There's a new name reshaping the conversation around luxury ski real estate in the West and if you haven't heard of Powder Haven yet, you will. Nestled atop Powder Mountain in Eden, Utah, within a 12,000-acre alpine landscape, Powder Haven is redefining what it means to truly live in the mountains. This isn't just a ski resort. It's a private, master-planned community built for those who don't just vacation in nature, they want to own it.
We're shining our development spotlight on Powder Haven because it represents everything we believe luxury real estate is moving toward: exclusivity, authenticity, lifestyle-first design, and serious long-term investment value. And the rest of the world is already paying attention - Vogue, GQ, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Robb Report, and the Financial Times have all taken notice.
The Vision: Live Outside the Lines
Powder Haven's tagline says it all: Live Outside the Lines. The community is capped at 650 homesites, all of whose owners serve as stewards of the land, protecting vast open spaces while enjoying unparalleled access to one of the most exclusive ski experiences in North America.
What sets Powder Haven apart is its intentional restraint. By limiting the community to 650 homes across 12,000 acres, the development ensures the land (and the lifestyle) is never compromised by overcrowding. No lift lines. No crowds. Just you, the powder, and a community of like-minded individuals who share the same values.
The driving force behind this vision is Reed Hastings, co-founder of Netflix. Hastings acquired Powder Mountain in 2023 after the previous owners, who lacked the capital to execute on their ambitious vision, approached him directly. "I went from skiing 10 days a year to 60," Hastings has said. "You get better, you get to know the mountain, you get friends. And I could see the mountain was struggling. I thought, why not? If not me, then who?" The result is Powder Haven: a community as much about preserving the soul of mountain skiing as it is about exclusivity.
The Skiing: A Class of Its Own
Powder Mountain already holds a remarkable distinction: it is home to the largest skiable terrain in North America, with over 8,000 total acres. Powder Haven residents enjoy exclusive access to 4,011 private skiable acres via resident-only lifts, while still having full access to the 5,000+ acres of public terrain on the mountain. Notably, two-thirds of the mountain remains open to the public, a balanced approach that preserves Powder Mountain's legendary uncrowded character even as the private community grows.
Private lifts, Mary's, Village, and Raintree, give homeowners direct access to thousands of acres of glades, chutes, groomed runs, and powder stashes suited to all ability levels. Powder Haven currently operates three private lifts, with a fourth set to open this ski season.
The newest terrain addition is Davenport, 1,200 acres on the northeast face of the mountain, serviced by a brand-new high-speed detachable lift. Designed for expert-level skiers and riders ready to push their limits, Davenport features powdery glades and cut runs on some of the most challenging and rewarding terrain in the country. The New York Times called it "the total package" for well-heeled skiers considering a private ski investment.
The Lifestyle: Four Seasons of Extraordinary
Powder Haven is not a winter-only proposition. Year-round amenities, both existing and planned, make this a true four-season mountain lifestyle community.
Skylodge is available to all residents now. This 5,500-square-foot event center offers panoramic mountain views, two rotundas, a dining room that seats 80, a full bar, and a fully equipped kitchen. It's the social heart of the community as the next chapter of amenities takes shape.
Arclodge is the crown jewel on the horizon. Breaking ground in 2025 and set to open in 2028, this 73,000-square-foot members' clubhouse was designed by acclaimed architecture firm Hart Howerton, with interiors by the celebrated Champalimaud design studio. It will feature fine dining restaurants, a spa, fitness center, bowling, rock climbing walls, pickleball courts, and an outdoor amphitheater, essentially a world-class private resort amenity exclusively for residents.
Land Art Park, Perhaps the most unexpected and extraordinary element of Powder Haven is its commitment to world-class art woven directly into the mountain landscape. Reed Hastings envisions it as "Storm King on a ski resort", a reference to the legendary Hudson Valley sculpture park, inspired by his wife who grew up nearby. The mountain already features several major land art installations, including "Relay" by artist duo Gerard & Kelly, "Paper Airplane" by Griffin Loop (bikeable in summer), and most notably a James Turrell light space called Apani, originally shown at the 2011 Venice Biennale. Skiing past a Turrell is, quite simply, unlike anything else in the world of ski real estate.
A planned lakehouse rounds out the amenity vision, ensuring that summer at Powder Haven is every bit as compelling as winter.
The Real Estate: Build Your Dream or Move Right In
Powder Haven offers build-ready homesites and turnkey properties designed by leading architects, integrated thoughtfully into the natural mountain terrain. Current and upcoming neighborhoods include:
Prado: The newest offering, featuring ridge-top homesites ranging from 0.75 to 5 acres, with sweeping views of Pineview Reservoir, Snowbasin, the Wasatch Range, and the Great Salt Lake. Homes are situated in natural gaps in the tree line to minimize environmental disruption, and the neighborhood offers easy ski-out access to three private lifts. Available in 2026.
Shelter Hill: A neighborhood that blends seamlessly into the natural mountain landscape, offering a secluded, intimate feel within the broader community.
Copper Crest: Elevated homesites with commanding mountain views and that quintessential "top of the world" feeling.
The Numbers: Phase one, 39 build-ready lots, sold out in record time, many before roads were even paved. Buyers committed based on flagged corners and renderings alone. Phase two released 34 custom lots, most ranging from two to five acres, averaging approximately $4 million each.
The Investment Case: Why Smart Buyers Are Paying Attention
The scarcity model alone makes a compelling investment case. With a hard cap of 650 homesites and a 12,000-acre land footprint that will not be expanded, supply is permanently constrained. Phase one selling out before roads were paved speaks volumes about demand.
Powder Mountain's underlying geography is itself an irreplaceable asset, the largest skiable terrain in North America simply cannot be replicated. You're not buying a condo in a ski village. You're buying into a mountain.
For buyers evaluating alpine real estate, Powder Haven's closest comparisons are the Yellowstone Club and Wasatch Peaks Ranch - communities that have demonstrated exceptional long-term value precisely because of their scarcity and exclusivity. Powder Haven is following a similar blueprint, with the added dimension of a visionary ownership team, a world-class art program, and institutional-quality amenity design.
Location: More Accessible Than You'd Think
Powder Haven is located at the top of Powder Mountain in Eden, Utah genuinely remote in feel, but far more accessible than its mountain-top setting suggests. Residents are approximately 40 minutes from Ogden Regional Airport and 70 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport, one of the most efficiently connected airports in the Mountain West. Park City is about 90 minutes away, making Powder Haven a compelling complement , or alternative, for buyers already familiar with Utah's luxury ski market.
Our Take
At Modern and Main, we're passionate about connecting clients with properties that aren't just beautiful, they're meaningful. Powder Haven checks every box for the discerning luxury buyer: extraordinary natural setting, a thoughtfully limited community, world-class amenities on the horizon, four-season lifestyle, and a strong investment thesis backed by real scarcity.
Whether you're a passionate skier searching for your forever mountain home, a savvy investor seeking a constrained asset in a high-demand category, or simply someone who believes that where you live should reflect how you want to live, Powder Haven deserves a serious look.
Interested in learning more about Powder Haven or other luxury developments in Utah and beyond? Reach out to the Modern and Main team, we're here to guide you every step of the way.