Social Haus is an exclusive dining pavilion located at the center of the green o resort in Greenough, Montana. The green o, an adults-only, sophisticated Montana woodland hideaway, is comprised of 12 design-forward Haus accommodations and located in the remote township of Greenough, Montana—35 miles northeast of Missoula, Montana. The retreat is a hidden gem designed for adults searching for the perfect blend of adventure and serenity. The green o opened in June 2021 and lies at the southern edge of the expansive 37,000-acre Paws Up Ranch, which is also home to The Resort at Paws Up—an adventure destination well known for its luxury homes and for pioneering glamping in North America.
The Social Haus is the true heart of the green o, just a short walk from each of the Haus accommodations. The restaurant, bar and lounge features a central fireplace and soaring windows open to the outdoors, mingling cooking aromas with fresh, pine-scented air, serving guests breakfast, lunch and dinner. Two expansive folding doors open from the corner of the building so you feel like you are dining among the trees allowing the mingling of cooking aromas with the fresh, pine-scented air. Details like Shou Sugi Ban charred wood.
Mutuus Studio artist and partner Saul Becker repurposed old glamping tent canvas to create custom lighting around the central fire. The artisan-designed custom lighting recreates the warm glow of a tent.
Central to the spirit of the Social Haus is the wood burning culinary experience. The use of wood and fire in its many forms was the inspiration for the material palette – from the charred wood cladding and glazed raku-fired tiles to the torched patinaed copper fireplace and the wood that cooks your food. Mutuus partner, Saul Becker, hand-patinaed and torched the metal elements within the space evoking a time-worn and timeless connection to the heritage of the site.
The narrative of the green O story and the legacy of the former rancher on the property (who would spray a green “O” on the sheep to help keep track of them), inspired our design. The curves of the Social Haus inner circle bar and central green leather “O-shaped” banquette are inspired by the legacy of the green O “brand” mark, as well as a modern take on the way people gather around a campfire. We designed the space so that every available seat is the best seat in the house.