Aerial view of a scenic landscape with winding river, lush vegetation, and mountains in the background during autumn.
Snow-covered barn and main home on acres of private land, with snow-capped mountains and a moody sky in the background.
Interior of a rustic mountain log cabin with floor to ceiling windows showcasing a panoramic snowy landscape. The space includes a modern kitchen, long central island, and cozy seating around a wood-burning stove.
Interior of a mountain log cabin with massive glass windows overlooking a snowy landscape with mountains and trees. This stunning view brings the outside in.
Rustic mountain cabin with a glass front glowing with light at dusk against a mountain backdrop and autumn aspen trees.
Log cabin with floor to ceiling glass windows and lit interior at dusk.
Log cabin in a grassy field with autumn trees under a blue sky.
Log cabin entryway with wooden walls, a patterned rug, benches, and an ornamental metal design overhead. A glass door opens to a snowy landscape with mountains in the background.
Cozy log cabin interior with a wood-burning stove, log walls, and rustic furniture.
Rustic log cabin kitchen with wood cabinets, stone countertops, large island, and log stools.
Interior of a rustic log cabin with large windows, wooden beams, a bar cart with bottles, a guitar, and vintage leather furniture.
Cozy log cabin interior with large windows showcasing a snowy mountain landscape. Features rustic furniture and a patterned rug.
Wooden hallway with cabinets, Navajo-style rugs, and a framed textile on the wall, leading to another room with a window and bench.
Wood-paneled entrance to a bathroom with a shower and white curtain, featuring a framed map on the wall.
Log cabin bedroom with large windows, a bed covered in white linens with an orange and red knit blanket, a guitar in the corner, and framed maps on the wall. Snowy landscape visible outside.
Rustic bathroom with log cabin walls, large vanity with mirrors, wood cabinets, and a glass shower.
Interior close-up view of log cabin ceiling with massive exposed wooden beams and logs.
A rustic cabin surrounded by autumn aspen trees glowing against a mountainous backdrop and bluebird sky.
Wooden log cabin veranda with rustic beams and view of autumn trees and mountains in background.
Wooden covered walkway with log supports and snow-covered landscape.
Wooden staircase with rustic log railings and vertical wood siding, partially covered with snow.
View from a log cabin porch with wooden beams overlooking a grassy landscape, mountains, and a clear blue sky.
Rustic wooden cabin covered patio with large logs supporting a roof. Outside view of snow-covered landscape with mountains, trees, and clear sky.
Rustic log cabin with large windows and wooden deck, surrounded by natural landscape and distant mountains, during twilight.

Salt River

In classic western vernacular, the three main structures circle like wagons on the edge of a broad plateau above the river valley. On approach, the main stacked log cabin stands in homage to generations prior. Two larger barn structures flank the main house, veiling the landscape beyond: one, the horse barn, and the other, a loft guest house over the garage. The welcoming entry porch doubles as a covered boardwalk providing effortless flow between the two residences year-round.

Upon entry, the main cabin presents an awe-inspiring landscape that can make anyone feel small. Hints of contemporary detailing carefully refine the traditional log structure and reinforce its rustic authenticity. The property was master planned and designed to support a self-sustaining western agricultural lifestyle. In addition to its owners, the property is home to a barnyard of goats, pigs, horses, orchards, and a walipini greenhouse. 

COLLABORATORS
Builder: Teton Heritage Builders
Photography: Krafty Photos

“We contracted MB Architects for the design of our forever home and are so pleased with the finished product. We would not hesitate to recommend Matt and his team for anyone seeking custom architectural services.

Providing only a rough idea of what we were after, he came back with plans for our dream home that exceeded all of our wants. The design incorporates a log cabin main house with a detached garage with guest quarters above.

Each building was constructed at different levels of finish but the design ties them together flawlessly. They took the time to understand how our home needed to function while at the same time working within our budget. The end result is magnificent, and we look forward to many years in this beautiful place.”