Christy Nielson

Contributions

The Parador: Home On The Range At Ten Triple X Ranch

OPENING SPREAD: The Parador at Ten Triple X Ranch, which overlooks the 10,000 acre property, expertly blends the architectural styles of Richardsonian Romanesque, Texas Regional, and Old World Spanish. Photography by Charles Davis Smith Situated on 10,000 acres at the northern reach of the Texas Hill Country near Glen Rose, Ten Triple X Ranch is...

Dream Barn

Images by Tre Dunham, Cesar Lujan, and Monica Adams. Opening Spread: All of the stone used for the barn and retaining walls at Oakhaven Farm in southwest Austin, Texas, was excavated from the property. Since 1983, Blackburn Architects has been a worldwide leader in equestrian architecture that strikes a perfect balance between beauty, innovation, and...

Petite Serenity

By Christy Nielson Photography by Drew Orlando Daisy Springs Ranch is a 37-acre property just outside Jackson Hole, Wyoming. A swath of Bureau of Land Management (BLM)-designated land stretches between the property and the mountains, preserving Daisy Springs Ranch’s pristine vistas and offering hundreds of acres to hike, horseback ride, fish, and hunt.  The property...

Beyond Picturesque

PHOTOGRAPHY BY LGV Creative FEATURED PHOTO: There is a hierarchy of mass to this home, which is designed to focus on the scenic mountain views from every room in the house.  Even we wouldn’t mind doing dishes in this sink, which features a clear view of the most popular peaks in the area.  The wildly...

Feast For The Eyes

Photography by Douglas Burke FEATURED PHOTO: Sunset Ranch sits on more than 100 private acres in the Wasatch Range—25 minutes away from all the offerings of Park City while still being secluded.  The commercial kitchen is an entertainer’s dream.  Located 45 miles outside Salt Lake City and 25 minutes from the resort community of Park...

Wildly Comfortable

An exclusive private ranch community just minutes from downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea and the Pacific Ocean is the idyllic setting for this Hacienda-style home that embodies a charming story and lifestyle.   BY CHRISTY NIELSON | PHOTOGRAPHY BY MATT WALLA Featured image: The Spanish Colonial Hacienda-style home is designed in a U-shape plan. The walled auto court,...

Rustic Reimagined

By Christy Nielson | Images By Paul Schraub This grand, Tahoe-style home is perched on a scenic hilltop overlooking the 80-acre Devine Ranch near Santa Cruz on the stunning central California coast.  The ranch is an equestrian lover’s dream, complete with an elegant eight-stall barn, riding arena, covered round pen, two service buildings, and 30...

Simple & Serene Farmhouse

This custom modern farmhouse, located about an hour away from Washington, D.C., is oriented on a site that overlooks the rolling hills and ever-changing landscape of the Virginia countryside.  The 4,700-square-foot home gracefully balances a modern sensibility with refined rustic elements.  Visually, the home is composed of three buildings designed to resemble an historic farm...

Into The Wild

By Christy Nielson | Photography by Alana Watkins and Nathan Kirkman Set on a 30,000-acre working cattle ranch outside the delightful town of Saratoga in south-central Wyoming, Brush Creek Ranch is a collection of exclusive properties that are abundant in authentic ranch culture, décor and experiences.  The collection, which is tucked between the Sierra Madre...
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