JUST SOLD

I am proud to announce the successful closing of St. Benedict’s Monastery Ranch, a remarkable listing in Old Snowmass, Pitkin County, Colorado, which sold on December 15, 2025. This transaction represents a pinnacle moment in my real estate career, made possible by my 16 years of Catholic and Jesuit education, leading me to this prestigious listing.

Together with Ken and Haley Mirr of Mirr Ranch Group, we co-listed the extraordinary property. This historic closing marks the largest ranch sale in Pitkin County and the largest residential sale by price, surpassing the previous record of $108M set in 2023.

Encompassing 3,739 +/- acres in the pristine Capitol Creek Valley, this sacred estate is just 30 minutes from Aspen. It is the largest private parcel in Pitkin County and features an impressive 18,000 square foot monastery and chapel.

The monastery and retreat center occupy only a small portion of this breathtaking landscape, which includes irrigated meadows, grazing land for cattle and wildlife, and vital migration corridors. Through the monks’ careful stewardship over the years, the property has fostered a legacy of conservation and community, shaping one of Colorado’s most iconic mountain valleys.

St. Benedict's Monastery has served as a tranquil refuge for contemplative practice and community gatherings for almost 70 years, managed by Trappist monks who have nurtured the land and its wildlife. The ranch, surrounded by the majestic peaks of the Elk Mountain Range, retains its natural habitat and rural characteristics, with three creeks meandering through the property and historic water rights for its irrigated meadows.

FUTURE OF THE MONASTERY

The decision to sell St. Benedict’s was made by the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance in 2022, in response to the aging and dwindling population at the Snowmass monastery. This sale will enable the monks to continue their mission and support over 150 monasteries worldwide. The new owner is committed to preserving the property’s character as a local cattle ranch while respecting its ecological values and continuing sustainable agricultural practices.

Liturgical services will remain open to the public until January 11, 2026, with the last public liturgy at St. Benedict's Monastery on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 8:15 AM. All are cordially invited to a reception after Mass in the Monastery's refectory.