Homestead Resort
Since its re-opening last year, Utah’s Homestead Resort has garnered global attention for its perfect blend of history, adventure, and modern luxury. Situated minutes from world-class skiing at Deer Valley and Park City, this rejuvenated haven offers an array of year-round activities, from scuba diving in its unique geothermal crater to relaxing in newly renovated luxury pools. Come late spring this year, the resort will be fully open, welcoming guests to experience its enhanced amenities.
The resort’s newly revamped pool area designed by landscape architects FFKR, offers new aquatic spaces. Featuring year-round geothermal mineral pools, hot tubs, and a family-friendly pool area complete with a cascading waterfall. The design is a seamless integration of the natural environment and historic architecture. Limestone, a nod to the nearby Homestead Crater, and lush landscaping create an atmosphere that feels both timeless and inviting. One of the resort’s most unique features is the Homestead Crater, a 10,000-year-old geothermal spring enclosed in a 55-foot limestone dome. This natural wonder offers activities like warm-water scuba diving and paddleboard yoga, making it a rare attraction in the U.S. Guests can also take self-guided tours of the crater daily, immersing themselves in its history and geological significance.
To ensure the Crater remained the focal point of the resort, Lloyd Architects incorporated its historical essence into the design. Their expertise in preserving historical structures was pivotal in maintaining the Crater’s integrity while enhancing accessibility through subtle, non-intrusive updates.
location
Homestead, Utah
client
Homestead Resort
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The pools utilize advanced systems engineered by Cloward H2O for water treatment and temperature regulation, including geothermal heat pumps and natural gas boilers.
The resort’s enhanced offerings cater to a diverse audience:
- Wellness Seekers: The geothermal pools and hot tubs provide therapeutic benefits with mineral-rich waters. The three separate spas along the base of the crater with varying sizes and shapes. They provide guest premium mineral water soaking experiences while taking in the views of the valley and mountains.
- Families: A dedicated family pool area and lifejacket rentals make the resort a perfect choice for guests with children.
The main pool is targeted to be maintained at 85-90 °F, while spa water is targeted to be maintained at approximately 98-104 °F. However, the geothermal source of 100 gpm at 95 °F, was not enough to provide any significant geothermal heat for the pool systems. Cloward H2O implemented a design where some heat was harvested from the geothermal source through heat pumps and the crater water used as a pre-heated source. However, the primary heat source for the pools is from natural gas boilers to maintain pools and spas at the desired temperatures. These heat sources are combined with building heat loads using a hydronic system for maximum efficiencies. Deck heating was incorporated using backwash water heat recovery systems for year-round use of designated pools, fountains, and walkways.