Art, Land, and Legacy with the Beardsely Brothers (Recast)
Thu Feb 05 2026
We're throwing it back to a conversation we had last year with two of our favorite brothers, Duke and Woody Beardsley! From their family’s five generation history in Colorado to their distinct career paths – Duke as a renowned western artist and Woody as a conservation-minded ranch broker (at Mirr!) – the Beardsley’s share their perspectives on preserving the legacy of the West. They discuss how ranching, land stewardship, and contemporary western art continue to shape the region’s identity offering insights for new and seasoned landowners alike.
Topics
[0:58] Meet the Beardsley Brothers: A Family Legacy in Colorado
[3:30] Ranching Roots: The Beardsleys’ Historic Ties to the Land
[5:21] Childhood Influences: How the West Shaped Their Careers
[9:39] The Meaning of Legacy in Art, Land, and Culture
[18:30] The Evolution of Western Art: Tradition Meets Modernity
[22:22] Ranching Today: Land Use, Conservation & Ownership Trends
[25:32] Storytelling Through Art and the Growing Popularity of Western Aesthetics
[31:45] What’s Next for Duke & Woody Beardsley
[33:47] Closing Thoughts & Final Reflections
Need professional help finding, buying or selling a legacy ranch, contact us:
Mirr Ranch Group
901 Acoma Street
Denver, CO 80204
Phone: (303) 623-4545
https://www.MirrRanchGroup.com/
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We're throwing it back to a conversation we had last year with two of our favorite brothers, Duke and Woody Beardsley! From their family’s five generation history in Colorado to their distinct career paths – Duke as a renowned western artist and Woody as a conservation-minded ranch broker (at Mirr!) – the Beardsley’s share their perspectives on preserving the legacy of the West. They discuss how ranching, land stewardship, and contemporary western art continue to shape the region’s identity offering insights for new and seasoned landowners alike. Topics [0:58] Meet the Beardsley Brothers: A Family Legacy in Colorado [3:30] Ranching Roots: The Beardsleys’ Historic Ties to the Land [5:21] Childhood Influences: How the West Shaped Their Careers [9:39] The Meaning of Legacy in Art, Land, and Culture [18:30] The Evolution of Western Art: Tradition Meets Modernity [22:22] Ranching Today: Land Use, Conservation & Ownership Trends [25:32] Storytelling Through Art and the Growing Popularity of Western Aesthetics [31:45] What’s Next for Duke & Woody Beardsley [33:47] Closing Thoughts & Final Reflections Need professional help finding, buying or selling a legacy ranch, contact us: Mirr Ranch Group 901 Acoma Street Denver, CO 80204 Phone: (303) 623-4545 https://www.MirrRanchGroup.com/