Steamboat Springs’ base area is in for a serious upgrade, with The Stockman set to reshape the ski hub as a nine-story Auberge Collection resort and residences scheduled to break ground in 2026 and debut in 2030. Plans call for ski-in, ski-out access, 59 guestrooms and suites, and 95 private residences, all topped by 13 rooftop “Barn” homes. Developers say the property will feature a full-service Wellbeing by Auberge spa, multiple dining venues and bespoke guest services aimed squarely at high-end buyers. The sheer scale has already sparked questions about workforce housing, parking, and whether existing base-area infrastructure can keep up.
According to Auberge Collection, The Stockman is a nine-story, slope-side property with 59 guest rooms and suites, 95 private residences and a 10,287-square-foot Wellbeing by Auberge spa that includes a heated outdoor pool. The developer describes the building as “crowned by 13 exceptional rooftop ‘Barn’ residences” and promotes the project as Steamboat’s only ultra-luxury, full-service residential offering. The official site lists the property as “Debuting 2030” and invites interested buyers to join a priority mailing list.
Design and development team
OZ Architecture is listed as the project’s architect and describes The Stockman as a 450,000-square-foot, mixed-use, on-mountain resort that will include underground parking and slopeside amenities. OZ Architecture notes that the plan is intended to start construction in spring 2026. The development is being led by Stockman Development LLC under Marquee Development, and the announcement featured Auberge CEO Christian Clerc saying, “We are thrilled to expand Auberge Collection’s alpine footprint with the addition of The Stockman,” per Mile High CRE.
Rooms, residences and rooftop 'Barns'
The project’s private residences are slated to range from one- to five-bedroom mountain homes that developers say will be offered fully and elegantly furnished. Capping the building are 13 rooftop “Barn” residences, described as two- to five-bedroom homes with dramatic double-height ceilings and panoramic views, according to Auberge Collection. The Barns are intended to evoke Steamboat’s Western heritage while delivering a more secluded, estate-like feel right at the slopes. For buyers looking for a fully serviced ownership experience, those rooftop homes are being positioned as some of the project’s marquee offerings.
Amenities and guest services
Architects and project materials highlight a destination spa, slopeside restaurants and underground parking that are all woven into the nine-story form. OZ Architecture characterizes the program as a mixed-use, on-mountain resort that combines branded residences with destination-level wellness and dining. Promoters say the goal is to keep the base active all year, with poolside summer programming when the snow is gone and a lively après scene once winter sets in.
Sales timeline and how to sign up
Developers say residential sales are expected to launch in spring 2026, with construction slated to begin that same year and the property targeted to open in 2030. Mile High CRE reports that Stockman Development LLC and Marquee Development are steering the project, and the official website is already collecting interest from would-be buyers. Prospective owners and agents can join the priority list through The Stockman sales site.
Local reaction and infrastructure questions
Local reporting indicates that The Stockman has already cleared key planning milestones and spurred City Council debate over its size and staffing demands, as covered by Steamboat Pilot & Today. Coverage from the Yampa Valley Bugle has pointed to concerns that approvals advanced with limited requirements for tied workforce housing, even as development activity picked up. Recent reporting has also connected The Stockman’s footprint to a north-side parking transition at the resort base under a new pay-to-park plan, which locals say will change how drivers move around Ski Time Square, according to Steamboat Radio.
What it means for the market
Local brokers say The Stockman is likely to reset price expectations at Ski Time Square and attract a wealthier buyer pool to town. The Agency Steamboat suggests the project could reshape the base-area market for the next decade, with ripple effects on rental stock and local services. How Steamboat addresses workforce housing and transit in the coming years will help determine whether the economic boost reaches beyond luxury owners and visitors.
Buyers, neighbors, and local officials will be watching the spring 2026 sales launch and the planned 2026 groundbreaking as Steamboat navigates the tradeoffs that come with a fresh wave of luxury development. If The Stockman delivers as promoted, it is poised to be one of the most consequential additions to the resort base in decades.
