A rustic Big Sky home with a dash of dixie The Danish have a word for the concept behind a new home in Big Sky, Montana. It’s hygge — and according to Merriam-Webster, it refers to cozy and comfortable surroundings that invoke an inner sense of...
A home inspired by centuries-old stone cottages was at the leading edge of the cozy-contemporary aesthetic that now dominates Jackson Hole, Wyoming’s architecture and design scene The idea wasn’t to build a trend-setting house. It was 2006, and log homes were still king in Jackson Hole,...
A Jackson Hole, Wyoming, home reflects the beauty of its backdrop Not every architect can triumph with a project that places a building against the multi-hued mountains of Northwest Wyoming, where the natural beauty can humble any abode. But Tom Ward, of Ward + Blake Architects...
A renovation brings timeless warmth and comfort to a Montana mountain retreat When a couple from New York toured a 7,300-square-foot residence in the Yellowstone Club community of Big Sky, Montana, they fell in love with the mountainside location and stunning views in every direction. The six-bedroom...
A deeply rooted home in the shadow of the Tetons [caption id="attachment_13769" align="alignright" width="237"] In the entry, the stone landing grounds theroom. Traditional furnishings include Navajo rugs and an antique cabinet from Robuck & Co. The Plains Indian scene is Returning to Camp by Bill Gollings,...
The Cavallo Ranch blends the simplicity of a barn with the spirit of a modern home On the outskirts of Bozeman, Montana, a structure of striking purity rises from a field of grass. From a distance, it’s a rectangular box with a triangular roof. It has...
A couple’s love for Montana shines in a home that’s both regional and contemporary According to Rod Fraser, when people visit and sit on the patio at his family’s 3D Ranch in Bozeman, Montana, they easily become transfixed. “Everyone who visits has been universally impacted; I think...
A home designed for an active family in Big Sky, Montana A NATURAL SKI HILL AT ONE END of the property, a trout-stocked pond at the other, and stunning mountain views set the stage for the Mountain Pond Home, a log-style house large enough to accommodate...
As any experienced angler knows, fly fishing isn’t the kind of sport you just launch right into. Tippet, leader, line, knots, flies, casting techniques, and nymph or dry-fly rigging — the list of things to learn goes on and on. And most will admit that,...
In search of solitude The first time someone mentioned a packraft to me was about three years ago. “A pack what?” I said. Which is the response most fly fishers probably would have. I knew about drift boats, pontoons, canoes, and paddle boards, but I’d never...