Indian Lodge Celebrates $4.35 Million Facelift
October 25, 2006 by Paris and John
Filed under News and Festivals
Out in Fort Davis, the popular Indian Lodge historic inn is celebrating a five-year, $4.35 million renovation. The inn, which is owned and operated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, has long been a favorite site in the parks system.
The Renovation: Original ceilings of pine beams, or vigas, and smaller latillas and most of the 200 pieces of original rustic wood furniture have been resorted. Also, the lodge’s heating and air-conditioning and plumbing systems have been upgraded in the first large-scale modernization to occur in almost 40 years.
The project restored much of the character and original features that had been de-emphasized or covered up in the “modernizing” of Indian Lodge in 1967 and replace outdated mechanical systems. Also, the patio was restored to its original layout with stone-lined concrete terrace, reactivated pool and fountain, and improved drainage and landscaping.
About the Lodge: Indian Lodge is considered the “crown jewel” of the CCC structures in Texas and is the only example of Southwestern Pueblo-style architecture in Texas, according to TPWD historians. The inn has 39 rooms: 15 original rooms built in the 1930s (the 100s wing) and 24 rooms (200 and 300 wings) added during the 1967 expansion, which also included the addition of a restaurant, swimming pool and meeting room.
Location: Indian Lodge’s location in the Davis Mountains overlooking scenic Keesey Creek at 5,200 feet elevation, where air is typically drier and cooler, draws a steady stream of visitors, especially during Texas’ warm-weather months.
Rates: Rooms rate range from $80 to $115 a night.
For Reservations:
• call (432) 426-3254 well ahead of time to make reservations.
