On land historically used for horse grazing and famously crossed by the Nez Perce tribe in their flight, this master plan respectfully shares space with a large-scale indigenous meadow restoration project, stands of mature ponderosa, and thriving aspen groves. 

Fronting a half-mile long bend of the Bitterroot River, the new and historic structures on the site and the interstitial spaces between provide ample opportunities for visitors and guests to connect to the land, the sky, and the river. Boardwalks and ‘deer trails’ run throughout the native grasses and tree stands, serving as pathways to the various buildings and encouraging pauses amidst the surrounding plant communities.

Cabins, cottages, and barns sit lightly on the land, touching down as their particularly setting requests, each scaled to respect the majesty of the narrowing valley.  A construction palette of locally sourced pine, site-dug stone, and unfinished structural steel give the buildings a timeless style grounded in materials that will weather gracefully over generations.