Ruby Ranch is one of Summit County's most distinctive private communities — a gated, equestrian neighborhood set at the base of the Gore Range just two miles north of I-70, where the feeling of deep mountain seclusion and the conveniences of Silverthorne coexist without compromise.
The community traces its roots to a working ranch established in 1916 and encompasses roughly 500 acres of meadows, wetlands, and forested terrain. With only 54 home sites — most on generous acreage ranging up to 26 acres — Ruby Ranch maintains a deliberate intimacy. This is not a dense subdivision. It is a neighborhood where properties are separated by open land, wildlife corridors, and views that stretch across the Gore Range, Keystone Resort, Lake Dillon, Buffalo Mountain, and the Continental Divide.
The gated entrance is code-access only, and the community is self-governed through the Willow Brook Metropolitan District, which maintains roads, common areas, water infrastructure, and the equestrian facilities. There are no traditional HOA dues — community services are funded through the district's tax structure, keeping administration streamlined and assessments rare.
The equestrian center is one of the most compelling amenities in all of Summit County real estate. It includes a barn with eight indoor stalls, an outdoor riding arena, a tack room, feed room, and 50 acres of community pasture. Boarding services include morning and evening feeding and daily stall cleaning. Beyond the facility itself, residents have access to over 180 miles of trails directly from the community — connecting to the Eagles Nest Wilderness, the Gore Range Trail, and the Mesa Cortina trail system, all of which allow horses. Homeowners who prefer their own setup can also accommodate horses on-site, as many lots are large enough to support private barns, paddocks, and riding areas.
Wildlife is a daily presence here. Elk, moose, deer, and bear move through the property corridors regularly, a natural consequence of Ruby Ranch's direct adjacency to White River National Forest and the Eagles Nest Wilderness. It is the kind of setting that is increasingly rare to find this close to infrastructure.
For recreation beyond the community itself, the location is exceptional. Keystone Resort is approximately 15 minutes away, Breckenridge roughly 25, and Copper Mountain and Arapahoe Basin are both within 30 minutes. Lake Dillon — the highest reservoir in the nation — offers sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and some of Colorado's finest high-altitude fishing. The Blue River and Snake River corridors provide additional fishing access close to home. In winter, the community connects to Nordic skiing and snowshoe trails, and the surrounding terrain offers world-class backcountry access for those willing to earn their turns.
The Town of Silverthorne — five minutes from the Ruby Ranch gate — has matured into a full-service mountain community with a strong restaurant scene, the Outlets at Silverthorne, Summit County's school system, and Colorado Mountain College. Denver International Airport is under two hours by car.
For buyers seeking true privacy, a living connection to the land, and proximity to everything Summit County offers — without the density of resort-adjacent neighborhoods — Ruby Ranch occupies a category of its own.

LIV Sotheby's International Realty
101 South Main Street P.O. Box 2619
Breckenridge, Colorado, 80424
United States

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