Mountain Time

Luxury resort homes worldwide are seeing record levels of demand as the sophisticated home buyer searches for architecturally significant private residences in remarkable natural environments, taking homeowners to new frontiers.

Luckily sitting atop the rugged mountains of the Salmon River Mountains in the premier private community of the Pacific Northwest, Whitetail Club's Mountain Time Design Build Home offers a mountain respite with all the trimmings.

Outfitted with spacious guest suites, an amenity-rich design with multiple outdoor living and entertaining areas, this forever home suits the needs of growing families or those for the perfect place to plant some roots.

We invite you to take a closer look at Mountain Time through our interview with LEED Architects Lisa Beck and Wayne Ruemmele. Discover the inspiration behind this contemporary mountain design.

Lisa Beck and Wayne Ruemmele own the award-winning firm Epikos Land Planning + Architecture.

Their work is found in over a dozen countries and numerous U.S. cities, including Aspen, Vail, Yellowstone Club, and Martis Camp in Lake Tahoe. Nestled in the premier private community of the Rocky Mountain West, their magnificent custom-built 'Mountain Time' design is only a short two-hour drive from Boise, Idaho.

This LEED Accredited duo has harmoniously integrated the heart and soul of the surrounding mountain and lake view setting to preserve its greenery while visually connecting different zones of the property.

Boasting a concrete exterior with natural stone and metal accents, the 6,767 Sq. Ft. Mountain Time design model preserves history by incorporating reclaimed wood. A high-quality, nature-aged, and up-cycled wood that offers ageless distinction, sophistication, and charm. Due to the wood's density and ability to trap air effectively, it is an excellent barrier and insulator during the summer and winter. It also helps decrease the demand for harvested virgin timber from the forest.

"We have lived in McCall, Idaho, for so long and have designed so many homes that we understand the importance of sheltering the owners from seasonal weather that is often experienced," says Lisa Beck, LEED accredited professional and partner at Epikos Land Planning + Architecture. "The home's location is the starting point of each design, and at Whitetail Club, we create multi-seasonal retreats. So it's not just about the views or the seasonality; it's really about the recreation and offering a home or a vacation home that works for the lifestyle."

Being in a location where all four seasons occur can be a breathtaking backdrop. Still, it can also be challenging for the architects as they must use a mixture of building assemblies that snow, air, and water can't deteriorate. Expansion and thermal movements are all factors that can play havoc with materials.

"The site is so critical for each of our homes. Where the sun rises and sets, that's where we get our solar gain, and even the shape of the roof becomes a key factor. In a meadow home site, a roof might be flatter, but on the hill or in the mountains, a steeper roof is more appropriate," says Ruemmele. "Ranging from the roof design to the garage door, we keep the owner's comfort top of mind."

Although prospective buyers have the flexibility to adjust each room design, Beck and Ruemmele have allocated a mudroom to hold sporting goods such as helmets and hiking boots. Of course, with Whitetail Club's diverse amenities, including an award-winning golf course, indoor and outdoor tennis court, groomed hiking trails, and 17,000 Sq. Ft. clubhouse, you can't make that room big enough. The home design has been arranged to accommodate the adventurous lifestyle that is being provided at Whitetail Club.

The combination of a remarkable mountain retreat located within a spectacular Western Idaho destination is an exceptional find.

You're invited to speak directly with our Real Estate Team to learn more about this extraordinary mountain home. Leave your information here, and we will be in touch to discuss your dream mountain-lake retreat.