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The expansive lodge takes up residence in an upper Teton Village lot that is just under 1 acre. The hillside home captures cohesiveness with landscape and promotes family life unfolding both within and beyond the confines of its walls. Kurt Dubbe, of Dubbe Moulder Architects, explains, “The owners were committed to integrating the indoor and outdoors.”

After all, it would be a shame not to take full advantage of such deep and literal connection to the mountains, National Forest land and skier access in Teton Village. The property features not one, but two ski-in/ski-out points to accommodate a larger family and guests. The first point lies on the first-floor level, allowing access from the ski hill through an outdoor living area and covered porch, which opens into a generous mudroom and master wing. The second ski-in/ski-out point exists on the top floor—a unique addition made possible by the lot’s sloped topography—allowing access directly from the ski slope onto a gorgeous outdoor living space complete with a fireplace, barbecue and ample seating for unwinding and enjoying après-ski libations. In the summer, ski access transforms to out-the-door hiking trails and countless ways to enjoy the surrounding protected, public lands.

Ample space to enjoy the outdoors is a consistent feature of this home. Two ski-in/ski-out areas provide family and friends with a perfect home base for adventures.

A project of this size requires a strong vision from the architects and owners, coupled with a contractor who can be both innovative and efficient. As the architects at Dubbe Moulder began to interview prospective contractors, Dembergh Construction quickly rose to the top. Principal Don Frank and his very capable team were able to manage factors like extreme slope and the lot’s location at the top of a hill smoothly by securing a lay-down site at the bottom of Granite Ridge. This enabled the builders to preassemble wall panels before bringing them up to the site, expediting the construction process considerably.

Custom furniture made from unique, diverse pieces of wood are as eye-catching as pieces of art.

Dubbe explains, “All three parties on the project [owner, architect and contractor] had a great line of communication and a very respectful relationship throughout the life of the project.

Granite Ridge Lodge is one of those projects that, in order for it to succeed, it really does require everybody to be in sync with one another, working together. We needed to put the clients in the position to make timely, well-reasoned, thoughtful decisions without creating any delays during construction.”

Intricate stonework ties both the indoor and outdoor spaces of the home together and contrasts beautifully with other natural materials meant to reflect the mountainside surroundings.

The home went through many design evolutions and was finished with features that mattered most to the owners, including an outdoor spa, soundproof movie theater and game room. Perhaps the most intriguing part of the interior, however, lies in its use of diverse and beautiful wood. Dembergh Construction created several custom wood pieces, including a bar top in the game room made from a curved slab of American black walnut and a dining room table made from a slab of African mahogany with a live edge. Both pieces look more like works of art than furniture. The owners were committed to integrating these diverse wood species and were intimately involved in their procurement process.

Intricate stonework ties both the indoor and outdoor spaces of the home together and contrasts beautifully with other natural materials meant to reflect the mountainside surroundings.

The lives and personalities of the homeowners are indeed captured by this dream lodge from its foundations to its rooftop, including perhaps the most innovative technology the house possesses: solar panels. As solar company founders and executives, it was important to the homeowners to incorporate these panels, which supplement the home’s energy consumption. This commitment to sustainability is a beautiful ode to Granite Ridge Lodge’s astounding alpine environment, and a lasting reminder of the majesty of nature.

Elevates Traditional Design

The foundation for the interior design in the great room was laid with smoky-brown and pink earth tones in medallion-patterned area rugs, says interior designer Colleen McFadden-Walls. The handwoven rugs complement the cathedral and coffered ceilings and a travertine spiral staircase with a custom iron railing that leads to a reading nook.

The great room features a large, bronze and dark walnut fireplace with a steel surround, as well as a custom railing for the staircase—both built by Jeff Morris of Heart Four Ironworks.

Walls worked closely with this project’s homeowners, Paul and Lynn George, to find pieces like a woven-damask wingback chair and a velvety mohair sofa for them to sink into and unwind. She used some pieces from their existing furniture collection and elaborated on that throughout the house.

The master bedroom seating area features custom cabinetry. A drop ceiling, fireplace and warm draperies create a cozy atmosphere for watching television or reading.

“There are lots of textures and layers to the seating areas in the house, which balances the cathedral ceilings,” she says. “Having recently completed so many contemporary design projects, it was nice to take on a traditional project. I like being able to show the diversity in my portfolio.”

Walls is the designer-in-residence for Belle Cose At Home and has 22 years of experience as an interior designer on residential and commercial projects in the valley.

A custom gabbeh runner, designed by Walls and Kismet Rug Gallery, provides warmth on the travertine entry floor.

