May 28th, 2025 – CriticalPoint, a trusted platform for tailored financial solutions, today announced that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to Moving Mountains, Inc. (“Moving Mountains” or the “Company”), a legacy hospitality company specializing in luxury vacation home management and rental, on its investment from StayTerra Vacations, LLC (“StayTerra”), a portfolio company of Garnett Station Partners.
Founded in Colorado, Moving Mountains is a market leader in luxury property management and vacation home rentals in Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Steamboat Springs and Vail. Founded in 1997 by Robin and Heather Craigen, Moving Mountains offers guests highly personalized care at select, private homes, residences and yachts. Moving Mountains’ portfolio of rental assets are selected for their quality, design and location, providing a luxurious mountain experience tailored to perfectly suit each traveler’s preference.
As part of the StayTerra collection, Moving Mountains will receive access to growth capital, refined customer service capabilities, technology and data solutions to position the Company for long-term growth and generate enhanced value for its guests and rental owners.
The StayTerra collection also includes Prime Vacations, a leading vacation rental management company based in Bradenton, Florida that manages over 1,000 properties across multiple independent brands located along Florida’s coastline and surrounding islands. StayTerra is backed by Garnett Station Partners, a principal investment firm that partners with experienced and entrepreneurial management teams to build valuable growth companies.
“This partnership marks a major milestone in our company’s journey and positions us for sustainable, targeted growth,” said Robin Craigen, Co-Founder and ongoing CEO of Moving Mountains. “For nearly three decades, Moving Mountains has relentlessly pursued excellence in service to our guests, our homeowners and our dedicated team. By joining the StayTerra network, we are unlocking a new era of opportunity to scale our business with the resources and expertise of a like-minded, forward-thinking partner while maintaining our brand and continuing to do what we do best – delivering exceptional hospitality in unforgettable places.
“I want to thank CriticalPoint for their incredible job advising Moving Mountains on its partnership with StayTerra,” Mr. Craigen continued. “Their extensive experience and thoughtful guidance throughout the M&A process were instrumental, and we could not have done this without them. The entire Moving Mountains team is excited for this next chapter in its growth.”
Heather Craigen, Co-Founder and CFO, added, “CriticalPoint was more than just an advisor — they were a steady hand through every twist and turn of the process. From helping us identify the ideal partner to navigating the complexities and emotions that come with a deal of this scale, their insight and commitment were invaluable in creating an outcome that works for everyone involved.”
Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The transaction demonstrates CriticalPoint’s expertise in middle market deal advisory and commitment to act as a trusted advisor with proven abilities to deliver for its clients.
If you would like more information about CriticalPoint or have questions regarding this transaction, please contact:
Chris Kim
Director
Direct: (424) 437-2081
ckim@criticalpoint.com
Cameron Taylor
Director
Direct: (424) 567-6193
ctaylor@criticalpoint.com
About Moving Mountains
Founded in 1997 by Robin and Heather Craigen, Moving Mountains specializes in luxury property management and vacation home rentals in Steamboat Springs, Vail, Beaver Creek, and Breckenridge, Colo. In 2024, Moving Mountains expanded to include luxury yacht charters with the Oceans division, a high-touch, high-service yacht broker service in the U.S. and British Virgin Islands. With 250 luxury residences in the Rocky Mountains and a fleet of over 100 custom-curated crewed sailing and power yachts across the Caribbean, Moving Mountains caters to the desires of discerning guests from across the globe who seek a premium level of comfort, luxury, privacy, and personalization. Committed to elevated vacation customization at sea level or 10,000 feet above, Moving Mountains offers guests a comprehensive range of vacation planning services, including catering, grocery stocking, ground transportation, activities, restaurant recommendations, and more. For more information, visit www.movingmountains.com.
About CriticalPoint
CriticalPoint is the most-trusted platform for tailored financial solutions, combining the best of Investment Banking and Private Capital. Backed by decades of diverse transaction experience, the CriticalPoint team delivers the insights clients and stakeholders need to achieve superior outcomes across a range of industries. Founded in 2012 by senior M&A professionals with a passion for deal-making, CriticalPoint stands out for its deep expertise in Investment Banking—including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, deal sourcing, special situations, and valuation advisory—as well as in Private Capital investing, with a focus on corporate divestitures. When business owners, management teams, private equity firms, and corporate sellers reach a defining moment, CriticalPoint is the first and only call they make. For more information, visit criticalpoint.com.
