Sundance Resort
Rustic-luxury eco-lodge meets artists' colony. Hand-crafted interiors, locally sourced cuisine, Native American art collections, and a deeply felt conservation ethic. Residential rather than resort-y. Intimate rather than impressive. The New York Times put it bluntly: rooms are cozy, but you won't linger in them with so much to do outside.
The Tree Room is only open Wednesday–Saturday for dinner and doesn't allow children under 12. Book weeks ahead — it fills fast.
Why It Matters
Founded by Robert Redford, who literally built the Tree Room around a living tree he refused to cut down. Now holds a Michelin Key Award (2025), a Forbes 4-Star Rating, and the Spa landed on Vogue's Global Top 100 Spa List. Also home to a 20-year partnership with Nashville's Bluebird Cafe for an intimate songwriter concert series.
Yes, that Sundance — Robert Redford's original eco-resort at the foot of Mt. Timpanogos, about an hour from Salt Lake City. This is not a typical ski resort. It's part artists' community, part conservation project, and part Michelin Key–awarded lodging, and somehow all three coexist without any of them feeling like an afterthought. Seventy percent of the land is permanently preserved wilderness, the ski mountain is deliberately small (25 trails), and the whole place carries the hand-crafted, unhurried quality Redford famously insisted upon.
Where You'll Stay
12 room types available
Cascade Suite (The Inn)
Expansive views of both Mt. Timpanogos and the canyon, with North Fork Creek visible through the trees below. Separate bedroom and living area with a fireplace make it a comfortable base for multi-night stays.
Mountain Homes
The most spacious option on the property. These are full privately-owned homes available for rent, with multiple bedrooms, proper kitchens, a secluded feel, and all the comforts of home. A short drive or Land Rover shuttle from the village.
Mountain Loft (Cottages)
A lofted sleeping area above a living space with fireplace — flexible layout that works well for families. The loft arrangement gives some separation without requiring multiple full bedrooms.
Mountain Suite (Cottages)
Extra space with a separate living area, set among the trees. Fireplaces available. A good step-up option for couples who want more breathing room without going all the way to a Mountain Home.
Ridge View Room (The Inn)
Views across the canyon toward forested North Fork Ridge slopes. A built-in window seat gives you a quiet perch to take in the tree canopy and mountain terrain. Walking distance to all village amenities.
Ridgeline Suite (The Inn)
One of the Inn's higher vantage points, looking across forested canyon slopes. Private living area with fireplace. A quiet choice for those who want elevation and space.
River View Room (The Inn)
Rooms that sit right beside North Fork Creek, with a private deck at water's edge — the sound of the stream becomes the ambient soundtrack of your stay. Central village location keeps everything walkable.
Standard Room (Cottages)
Quiet, wooded setting with a residential feel. These are the entry point for the Cottages category — comfortable, unpretentious, surrounded by pines, a short walk from the village center.
Studio Room (Cottages)
Open-plan layout with added sitting space. Many include a fireplace, which earns its keep on cool mountain evenings. Good for solo travelers or couples wanting room to breathe.
Sundance Suite (Cottages)
A private, full retreat — kitchen included, separate living areas, forest views, and easy access to the resort village. The kitchen makes this a practical choice for families or longer stays.
Timp Suite (The Inn)
An upgrade on the Timp View concept — same unobstructed views of Mt. Timpanogos, but with a separate living area and fireplace to spread out after a day in the mountains.
Timp View Room (The Inn)
Located in the Inn at the resort's village center, these rooms place Mt. Timpanogos directly outside your window — unobstructed summit views from morning light to evening alpenglow. Steps from the Outlaw Express lift, dining, the art studio, and shops.
The Property
Eat & Drink
7 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Guided 2-hour sessions for up to 10 guests, beginner-friendly. Runs at 10am, 12pm, 2pm, and 4pm. For lodging guests only.
