Oxbow

A modern ranch references history while making its own. The main lodge unfolds organically as a series of pavilions contouring a magical Aspen stand. Just beyond the Aspens, a creek wanders by—a tributary of the nearby Snake River, teaming with cutthroat trout. Marked by clean lines and muted hues, the reimagined homestead sits surrounded by wetlands and suffused by Tetons vistas—a sanctuary for people and wildlife alike. Architecturally and functionally distinct, the pods share a gabled roofline—a reimagining of the quintessential frontier main street with linked facades. Each space serves a unique function: the great room, primary quarters, guest suites, and bunkroom.

Drawing on the regional vernacular, architect Jim Morter framed the house in rustic materials: concrete, local stone, recycled timber, oxidized steel. To soften this ruggedness, interior designer Mariette Himes Gomez applied a palette inspired by creek stones through layers of upholstered furnishings, sensuous fabrics and monochromatic hues. The understatedly elegant rooms thus become frames for the monumental views visible from every window.

In tone and texture, the homestead greets guests with a regional essence without being literally western. The experience begins in the great room, a vast space delineated by ceiling slopes. Low beams bracket the gourmet kitchen, fostering a farmhouse warmth. Chefs delight in the wood-fire pizza oven and gas range. For an industrial edge, concrete lines the countertops and dome pendants dangle above. Leather-topped bar stools invite culinary spectators, while the round breakfast table seats five comfortably.

The adjoining living and kitchen area evokes the grandeur of an alpine lodge with its cathedral ceiling and picture windows. Fieldstone frames the fireplace, while contrasting columns—of burl wood and steel—create a textural counterpoint. Leopard-print sofas encourage lounging fireside with feet propped up on the leather drum coffee table. The larger living area—on the flipside of the fireplace—offers even more plush seating. The translucent dining area seats 10 at a long rectangular dining table beneath a modernist chandelier, in view of contemporary art. A sheltered portico runs the length of the living area; come summer, it serves as a second family room with its stone-and-metal fireplace.

The windows that flood the great room with light continue down a glass hallway connecting the living pod with the bedrooms. The primary quarters channel the ambiance of a chalet with a fireplace, upholstered headboard, opaque drapes, and chesterfield armchair. A sleeping balcony allows for summer campouts. The en suite bath features a dark granite double vanity sculpturally carved into continuous sinks and a glass rain shower.

The nearby bunkroom sleeps six in three sets of twin/twin built in bunk beds and facilitates fun with its game table. The attached bath services the slumber party with two showers and a double concrete basin sink. For more fun, descend to the game room with its foosball table, cinematic flat-screen TV, deep sofas and armchairs and game table topped with a chessboard.

The adjacent fitness room is outfitted with two treadmills, a rowing machine, stair-climber and nautilus machine. The outdoor hot tub, tucked in flagstone, borders the forest. Tucked above the garage, the guest studio offers complete privacy with a galley kitchen and antique breakfast table paired with Bertoia wire chairs. A cowhide rug creates a living area with a tweed sofa and matching armchair. The bedroom boasts a whimsical four-poster bed built with twisting trunks sourced from an enchanted forest. The ensuite bath has a glass shower and granite countertops.

A second guest suite sits atop a steel staircase (chaps line the stairwell in a rare cowboy moment). This bedroom offers a queen bed topped by a thick duvet and a fireplace flanked by shearling armchairs. Windows encircle the room, and a private deck enables stargazing. The ensuite bathroom features a glass shower and granite vanity.

The famed slopes of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort are only a short drive away, as is the southern entrance of Grand Teton National Park. And the Town of Jackson lies less than 10 miles to the east. By careful curation, Oxbow Lodge exists within the heart of it all without sacrificing a single note of serenity.