The Lodgings

Your Home at Big Ridge

Each stay feels like coming home. Thoughtfully designed spaces where everything’s ready the moment you arrive.

The Spring House + Writer’s Hut

A modern mountain retreat built for gathering, with open living spaces, wraparound porch, and fireplaces inside and out. Includes detached Writer’s Hut for quiet work or reading.

Features
Sleeps
10 guests
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3.5
Sq. Footage
2,000 square foot Spring House plus 100 square foot Writer's Hut
Highlights
  • Wraparound porch
  • Indoor & Outdoor fireplaces
  • Fully-stocked kitchen
  • Two living areas
  • Linens & towels
  • Wi-Fi
  • Books & games
  • Detached Writer’s Hut
Setting
Overlooks forest and pasture near the orchard
Access
Easy drive-up with parking for two
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The Barn Loft

A private loft suite above the barn with a long view of the pasture and orchard. Perfect for families and friends.

Features
Sleeps
6 guests
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms plus sleeping loft
Bathrooms
1 plus an extra bathroom in the barn
Sq. Footage
1,000 square feet
Highlights
  • Modern rustic design
  • Vaulted ceilings + exposed beams
  • Large open living area
  • Full kitchen
  • Wrap-around porch
  • Wood-burning stove
  • Self-contained loft suite with kitchen, living room, and 2 bedrooms
Setting
Near orchard with mountain views
Access
Easy drive-up with dedicated parking spaces for each unit
Status

Under construction – opens Spring 2026.

Taking reservations now!

 June 2026

The Lodge

Planned as the centerpiece of Big Ridge, the Lodge will bring members together for group stays, shared meals, and events. Designed for comfort, connection, and a sweeping view of the property.

Features
Sleeps
12 to 14 guests across multiple suites
Bedrooms
5 or 6 (we're still designing)
Bathrooms
6 or 7 (we're still designing)
Sq. Footage
4,500 to 5,000 sq ft (we're still designing)
Highlights
  • Modern rustic design
  • Communal great room
  • Large kitchen & dining area
  • Central stone fireplace
  • Covered porch
  • Flexible group layout
Setting
On the highest corner of the property with long views of the pasture and orchard
Access
Easy drive-up with ample parking
Status

We’ll break ground on the lodge as soon as we reach membership capacity with our current lodging options, then we’ll stop taking on new members, have interested people sign up for a wait list, and open up the wait list when we near completion.

 Design Phase

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Greenhouse progress and Big Ridge agriculture

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Share Big Ridge with your friends

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Big Ridge Mountain Club now has a member referral program. If you know people who would enjoy Big Ridge as much as you do, I encourage you to invite them to come visit. How does it work? To extend an invitation, click on the gift icon in the upper right hand corner of your account. You'll then be able to…

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