1914
1914
1914
Genevieve Chandler Phipps purchased 1000 acres which became Greystone.
Greystone Stone Cottage, Guest House, Manor House and Carriage House built.
1915
1915
1915
Rocky Mountain National Park is established as the ninth U.S. national park.
1917
1917
1917
Pool built adjacent to Upper Bear Creek.
1929
1929
1929
Struthers Burt purchases three homesteads north of Moran and builds the Three Rivers Ranch as a private retreat for himself and his family. Seeking the peace and quiet of the northern end of the valley.
1931
1931
1931
Genevieve’s daughters, Helen Phipps Bromfeld and Dorothy Phipps Garrett, inherited Greystone.
Their husbands, Donald Bromfield and Van Holt Garrett, had for years partnered the prestigious Garrett Bromfield Real Estate Company located in downtown Denver. Through their husbands’ firm, the women decided in 1938, it was time to sell.
1939
1939
1939
- Elmer and Peg Wilfey of A.R. Wilfey & Sons, Inc. purchased Greystone and added an adjacent 250 acres.
1940
1940
1940
- Greystone Pool House built as the living quarters for the Wilfey’s eldest son.
1946
1946
1946
- Colonel William and Mrs. Sadie Sandifer of Atlanta, Georgia purchased Greystone (1250 acres) and converted it to a guest ranch.
1950
1950
1950
- With his parents’ blessing, Bill Sandifer Jr. subdivided approx. 250 acres which became Greystone Lazy Acres.
1956
1956
1956
- Original Pavilion built with grand stone fireplace.
1965
1965
1965
- Pool built adjacent to the Manor House. The original pool at Upper Bear Creek was deconstructed in the 1970’s.
1969
1969
1969
Colorado becomes the skiing capital of the U.S., as renowned ski resorts opened in Breckenridge, Steamboat and Vail.
1970
1970
1970
- Acting on his parents’ behalf, Bill Sandifer Jr. sold 200 acres which became Greystone Estates.
1981
1981
1981
- Nathaniel and Margaret C. Burt purchased Greystone with 55 acres on behalf of their daughter, Margery Burt Smith and husband Warren A. Smith.
1987
1987
1987
- Warren A. Smith, owner of Greystone, voluntarily files for bankruptcy.
1989
1989
1989
- Greystone foreclosed upon by the United Bank of Bear Valley.
1991
1991
1991
- Greystone purchased by Jerry Peterson of Greystone Manor Limited Liability Company.
1992
1992
1992
- Greystone sold to Richard and Pamela Bard.
- Pool House and Guest House renovated.
1993
1993
1993
Carriage House renovated to become the headquarters of Bard & Company, Inc
1995
1995
1995
- Repositioned entry road and paved all drives of Greystone.
1996
1996
1996
- Manor House renovated and Pool rebuilt.
1999
1999
1999
- Renovation of the Pool House after a minor fire.
2001
2001
2001
- New white oak timber frame Pavilion built around the grand stone fireplace of the original Pavilion.
2001
2001
2023
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