Rooted in Colorado’s Crystal Valley Since 1893
Where ranching, conservation, and community come together.
For more than six generations, Sunfire Ranch has stewarded 350 acres of historic agricultural land along the pristine Crystal River. Today, we continue this legacy through regenerative agriculture, sustainable land management, ethical outfitter services, and community-driven initiatives that protect our valley for generations to come.
Discover a place where history, ecology, and purpose meet.
"In the end we will conserve only what we love; we will love only what we understand; and we will understand only what we are taught."
Baba Dioum
Our legacy
For over 130 years, Sunfire Ranch has been a working landscape, a family home, and a cornerstone of the Crystal Valley community. From early sheep and cattle operations to diversified crop production, the ranch has evolved with the land — always guided by a commitment to stewardship and conservation.
Today, we honor that history through responsible management, resilient agricultural practices, and a dedication to preserving open space in one of Colorado’s most treasured valleys.
What We Do
Regenerative Agriculture & Food Production'
We manage our fields and pastures using regenerative principles that build soil health, improve ecosystem function, and produce nutrient-rich food. From rotational grazing to cover cropping and low-impact cultivation, every practice is rooted in restoring the land.
Land Stewardship & Conservation
Our mission is to protect open space, wildlife habitat, and watershed health throughout the Crystal Valley. Sunfire Ranch actively collaborates with conservation partners, community organizations, and local experts to ensure the valley remains vibrant, ecological, and resilient.
We believe working lands can be thriving lands — and we’re committed to proving it.
Ethical Outfitter Services
Sunfire Outfitters, LLC operates under a long-standing Colorado Outfitter License and provides responsible, ethical, and environmentally aligned hunting experiences on permitted lands. Our approach prioritizes safety, respect for wildlife, and a deep understanding of this landscape’s unique ecology.
The land we care for
From the aspen-lined slopes of Mount Sopris to the meadows along the Crystal River, Sunfire Ranch is a living landscape shaped by time, heritage, and stewardship.
Active agriculture
Conservation or habitat restoration
River, forest, and meadow ecosystems on the ranch
Community and Education
Sunfire Ranch has always been more than a ranch — it’s a gathering place. We support local partners, host land-based learning opportunities, collaborate on ecological research, and contribute to community wellbeing throughout the Crystal Valley.
Our goal is to ensure the ranch remains a meaningful and accessible resource for future generations.
Visit or Connect With Us
Whether you’re interested in our history, land stewardship, agricultural projects, or outfitting opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.
Sunfire Ranch
Carbondale, Colorado
📞 Phone: (970) 963-3387
📧 Email: info@sunfireranch.farm