Welcome to Twin Pines Lodge - Deadwood, South Dakota

The current home on this property was designed by an architect that studied under Frank Lloyd Wright, and built by late historian Don Clowser (be sure to visit Don's outstanding collection of Native and Early White American artifacts at the Days of ’76 Museum -- north end of Main). The style demonstrates a modern merger of beauty and functionality resulting in exceptional energy conservation through passive solar design.

The architecture utilizes materials with high thermal and natural convection properties for optimal heat gain and uniform circulation throughout the three-level living area. The entire structure is burmed into the steep hillside of aspen, oak, ash, Ponderosa pine, birch, and Virginia Creeper to the north and west to enhance thermal efficiency, aesthetics and privacy.

A gas grill and lounge chairs on the deck further enhance the usability of this unique home. The interior design incorporates several elements recycled from local history. Beams used in the vaulted ceilings were transported to the building site from a local historic site. The 12-foot-high solid oak doors to the sunroom were salvaged from the old Bullock Hotel. Hardwood flooring used throughout was rescued from the old Newel High School gymnasium. Banks of 8 foot tall windows and skylights, upstairs and down, transfer the marvelous views indoors for a bright and airy atmosphere.

With nearly 4000 square feet of floor area, there is always plenty of room to spread out in this incredibly comfortable living space.

Beds:
1 queen in the main floor bedroom
2 queens upstairs in the master bedroom
3 sets of bunkbeds (twin size) in the 2nd bedroom upstairs

The basement area is not fixed up yet, but for overflow we did set up another queen-size bed down there (no closet or anything but it is the coolest and quietest bedroom in the house! A basement entrance, second frig and washer/dryer always come in handy.

In the kitchen you'll find all the pots and pans, cooking utensils, mixing bowls, dishes, glasses, silverware you'll need. There's a gas stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher, frig, blender, drip coffeemaker, crockpot, toaster, waffle iron. We stock toilet paper, paper towels, kitchen garbage bags, large trash bags, matches, coffee filters. For condiments you will find salt, pepper, spices, oil, vinegar, sugar, powdered creamer, ground coffee, teabags, ketchup.You may choose to su pply your ownziplocs, sandwich bags, paper plates & cups, plastic forks and disposable tupperware for food storage.

The enormous kitchen with lots of counter space for serving food and beverages make this home an ideal setting.. The greatroom architecture combines kitchen, dining room, living room and sunroom. A large fenced deck and garden area complement the living space.

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