A recent addition to Yosemite National Park, Firefall Ranch is a 300-acre natural hub of woodland recreation and quality mountain time. Though the upscale resort buildings are new, the ranch has deep historic roots as a stage station for the original stagecoach route to the park in the late 1800’s.
"Firefall Ranch is unlike anything travelers have seen in the Yosemite region," Joe Juszkiewicz, the manager at Firefall Ranch, told Travel + Leisure. "It has a gorgeous design aesthetic indoors and out, and its public spaces, cottages, and villas are grand and elegant. Yet the Ranch is intimate, warm, approachable, and relaxed. That's the magic."
The property is named for the annual February phenomenon in the Yosemite Valley when the sunlight shines perfectly through the frothy cascade at Horsetail Fall resulting in a resplendent orange and red waterfall falling off of the face of El Capitan.
In addition to its abundant natural wonders, New Energy Works partnered with UNUM Collaborative and Boyer Construction to raise two high craft timber structures at Firefall including a bar and a prodigious heavy timber event center.
The tavern is a perfect spot to gather after a long day outdoors for specialty drinks, craft beers, fine wine, and backcountry company. New Energy Works’ scissor-trusses add structural support and open aesthetics to the space allowing for easy access to the pool area while surrounded by the park’s heady atmosphere.
The event center is a multi-use space for both corporate gatherings and weddings. The facility seamlessly fits into the surroundings via its large viewing areas and curated wood materials. New Energy Works raised the arched timber frame trusses, framing the scenery and rustic elegance with a sylvan look.
“It was mighty hot when we raised Firefall, but the energy around this developing set of buildings was healthy and fun. We could see the vision of the place even then, and these finish photos rock,” says Founder and CEO of New Energy Works, Jonathan Orpin.
Jonathan looks forward to coming back on a weekend with wife, Maxine. If you’d like to experience Firefall ranch you can make reservations here.
Project Partners:
Architect: UNUM Collaborative
Builder: Boyer Construction
Engineer: Eclipse Engineering
Photographer: Alpenglo Photo and Video
