Region, Site, Place - Final Project

Pike Valley Guest Ranch Susannah Parker Fall 2023 | Region, Site, Place Professor C. Berglund

7600’

6940’ elevation

DEMONSTRATES ALTITUDE

6270’

MAP LEGEND Vegetation Meadow Riparian zone 200’ stream buffer Geological area of Main road Secondary road Backcountry/4WD road Water flow

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1500’

SLOPE MAP LEGEND Slope > 33% 15 - 33% 10 - 15% 5 - 10% 2 - 5% 1 - 2% Slope < 1%

3000’

The map above demonstrates hydrology, vegetation, and primary and secondary road access on and around the site.

Garber Creek runs northeast to southwest through the site, as well as secondary North Garber Creek. A 100’ undisturbed land buffer is required along these creeks due to water scarcity in Colorado.

Vegetation in Colorado is also scarce - a large concentration of vegetation is in riparian zones along water sources and in the western, high-elevation parts of the site.

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The map above shows slopes of the site as well as primary, secondary, and tertiary roads. This information is paramount in planning and decision-making due to steep slopes around the site and limited road access in general. Development on steeply sloped land is costly, and guests need to have easy ways to access the lodge from all directions.

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1500’

3000’

DEMONSTRATES SLOPE

PoDA 1

PrDA 3 PrDA 2

BASE TERRAIN

Prime Development Area PoDA 2

PrDA 1

PoDA 3

Possible Development Area Non-Developable Area

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CONTEXTUAL INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS OF SITE

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1000’

2000’

SITE CONTEXT

PIKE VALLEY GUEST RANCH, SEDALIA, CO Susannah Parker | C. Berglund | Project Four | Fall 2023

Pike Valley Guest Ranch encompasses all that a family, couple, or solo traveler will want in a luxurious vacation, while also actively reinforcing care for the Earth. Designed on a steep site in Sedalia, Colorado, Pike Valley makes use of large elevation differences through a design that ranges over more than 80 feet of elevation difference without the need for enormous retaining walls and expensive soil cuts and fills. The design also decreases the need for the planting or removal of plant species from the existing earth - placement of site elements around these important species, rather than on top of them, allows for ecological benefits of native flora and fauna to remain.

And because the whole reason for the creation of this guest ranch is to provide a safe place for gentled mustangs to live good lives, the site incorporates far more acreage of pasture land than any herd of horses could dream of.

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PLAN LEGEND A. MAIN LODGE B. GUEST CABINS C. ACCESSIBLE GUEST CABINS D. MAIN LODGE GUEST PARKING E. EQUESTRIAN CENTER and VISITOR’S CENTER F. and G. HORSE PASTURE H. EVENT SPACE and AMPHITHEATER i. BACKCOUNTRY LODGE J. BACKCOUNTRY LODGE PARKING K. BACKCOUNTRY CABINS

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SITE MASTER PLAN

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500’

1000’

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PIKE VALLEY GUEST RANCH, SEDALIA, CO Susannah Parker | C. Berglund | Project Four | Fall 2023

SITE ELEMENTS

6370

6369

6370

6370

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A. LODGE SUN ROOM B. LODGE SUN DECK C. MAIN LODGE GUEST SUITES D. PARKING E. OVERFLOW PARKING F. ACCESSIBLE GUEST CABINS G. GUEST CABINS

G 6359

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6349

6353

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TOW: 6363 BOW: 6356.02

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6350 6345

6354 6345.5

B A 6330.5

F 6320

6322

6327

6

= TOP FLOOR FFE 6345.5 FFE= BOTTOM FLOOR 6330.5

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6345.5

6350

2 6345

TOC: 6352.8 BOC: 6352.3

6349.9

6344

6345

4

TOC: 6352.9 BOC: 6352.4

TOC: 6352.2 BOC: 6351.7

TOC: 6353.4 BOC: 6352.9

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1. 10.52% 2. 5.0% 3. 5.0% SLOPE and 5.0% CROSS SLOPE 4. 2.0% SLOPE and 2.0% CROSS SLOPE 5. 2.0% SLOPE and 2.5% CROSS SLOPE 6. 5.8% 7. 5.0% 8. 3.4%

TOC: 6350.5 BOC: 6350

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6347 TOC: 6350.5 BOC: 6350

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SITE SLOPES

TOC: 6349.3 BOC: 6348.8

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LODGE SITE MASTER PLAN

25’

50’

100’

PIKE VALLEY GUEST RANCH, SEDALIA, CO Susannah Parker | C. Berglund | Project Four | Fall 2023

Driving up to Pike Valley Guest Ranch is an experience in itself guests are offered 360-degree views of the campus and expansive sights of Colorado.

A walking path around one of the site’s horse pastures is an easy way to get from the main lodge, to a cabin, and around to the equestrian center, all with views of the ranch’s mustangs.

SITE PERSPECTIVES

PIKE VALLEY GUEST RANCH, SEDALIA, CO Susannah Parker | C. Berglund | Project Four | Fall 2023

A wrap-around deck with multiple levels, separated by accessible ramps, offers views into the horse pasture and nearby equestrian center, as well as elevated views of Pike San Isabel National Forest.

Four of seven guest cabins sit atop a ridge, looking down onto the main lodge. Here, guests can enjoy luxurious privacy in their own cabin while taking in the views.

SITE PERSPECTIVES

PIKE VALLEY GUEST RANCH, SEDALIA, CO Susannah Parker | C. Berglund | Project Four | Fall 2023