Stein Eriksen

Let’s face it—when people say, “we’re headed to a lodge in Utah,” you don’t expect luxury slippers and chandeliers. But Stein Eriksen Lodge? It’s not your average log-cabin-on-the-ski-hill. This is five-star, Forbes-rated, gold-standard hospitality that just so happens to come with ski valet and a better view than your attendees’ Zoom backgrounds could ever dream of.

The Origin Story

Named after the resort’s OG celebrity, Stein Eriksen—a Norwegian Olympic gold medalist and the godfather of freestyle skiing—this lodge opened in the early 1980s as a pioneer of alpine elegance in the U.S. While Stein himself passed in 2015, his legacy lives on in every slope-side fondue pot and perfectly placed bathrobe.

Middle of nowhere? Hardly. Stein Eriksen Lodge is perched in Deer Valley, just outside Park City, which has been Hollywood’s mountain darling ever since Sundance Film Festival put it on the map. You’ve seen this backdrop in everything from Yellowstone location shoots to influencer yoga retreats. It’s rugged and red carpet.

Why Meeting Planners Love It (Even If They’ve Never Skied)

• 26,000+ sq. ft. of meeting space, from cozy breakout rooms to the Olympic Ballroom (6,000 sq. ft. with room for 500 people and a breathtaking alpine backdrop).
•  25 unique spaces that work just as well for a C-suite strategy session as they do for après cocktails with clients.
•  168 rooms/suites spread across lodge and luxury units, many with fireplaces, hot tubs, and balconies that scream “yes, we’re doing just fine.”
• Tech-forward without being cold—you’ll find all the AV support and Wi-Fi you need, wrapped in wood beams, alpine views, and spa water on tap.

What Makes It Special?

The Spa: 23,000 square feet of post-session bliss. Massages, saunas, and steam rooms designed to detox the last 30 slides of your PowerPoint.
On-site Dining: Glitretind Restaurant is anything but hotel food. This is white-tablecloth-meets-wild-mountain-honey type of cuisine.
Pop Culture Vibes: Whether it’s the quiet nods to Nordic history or that Park City celebrity energy, it’s the kind of place where your keynote speaker might casually be a former Olympian or Netflix producer.

The Bottom Line for Planners:

This isn’t just a luxury resort—it’s a story. And stories are what your attendees remember. Whether it’s the Olympic roots, the roaring fireplaces, or the chance to wear ski boots to a networking mixer, Stein Eriksen Lodge delivers something rare: a place where business actually feels like a reward.