Holmes Gulch Retreat – Bailey, Colorado
SITE UNDER CONSTRUCTION!
Secluded 49.84 acre retreat bordering Pike National Forest on 3 sides outside Bailey, Colorado!
Escape to your own secluded mountain paradise secured behind gates and inaccessible to the public—an elevated, forested retreat surrounded on three sides by Pike National Forest.
This remote property just outside of Bailey, Colorado off of the Wellington Lake Road features an 800 sq. ft. camper’s cabin with a cozy lounge and loft plus a kitchen/shop area equipped with BBQ, smoker, pizza oven, Coleman stove, band saw/lathe, and other tools for projects.
Additional structures include a log open-air bunk cabin, storage shed, propane generator house and new roofs on all buildings.
Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy this vast playground with hiking trails, shooting range, and side-by-side access to the top of the property for breathtaking views of The Castle Formation, Wellington Lake, Lost Creek Wilderness, and Pine Valley. A rare blend of “behind-the-gate” privacy, self-sufficiency, and mountain beauty.
Existing infrastructure includes a domestic well with pump replaced in 2015 ready for use with a portable generator.
The property includes a Kato Light 37 kVA generator powered by a Continental M363 6-cylinder gasoline engine (circa 1961). This unit was built for industrial and agricultural service, offering reliable standby or continuous-duty power.
• Capacity: ~37 kVA, suitable for whole-property backup or heavy equipment.
• Engine: Continental M363 flathead 6-cylinder, ~110–122 HP @ 2200 RPM.
• Condition: Vintage but serviceable; rugged mid-century design.
• Parts Availability: Aftermarket support for electrical and engine components remains accessible.
• Value: Durable construction and proven performance history make it well-suited for restoration, continued use, or as a collector’s item.
This generator offers a combination of historical character and practical utility, capable of supporting substantial electrical loads in off-grid or backup scenarios.
A Rooftop Precipitation Collection System Permit was established in 2015 and water collection tanks have been stocked to build the system or use to further store well water. 500 & 200 gallon Propane tanks also exist upon the property. A sawmill had been used to mill many of the elements constructed upon the property.
