• The Friend Ranch will have 140 single homesites and 176 townhomes.
• It features a great view of the Collegiate Peaks from a variety of lots, both flat and hilly.
• The South Arkansas River runs through the development.
• The Friend Ranch Golf Community subdivision encompasses 608 acres.

Things are happening fast at the Friend Ranch! The golf course grows greener every day.

• The Friend Ranch is located on a quiet county road with easy access to Hwy 50 and Salida.
• It is a quick 15 minute drive to Monarch Ski Area.
• The front 9 holes of the golf course will be open and playable by late summer of 2009.

Creekside Townhomes at the Friend Ranch - summer 2009 construction start.

• Townhomes are under construction by Creekside Builders of Salida.
• Each lot has great views,  including the golf course, the South Arkansas River valley, the surrounding mountains, and north up the Arkansas River valley toward Leadville.

The Friend Ranch was a working cattle ranch and the original homestead cabin is preserved.

• The Friend Ranch is right next to BLM land for convenient hiking opportunities.
• A public walking trail from the Ranch to Poncha Springs is planned.
• The Friend Ranch is a Rural Open Space Incentive  development.

Mountain Views, South Arkansas Riverfront and Cottonwoods.

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