Stayed here 8/21/12, and expected a location in or near a meadow. No. It was off a branch of a long dirt and gravel road, at one time looking down on the Columbia River and the town of Golden. It's not too far from the Kicking Horse ski area and resorts. It's on over 100 acres of private land and at one time was probably very attractive. There's the main lodge, plus a chalet nearby. It's run and staffed by the owners, man and wife. The wife is the cook and cleaning staff, the husband the greeter and breakfast server. Our room was pleasant. No TV, no wifi, both of these in the nearby game room. The building is clean and well appointed inside, and suffering from long deferred maintenance outside. We're told that the downturn in the economy post-Bush has really shut down winter tourism in Golden and the surrounding area. They say this accounts for the fact that all staff were let go, that maintenance is deferred, and that the lodge will close on or about Sept 1. read more