The Cookie Monster

During construction of this spectacular home, our Dovetail crew was often treated to delicious cookies and other delicacies, thanks to our client, who is an avid baker. This “sweet” gesture was always very well-received, helping fuel our craftsman as they worked on the beautiful stonework, reclaimed wood floors, hand-hewn timber elements, detailed finish carpentry, and exacting tile work that were definitive of this project. Outside, the artful concept of “massing” a home within its natural setting — creating the impression that it evolved organically to fulfill its purpose — found an ideal location for this home, nestled at the base of Bozeman’s Bridger Mountains. As for the home’s interior living spaces; on one end, we sourced reclaimed white barnboard, as our “client/baker” loved old barns and wanted that passion to be reflected in her home. On the opposite end of the home, the cozy master bedroom is essentially built within a timber-stacked cabin, which affords perfect views of Montana’s stunning sunset light on the mountains. With its stunning architecture and inspired setting, it’s no surprise that this home was chosen to be featured on the cover of the 30th anniversary edition of Big Sky Journal HOME magazine. And while the Dovetail crew is, of course, appreciative of all our clients, the “cookie monster” project will forever hold fond memories for all of us.