Intangible Water Assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible water assets	$ 124,904	$ 124,880
Fish Springs Ranch | Pipeline and Water Rights
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible water assets	83,897	83,897
Carson-Lyon
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible water assets	24,804	24,804
Other Properties
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible water assets	$ 16,203	$ 16,179