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Daily Mail
16 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Wyoming ranch where acclaimed writer penned the great American novel goes for sale at $29 million
Set against the stunning backdrop of Wyoming 's Bighorn Mountains, a storied ranch where Ernest Hemingway penned one of the cornerstones of American literature has been listed for $29 million. The historic Spear Ranch, which dates back to the 1800s, is celebrated for its tranquil seclusion, breathtaking vistas and deep ties to both literary and Western heritage. 'The Spear Ranch isn't just land; it's a direct link to the titans of the West, from the pioneering Spear family to literary giants like Hemingway,' Peter Widener, a partner at Hall and Hall, the firm behind the multimillion-dollar listing, told Mansion Global. 'It's where history was made and where new legacies will be forged. To find a property with this level of historical significance, combined with such impeccable modern amenities and natural beauty, is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.' Spanning over 300 acres of pristine landscape, the estate includes a 7,500-square-foot New England–style main residence, multiple guest cabins and a collection of rustic outbuildings. The architecture blends classic Western charm with modern luxury, showcasing the ranch's illustrious past. Just a short distance away lies the Spear-O-Wigwam Ranch, a well-known guest retreat where Hemingway sought solitude to complete his work. In the summer of 1928, he escaped the distractions of city life and settled into a modest log cabin beside a rushing stream to focus on his writing. 'He went there for the Western experience - to write in peace and quiet,' Widener said. It was in that peaceful setting that Hemingway completed the first draft of A Farewell to Arms, his semi-autobiographical novel set during World War I. Serialized in Scribner's the following year, the book brought Hemingway international acclaim and helped solidify his legacy in American literary history. Today, the Spear Ranch reflects its rich history while offering a luxurious lifestyle. The centerpiece of the property is the eight-bedroom main residence, outfitted with natural oak flooring. A formal dining room with a gas fireplace sits just off the kitchen, which features granite countertops and top-of-the-line appliances, according to the listing. Many of the bedrooms include their own fireplaces, private baths, and spacious closets. A screened gazebo overlooks Little Goose Creek, an outstanding trout fishery which meanders through the property. 'That pond was the Spear family's swimming pool,' Widener noted. 'The current owners spent three or four years restoring the cabin. You don't sleep there - it's just an open room with a big deck over the water.' Next to the main house is a two-bedroom caretaker's residence, while two additional guest homes sit farther out. Each guest house features at least two bedrooms and includes a four-car garage. Other highlights include an equestrian barn, a large event barn and a 3,200-square-foot shop with a bathroom for storing ranch equipment. Beyond its Hemingway connection, the ranch offers a lifestyle steeped in natural beauty and tradition. Miles of trails throughout the ranch have been covered in wood chips and a small gauge target range provides a unique recreational amenity, according to Cowboy State Daily. Located just 1.5 miles from the town of Big Horn and 15 miles from the larger city of Sheridan, the ranch is close to other luxury properties and cultural landmarks like the Brinton Museum, known for its impressive Native American art collection. According to Widener, the property had previously been split into parcels and sold separately over the years, but the current owners made it their mission to reunite the original ranch. They began by acquiring the historic main house, which came with 56 acres, and gradually purchased adjacent parcels until they restored the full 300-acre estate - plus an additional 70-acre field. 'It's so rare. In our business, we love working with buyers who are putting ranches back together,' Widener said. 'It's really fun to be a part of making history come back to life, as opposed to splitting ranches up, which we try not to partake in.' For those seeking to own a truly one-of-a-kind piece of American literary and Western history, the Spear Ranch offers a rare blend of natural splendor, historical importance and country living. As the listing notes, it's 'a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of literary and Western heritage.'
