Forged From Passion
Where Ancient Craft Meets Modern Luxury
Where Ancient Craft Meets Modern Luxury
Look, we didn't plan on becoming a hotel. Back in 2012, my grandfather Viktor had this old blacksmith workshop tucked away in these mountains - been in the family since the 1920s. He'd spent decades there, just him and the forge, creating beautiful metalwork that locals still talk about.
When he passed, I inherited the place. Honestly thought about selling it at first. But spending those first few nights there, hearing the wind through the valley, feeling that connection to something real... couldn't do it. The problem? A forge alone doesn't pay the bills.
So I had this wild idea - what if people could experience what Viktor loved so much? Not just watch, but actually create something with their hands. Combined that with a couple guest rooms, and well... things took off faster than expected.
From a single forge to a full mountain retreat - we've grown, but never forgotten where we came from
Viktor's original forge & two guest cabins
Main lodge construction & restaurant addition
Full resort with spa, events & expanded forges
Most luxury hotels try to separate you from reality. We do the opposite. Yeah, you'll get the fancy linens and gourmet meals - that's a given. But you'll also get soot on your hands if you want it.
There's something special about working with fire and metal. It grounds you. Takes you out of your head. Our guests leave with more than just photos - they leave with bottle openers they hammered out themselves, or fire pokers they shaped. Tangible stuff they made with their own hands.
"We're not trying to be everything to everyone. If you want a massive pool party scene, there are other places for that. But if you want to disconnect, create something real, and experience mountain luxury done right - well, that's what we're about."
- Marcus Quinthale, Owner & Master Blacksmith
Small team, big hearts. We've all got our quirks.
Owner & Lead Smith
Third generation blacksmith. Terrible at golf but can forge pretty much anything.
Executive Chef
Vancouver culinary scene veteran. Makes the best wild mushroom risotto you'll ever taste.
Guest Services Director
Hospitality guru who actually remembers everyone's name. It's honestly a bit creepy.
Wellness Director
Former Olympic skier turned massage therapist. Knows exactly where you're holding tension.
We're not perfect, but we're trying to do better every year
Solar panels, local sourcing, and we recycle 90% of our metal scraps into new projects.
75% of our staff are locals. We partner with Whistler artisans and suppliers whenever possible.
Free workshops for local youth. Keeping traditional skills alive matters to us.
No fake stuff, no tourist traps. What you see is what we actually do every day.
Tours run every Saturday at 10am. No reservation needed, just show up. We'll walk you through the forges, show you how everything works, and probably convince you to try making something.