Jackson Hole Elk Refuge Residence
CLIENT Private Residential
LOCATION Jackson Hole, Wyoming
AREA 3,000 sq ft
YEAR 2020
TEAM GYDE Architects, Stewart Construction
IMAGES Lindley Rust Photography
THE FIRST DRAFTS OF ROMANCE Bordering the edge of the National Elk Refuge, this home on Moose Street was reimagined as a quiet haven—rooted in place and purpose. Set on an oversized 0.33-acre parcel in the heart of Jackson, the design process honored both the original footprint and the surrounding landscape, with every detail shaped to invite in light, connection, and views.
In collaboration with the owner, the studio focused on maximizing the presence of the refuge—bringing the outside in through expansive windows and a lighting concept attuned to the rhythms of the natural world. All four bedrooms were opened to light and stillness, allowing the unparalleled seclusion and green space to ground daily living.
The renovation brought a contemporary softness to both interior and exterior—modern materials lending ease, air, and warmth to the home’s everyday rituals. A 280-square-foot artist’s studio and a lock-off ARU above the garage provide space to create, to retreat, and to gather.
Throughout, the design team centered the landscape, carving small, intentional moments to witness the surrounding grandeur. A fire pit at the edge of the property offers a place to watch the sun rise over 25,000 acres of protected refuge—with coffee in hand, and a sense of deep being a part of something bigger.
“Working with Kate Swanson of Nurture by Nature was an experience rooted in trust, creativity, and care. She brings a rare ability to listen deeply and translate vision into spaces that feel both elevated and entirely personal.”
