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A rare piece of flagstaff history. The Burrus Homestead.
A bit about the farm:
This truly unique and historically relevant Flagstaff residence sits below the towering Mt. Humphreys and beside Mt. Elden. Needless to say the views are awe-inspiring. One of the most unique properties in Flagstaff! 10-acre equine training facility with party barn and guest accommodations is located only 8 miles from Downtown. All flat and useable with a collection of amazing 400-year-old Ponderosa Pines centered over the traditional 1920’s Malpas stone main house, 1970’s Log Cabin guest house, restored 1890’s post and beam Party Barn. Property also contains a Bunk House, Guest Bath, Shower House and remodeled 2 bed 2 bath Mobile Home. The property is connected to Doney Park Water (no water hauling) and sits on a county maintained road that is plowed early on snow-days!!
A little about the Farms builders and former owners:
Mr. Ernest Burrus
This property was first homesteaded in the late 1800's by Mr. Ernest Burrus. The street has been named after him, but spelled incorrectly!
Mr. Burrus owned and operated the original full section of land (plus another 350 leased from the forest service) as a cattle ranch and organic potato farm. He was one of the driving forces behind Flagstaff agriculture including building all of the agricultural berms that you see through Doney Park. A large one still exists on the farm. You can find much historical data on Mr. Burrus and his contribution to Flagstaff agriculture through the Arizona Historical Society Pioneer Museum.
Mr. Bill Owen, Cowboy Artist Association
The farm was also owned by 3 time president of the Cowboy Artist Association, Mr. Bill Owen. He was the last to operate the farm as a working cattle ranch. Mr. Owen built the Log Cabin as a studio for his painting and the log addition to the Malpais house as a studio for sculpting. The sculpting studio has since been converted to a master suite while carefully preserving many details of the original studio including the log walls, timber ceilings and rough cut window treatments. The Log Cabin studio was converted to a mother-in-laws home in the late 70's compete with upgraded bathroom and chefs kitchen. The Cowboy Artist "CA" logo is preserved on the hearth of the great stone fireplace.
Golden Sage Sporthorses
One of the last working homestead ranches in Flagstaff (and possibly the last), the farm host Golden Sage Sporthorses. GSS is the only hunter - jumper training facility in Flagstaff. GSS is a boutique barn offering personalized and custom board and training services to select clients. Upon availability, lay-up or rehab horses may be accommodated. No lesson horses are available at this time. If you're interested in training services please inquire about our current waitlist and show schedules.