
Big Indian, NY
A Dovetail X Urban Cowboy Production
Dovetail + Co and Urban Cowboy partnered to acquire, renovate, and operate the former Alpine Inn in Big Indian, New York, a 28 room Catskills Lodge abutting the Big Indian Wilderness and convert the property into the award winning Urban Cowboy Lodge.
​Blending Dovetail’s experience in large-scale lifestyle hotel development and Urban Cowboy’s expertise in intimate hospitality and design, the team has reimagined the storied property to celebrate its most important amenity: the pristine natural environment that surrounds it on all sides. Lyon Porter, known for his bold patterns and hand-picked Americana antique, designed all of the rooms and common spaces.
The Alpine Inn has been family owned and operated since 1936 with many guests returning year after year. The team hopes to honor that legacy and learn from the many beautiful memories and stories from the past.


"If this is the adult-friendly version of summer camp, then count me in.”
- CN Traveler


Awards
"100 Most Incredible Hotels in the World 2025 " - Fodors
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"Best New Hotels of 2021 - Hot List" - CN Traveler
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"Best New Hotels in the World - IT List 2021" - Travel & Leisure
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"The Best Designed New Hotels of 2020" - Architectural Digest
"The Top 100 Luxury Hotel Openings of 2020"
- Travel + Style
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"2020 Big Sleep Award - "Leave the World Behind"
- National Geographic
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- Hemispheres
​​​Select Press
- Independent UK
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"Don't miss: a visit to the Estonian Sauna"
- Surface Mag
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"Natural wonderland of bonfires and whiskey"
- Urban Daddy
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"Adult-friendly version of summer camp​"
- Conde Nast Traveler
"Wilderness boho is the vibe - think roaring fireplaces, vintage wooden furniture and
eclectic antiques, plus cedar or copper bathtubs in the smartest bedrooms."
- Independent UK
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