Exterior Entry

Welcoming and rustic, this entry shows true Montana character!

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"I love this house everyday! I am the luckiest girl in the world!"

- Owner, Canyon House

Canyon House

The owners of Canyon House wanted to capture all the beauty of their Gallatin Canyon surroundings without feeling confined by typical Montana style. What developed was a magnificent, 3,600-square-foot Craftsman home with timber frames, recycled wood, extensive masonry work and an unduplicated style.

The stone exterior—including 64 steps down to the trout pond and a subterranean sauna built into the hillside—is more than that beautiful artistry; it’s practical, as well, for the dry, Montana climate. The elegant masonry continues inside with an 18-foot fireplace; and the functional beauty is carried throughout the home with generous built-ins, even in the stone columns.

One-hundred-year-old redwood and Douglas fir reclaimed from a train trestle over the Great Salt Lake adds tremendous character to the home’s interior with flawless 54-inch wainscoting; the dramatic beams, trim and handcrafted doors made from bolt, spike and nail hole-riddled fir, add color, texture and even a sense of history to the home.

Other eye-catching details envisioned by the owners and brought to life by Blue Ribbon Builders include a spiral cherry staircase and windows that are stacked to reveal phenomenal views.

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