Despite considerable challenges, a couple realizes their dream for a fishing retreat on the river in Livingston, Montana

At Home on the Water

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Despite considerable challenges, a couple realizes their dream for a fishing retreat on the river in Livingston, Montana

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Not content to follow the status quo, these seven architects merge innovation with tradition, sustainability with regionality. They’re some of the most creative thinkers we’ve encountered and they’re changing the way we live in—and look at—the West

The Ones to Watch

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Not content to follow the status quo, these seven architects merge innovation with tradition, sustainability with regionality. They’re some of the most creative thinkers we’ve encountered and they’re changing the way we live in—and look at—the West

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Imagine taking a relaxing spa vacation and never having to leave. It’s entirely possible, thanks to a hot new trend in real estate: the Spa Residential Community. Much more than developments that happen to offer a spa, these communities have the concept of wellness built right in

Spa Living

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Imagine taking a relaxing spa vacation and never having to leave. It’s entirely possible, thanks to a hot new trend in real estate: the Spa Residential Community. Much more than developments that happen to offer a spa, these communities have the concept of wellness built right in

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Looking for a new family home, a vacation getaway or the perfect place to retire? These high-country developments offer unique options to fit a variety of lifestyles

SNEAK PEEK: 10 Up & Coming Developments

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Looking for a new family home, a vacation getaway or the perfect place to retire? These high-country developments offer unique options to fit a variety of lifestyles

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We've extended the deadline for our annual RESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT AWARDS to October 15! The winning projects will now be featured in the February 2009 issue, our special GREEN ISSUE.

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We've extended the deadline for our annual RESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT AWARDS to October 15! The winning projects will now be featured in the February 2009 issue, our special GREEN ISSUE.

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Our easy-to-use Shops & Showrooms tool will help you find out who has what you need.

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At Home on the Water
At Home on the Water
Despite considerable challenges, a couple realizes their dream for a fishing retreat on the river in Livingston, Montana
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Out & About: October 2008
An up-close look at the places we’ve been and the people we’ve met
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The Ones to Watch
The Ones to Watch
Not content to follow the status quo, these seven architects merge innovation with tradition, sustainability with regionality. They’re some of the most creative thinkers we’ve encountered and...
read article >
Spa Living
Imagine taking a relaxing spa vacation and never having to leave. It’s entirely possible, thanks to a hot new trend in real estate: the Spa Residential Community. Much more than developments that...
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SNEAK PEEK: 10 Up & Coming Developments
Looking for a new family home, a vacation getaway or the perfect place to retire? These high-country developments offer unique options to fit a variety of lifestyles
read article >
Top Mountain Architects & Interior Designers
Top Mountain Architects & Interior Designers
This year’s lists of Top Mountain Architects and Top Mountain Interior Designers celebrates those gifted professionals who possess the skills and the vision to transform our dreams of the perfect...
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Out & About: August 2008
An up-close look at the places we’ve been and the people we’ve met
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Western Tradition
Western Tradition
A hands-on homeowner blends classic styling with functional design in her family’s Montana estate
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Home of the Year 2008
Home of the Year 2008
This year’s award-winning home combines an intimacy of scale, creative reuse of old materials and mountain views from every window
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Log Style
Log Style
A Denver-based couple turn a rustic cabin in southeastern Wyoming into a spacious and stylish second home.
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Click here to purchase tickets for the following upcoming events: Industry Night on Oct. 10; Natural Dream Home VIP Event on Jan. 31, 2009 and Natural Dream Home Public Tours from Oct. 17-19 and Oct. 24-26.

Mountain Living's Natural Dream Homes incorporate building materials and practices that preserve the health of our high-country environment and serve as living classrooms for sustainable and ecological building, design and development.

Designed and constructed to surpass Built Green standards, using natural, reclaimed and organic materials wherever possible, this extraordinary series of homes exemplifies Mountain Living’s commitment to responsible development in the Rocky Mountain West.

Click here to watch a video overview of our first Natural Dream Home!

Progress Reports - Learn more about the process of building the 2008 Natural Dream Home.

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We've extended the deadline for our annual RESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT AWARDS to OCTOBER 15, 2008! There's still time to submit your "green" projects for the following categories: Community Development, Tourism and Residential. To enter, click here.
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