Woody Creek Ranch
Modern Ranch | Single-Family Residence
Woody Creek, Colorado
Where Contemporary Design Meets the Rhythm of the Land
Set within the quiet landscape of Woody Creek, Colorado, Woody Creek Ranch is a single-level modern residence designed for clarity, accessibility, and connection. This 5,700-square-foot home by Z Group Architecture & Interior Design is a study in restraint—defined by long horizontal lines, rich natural materials, and a seamless dialogue between structure and setting.
Framed by panoramic mountain views, the home’s strong form sits lightly on the land. Its charred wood siding, pale stone chimneys, and low-profile roofline speak to both tradition and modernity—an architectural language rooted in place yet timeless in expression.
Designed for Accessibility and Ease
Woody Creek Ranch was conceived around a guiding principle of accessibility. The home’s plan and circulation were carefully designed to support a family member with special needs, shaping an environment that is both functional and deeply humane.
Broad hallways, flush thresholds, and open transitions allow effortless movement throughout. Each bedroom opens directly to the outdoors, offering a private connection to the landscape, while shared living spaces—anchored by a stone fireplace wall and floor-to-ceiling glazing—foster warmth, inclusion, and togetherness.
“Our goal was to create a single-level home that feels effortless to move through while still grounded in warmth and material richness. Every detail—from the broad thresholds to the continuous visual lines—was shaped to support accessibility without sacrificing elegance or spatial clarity.” — Randy Henrie, Senior Associate & Senior Architect
A Dialogue of Form, Light, and Material
Architecture and interior design are unified through a natural palette of light oak, limestone, and soft neutral tones. The interior’s simplicity—crafted in collaboration with the owner—celebrates honest materials and meticulous craftsmanship.
Expansive windows frame views of the surrounding valley and fill the spaces with shifting natural light. The great room, kitchen, and dining area flow effortlessly together, blending function with atmosphere. Throughout, the design prioritizes serenity, proportion, and purpose—every detail considered, every line intentional.
Living Connected to Nature
From the living room, sliding glass walls open to a generous patio framed by native grasses and seasonal color. A fireplace and lounge area extend the living space outdoors, blurring boundaries between interior and landscape.
The home’s low, sheltering rooflines create a sense of calm enclosure while maintaining panoramic openness—a delicate balance of protection and connection. The result is a residence that lives as comfortably in summer’s bloom as in the quiet of winter.
Modern Ranch Living, Reimagined
Woody Creek Ranch embodies Z Group’s belief that true luxury lies in simplicity, clarity, and authenticity. The home is both personal and universal—crafted to serve the specific needs of its residents while expressing a broader architectural philosophy of balance and belonging.
The Team Behind the Vision
Construction: Cyr & Company
Structural Engineering: Evolve Structural Design
MEP Engineering: Bighorn Consulting Engineers
Landscape Architecture: Connect One Design
Civil Engineering: High Country Engineering
Surveyor: Peak Surveying Inc.
Photography: Draper White Photography & Sam Ferguson
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