Zions Canyon Hot Springs isn’t just another stop on the map. It’s a destination carved into red rock, where people come for rest, renewal, and connection. Designing for a space like this means more than simply putting beams in the ground — it means shaping the guest experience itself.

That’s where Western Timber Frame™ came in.

Timber frame pergola over glowing hot spring pool at Zion Canyon Hot Springs under the Milky Way night sky — Guests soaking beneath Western Timber Frame pergolas at Zion Canyon Hot Springs, with mineral-rich pools glowing under the desert stars.

Timber pergola with horizontal privacy wall panels at Zion Canyon Hot Springs — A timber pergola with integrated privacy wall panels installed at Zion Canyon Hot Springs.

Aerial view of Douglas Fir timber pergolas, cabanas, and pools at Zions Canyon Hot Springs. — An expansive view of Zions Canyon Hot Springs featuring multiple Douglas Fir pergolas and cabanas custom-built for recreation and wellness.

This project called for an extensive series of pergolas, trellises, and cabanas — each one cut from Douglas Fir, each one designed to balance sunlight with shade, openness with privacy. It’s one of the largest commercial timber frame undertakings of its kind, and it demanded the kind of precision and creativity that comes only from working closely with architects, designers, and contractors.

The Installation

Across the site, our team supplied and installed:

Pergolas
- 10 Four-Post Amber Pergolas
- 21 Three-Post Ruby Pergolas
Trellises
- 1 Main Building Entrance
- 2 Main Building Awning Trellises
- 1 Food & Beverage Building Trellis (40×14)
- 1 L-Shaped Adult Side Trellis
- 1 Food & Beverage Building Trellis (60×15)
- 2 Restroom Awning Trellises (Family & Adult Sides)
Cabanas
- 22 Cabanas (15×15)
- 5 Cabanas (15×30)
- 1 Cabana (15×45)

Every beam was cut, fitted, and finished with the durability of mass timber and the artistry of exposed joinery.

Timber awning trellis over the main building entrance at Zion Canyon Hot Springs in Utah — A timber awning trellis by Western Timber Frame extends shade and rhythm across the main building entrance at Zion Canyon Hot Springs.

imber pergola with privacy wall panels under construction at Zion Canyon Hot Springs

This image shows a round mineral pool shaded by a timber pergola from Western Timber Frame, photographed during the construction phase at Zion Canyon Hot Springs. The structure highlights durable craftsmanship while creating a welcoming environment for future guests.

Timber pergola with privacy wall panels at Zion Canyon Hot Springs in construction stage

Timber frame pergolas over glowing hot spring pools at Zion Canyon Hot Springs resort under the starry night sky

Zion Canyon Hot Springs small timber pergola with privacy walls

Douglas Fir timber frame pergola with privacy walls at Zions Canyon Hot Springs.

Douglas Fir timber pergola built over soaking tub at Zions Canyon Hot Springs.

Douglas Fir pergola installed above circular soaking tub at Zions Canyon Hot Springs.

Timber cabana with privacy slats at Zions Canyon Hot Springs.

Timber frame pergolas shading mineral hot spring pools at Zion Canyon Hot Springs in Utah, surrounded by desert landscaping and flowing stream

Douglas Fir pergola over rectangular spa at Zions Canyon Hot Springs.

Blue-lit hot spring pools framed by timber frame pergolas at Zion Canyon Hot Springs under the Milky Way

Large Douglas Fir pergola installation over pools at Zions Canyon Hot Springs.

Douglas Fir timber frame pergola installed at Zions Canyon Hot Springs, providing sunlight, shade, and privacy.

Daytime view of hot spring pool with timber frame pergola at Zion Canyon Hot Springs resort in Utah desert canyon

Douglas Fir timber pergola with privacy screen panels at Zions Canyon Hot Springs.

Mineral pools with timber pergolas and privacy panels at Zion Canyon Hot Springs in Utah desert canyon

Large timber pergola shading unfinished hot spring pool at Zion Canyon Hot Springs

Timber pergola shading small round hot spring pool during installation at Zion Canyon Hot Springs

Commercial timber frame pergolas surrounding illuminated hot spring pools at Zion Canyon Hot Springs under the Milky Way night sky

Large timber cabana with full privacy walls at Zions Canyon Hot Springs.

Timber pergola installed over unfinished mineral pool at Zion Canyon Hot Springs in Utah

Timber pergola shading unfinished mineral pool during installation at Zion Canyon Hot Springs

Privacy pergola with timber wall panels under construction at Zion Canyon Hot Springs

Daytime hot spring pool shaded by timber frame pergolas at Zion Canyon Hot Springs resort with canyon backdrop

Night view of Zion Canyon Hot Springs with glowing pools and timber frame pergolas under the Milky Way sky

Douglas Fir pergola installed over spa pool at Zions Canyon Hot Springs.

Why Timber Matters Here

Visitors don’t come to Zions Canyon Hot Springs to escape the sun entirely — they come to feel its warmth, softened just enough for comfort. These structures were designed to:

Let natural light filter through without harshness.
Create privacy without closing guests off from the surroundings.
Blend seamlessly into the desert landscape while holding up to heavy use.
Anchor the grounds with structures that look as permanent as the cliffs behind them.

Built Through Collaboration

A project of this scope isn’t built in isolation. We worked hand in hand with designers, engineers, and contractors to ensure each structure didn’t just meet spec — it met the spirit of the place. From poolside pergolas to private cabanas, every detail was custom.

Timber frame pergolas over mineral hot spring pools at Zion Canyon Hot Springs with desert cliffs in the background — Western Timber Frame pergolas shade the mineral pools at Zion Canyon Hot Springs, set against the red rock desert cliffs of southern Utah.

This is what Western Timber Frame™ does best:

Commercial custom timber framing at any scale.
Exposed and mass timber designs engineered for hospitality, recreation, and wellness.
Installation with care so every beam not only fits — it belongs.

A Destination Experience

Zions Canyon Hot Springs is more than an architectural project — it’s a travel experience. Just 30 minutes from Zion National Park, it has become a landmark retreat where visitors can enjoy mineral-rich pools, private cabanas, and wide-open desert skies. For travelers exploring southern Utah, it’s the perfect balance of adventure and rest, of canyon trails and wellness amenities.

Our timber structures play a central role in framing that experience.

Timber frame pergolas shading hot spring pools at Zion Canyon Hot Springs in Utah desert landscape — Western Timber Frame pergolas provide shaded gathering areas over mineral pools at Zion Canyon Hot Springs, set against the red rock desert landscape.

A Lasting Impression

Standing on the grounds today, you see more than shade structures. You see rhythm, order, and craft woven into a resort that people will remember. Every pergola, every trellis, every cabana is a frame through which guests will experience Zions Canyon Hot Springs for years to come.

This was a project of scale. A project of care. And a project that shows exactly why timber frame changes not just a space, but the way people gather within it.