resort living: jackson hole: shooting star + Story by Wayne Roberts

resort living: jackson hole: shooting star
The acclaimed dining room is a favorite among members. Reclaimed barn wood ceilings and
light fixtures created from hammered steel, rawhide and alabaster enhance the ambience for an
authentic western experience.
+ Story by Wayne Roberts
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hat was once a flat and treeless ranch nestled at the
base of the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has quickly
become the nation’s premier recreational community.
Attracting over 150 members from 25 states since opening last
summer, Shooting Star’s members have developed a fond sense
of loyalty to their budding community. “They are our marketing
department,” said developer and president John Resor. “We invest
money in our facilities as opposed to glossy brochures.”
The most basic tenet in creating Shooting Star was the simple
concept that people are attracted to quality. Thus, it was paramount
that Resor, a member of one of Jackson Hole’s oldest ranching
families, assemble the most skilled team of professionals from
around the world.
The choice was clear for golf: Tom Fazio. Renowned for turning
flat parcels of land into beautiful rolling terrain, Fazio set out to
create a course without obstructions. The course’s track would be
physically and visually separate from the residential areas to the
north, appealing to the Resors as the course evolved from its past
as a cattle ranch.
Members enjoy casual conversations or a book of choice before one of Shooting Star’s
numerous fireplaces.
There are two essential components in creating a world-class
course, according to Fazio: a great environment and commitment
from the ownership. “In Jackson Hole, we knew we had a special,
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This image: Shooting Star’s idyllic setting
includes rolling hills, fifty-plus acres of lakes
and waterways, and unsurpassed views of
the Teton Mountain Range and valley.
Below: Member cabins designed by
acclaimed architect Paul Bertelli provide
the finest in Old World craftsmanship and
modern design.
One of Shooting Star’s many meeting rooms is the perfect
space for an intimate meal between family and friends or a
formal business meeting.
World-class recreational facilities provide members with
the best equipment to ensure peak physical performance
throughout the year.
“In Jackson Hole, we
knew we had a special,
unique environment...”
– Tom Fazio
The Alpine Barn houses ski lockers with boot dryers, which
accompany Shooting Star’s concierge services to and from
the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, enabling members to
enjoy the finest in recreation regardless of season.
unique environment,” Fazio said, “and once we got to know the Resors,
we knew we had the highest level of commitment.” That commitment
included 254 acres of land and a budget that enabled Fazio’s team to
plant over 2,500 trees, move two million cubic yards of dirt, and sculpt
over 50 acres of lakes and waterways.
In addition to quality of the utmost order, authenticity would be critical
in creating a timeless property. Acclaimed architectural firm Hart
Howerton was selected for the creation of the clubhouse, insuring the
structure complemented the beauty of the natural environment as best
as possible. Hart Howerton also worked closely with cabin architect
Paul Bertelli of JLF & Associates. A pioneer in working with reclaimed
materials and a proponent of Old World craftsmanship, Bertelli created
a distinct style that meshed seamlessly with Hart Howerton’s.
From the ground up, meticulous attention and care was dedicated to all
aspects of Shooting Star. Whether salvaging materials from Amish barns
or assembling trusses from reclaimed Douglas-fir timbers, no aspect was
spared inside or out. Even in the creation of Shooting Star’s impressive
art collection, artists were commissioned to portray authentic ranch
life rather than the romanticized version, remaining true to the gritty
lifestyle of the West.
One of the most popular structures at Shooting Star is the Alpine Barn.
Hosting weddings and other social events in the summer with its
adjacent lawn, veranda and tension-edge pool, the Barn is home to
heated ski lockers and a concierge service that runs to and from the
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort during the winter.
Whether looking to challenge one’s self along the steeper runs on
Rendezvous Mountain or enjoy a warm summer afternoon at the
poolside terrace, Shooting Star has firmly established itself as the area’s
premier destination. hs
The numerous amenities also include a full-service spa featuring shared
spaces for both him and her.
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