The Big Thompson Canyon is filled with rustic shingled and log cottages, looking as if they were copied directly from Gustav Stickley's 1912 book, "More Craftsman Homes". For this Family Retreat, this cottage-like architectural context generated a rambling asymmetrical design, resembling additions built over a period of time. This project won a Marvin Windows design competition, and was featured in Colorado Homes & Lifestyles magazine.