Tipi Torrey

Tipi Torrey is named after Torrey Peak, a 14,267-foot summit named after a Botanist John Torrey. We like plants too. Nestled next to a low valley in a fertile area by the forest's incline, Tipi Torrey is placed directly under two Ponderosa Pines. It's next to a diverse area of vegetation with Aspen, Spruce and Pine trees. In the spring, a little stream will run past it.

The outdoor deck is over 500 square feet with a picnic table, an outdoor lounge with a sun shade ,and of course the platform for the tipi itself. Design discussions focused on creating a simple structure that pushed guests to spend most of their time outside and used local natural materials. All the live edge wood is bought from a local mill which sourced this wood from a nearby 14'er -- Mt. Shavano, we believe.

The deck is open on one side to gently push guests to engage with the lush valley nearby. Moreover, the entrance to the properties nature trail is about 1 minute away. There are numerous distant views but the night stars are likely best. The tipi itself sits at 8,888 feet above sea level. On the interior, soft canvas and plywood warm and brighten the interior. A rain trap prevents most moisture from clinging to the tipi walls. The resulting site hopes to build upon the comfort and natural vibe of a tipi – small in footprint but large in personality.

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