Jackson Hole vacationers can now immerse themselves in the great outdoors while staying in a boutique hotel that reduces its impact on the environment, with the opening of Hotel Terra.

Designed by Callison, the six-story, 72-room condominium-hotel property is the first LEED-registered hotel in Wyoming. Callison partnered with the Terra Resort Group, which owns and operates Hotel Terra, to create a unique experience reflective of its guests. “We design for the user, so it is important to understand who the guest is—someone who is sophisticated, environmentally conscious and appreciates the outdoors,” says Robin Holt, Callison principal. “With these traits in mind, we gave Hotel Terra a more contemporary design with a lightness and simplicity not often associated with mountain lodges. We created a destination that has a ‘modern mountain’ design aesthetic with sustainable sensibility.”

Located at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Teton Village, Wyo., the 54,700-sq.-ft. resort will be the first LEED certified hotel in the state. By aligning sustainable strategies with Terra Resort Group’s values, Hotel Terra features sustainable building and operating practices that meet guests’ needs while striving to preserve the environment.

Some of Hotel Terra’s sustainable features include:
- 100 percent recycled “Eco Shake” roof shingles
- Recycled and reclaimed building materials such as metal, stone and wood for both the interior and exterior of the building
- State-of-the art energy efficient heating and cooling systems, designed to customize temperature by individual zones in each guest room or suite, limiting use to specific need
- Low VOC carpets and pads, sealants, paint and adhesives
- Low flow water fixtures, dual flush toilets and waterless urinals in the men’s public restrooms
- Earth friendly fabrics, accessories and finish materials
- Large, operable windows that allow for natural light and fresh air
- Native landscaping to eliminate the need for irrigation
- Exterior and interior light fixtures that reduce light pollution projecting from the building
- Bicycle racks and showers for employees to support alternative transportation



Hotel Terra features historical building materials used in a modern way. The exterior design maintains a regional feel with natural materials such as stone, wood and metal detailings that mirror the context. Reclaimed, hand-hewn lumber is juxtaposed with recycled steel beams and granite. The large, glass windows are designed to maximize natural light—90 percent of Hotel Terra’s interior spaces capture natural daylight—while showcasing the surrounding views of the Teton mountains and Jackson Hole valley.

The interior spaces combine rich textures with sustainable materials to convey a contemporary feel. The entry area features reclaimed woods, and the use of cut white-pebble surfaces cues the guests to the reception desk and provides a foil to the earthier colors throughout. The main lobby includes a reception area and a library with a fireplace that harkens to a mountain aesthetic while using modernist details of steel and horizontally-stacked regional flagstone.

The guest journey to the units starts in an elevator wrapped in red leather then progresses to the lobbies and corridors that showcase contemporary art based on the natural world. Welcoming red doors greet guests in the unit entryways that also feature reclaimed cedar, steel detailings and warm lighting. Overall, the color palette consists of a range of shades derived from the Wyoming landscape such as sage, espresso and flax with accents of terra cotta. Callison provided the site planning, architectural and interior design and purchasing for Hotel Terra.