Paul George’s hands-on approach gave him a lot of appreciation for Walls and her team, who all worked within a budget, met deadlines and elevated the couple’s vision. “Colleen was able to transition well in terms of rooms blending one into another,” he says. “Her selection of colors is exquisite. Each room has custom work, from wood floors to tiles and stone counters. She makes each room feel different, but they flow.”

New bedding, drapery and rich fabrics modernize the upstairs guest wing, where there is a private terrace off two junior guest suites. A first-floor master bedroom has a private gas fireplace and two easy chairs under a dropped ceiling to ensconce you for nighttime reading. The fireplaces and lighting fixtures were designed by Walls and Heart Four Ironworks, a shop on the south end of town that prides itself on its small, dedicated team and custom work.

The upstairs guest master bathroom, with beautiful marble shower and countertops, is accentuated by Waterworks plumbing and lighting fixtures. The space features a large and luxurious walk-in closet and dressing area.

Jeff Morris, the founder of Heart Four, was responsible for some of the unique details in the downstairs powder room, where an onyx-topped, glass-vessel sink is lit from below a custom burl-walnut vanity. The fine-grained hardwood finishes throughout the house carry into the media room, which has a wet bar.

“The dining room was another one of my favorite areas,” Walls says, adding that a nearby servery area and well-lit breakfast nook create a “well-supported and very functional dining space.”

The landscaping, by MD Nursery, added privacy berms and more than 120 new trees to the property. “We know how important an outdoor space can be,” says landscaper Jared Searle. “The enhancement of the four-tier waterfall with the surrounding new trees provided privacy and additional beauty to what was already there. We also tried to frame the view of the Tetons over the top of the waterfall.”

Entertaining at the chateau has become a favorite pastime for the Georges, who invite guests to sit outside and see the panorama of mountain views mirrored in the pond and have cocktails on the terrace under the full moon.

“It’s extremely comfortable,” George says. “If we had done it on our own, the end result wouldn’t have come close to what they were able to create.”

The 6,400-square-foot chateau is taken care of impeccably and rented by a local property management firm, The Clear Creek Group, who named the home Chateau on the West Bank. George says The Clear Creek Group does an excellent job making sure the elevator and other systems like the heated walkways are functioning properly, and forecasting to make sure the property is attended to on a proactive basis.

With so much modernism in the valley, the chateau truly celebrates the comfort and style of traditional design.

“It turns out that every room wants that view,” he explains. So he created a T-shaped design to give each room a front row seat to the magnificent landscape. The outside portion of the home also features small patio spaces connected by pathways, each with its own spectacular view.

The 3,617-square-foot home feels as though it’s made of glass. The windows, provided by Peak Glass and manufactured by Bildau, a German company, ensured that the home met local energy codes, while allowing far more windows than is standard.

“Framing didn’t take long; there were hardly any walls,” Lee says.

Midway through the design process the owners decided they wanted a bigger home. Architect Chris Lee added 16 feet onto the great room, which allowed him to make the fireplace two-sided and provided seating space behind the chimney.

The house was originally designed as a temporary vacation home, modest in size and simple in design. Midway through the process, however, the owners decided they would live in Jackson Hole full-time and wanted something bigger.

The communal space of the home is all one large area designed to be open and social. Wherever you are in the house you enjoy a spectacular view.

“We didn’t miss a beat,” Lee says. “It didn’t even really slow us down.”

The home is built with two wings: one with communal space, such as the great room, and the other the private, bedroom areas. A glass-encased hallway connects the two spaces.

The house was designed with an open floor plan for entertaining. The concept for the great room was simple, Lee says. “It’s basically an open rectangle with a kitchen in the corner.”

The great room acts as the social center, with a fireplace, kitchen and living area, including a small loft where kids can play. Plywood paneling on the vaulted ceiling gives a smooth and sleek feel that also generates a sense of warmth. The room, like the rest of the house, was designed to maximize the views.

Lee worked with Roscoe Company and interior designer Shannon White to create a modern, yet welcoming feel to the home. The owners wanted simple lines and clean details and chose white throughout the entire house. This creates an airy, serene feeling. Nothing is shouting for attention. The heated, stained-concrete floors are a dark gray—almost black—with a light sheen.

The master bedroom is the “crown jewel” of the home, says Lee. Three sides of the room are glass. Faraway neighbors and strategically placed landscaping ensure privacy, while surrounding the room with incredible views.

“The whole house is as laser clean as can be—with a lot of glass,” Lee says.

The owner’s affinity for modernism clashed with subdivision requirements for a Western aesthetic. Lee brought the two into alignment in several ways. He used unstained barnwood to give the exterior a rustic feel. Solar panels blend into the black, metal roof. He also created a thin roofline and left the windows unframed, so everything looks clean and crisp, while still appearing weathered and bucolic.

“I designed the house around the laundry chutes,” Bruno laughs. It’s kind of a joke, but for a mother of three growing, active kids, laundry is a constant.

