Grand County Life - Leah Bishop

Rodeo Season is Here!

Small-town Rodeos at Their Finest: The High Country Stampede and Flying Heels Arena Do it Right!

Pull on your boots and slide on your western hat: Grand County rodeos are ready for you every Saturday this summer! Designed to entertain all ages, these rodeos bring out the small-town charm and western roots of our little valley. Both the Flying Heels Arena in Granby and the High Country Stampede in Fraser run every Saturday night this summer, rain or shine. The Granby rodeo got its start in June and ends the last Saturday in July while the Fraser rodeo started mid-summer and runs until August 13th. 

HIGH COUNTRY STAMPEDE RODEO

Saturdays, July 2-August 16

Junior Rodeo – 3:00pm
Western BBQ – 4:00 – 9:00pm
Wild West Stampede Pre-Rodeo Event –…

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Celebrate the 4th of July Grand County-Style!

Celebrate With Us: 4th of July Weekend Events! 

Grand County really does the 4th right: live music, races, a parade, rodeos, fireworks and more make this the quintessential place to celebrate. We've done our best to compile all of the events coming your way 4th of July weekend--we did the digging for you so you can kick back, relax, and enjoy your time in the mountains! Just getting the list together makes us so grateful for all our community has to offer. We hope you feel the same way! 

Friday, July 1

12-4pm: Granby Ranch Shine and Show Open car show

1-3pm: Live music in the Village at Winter Park Resort with John McKay

5-8pm: First Friday @ Uptripping in Winter Park (live music + local art + tacos + open bar = mark your calendar!)

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Sunny + Bright 1 bedroom in Fraser

Move in ready: New appliances + new flooring!

This top floor 1 bedroom condo in Fraser is move in ready! New flooring, paint, + brand new kitchen appliances! You'll appreciate how sunny + bright this condo is with ample windows. W/D in the unit. Located in Waterside West, this condo is walking distance to grocery, coffee, breweries, distillery, shops and restaurants.

Listed By: Leah Bishop (970)531-4723

Please Contact Leah for information + showing availability . 

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Why Having a Local Realtor is Key

 The Importance of a Local Realtor: Being Present, Involved, and Informed Matters 

Just yesterday, someone stopped me in the courtyard below our office in downtown Winter Park to ask me about a coffee shop that sells fudge he’d read about, and I easily directed him toward the new coffee shop by Winter Park’s transit center, The Lift. It’s hard to count the number of times I’ve been asked, “Do you live here?” followed by questions that typically only someone who does can answer: Is this the way to the Blue Sky trailhead? Where’s the best sushi place around here? Is there dispersed camping by that lake? Do you know if there will be any outdoor live music this summer? I’m in the same boat when visiting somewhere new–I seek out locals who know their…

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Local Look: Tabernash Honey Co.

Right in Our Backyard: Bee-Loved by Locals + Visitors Alike 

Keeping bees and harvesting honey in the High Rockies is no easy feat, but our friends at Tabernash Honey Company happily accept the challenge. With close to 300 hives, they devote themselves to caring for their bees in all kinds of weather conditions (like the snowstorms that just rolled through in late May!) because they are able to produce honey that is not only healthy and flavorful but also uniquely local to Grand County.

They've been busy getting their hives ready for the summer for what they've dubbed the "bee-son" for honey-making. Their passion for what they do is infectious, and there is no better way to get in on the fun than scheduling an hour-long hive tour. Learn about their…

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In town rental, just in time for summer fun in Grand County!

Planning a trip to Winter Park this summer? Don't miss this is  3 bedroom, 3.5 bath townhome in the Sawmill Station Town Home Community in Downtown Winter Park, Colorado! The property has a large central living space, two masters, two private decks and private hot tub. Walk out the front door to concerts at Hideaway Park, great dining, shopping, and the free ski shuttle bus. Then walk out the back to find great cross-country skiing, hiking, snowshoeing, and biking-it's the perfect Winter Park vacation destination.

One of the best things about this townhome is the downtown location! Sawmill Station is in the center of downtown Winter Park. Just a block from downtown shops and restaurants and the free shuttle stops right outside the door. Only two…

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Local Look: Winter Park Trading Company

Outdoor Gear & Clothing Consignment Shop in the Heart of Winter Park

Main Street in Winter Park is full of treasures: Winter Park Trading Company is no exception. The only outdoor gear consignment shop in the county, the Trading Company is out to make adventure accessible and sustainable. Located next to Cooper Creek Square and across the street from Deno's in Winter Park, its central location makes it easy to pop by to peruse the current selection, drop off gear to sell, or pick up supplies for a day of fishing. 

BUYING

What better place to find gently-used sporting and outdoor gear than a town where outdoor play is the lifestyle? With the abundance of outdoor activities and sports available in the Fraser Valley, the Trading Company has no…

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Great investment opportunity in Grand County

Entire Duplex for sale in the ❤️ of Granby 

Entire duplex for sale in the heart of Granby! Enjoy the mountain views from the new front patio or bask in the sun on the back deck complete with a yard for both sides. Washer/dryer hook ups in both sides and new paint + oven on the north duplex. Each side of this Ranch style duplex has 2 spacious bedrooms and 1 bath along with ample living and dining space, as well as an extra-long attached garage for each unit. Live in one side and rent out the other, or use both units as long-term rentals - a unique opportunity in this desirable area! A short distance from schools, shops, and restaurants, your next adventure is never far. You’re going to LOVE living here.

Listed By: Leah Bishop (970)531-4723 or…

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West + Main: Top 2022 Brokerage

Moving Up!

West + Main Homes Climbs the T360 Mega 1000 Brokerages List in 2022

West + Main Homes was recently announced in the top third of T360's Mega 1000 residential real estate companies in the U.S. in 2022. This exclusive group of brokerages make up the top 1000 producers in the industry. With $1,494 million in sales in 2021, it's clear that our client-first, relationship-building principles are driving more and more people to trust West + Main as partners in their real estate goals. 

HOW ARE THE RANKINGS DETERMINED? 

T360 is a leader in objective, analytical real estate research, and they do not take gathering and analyzing the data to compile the Mega 1000 list lightly. The rigorous, multi-step process produces a thorough and…

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Discover Local Libraries This Spring

Explore All Our Libraries Have to Offer!

For most, the initial allure of our mountain community is the natural environment. There's no doubt: beauty and opportunity for recreation and adventure abound. But, as you spend more time here, you'll realize that there are so many more reasons to call this place home. One such "hidden gem" is our local library system. Just like finding a secret powder stash at the resort or a secluded stream to cool off in after a bike ride, discovering the Grand County Library District can leave you asking, "How am I just finding this?!"

A good book can bring you to a whole other world, and our local libraries connect you to new worlds not only through access to the written word but through creative resources, art,…

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