Meet the author of development that belongs.
Berg Land Company was founded in 2019 by Laura Burnham, who brings institutional experience across real estate finance, land development, and destination real estate from some of the most respected names in the industry, including Vail Resorts, Prologis, Inspirato, David Weekley Homes, and Century Communities.
Since going out on her own, Laura has overseen the entitlement of thousands of residential lots and over $260 million in development land across Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho.
Every project begins with respect—for the land, its story, and the people who give it life.
Growth is inevitable. It should also be thoughtful. Through uncompromising craftsmanship and design, we create places of quality, dignity, and lasting value.
Where others see obstacles, we see potential—transforming complexity of high-barrier-to-entry land into lasting value.
We prize honesty as highly as design—open dialogue, accountable action, and outcomes worthy of trust.
We reject shortcuts and quick wins. Every detail is measured, intentional and made with integrity to stand the test of time.
Our partnerships are our currency—merging local wisdom with global perspective to elevate every endeavor.
Laura Burnham is a land developer with a career focused on luxury hospitality, private equity finance, and master-planned community development. She has held key portfolio growth positions with Vail Resorts | RockResorts, Prologis, Miller Global Properties, and Inspirato.
Transitioning into residential development, Laura managed entitlement of The Canyons, a 3,400-acre master-planned community in Castle Pines, Colorado, and later oversaw land acquisition for David Weekley Homes and Century Communities, sourcing and entitling thousands of lots across the Denver metro area, including complex assemblages that remain flagship projects today.
In 2019, Laura founded Berg Land Company and expanded her focus regionally to niche Mountain West markets that align with her development vision and acumen. Berg has independently acquired over $15.4 million in land and delivered over 150 lots to national homebuilders in Colorado and Idaho. In 2022, Laura was recognized as the #2 Top Producing Broker Nationwide for EXP Commercial. Her track record reflects a rare combination of institutional finance training, entrepreneurial execution, and deep entitlement expertise.
Laura graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with degrees in Business, Psychology, and Philosophy. Based in Victor, Idaho, she spends her free time cycling, skiing, fly fishing, and paddleboarding — with her two dogs never far behind.