Pottery, painting, photography, and other art classes in a studio set against the mountain backdrop. This is central to Sundance's identity as an artists' community. Guests can take classes and take their own work home. The gallery showcases work from resort artists.
A 20+ year collaboration with Nashville's iconic Bluebird Cafe. Singer-songwriters perform in an intimate in-the-round format at the resort's outdoor amphitheater. Most shows sell out; lodging guests get priority access to otherwise-unavailable bench seats.
Regular live music on the Owl Bar's intimate stage. Low-key, approachable, with the saloon character of the bar setting the mood.
The Provo River runs through the canyon and is one of Utah's premier blue-ribbon trout fisheries. Guided sessions available through the resort. A true draw for serious anglers.
Trails wind through the preserved canyon wilderness, including routes to waterfall destinations. Ranger-led and self-guided options available. Much of the resort's 4,000+ acres of preserved land is accessible on foot.
Trail rides through the mountain landscape. Seasonal (summer/fall). A genuine Western experience, not a gimmick — the trails take you into genuine backcountry terrain.
Trails designed for all levels across the mountain terrain. Rentals available through the resort's Activity Center.
A multi-line zip course over the mountain terrain. One of the longer zip tour experiences in Utah — good for a dose of adrenaline without committing to a full adventure day.
Seasonal evening lift rides timed to the full moon. One of the more unusual and memorable resort experiences — riding a chairlift in the dark with moonlight on the mountain.
Groomed Nordic trails through pine forest. Snowshoe rentals available. A quieter alternative to the downhill slopes and great for those who want to move at their own pace.
Sundance's ski mountain has 25 trails and runs from beginner to expert. Small by Utah resort standards, but that's the point — no lift lines, no crowds. Utah's legendary light powder applies here too. Snowsports school available for all levels.
Ski and snowboard lessons for all ages and abilities. Private and group lessons available. Given the uncrowded mountain, lesson quality here tends to be higher than at bigger Utah resorts.
Skinning and uphill skiing permitted on a designated trail. Utah locals love this for early morning pre-lift laps.
Summer and fall chairlift rides up the mountain for views over the canyon and Mt. Timpanogos. No skiing required. A good option for guests who want the elevation without the exertion.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
A specially curated selection of commissioned pieces and found curiosities throughout the Inn's public spaces. Includes Robert Redford's personal collection. Accessible to all Inn lodging guests.
Communal gathering space at the Inn — open fireplace, light fare, drinks, books, and card games. Open daily 7:30am–11pm. One of those rare hotel common areas that people actually use.
Included for Inn guests, served in the Living Room gathering space. A genuinely nice touch — not a continental bread basket, but a proper morning spread.
Well-equipped gym accessible to all overnight guests via key card at the Inn. Daily yoga classes and a dedicated stretch room. Open throughout the day.
One-stop shop to plan adventures, book reservations for activities, rentals, and lessons, and optimize every day of the stay.
Proactive concierge team that contacts guests before arrival to arrange activities, tickets, lessons, rentals, dining, and transport. On-site desk in the Inn lobby.
Two hot tubs, one large relaxation pool, a sauna, changing rooms, and a cold-plunge outdoor shower — exclusively for lodging guests. Open year-round with views of Mt. Timpanogos. One of the best complimentary amenities at any Utah mountain resort.
Cornhole, Spikeball, Kan Jam, disc golf, ladder toss, and bocce ball. Available for flexible open play for all lodging guests.
Classic outdoor horseshoe pits with mountain views. Open play format, all ages welcome.
Ski-in to the resort village base, hand your gear to the Ski Valet, swap boots for slippers in the Boot Room. Available to all lodging guests. Makes the ski-to-après transition completely seamless.
Complimentary Land Rover driver service for lodging guests to anywhere on the resort property — Cottages, Mountain Homes, resort village, Nordic Center, Art Studio, or anywhere else. Call 801-223-6000 to request a ride.
Complimentary daily yoga sessions included with lodging. Held in the Fitness & Wellness Center at the Inn.
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