, hiking and biking trails.

Currently, this historic property consists of the main house (original lodge), caretaker cabin, artist studio, horse barn, and large metal shed that could be turned into an indoor pickleball/tennis court, as well as rights to build an additional 9,000sf home. In total, the property has entitlements for approximately 18,000sf. The historic Highland Bavarian Lodge and Bunk House have been completely renovated and combined to create the current “main house”—a one-of-a-kind home design that beautifully blends the past with the present.

Your future awaits at Highland Ranch, a beloved piece of Aspen’s past.

STUNNINGLY RENOVATED FOR MODERN TIMES

The current main house (originally the ski lodge) has been tastefully updated throughout to blend today’s luxuries with the property’s historical roots. Designed by YODEZEEN Architects, this historic home, which was the first ski lodge in Colorado, has been completely re-imagined with a contemporary yet mountain aesthetic that includes new systems and controls. Enjoy tranquil views overlooking the south pond toward Ashcroft or watch skiers come down Five Fingers in the Spring towards the west.

A PRIVATE MOUNTAIN REFUGE TO QUIET YOUR

MIND

DIGITAL RENDERING

YOUR OASIS

CUSTOM DESIGNS WITH ELEVATED, EARTHY FINISHES MAY BE FOUND THROUGHOUT THE PRESENT-DAY MAIN HOUSE

OUTDOOR RECREATION

The iconic Highland Ranch estate is set in the valley between Five Fingers, Star Peak, and Aspen Mountain, offering an unparalleled feeling of seclusion and tranquility all while being just approximately 10 minutes to downtown Aspen. The property also boasts rare Castle Creek River frontage, two ponds, multiple outbuildings, and approx. 8 miles of trails throughout the land.

Conceptional design plans have been provided by Zone 4, showcasing a new main house at Highland Ranch, featuring up to 9,616sf of permittable builds (including a 750sf garage).