Laura, along with her husband, Ron, and son, Chris, are dedicated to one objective: to preserve this unique subalpine ecosystem by teaching guests how to enjoy a wilderness experience on nature's terms. We do not conquer the wilderness here - we try to co-exist in harmony. We strongly believe in the low impact credo of "Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints" throughout our activities.

We currently have three guest cabins onsite, constructed of hand-crafted log for high efficiency such that a minimal amount of energy is required to keep them toasty warm. Solar panels and battery packs provide year-round lighting for the cabins. The cabins are roomy (480 sq ft), visually isolated among trees, and equipped with a queen-sized bed, sofa or double fold-down futon, rocker chair, full bathroom (tub/shower with hot and cold running water and indoor plumbing!), a wood burning stove and double propane burner for complimentary cofee/tea/hot chocolate.

The 'Escape provides all bedding and linen, and stacks kindling and firewood (collected from standing dead and blow-down trees) on the deck for use in the stove. The cabins are designed for comfort, scrupulously clean and appointed with little "niceties" such as hand-crafted afghans, scented candles, herbal teas and bath oils.

The lodge, with a modern kitchen, dining and lounge area, reference library and permanent staff quarters, along with six additional cabins (3 of which would be "family" units with lofts), are planned for future construction to complete the 'Escape facility. We have won approval to construct a noiseless modern micro-hydro unit, which will not consume, pollute nor alter the naturally flowing Mann Creek, to power the final facility.

Also on the drawing board are a high efficiency gen-set and supplemental solar panels complete with battery banks, a year-round atrium/living greenhouse system for gray water recycling, a composting system and vegetable garden, along with tastefull wildflower and shrub landscaping. Suggestions and ideas are always a wecome discussion!

In the meantime, guests can enjoy a wholesome, family-style meal prepared on an old-fashioned wood cook stove in our walled outfitters tent. During the summer, we often cook the evening meal over an open campfire. Our fare is basic cowboy cuisine and bush baking, and Laura is always happy to modify the menu to suit individual guest preferences. The campfire is a nightly occurrence, weather permitting, where guests can relax and relate adventures with other guests, prepare "S'mores" or plain roasted marshmellows, gaze at the multitude of stars, or listen to a chorus of wolves. In July and August, we set up a rustic sauna down by the creek for guests to ease tired muscles in soaking steam - followed by a heart-stopping splash into the icy waters of Munn Creek (not mandantory, but a truly thrilling experience for brave souls!).