Ridgway, tucked beneath the Rocky Mountains in southwestern Colorado, is a "hidden treasure in the 21st century", whose residents revel in incredible natural beauty and whose air and water are the cleanest in the nation. Gateway to the scenic San Juan Skyway, Ridgway is a stone's throw from Ouray, the "Switzerland of America", and right down the mountain from the world-famous ski resort of Telluride.

If you enjoy the outdoors, the area has it all: miles of scenic trails for bikes, hikes, jeeps and horses. Up on the mesa overlooking town is Fairway Pines, a gorgeous championship golf course. Down below, the Ridgway State Park and reservoir provides for boating, camping, water skiing, picnicking, or swimming at its manmade beach. In winter, hop on a snowmobile or cross-country ski, and then soothe those sore muscles in one of the local hot springs.

Ridgway is home to historical buildings, unique shopping, and down home dining at establishments such as the famous True Grit Café, where your neighbor at the bar might sell solar panels, raise camels, teach at Ridgway High, or might even offer to take you fly-fishing or kayaking in the roaring Uncompahgre River followed by a cruise over town in his hot air balloon. But all these friendly, diverse folks would have one thing in common - they wouldn't want to live anywhere else.

Dennis Weaver's Sunridge, in Ridgway's Pleasant Valley, is a secluded 20-acre spread with pine and cottonwood groves and breathtaking views of the Cimarron Ridge and the snow-capped San Juan Mountains, among the most picturesque of the Rockies.

Winding through the property is lively Dallas Creek, which fills a private pond frequented by wild geese and irrigates a lush pasture, currently the playground of a small herd of llamas who are often joined after a glorious Colorado sunset by families of deer.

...a one-of-a kind, energy efficient, luxury home featured on Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, Home and Garden TV, the Discovery Channel, and PBS. Its 10,000 sq. ft. have been custom designed, handcrafted and furnished in Southwestern elegance, with incredible decorative detail.

The main floor features a vaulted great room with beamed ceiling and towering adobe fireplace designed and tiled by Dennis himself; an adjacent dining room with buffet bar and seating for 10; a fully equipped kitchen with custom blue pine cabinets and walk-in pantry; a billiard room; a large private office, planters with automated sprinklers for year-round growing of vegetables and flowers, and a 1,200 sq. ft. party deck offering glorious views.

Servicing this floor are 2 guest baths, a second office, laundry room, snow/utility room, wine/root cellar, and attached 3-car heated garage with tons of storage.

A long, colorful hallway lined with planters beneath picture windows connects the upper level rooms. At one end is a library, convertible to a playroom or gym. Along the hallway are 3 custom bedrooms, each with private bath, walk-in closet, adjustable skylight, hand-tiled adobe fireplace, and floor that can be radiantly heated by thermostat-controlled water. At the far end of the hallway is a charming master suite with overhead TV, skylight, fireplace, private entry, view deck, and rock-walled, solar-heated Jacuzzi. The adjacent dressing room features two walk-in closets, a vanity w/two hand-tiled sinks, and a custom, one-of-a kind flagstone shower.

Outbuildings include a guest suite, an authentic, fully refurbished guest log cabin w/bath, a meditation room or chapel, a greenhouse w/fenced garden, a second 3-car garage, a corral, stables, and utility barn with loft.

Dennis Weaver's Sunridge is a once-in-a lifetime offering ­ an Earth-friendly, custom-designed and furnished architectural masterpiece with secluded tranquility, river, breathtaking views, and convenient access to a world-class ski resort, airport, and unlimited recreational activities.

Driven by their love for our planet and their commitment to its environment, Dennis and wife Gerry helped design then build the Earthship with their own hands. It remains one of the most innovative, inspiring homes on Mother Earth, and this incredible luxury estate is one of the most admired and famous residences in America.