he fabulously beautiful land of western Colorado has served to inspire artists and songwriters for over two hundred years! Reflecting upon what an Arapahoe Indian, one of the original inhabitants of the heights, would have seen from the site of the modern-day High Aspen Ranch, Anita McCune Witt, author of "They Came from Missouri", a history of the settlement of the region, notes:

 

Such was the lure that drew hardy pioneers who sought to carve out their own piece of wilderness paradise among the centuries-old alpine valleys, rugged mountains, glacial lakes, and picturesque plateaus. To realize their dreams, they were more than willing to brave the elements and the primitive conditions. What they found so captivating about the pristine appeal of the Colorado Rockies continues to draw modern adventurers to experience the wild freshness of nature’s wonder throughout all its seasons. And best of all, with each new day, this paradise, rich in history and the exciting lore of the West, encourages its inhabitants to enjoy its splendor as both spectators and participants.

For those who long to live a Colorado Four Season lifestyle, there is High Aspen Ranch. This spectacular hideaway is a private community featuring 29 exclusive 35-acre or larger estates ideally located in the Aspen/Roaring Fork River Valley.

Your mountainside estate within High Aspen Ranch’s 1,140 acres offers spectacular panoramic views of the same awe-inspiring wonders that originally drew the area’s pioneers. In the morning, watch the peak of Mt. Sopris catch the glint of the sunrise and reflect it in multi-colored hues. Throughout the day, in sight of the ski runs of Aspen/Snowmass, completely understand the phrase “purple mountains’ majesty as you revel in the pristine beauty of the Elk Mountain Range and the White River National Forest. Then as the day ends, bathe in the golden glow of a setting sun. The darkness of night brings on an array of stars that takes the breath away.

High Aspen Ranch brings The Splendor and Majesty of the Rockies at Your Doorstep.