Mt. Hood Lifestyle Bungalows is the result of a shared vision between Kip, a true local craftsman, and Brad, a Portland high tech entrepreneur. Two people, with very different backgrounds and perspectives, that found common ground in their appreciation of the Mt. Hood Lifestyle.
Kip grew up on the mountain, and was an avid extreme skier, mountain biker and anything else that involved speed and action. He built his first cabin in 2001 that Brad then bought with a couple of friends and later named "River Rock". Amazed by the craftsmanship and comfort of that first cabin, Brad and Kip joined forces to build what would eventually be the Rainbow and Eagle's Nest Bungalows so that others could share in the Mt. Hood Lifestyle!
Brad, always the entrepreneur, is currently working on another vision, but is still very much engaged in the business.
Angela, Brad's wife, took over the business in 2009 after completing the interior design of Eagle's Nest. I guess you could say the Mt. Hood Lifestyle is contagious!
Kip is still on the mountain moving the earth and building cabins at Big Mountain Excavation.
Brad and Angela share a passion for the beauty that defines the Mt. Hood Lifestyle. As a result, they've made every effort to preserve this beauty and the Mt. Hood Lifestyle for future generations. You may not see the results of this philosophy initially, but it's at work throughout your bungalow.
It's at work in the special insulation used to provide year-round comfort while minimizing energy use. It's at work in all the wood used in our bungalows, harvested and milled locally (by Kip himself), to reduce transportation energy use. It's at work in the latest septic technology used to ensure that the water consumed in the bungalows returns safely to the local water table.
We are still learning about how we can build better bungalows for the comfort of our guests, while preserving the Mt. Hood Lifestyle for future generations. We always welcome your comments and suggestions and hope you will come celebrate the Mt. Hood Lifestyle with us soon!