Estes Park, Colorado · Rocky Mountain National Park
A rare private residence nestled within the historic grounds of the YMCA of the Rockies — where the elk roam and the peaks are always in view.
Discover the PropertyThe Property
Situated within the storied 860-acre grounds of the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado, this private home occupies one of the most extraordinary addresses in the American West. With Rocky Mountain National Park at your doorstep, you are surrounded by wilderness, wildlife, and a quiet that only the high country can offer.
The YMCA of the Rockies has been a cherished mountain retreat since 1908. To hold a home within these grounds is to be part of a living legacy — a community of families, nature, and the enduring spirit of the Rockies.
This is not a typical mountain cabin. It is a place of genuine rarity: private, serene, and woven into one of Colorado's most beloved landscapes.
What Makes It Unique
Direct access to one of America's most celebrated national parks — literally outside your door.
Elk, deer, and abundant wildlife roam freely across the YMCA's expansive grounds year-round.
A truly rare opportunity — a personal home within the historic YMCA of the Rockies campus.
Hiking, snowshoeing, climbing, and stargazing — every season brings something extraordinary.
Plan Your Visit
Where the home sits, and how to get there.
Where Elysium sits within the 860-acre YMCA of the Rockies campus — look for the red star.
Open Property Map PDF →Elysium sits steps from the East Portal of Rocky Mountain National Park — look for the red star. Hiking trails wind out in every direction.
Open Trails Map PDF →The campus sits between Rocky Mountain National Park and the town of Estes Park — both within minutes.
Open in Google Maps →Denver International Airport to the YMCA: roughly 75 miles north and west, an easy drive of about 1 hour 35 minutes via I-25 and US-36.
Open Live Directions →Photo Gallery
Memories from the Mountain
For years, this Colorado home has been the place we go to slow down with the people we love. We've never put it up for auction before — but for the Fete, we wanted to share it. These photos are what we hope you'll get to feel.
Location
The YMCA of the Rockies sits at 8,000 feet elevation, just two miles from the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park and a short drive from the charming town of Estes Park. Denver is approximately 75 miles to the south.
The campus itself offers swimming, tennis, hiking trails, a chapel, dining, and a deep sense of community that has welcomed generations of families since 1908.
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