Located in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, the San Juan River Retreat is an ideal secluded reserve. This 120-acre ranch enjoys exceptional recreational opportunities with stunning views of the San Juan Mountains. With 1 mile of the San Juan River flowing through the center of the property, the ranch offers superb private fly fishing. This "blue ribbon" freestone trout stream provides superb fishing for rainbow, brown and cutbow trout. The 3,100 sqft custom home sits alongside the San Juan River with dramatic views from virtually every room in the house. With 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms this spectacular home has all the amenities including a wrap-around deck showcasing amazing views only steps from the river. The ranch managers home is a large 3,564 sqft home that has been extensively renovated. Surrounded by 3 million acres of National Forest and adjacent the Weimenuche Wilderness Area, there are limitless recreational opportunities. The ranch is home to plentiful wildlife including a herd of 75-100 elk and countless mule deer. The San Juan River Retreat is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise, providing tremendous fly fishing and hunting opportunities.

Comprised of 120 acres, the San Juan River Retreat offers a diverse blend of cottonwood-lined riparian areas, productive irrigated meadows and lush lawns surrounding the home. The hillside on the far banks features extensive evergreen trees, offering excellent cover for the extensive big game that frequent the area.

Approached through the impressive log entrance and gate, through a grove of cottonwoods, this custom-designed home sits along the beautiful San Juan River. There are dramatic views from virtually every room in the home enjoying the woods, the scenic mesa across the river, and the snow-capped mountains. The secluded 3,100 sqft home was custom designed and built in 2003-2004. It has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, a gourmet kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances, and a 952 sqft deck steps from the river that can be accessed from almost every room on the ground level.

The ranch managers home is at the entrance to the ranch, and has been recently remodeled. This is a large, 3,564 sqft home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fireplace in a huge living room, breakfast area, kitchen, office and solarium. The home has extensive decks, porches and loads of storage area to enjoy the panoramic views of the ranch and the surrounding mountains. The ranch managers home has had extensive renovation work completed over the 2012-2013 winter months and is in excellent condition.

The San Juan River Retreat has always been envisioned as a private fly fishermans paradise with a full mile of the world famous San Juan River running through the middle of the ranch. This is a blue ribbon freestone trout stream with private water on both sides of the river that is rarely fished due to its private location. Only a few steps from the owners deck to the river, 3-5 pound trout can be caught. During early runoff season in April and May, nymph fishing tends to be most productive. The San Juan is a freestone river with no dams or artificial obstructions upstream from the ranch. Larger nymphs such as stonefly nymphs, bitch creeks and woolly buggers are the ticket. The rainbow trout spawning during this time are fat and colorful. In June, the river comes alive with a huge stonefly hatch (salmon flies) that lasts all month. These huge flies create a surface-feeding bonanza that is impossible to describe. One float trip down the San Juan from Pagosa Springs to the ranch during this period can create the fly fishing memory of a lifetime.

Later in the season, caddis, mayflies and most generic patterns including parachute Adams, royal wulffs, and stimulators are all effective. As July and August progress, add big grasshoppers to the menu, often with droppers including prince nymphs, copper Johns and pheasant tails.

The ranch is home to a herd of 75-100 elk and countless mule deer. It is also home to families of bald and golden eagles, a flock of 75-100 Canada geese, and a potpourri of other wildlife, birds and waterfowl. For angler and non-anglers alike there is the ever-present option of watching big game animals grazing in the meadows at first and last light, and to enjoy the majestic birds of prey soaring overhead.

The San Juan River Retreat is an ideal blend of high-quality fishing property complete with a well-designed and beautifully finished custom home balanced with lush irrigated meadow and inspiring surroundings. While private and tranquil the ranch offers easy access to the conveniences of Pagosa Springs and nearby Durango.