Miami Herald
27-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Luxurious Texas lodge — on sprawling 6,400-acre ranch — for sale. Take a look
Rejoice, outdoor enthusiasts — your dream ranch has landed on the East Texas market. Listed for $26.5 million, Bobcat Ridge Ranch is a remarkable blend of luxury meets roughing it with its vast size and sophisticated comforts. 'Bobcat Ridge Ranch is an East Texas opportunity that exemplifies conservation, elite hunting, sustainable forestry, and unique outdoor experiences,' the listing on Hall and Hall says. 'Spanning an expansive 6,400± acres, this premier property is managed under a Working Forest Conservation Easement, ensuring a perfect balance of ecological stewardship and world-class recreation.' The ranch is a place where buck hunters can scout out deer, and 'wildlife enthusiasts' can observe the remarkable landscape. Features, per the listing, include: High fencingSkeet rangeGun rangeDog kennelsGrain storage65 'managed stations' 'For nearly a decade, Bobcat Ridge Ranch has cultivated a reputation as the region's undisputed leader in whitetail hunting, consistently harvesting mature, trophy-quality bucks in an area not typically renowned for such caliber,' the listing says. 'This remarkable achievement is the result of unwavering dedication, meticulous genetic improvement programs now hardwired into the ranch, and superior management practices, including supplemental feeding and extensive standing forage.' One of the main features of the ranch is a luxury lodge that can accommodate 23 guests. The listing is held by Tyler Jacobs.
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
'Time to move on': Yates family lists massive New Mexico ranch for $68.5M
Apr. 6—A massive New Mexico ranch — full of vibrant wildlife, steeped in family history and covering more ground than Denver — is on the market for the first time in 47 years for $68.5 million. The nearly 110,000-acre ranch, dubbed Atarque Ranch, is owned by the Yates family, who have a long history as oil and gas magnates. After decades of stewarding the land in western New Mexico and leasing it to hunters and livestock operators, the family has decided it is time to move on. The Yates family acquired the ranch in 1978, after John Yates Sr. purchased the ranch for an amount the family didn't disclose. The family's oil and gas legacy started long before then, with John Yates Sr.'s father, Martin Yates Jr., drilling the first commercial oil well on New Mexico state lands in 1924. The family-owned Yates Petroleum Corp. was born and grew to producing almost 30,000 barrels of crude oil per day across multiple states before it was acquired by Houston-based EOG Resources Inc. for $2.5 billion in 2016. The family, based in Artesia, still owns land across the United States. They've weighed parting ways with Atarque Ranch for the last five years or so, according to Trey Yates III, the grandson of John Yates Sr. and vice president of Abo Empire, another family oil production company. John Yates Sr. died at age 93 in 2022, prompting the family to consider selling the ranch. The family announced the listing a little over a week ago. "I think it's just become time to move on to the next chapter. It's simply just a business decision. ... We feel like the market's strong," Trey Yates said. "It's not an easy decision by any means but ... the family has land holdings across the United States and we're looking at being able to monetize this one and then look to improving others as well as reallocating capital." The ranch, located near Fence Lake, offers about 97,000 deeded acres and 11,000 acres of "extremely private" state-leased land, according to the listing. Hall and Hall, a national brokerage that specializes in farmland and ranches, is handling the listing, which includes a 2,766-square-foot main home. The family is currently leasing out the ranch for livestock operations and hunting, said Jeff Hall, a partner of Hall and Hall and the listing agent for Atarque Ranch, but both can be terminated if the new owner desires. A variety of wildlife roam the ranch, including bull elk, mule deer and pronghorn antelope, the listing says, adding that the populations have been "expertly managed." Hall said the ranch has been blocked off and maintained in a way that upholds privacy, adding that the family has "purposely decreased the number of elk tags they have on the ranch" to ensure that they are not overhunted. After years of water courts efforts by the Yates family, Hall said the ranch has an established decree for almost 60 acre-feet of water — equivalent to 19.5 million gallons of water — including a spring, wells and stock ponds. "Most ranches in western New Mexico don't have that," Hall said. "It's the first time in my career I've seen a civil court case where it actually has a decreed water right." The ranch's other unique qualities, according to Hall, are its diverse lands — from plateaus to canyons, arroyos, grasslands and volcanic rock layers — remoteness, lack of light pollution, starry nightscapes and remnants of Native American history, including settler towns, artifacts and petroglyphs. The ranch does not have oil or gas wells on it. In addition to offering an oasis for hunters and cattle ranchers, Atarque Ranch has also served as a retreat for family, Trey Yates said. "One of