Chamonix
Vail
Breckenridge
Handcrafted Beetle Beds
Why beetle kill and why hand crafted?
As you might expect furnishing a brand new ski lodge with lots of log features is a serious challenge. You need to complement the design of the property and a key issue is of course the choice of beds...
Once we decided the on log beds and found a seriously attractive log bed style in a mountain store, we were disappointed to hear they had sold the last bed... But we were given contact number of the guy who makes them in the back woods.
We looked at some other inferior log beds but eventually, we ventured up into the mountains and high elevation forests north of Blackhawk Colorado. This this the place you expect to see banjo players with just one tooth and a leery grin!) - Yep its remote!
What did we find — Geoff Cleveland and his charming family who make the most amazing furniture. After showing us around his home and bedrooms— each family member sleeps in their own log bed, we ordered his hand crafted log beds for every room.
The choice of wood was Aspen, Pine or Lodge Pole Pines that have been killed by beetles . The whole of Colorado is effected by the beetles and thousands of this species of tree are dead or dying— It happens every 100 years or so —not global warming or some such!
A by-product of the beetle damage is that the wood is very attractively stained and marked in the process. Indeed — We were so amazed and very attracted to the beetle kill effect we also ordered a 10 ft 3” thick table for the same wood.
So what happened next?
We said we needed them during our next trip in 5 week time. Indeed 5 weeks later Jeff, his wife and her mom arrived and quickly assembled the Table and beds.
The best surprise was the bed post with the bullet lodged in it. Yes you can now book the Junior suite “Bullet” room.
The invitation - Come and spend a week with us in Breckenridge
- And... If you like your bed—Geoff will build one just for you and ship it anywhere in the world!
- Better still just stop by his home—you will be made very welcome.
- You can contact Geoff at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and try and mention us
- Or Tel: 001-305-582–5802
- Ok you had to ask — yes you will get an excellent deal—stores usually add a 200%. Buy them from the craftsman that makes them and they are very affordable.
See Geoff's web site www.clevelandcreek.com for more information.
| Eagle Lodge - Breckenridge |
Our new Premium luxury Breckenridge Chalet is a short walk away from the new Peak 8 Gondola and high speed lift system with access to all four ski areas in Breckenridge.
The Lodge has a huge log feature lounge/Great room with vaulted ceiling and dining room, generous en-suite bedrooms and a wrap around deck featuring a hot tub and superb views. You may book by room or take the whole chalet! More Information |
