Juniper Lodge & Treehouses in Evergreen: A Stay Meant to Be Felt
The first feeling you have when pulling into Juniper Lodge & Treehouses is awe.
Meeting the owners, Ashley and Alea, that awe quickly softens into calm. There’s an ease between them — a deep love for each other, for this place they’ve so intentionally created, and for every guest they welcome. You know right away you’ve stepped into something special.
Neither founder is originally from Colorado. Ashley grew up in North Carolina, Alea in Missouri — but both felt the same pull west: a lifestyle shaped by nature, everyday beauty, and a different pace of living. Early in their relationship, Alea mentioned that staying in a treehouse was on her bucket list so for her 30th birthday, Ashley planned a surprise trip to a treehouse hotel. While researching, she realized something surprising — Colorado didn’t have a true treehouse hotel experience. With Alea’s background in small business development, what started as a birthday idea quickly turned into something bigger. The wheels began turning. Conversations became sketches. And together, they started envisioning what would eventually become their dream property.
In 2019, just months after getting engaged, they found the property that would become Juniper.
Formerly a bed-and-breakfast, Juniper was purchased in August of that year. What followed was nearly six years of thoughtful groundwork — learning, listening, and refining. It was never about rushing. It was about building something that felt right.
And getting it right meant navigating years of city water permits, small fails, big wins, and constant problem-solving. There were long seasons of uncertainty, but through it all — including the challenges of building during Covid — their shared vision and commitment to one another and this vision carried the dream forward.
The Lodge
At the heart of Juniper Lodge & Treehouses is the lodge itself — a warm, design-forward gathering space that anchors the entire property. Thoughtfully restored and layered with texture, it feels intimate yet expansive, equally suited for slow mornings by the fire or evenings gathered with a glass in hand. The honor bar in the parlor is an especially thoughtful touch — perfect for the nightcap you didn’t plan ahead for.
The lodge also serves as a stunning backdrop for weddings, retreats, milestone celebrations, and family reunions. It’s a space designed for meaningful connection, where hospitality feels personal and unrushed — all set against a million-dollar view made for quiet, reflective moments.
Juniper is primarily an adults-only escape, preserving the calm, restorative atmosphere that defines the experience. Full property buyouts are available, allowing families and private groups to gather and make the entire space their own.
Photo: Josh Markovich
The Mountaineer Treehouse
Our stay was in The Mountaineer Treehouse — a luxury forest retreat perched 25 feet above the ground, reached by a short, scenic four-minute hike from the lodge that leads to a staircase winding through the trees. Inspired by the stillness of a mountaintop, the space blends modern comfort with quiet adventure. Natural wood, stone, and climbing greenery reflect the surrounding landscape, while warm textures and impossibly soft linens create an immediate sense of calm the moment you step inside.
The Mountaineer feels less like checking into a stay and more like returning to something — slower mornings, filtered forest light, and a woven canopy perfect for reading and lingering a little longer. An escape, yes. But also a reminder of how good it feels to be connected to the wild. The morning we woke, soft snowflakes drifted past the windows, and for a moment it felt like we were inside a snow globe.
As both treehouses now rise alongside the lodge, the focus has shifted. In the early days, it was about creating a foundation. Now, it’s about preservation. Guests often tell them they want to share Juniper with everyone they know—followed quickly by the half-joking request to keep it a secret so it stays small, intimate, and personal. Protecting that feeling has become just as important as growth itself. Expansion is measured, intentional, and always weighed against the magic that already exists.
The Miner’s Treehouse
Pictured below is The Miner’s Treehouse, inspired by Colorado’s mining-era roots — rich woods, raw metals, and a signature copper soaking tub that nods to the state’s industrial past. The palette feels moodier here, layered with texture and warmth, like a modern interpretation of a historic mountain outpost. There’s a grounding quality to the space — substantial materials, softened by thoughtful design — that makes it feel both rugged and refined.
Rooted in Hospitality
In a state where hospitality often prioritizes scale, spectacle, and endless amenities, Juniper quietly chooses a different path. Here, smallness is the luxury. Quiet, privacy, and intimacy are the true offering. The philosophy aligns naturally with the slow-travel movement — encouraging guests to linger, to move more slowly, and to connect more deeply with both nature and one another.
And yet, Juniper remains remarkably accessible. Just 30 minutes from Denver and 15 minutes from Red Rocks, it allows guests to step into the energy of the Front Range — then return to something calm, personal, and intentionally understated. If there’s one feeling Ashley and Alea hope guests leave with, it’s this: that they were seen, cared for, and gently reconnected—to nature, to themselves, or to whatever it was they came looking for.
Photography by: Kate Ivy Photography (additional credits noted where applicable).
If you’re lucky enough to experience Juniper Lodge & Treehouses, take in the full experience. Turn off your phone, tune into the landscape, and let yourself settle into the quiet of this sacred space.