my favorite things was riding around on a four-wheeler with my grandfather and ... seeing what a true working ranch was like," he said. "Also, getting to enjoy the mystery of always trying to discover arrowheads or pottery shards throughout the ranch and honing in on that southwestern and Native American history." He added that the ranch helped the family to "stay grounded" and "remember where our family started and got its roots in New Mexico." The ideal buyer, he said, is someone who is drawn to the size and remoteness of the ranch and has a desire to steward the land and understand its history and value. Hall said the ranch has received significant interest so far. "It's been a good asset for the family," Trey Yates said, adding that he would tell the next owner to "treat the land like you want to be treated and it'll always be good to you." Kylie Garcia covers retail and real estate for the Albuquerque Journal. You can reach her at kgarcia@
Miami Herald
01-04-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
‘Massive' ranch — the size of the city of Denver — lists in New Mexico. Take a look
A 'massive' ranch listed in New Mexico has a bunch of unique and necessary features, the most impressive happens to be its size — which is, well, the size of Denver, Colorado. Wait — we take that back. It's actually bigger than the Mile High City. The Atarque Ranch in Fence Lake, New Mexico, stretches over 109,300 acres in a secluded part of the state and is an 'extraordinary property seamlessly marries a thriving wildlife habitat with a fully operational livestock ranch,' according to a statement about the property. The price tag also isn't minuscule. The ranch is listed for $68.5 million. 'There are abundant remnants of ancient Native American culture and early homesteaders throughout the property, reminding one of the longevity of the land itself,' the listing on Hall and Hall says. 'Light and noise pollution are not of concern in this area, and it offers some of the best night-view sheds anywhere in the country. The distinct landscape, views, biodiversity, wildlife habitat, privacy, and landlocked nature of the ranch make it one of the best large acreage ranches for sale.' Features, per the listing, on the property include: 26 wellsA spring105 stock pondsRanch homeManager homeMobile homeShop Outbuildings'Livestock handling facilities' Currently, the ranch is owned by the Yates families, who was named one of the richest families in 2015 by Forbes magazine, worth a total of $2.5 billion in oil and gas money then. 'After nearly 45 years of ownership, the Yates Family is offering their renowned Atarque Ranch, near Fence Lake, New Mexico, for sale,' the family said in the statement. 'The family seeks a new steward to preserve the ranch's natural beauty, wildlife, and significant Native American heritage, aligning with their evolving investment strategy.' The listing is held by Jeff Buerger. Fence Lake is about a 145-mile drive southwest from Albuquerque.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Yahoo
New Mexico ranch that is larger than Denver up for sale
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – It's not something you see listed on the marketplace very often. A massive ranch located in west central New Mexico is now up for sale, with hundreds of thousands of acres of scenery and hunting opportunities. Story continues below Crime: Video – Stolen vehicle driver totals APD vehicle in crash with officer NM Film: 'Rust' trailer released more than three years after fatal on-set shooting Sports: Rio Rancho fires boys basketball coach after 16 years 'It's really a special place,' said Trey Yates, a member of the family selling the ranch. 'A lot of incredible mystery.' Spanning just about 110,000 acres, the Atarque Ranch in New Mexico covers more land than the City of Denver. 'To find something like this in west central New Mexico, it doesn't often surface,' said Jeff Buerger, a real estate partner for Hall and Hall. For the first time in more than 45 years, the Yates family is ready to sell the property. 'My grandfather purchased the ranch in 1978, and he always loved being out in nature and loved New Mexico,' Yates explained. Located about an hour's drive south of Gallup, near Fence Lake, the ranch has been used by the Yates family as a place to go hunting and enjoy other recreational activities. According to the seller, the property has bull elk, mule deer, and pronghorn antelope. Its vast acreage also has hidden Native American relics, such as arrowheads, pieces of pottery, and petroglyphs. 'The Native American petroglyphs and remnants of that era are incredibly prolific, and I think that's gonna have value to someone else to preserve as well,' Buerger said. The family hopes to find a buyer who will preserve the ranch's sprawling landscape and wildlife. 'New Mexico Game and Fish does a good job of allowing landowners to be proper land stewards of the elk that are on their property,' Buerger explained. The home of the ranch is just under 3,000 square feet. It also has a metal barn, equipment buildings, and sheds. When it comes to water, it has 26 wells, a spring, and 105 stock ponds. According to the seller, the ranch has water rights that cover about 60 acres. The ranch is priced at just over $68 million. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
