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.
- Sleeps
- 10 guests
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3.5
- Sq. Footage
- 2,000 square foot Spring House plus 100 square foot Writer's Hut
- Highlights
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- 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
The Barn Loft
A private loft suite above the barn with a long view of the pasture and orchard. Perfect for families and friends.
- 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
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- 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!
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.
- 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
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- 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.
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