The A-Frame Club at Winter Park Resort, CO: A Skylab Architecture Twist on The Modern Hotel

Luke Guilford |
The A-Frame Club is located walking distance from some of the best skiing, biking, hiking, and fishing. Photo Credit: A-Frame Club
The A-Frame Club is located walking distance from some of the best skiing, biking, hiking, and fishing. Photo Credit: A-Frame Club

The A-Frame Club by Skylab Architecture is a new hotel brand that takes design cues from 1970s American ski culture and the iconic A-frame cabins of that era. The first Club consists of 31 newly-constructed cabins along with a bar and restaurant in a historic saloon building in Winter Park, Colorado. Situated on a two-acre wooded site adjacent to the Fraser River, the stand-alone cabins are nestled among mature pine trees. The cabins are connected by a network of boardwalks, providing solitude to guests, and fostering a relaxing atmosphere after a day of skiing or mountain biking.

The cabins are each 450-square-feet and include a main floor living room, entry, bathroom, kitchenette, and a lofted bedroom. Each cabin is equipped with custom Malm fireplaces and vintage furnishings. Walls are lined with warm-toned cedar panels and custom millwork. Set on low piers, each cabin is elevated above the ground to enhance views and to lightly touch the land. Tall glass windows allow natural light to permeate and highlight mountain vistas.

A cozy cabin interioir. Photo Credit: A-Frame Club
A cozy cabin interior. Photo Credit: A-Frame Club

The cabins are designed for adaptability. The lofted bed is accessible by a shipโ€™s ladder, and the living room couches can be folded out. Guests are in control of their space, from individual keypads for self-check-in to simple, automated controls for heating, cooling, and lighting.

Community spirit is supported through a 9,190-square-foot central gathering venue for guests and locals alike called, The Lodge. Food and beverages are served for guests to enjoy to-go or on the patio with pergola and fire pits. A variety of zones are created for a mix of drinking, eating, socializing, and working. Curated with tongue-in-cheek novelty and a mid-century vibe, The Lodge is a space that is both classic and novel.

A short shuttle in the retro Grand Wagoneer to world-class skiing, and incredible proximity to incredible fishing, biking, and hiking, the A-Frame Club is located in an outdoor enthusiast’s mecca. The A-Frame Club opened in January 2023 and has been providing guests nostalgic trips into the 1970s-themed club since. To book a stay, please visit the A-Frame Club website.

A-Frame Club Features

  • 31 cabins
  • Spa: Enjoy a relaxing dip in the hot tub or a refreshing cold plunge
  • Events space: Plan your dream wedding
  • On-site bar and restaurant: Get a task of Colorado just steps from the cabins
  • Overnight ski tuning
  • Expansive mountain views
  • Close proximity to endless recreation

Photo Tour

Located at the base of the Winter Park Resort and backed up to the Fraser River, A-Frame Club is on its little slice of paradise. Photo Credit: A-Frame Club
Located at the base of the Winter Park Resort and backed up to the Fraser River, A-Frame Club is on its little slice of paradise. Photo Credit: A-Frame Club

 

Basecamp for mountain adventure. Photo Credit: A-Frame Club
Basecamp for mountain adventure. Photo Credit: A-Frame Club

 

Layout of the property. Photo Credit: A-Frame Club
Layout of the property. Photo Credit: A-Frame Club

 

The loft-style bed. Photo Credit: A-Frame Club
The loft-style bed. Photo Credit: A-Frame Club

 

A new hotel concept. Photo Credit: A-Frame Club
A new hotel concept. Photo Credit: A-Frame Club

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