An exquisite blend of nature and luxury, Kessler Canyon is one of Colorado’s hidden secrets. Located in a secluded, private valley and controlling a large expanse of high country wildlife habitat, this striking 15,000± acre property features luxurious accommodations, outstanding big game and upland bird hunting, fishing, and a breathtaking setting including the Brush Creek valley and Skinner Ridge.

After the exhilaration of a day on the ranch, being pampered in the spectacular Homestead Lodge awaits. Built to meticulous standards by one of the country’s most creative luxury hotel developers, this five-star lodge includes inspiring guest rooms and an owner’s suite. Other amenities of this unique lodge include the Safari Lounge, executive boardroom, movie theatre, exercise and game rooms, the Poseidon Spa, wine tasting cellar, secure display rooms for guns and collectibles, full service kitchen and imaginative finishes throughout. The inviting outdoor fireplace on the banks of Orchard Lake is a perfect gathering place for appetizers and after dinner activities.

Adjacent to the lodge is the Orchard Lake Guesthouse with a self-contained VIP suite including living, dining rooms and kitchen. Five guestrooms, large meeting area and a rod and gun room complete this structure.

Two secluded cabins and a guest house are scattered throughout the ranch for hunting or wilderness experiences. Not to be overlooked is a state-of-the-art, eight-station shooting pavilion.

Incorporating experiences from many of the world’s finest lodges, plantations and game preserves, the Kessler family has enhanced a naturally beautiful wildlife ranch with a guest experience that surpasses all expectations. In addition to its reputation as a superlative hunting property, Kessler Canyon has developed a following as an exclusive destination resort, retreat for executive meetings of well-known corporations and for individuals seeking the tranquility of an exclusive lodge. Suitable as a commercial operation or as a private ranch, Kessler Canyon is an unforgettable experience.

Location:
Situated in a secluded valley overlooked by the ever-changing shadows and colors of surrounding canyon walls, Kessler Canyon’s guest compound is located in the mesa country of western Colorado between Rifle and Grand Junction. The ranch lies 17 miles north of Interstate Highway 70 and the historic ranching community of DeBeque, Colorado.

Driving time to Grand Junction and Rifle is just under an hour from ranch headquarters. Vail, Beaver Creek and Aspen are all within two hours of the ranch, with Denver about three-and-one-half hours to the east.

14,096± Deeded Acres

Broker comment
Hall and Hall has been familiar with Kessler Canyon since its original purchase as a broken-down ranch with tremendous potential. Observing the amazing transformation of this property from its original state through today has been an inspiring and incredible demonstration of vision, hard work and loving care by the Kessler family. It has been a difficult decision by the family to place this property on the market, as it has now matured into one of the best and largest recreational ranch properties available on the market in several years.

Kessler Canyon is at the top of the list as a luxurious lodge and resort for the shooting enthusiast, but to classify it as only a hunting ranch, vacation resort or meeting place misses the essence of this unique property. Here is the place of lifelong friendships, memories created from the thrill of a trophy hunt, opportunities to enjoy nature in its finest glory, shared family experiences, or the passing of generational knowledge apart from the stress and distractions of everyday life. Kessler Canyon offers something to everyone and few, if any, are the visitors that leave this place unaffected by their time here.