Darkhorse Lodge Progress
This page holds photos of the progress as we build. We will take you along on our journey from the groundbreaking to the first guest that will come through our doors and will keep you posted as we go. Stay tuned......
Creating a Strong Foundation
After choosing the perfect location for each of the buildings, our team went to work with clearing and leveling the land. Each foundation was carefully planned and grids were laid in preparation for pouring the concrete. One by one, each cinderblock was stacked and the buildings started to take shape.
Building the Framework
With the groundwork completed, our team began the wooden infrastructure of the building. With the floors, walls, and rafters in place, the next step was to add on the roof. To finish off this building, some additional stonework was done to create a ramped entrance.
The Five Cabins
With the main building well underway, the five cabins gained their framework in quick succession. As each construction phase was completed on one cabin, our team could start with the next cabin, and so on until we could see all of the phases side-by-side. The cabins stood in various phases of completion including: framing, installing Tyvek walls, installing windows and doors, laying down roofing layers, and adding siding to the exterior walls.
Making Room
Each of the buildings required interior framing during the building process in order to partition specific rooms and spaces. With the beams and windows in place, our team added electrical and plumbing to each cabin which required trenching outside of the cabins as well. A final touch of the buildout was insulating the cabins and installing the interior duct work for air conditioning units.
Adding Drywall
With the framing, plumbing, and duct work completed...our team brought panels of drywall into each cabin. The panels were placed side-by-side and cut as needed to allow for certain fixtures, like ceiling fans and recessed lighting, to stand out. With the new walls in place, our team installed the floors and painted the walls, ceiling, and the exterior cinderblock base.
Exterior Design
As the interior of each cabin was getting finished, part of our team focused on the exterior. Each cabin was fitted with custom ramps and railings that made every entrance easily accessible and more concrete was poured to create smooth walkways.
Balconies and Accessibility
After the custom walkways were installed, our team went to work building extended roofs over the walkways and balconies. As the additional framing and paneling was being installed, the balconies were fitted with elevator lifts to make the second floors more accessible.
Interior Planning
Filling each room required the same attention to detail as building it. Cabin doors were installed, cabinets were assembled, countertops and sinks were inserted and appliances were delivered.
Final Builds
As our cabin projects were coming to a close, there were still some final tasks on our list. One such project included the shower room which needed the ceiling to be installed and the walls needed to be painted white to match.
Finishing Touches
Each cabin is almost ready to start hosting visitors and our team was busy with the finishing touches. On the outside, flood lights were installed and recreational boats were parked and ready. On the inside, furniture was assembled and along with some appliances, each were placed in the dining areas, kitchen and bedrooms.
