Big Sky Retreat Montana home photos, MT mountain residence, modern American property design

Big Sky Retreat in Montana

February 24, 2026

Architects: Walker Warner

Location: Montana, USA

Photos: Douglas Friedman

Big Sky Retreat in Montana, USA

Perched on the mountainside, the modern Big Sky Retreat unveils panoramic views of the landscape’s rugged beauty.

Nestled among the lodgepole pines on a steep slope, a glass envelope appears to float above the mountainside, its bold cantilever showcasing the strength and harmony of steel, wood, and stone. The sharply defined rooflines stretch in both directions, creating a commanding presence.

The home invites the outdoors in, with every window framing views of the evolving beauty of the landscape—from snow-capped peaks and bristled pines in winter to sunlit grasses and wildflowers in summer.

Local basalt rises from the earth, cladding the lower half of the house, while bald cypress effortlessly complements the sleek black powder-coated steel and board-formed concrete. Inside, rich wood tones create an inviting atmosphere for family gatherings and peaceful winter mornings.

In the primary bedroom, suspended over the mountainside, floor-to-ceiling windows evoke a sense of weightlessness. The spa, enclosed in glass on three sides, offers a tranquil sanctuary to reflect and recharge, immersed in the expansive beauty of the surrounding landscape.

Quotes

“We set out to design a year-round retreat, a home that embraces the changing seasons and enhances your connection to nature.” – Clark Sather, Associate Principal

“It was a conscious choice not to pick specific framed views. It was more about the entire site and the breadth of the valley and wanting to capture as much of that as we could from as many spaces in the house as we could.” – Clark Sather, Associate Principal

Big Sky Retreat in Montana, USA – Property Information

Architecture: Walker Warner – https://walkerwarner.com/

Location: Big Sky, Montana, USA
Completed: 2025
Size: 12,500 Square Feet – 2.81 Acres
Client: Confidential
Cost: Confidential

Principal: Brooks Walker
Associate Principal: Clark Sather
Architectural Staff: Aleksa Salve, Conrad Johnson, D’Genaro Pulido

Collaborators

Interiors: Gachot
Landscape: Field Studio
Construction: Yellowstone Traditions
Lighting: EJA Lighting Design, Inc.
Audio-Visual: SAV Digital Environments
Structural: KL&A, Inc.
MEP: Energy 1, LLC
Civil: Hyalite
Geotechnical: Allied Engineering Services, Inc.
Waterproofing: Neumann Sloat Arnold Architects
Owner’s Rep: Peak Projects

Photography: Douglas Friedman

Materials

Hardscape: Paradise Valley basalt
Mass Walls: Board-formed concrete; pine boards, smooth running bond pattern
Siding: Bald cypress; wire-brushed (medium) and stained
Soffits: Bald cypress; wire-brushed (light) and stained
Fascia: 22 gauge steel; painted “Midnight Bronze”
Fenestration: Custom-made galvanized steel units; triple-glazed extra clear glass
Walls: Plaster; bald cypress, mixed grain, clear
Ceiling: Bald cypress; wire-brushed (light)
Doors: Galvanized steel; extra clear glazing; Bald cypress; mixed grain, wire-brushed
Casework: Bald cypress; mixed-grain; Walnut, mixed grain; Oak, mixed-grain
Countertops: Nero Portoro; honed; Verde Borgogna; leathered; Calacatta Macchia
Vecchia; honed; Calacatta Caldia; honed; Blue de Savoie; honed; Quartzite Cielo;
leathered; Bianco Dolomite; honed
Decorative Metals: 22 gauge steel; painted “Midnight Bronze”
Plumbing and Hardware: Custom-made; light pewter