About Us

THE JACKSON HOLE OPPORTUNITY

For many years now, families have been seeking a more wholesome lifestyle away from Metropolitan areas. Teton County has over 3.8 million  acres of which 98% is under the management of state and federal government. That leaves just 2% of the land in the Jackson Hole valley in private hands, and of that, about two-thirds is either already developed or preserved through conservation easements. These clear constraints on future development distinguish Jackson Hole from most other places in America. From a simple supply-demand perspective, they suggest that property in Jackson Hole has a better chance of retaining or increasing its value than property in much of the rest of the United States. Since 1997 property prices have increased each year by 20% or more. While there is no guarantee that such a rate of growth will continue, it is clear that Jackson Hole real estate will continue to be affected during the next decade by the same basic force: very high demand for property provided by a very limited supply. Land prices in Jackson Hole are already high, providing owners with an incentive to develop and maintain their property to the highest standards. Complementing this incentive is the community’s feeling about land use. Jackson Hole’s conservation ethic dates back to the 1920's when John D. Rockefeller, Jr. acquired thousands of acres of the valley floor with the sole intention of creating a conservation gift for future generations. His efforts were inspired by the same passion for the area felt by residents and visitors today, a passion that guides ongoing land-use planning in Teton County.

Management Team Teton Land and Development Group, LLC is managed by an experienced team of professionals who are focused on building liquidity and financial strength in the real estate development market.  In 2002 Teton Land and Development Group, LLC was created to take advantage of the growing demand and shrinking supply of developable land in the Teton mountain range in Wyoming and Idaho. The management team has over 50 years experience in developing land, building homes and commercial buildings, and managing rental properties. Thomas Garlock,Managing Partner- Has been active as a real estate investor and developer in Jackson, WY and Southern California since 1985. A Jackson Hole resident since 1995, Mr. Garlock appreciates the natural beauty of Wyoming along with its outdoor activities. Mr. Garlock was an early pioneer in the cellular telephone industry, where he constructed and operated several of the 55 cellular telephone systems owned by partnerships he managed.  He is a member of The Nature Conservancy, Trout Unlimited, Rocky Mt. Elk Foundation, and Yellowstone Association. The management team has fallen in love with the natural beauty, old west charm, small town feel, and outdoor activities offered in Jackson Hole and its surrounding valleys and seeks to develop projects that serve the community and the environment.