A 6000 square foot home on 85 acres overlooking the Elk River in Rural Routt County, Colorado.  The home is a study in the vernacular of historic ranch buildings found throughout the rural West.  Client motivations included access to the river from a majority of the spaces, a view of the Steamboat Ski area from the Kitchen, and evening sunsets from the Dining Room.  Client had an extensive art collection from a prior residence, and several spaces were designed to accommodate.  Built in 2000.  Currently undergoing kitchen modifications.