Situated around its namesake body of water, the site offers spectacular views of Lone Mountain and has ecological diversity on par with Yellowstone National Park. The complex nature of this site required CCY to closely examine the land to ensure nothing interfered with existing ecologies. Because the site is covered with Lodgepole pine, a core parameter was to keep buildings low, so as not to interrupt the treeline. CCY, therefore, closely evaluated not only building elevations but also carefully placed buildings on site, nestling them into existing topography, and, from the lake, concealing structures from view.

Designed to support outdoor-oriented programming, the lodge includes a restaurant, workout center, basketball court, gear outfitters, ski lockers, pool, rock climbing wall, indoor kids facility, and a bar. CCY identified a material palette—wood, stone, steel and fiber cement panels—that created consistency across the community, but subtle variations give each set of buildings its own unique identity.