Bruno’s life and kids demand efficiency, so every inch of her Teton Village home is highly functional—but not at the expense of taste. Wood trim and stone walls give a touch of that traditional Western rustic feel, but metal accents and big, open rooms bring it back to this century.

Unlike many of the neighboring houses designed for vacation rentals, Bruno’s feels like a home—her dream home. Builders Jesse Roy and Derek Di Venere of Couloir Construction and Rick Merrell of Merrell DesignWorks turned the heavily wooded lot into a custom home in just 14 months.

Wooden accents, like this barn-style bathroom door and wall trim, add rustic flare to this mountain modern home.

Two rows of bunk beds in the basement sleep four young guests. “Jen showed us an inspiration photo of the bunk beds, and I started to design on the fly,” says Roy. Accounting for bed size, stair width and space for additional wall cladding, he designed each bed like a small cave, recessed into the wall and accessed by a staircase between the two rows. He left room in front of the bed “caves” to add doors to them in the future.

With just one photo for reference, Jesse Roy designed a set of cavelike bunk beds nestled into the wall for young guests.

“With only a picture, I think we captured the look and feeling that Jen was trying to achieve, keeping in mind functionality,” he says.

Upstairs, a wooden, sliding barn door turns the first-floor office into a guest suite. Each floor has different heating accommodations, and the team left room to build an elevator for Bruno’s aging parents.

Although Bruno had the vision, the entire process was collaborative. “She made the process enjoyable and fun,” Di Venere says. “We were always trying to understand what she wanted, and I think ultimately we helped give her that.”

The rock lining the walls is custom-made from a mix of three different types of stone from three different quarries around the West.

Merrell admits it was one of the most enjoyable projects he’s ever been a part of. Laughter was never in short supply on-site, he says. The team shared desks, jokes and a healthy supply of peanut M&M’s.

And the heart of the house, the laundry room, is painted purple: Bruno’s favorite color.

The team calls this window “The Tower.” It spans two floors and offers views of the valley in front of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.

This plush, open-sectional couch, chosen by Trauner Fay Designs, invites the family to gather, without closing off the living area from the adjoining kitchen and library. It’s also the perfect place to catch a movie on a TV that retracts into the custom cabinetry.

With the help of JH Builders, Trauner Fay Designs and GYDE Architects, the family transformed an iconic, early contemporary Jackson Hole home into a comfortable modern masterpiece.

The Regans envisioned opening up the home to allow “the outside to come inside”—especially the mountain and town views—and updating the interior with modern finishes.

At the end of the outdoor walkway lies the first transformation. What was once a small, unused alcove is now an elegant entry where a full-glass pivot door and glass wall blur the barrier between indoors and out. Small touches like an outdoor, metal panel cut to mimic the shape of the trees are repeated indoors on an entry bench from the same powder-treated metal.

Family and friends can sit back in comfortable, woven-synthetic-fiber deck chairs while enjoying a fire and unlimited view of the valley leading up to the Tetons. JH Builders weatherproofed the outdoor gas fireplace to keep snow out and automatically drain any water that collects, making it very low maintenance.

On the upper level looking down on the main room, the builders replaced dark wood railings with sophisticated glass panels that are nearly invisible, directing the eye toward high, square windows. They also added textured-wood slatting to the 20-foot-high ceiling to make the large space feel warmer and more visually interesting.

In the kitchen, a sleek, painted-glass backsplash and concealed outlets keep the focus on the central island, where family can gather to cook and enjoy everyday meals. Trauner Fay Designs chose limestone for the island, complemented by grey-felted stools and textured fabric-and-wood chairs. Two barstools fit perfectly at the island’s burnished-metal end.

The Regans envisioned opening up the home to allow “the outside to come inside.”

Downstairs, a full bar embodies the comfortable, modern aesthetic of the home. A floating, live-edge walnut bar invites people to pull up a stool, while the mirrored backsplash with a central silver-painted skull builds a sense of occasion in this entertainment area.

The floating, live-edge wood bar’s walnut stools appear suspended, accenting the silver backsplash with their metal stays.

Several other downstairs spaces cater to the family’s interests, such as a dedicated music room with guitars hung in easy reach, a craft area for creative projects, and a multistory outdoor climbing wall with an auto-belay device, which is popular with both family and friends.

The home’s topping highlight is a new roof deck perfectly situated for Teton and valley views. JH Builders reconstructed the once conventional roof to create about 650 square feet of additional outdoor living. Glass panel railings make the deck feel as if it’s floating above the treetops. When the sun dips low, a 60-inch-long gas fireplace warms the space with light and ambiance.

From top to bottom, this house with “good bones” has truly been transformed into a masterpiece where the Regan family can gather, share hobbies and create memories together.