One&Only Moonlight Basin has opened its doors, marking the brand’s milestone debut in the United States and its first alpine resort and community of private homes.
Framed by the majestic peaks of Big Sky and anchored by two private lakes, the Montana resort is located within the picturesque Moonlight Basin community, situated on 240 secluded acres and bordered by more than 17,000 acres of permanently protected land.
One&Only Moonlight Basin was intentionally designed by architect Tom Kundig of Olson Kundig as a low-rise development, allowing nature to take centre stage as the region’s rugged beauty, local materials and artwork are reflected throughout the resort. Its collection of alpine-chic rooms, suites, cabins and private homes each designed and crafted to honour Montana’s vistas.
The resort’s Main Lodge, East Lodge and West Lodge are comprised of guest rooms, interconnecting family rooms and spacious king suites with separate living areas. Crafted to make entertaining effortless, the one-of-a-kind Big Sky Suite features a wraparound terrace with an outdoor soaking tub and panoramic views. Set amidst the alpine landscape, freestanding cabins offer additional space and seclusion, with a private outdoor soaking tub and sitting area beside a fire pit.
Meanwhile, One&Only Moonlight Basin’s four- to six-bedroom private homes offer an elevated residential experience, each coalescing naturally with the dramatic façade, showcasing views of Big Sky’s forests and snow-capped peaks. Designed for alfresco living, indoor and outdoor spaces are complete with fire pits, hot tubs and gourmet kitchens, and each home features garage access, blending the comforts of a luxury residence with the resort’s extraordinary setting and experiences.
The resort also features several F&B offerings, a state-of-the-art ski tuning centre, a private observatory and the heated One&Only Gondola that transports guests directly from the resort to Big Sky Resort’s Madison Base in five minutes.
Furthermore, One&Only Moonlight Basin’s 17,000ft2 spa houses eight treatment rooms, steam and sauna facilities, an elevated oxygen bar and an indoor lap pool with glass wall cantilevers that open to connect with the outdoors, where an onsen soaking tub and cold plunge offer restorative soaks amid the region’s landscapes.
The spa’s second floor houses a state-of-the-art fitness centre, with personal training, group classes and a movement room, while outdoors, a tennis court and yoga deck provide a holistic approach to active recovery and wellbeing.
“Bringing One&Only to the United States is a milestone we’ve long dreamed of and there’s no place more breathtaking to make our debut than Big Sky, Montana,” says Mark Kirby, President, One&Only. “With One&Only Moonlight Basin we celebrate wild beauty, bold design, authentic connection and endless adventure, honouring the heart and soul of Montana all year round. This is the start of an exciting new chapter for us as we continue our strategic expansion into the market.”
