Visualizing New Sweetgrass

It's time. After six wonderful years, we're seriously thinking about downsizing. Kind of...

Our present location is one of those "dream come true" properties with a sweeping valley view. We've loved every moment of inhabiting this space.

The truth of the matter is simply this -- we would like more time to devote to the things we love. It's someone else's turn to love this quality Taylor Made home and the amazing Bob Fivecoat barn, paddocks, loafing sheds, pastures, covered lunging arena, and 100 x 200' all weather outdoor arena.

What will the new Sweetgrass Ranch look like? I'm visualizing a smaller, light and bright one level home. Something with three bedrooms and a couple of bathrooms. Greatrooms intrigue me, as do mudrooms!

The views will be pastoral, with twenty plus acres of gently sloped grazing land dotted with shade trees.

A stone's throw from the ranch house, there will be a large, covered arena with twelve to fifteen stalls that have indoor/outdoor runs. All the ammenities will be there: a wash rack, cross-tie bays, feed and tack rooms, a kitchen and bathroom, and a horse laundry.

The arena is well lit; the footing a combination of sand and rubber pieces. There are auto-sprinklers overhead
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Outside, there are big beautiful pastures with loafing sheds. In the distance, a small herd of cattle, twenty or so cows, graze peacefully. Tip, our Charolais/Black Angus bull calf has matured and he's keeping the ladies company. There's a cattle barn, too, a large structure to break the chilly north winter wind, a place for the cattle to get out of the weather.

I see miles and miles of trails with a couple of stream crossings and obstacles galore.

Best of all, the ranch is producing viable income, with 4-6 horse boarders and an annual yearling calf income of 10+K.

My hubby's commute is peaceful and short, giving him lots of time to play golf.

The sky is expansive, the sunsets glorious, and you can see the constellations at night. The view is ever changing, a drama punctuated by the colors and hues of every season.

New Sweetgrass, a place to enjoy all the things I love best.