Collection by Jolene Bosche
In Darby, Montana, just steps from the Bitterroot River, John Shoemaker and Greg Case built a home base for their fly-fishing group vacations.
In Darby, Montana, just steps from the Bitterroot River, John Shoemaker and Greg Case built a home base for their fly-fishing group vacations.
The built-in sofa anchors the living room and faces the existing fireplace. The Leather Oval Chair with a red steel base sits off to the side, and the coffee table was fashioned by attaching vintage steel legs to another tile sample board.
The built-in sofa anchors the living room and faces the existing fireplace. The Leather Oval Chair with a red steel base sits off to the side, and the coffee table was fashioned by attaching vintage steel legs to another tile sample board.
Inside the cabins, giant windows provide views of the lush tree canopy.
Inside the cabins, giant windows provide views of the lush tree canopy.
Floor Plan of Cabañas Foráneo by Avon Arquitectos
Floor Plan of Cabañas Foráneo by Avon Arquitectos
“We are located near the river, which is why we make sure that all the products we use are biodegradable, not tested on animals, and made with natural ingredients,” Gabriel says.
“We are located near the river, which is why we make sure that all the products we use are biodegradable, not tested on animals, and made with natural ingredients,” Gabriel says.
“We developed a landscaping masterplan and biological corridors in order to develop a holistic reforestation in the environment,” Gabriel says.
“We developed a landscaping masterplan and biological corridors in order to develop a holistic reforestation in the environment,” Gabriel says.
“Our cabins are designed to meet high standards of energy efficiency and, at the same time, offer comfort to our guests,” Gabriel says.
“Our cabins are designed to meet high standards of energy efficiency and, at the same time, offer comfort to our guests,” Gabriel says.
A glass partition allows light to flow from this bedroom to an en suite bath.
A glass partition allows light to flow from this bedroom to an en suite bath.
“The main bathroom vanities were made with reused tepa and ulmo wood,” Chrismar says.
“The main bathroom vanities were made with reused tepa and ulmo wood,” Chrismar says.
An open living, dining, and kitchen space in one of the cabins is encapsulated in windows.
An open living, dining, and kitchen space in one of the cabins is encapsulated in windows.
Three of the cabins sleep four, while one sleeps seven.
Three of the cabins sleep four, while one sleeps seven.
All of the primary bedrooms have sweeping views of the river.
All of the primary bedrooms have sweeping views of the river.
“The challenge was to build a space of the highest level in terms of construction and comfort, without generating little impact on the environment,” Gabriel says. The largest cabin’s kitchen features reclaimed wood  throughout.
“The challenge was to build a space of the highest level in terms of construction and comfort, without generating little impact on the environment,” Gabriel says. The largest cabin’s kitchen features reclaimed wood throughout.
Each of the three smaller cabins has a full kitchen.
Each of the three smaller cabins has a full kitchen.
“The exterior paths and balconies were designed on-site,” Chrismar says. “We wanted a direct connection to the landscape.”
“The exterior paths and balconies were designed on-site,” Chrismar says. “We wanted a direct connection to the landscape.”
“We are in a nature sanctuary, and we are all responsible for its protection,” Gabriel says. “In this sense, we promote sustainable tourism, which has the least possible impact on the environment and encourages respect and conservation of each species.” Reused larch shingles clad the exteriors of the cabins.
“We are in a nature sanctuary, and we are all responsible for its protection,” Gabriel says. “In this sense, we promote sustainable tourism, which has the least possible impact on the environment and encourages respect and conservation of each species.” Reused larch shingles clad the exteriors of the cabins.

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