Wild Haven

Designed for a young family of three, this home sits ten miles up the Ohio Creek Valley, nestled into a wooded slope with expansive views of Carbon Peak to the east and the quiet privacy of an aspen forest behind. Modest in scale and clear in intent, the house reflects a thoughtful approach to mountain living.

The design emphasizes sunlit gathering spaces and a strong indoor-outdoor connection. A primary gable roof defines the open living, kitchen, and dining areas, centered around a stone fireplace. The efficient floor plan includes a primary bedroom wing, a second bedroom, and a sunroom-style entry hall with a daybed for occasional guests.

A simple, durable material palette—vertical wood siding, natural stone, timber accents, and a corrugated metal roof—keeps maintenance low while giving the home a timeless feel. Adjacent to the house, a timber pavilion with its own stone fireplace extends the family’s living space into the landscape year-round.