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Tribal Partners

Built by craftsmen who understand you aren’t just building a structure, you’re building a piece of your nation’s history.

Why Caribou Creek

It's time to rethink what timber is capable of.

About Us

Caribou Creek Log Homes has spent decades partnering with Native American Tribes to create handcrafted structures that honor heritage while pushing beyond the traditional boundaries of log and timber construction.

Based in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, our craftsmen work with some of the largest, sustainably sourced Premium #1 Select Coastal Douglas Fir and Western Red Cedar available, backed by a 10 acre log yard and 30,000 square foot production facility built to handle scale most builders can’t.

Why choose us

A few things that set us apart

See why industry professionals and homeowners across the United States choose us for their defining projects.

Our Approach

We focus on helping you stand above the rest by unlocking design capabilities most builders can’t offer.

Our Timeline

We align with your schedule and reliably deliver when and what was agreed upon.

Our Fiber

Access to some of the largest, sustainably harvested, Premium #1 Select Coastal Douglas Fir and Western Red Cedar.

Our Process

Every timber is carefully felled, seasoned slowly for months, kiln dried to the core for weeks, and handcrafted to perfection.

Our Team

Industry leading, skilled craftsmen guided by 37 years of experience.

Our Facility

A 10 acre log yard, 30,000 square foot enclosed workshop, 4 overhead cranes, 3 sawmills, 2 kilns, and everything else needed to handle large logs and timber.

01

TERO Experience

We’ve navigated tribal employment requirements on numerous projects, so compliance never slows down your build.

02

Tribe to Tribe Trades

We’ve facilitated log trades between tribes, helping building projects move forward through direct exchange, not just capital.

03

Project Funding

We connect tribes with the agencies and funding sources that make ambitious projects possible.

OUR LEGACY

From ceremonial spaces to tribal government buildings, we start every project by listening, to tribal leadership, to cultural advisors, to the story a nation wants told in timber

and carry that story through to the final walkthrough.

CLIENT Satisfaction

What Our Clients Have to Say

★★★★★

"Working with Caribou Creek was a huge win for the project. They are log construction experts and sourced some outstanding timber for the build. Installation was professional and our team was more than impressed with the speed of erection. Looking forward to working with Caribou Creek again soon."
Attribution: Matt Cyr, Executive Director and Senior Development Manager, Tahoma Construction Services (Puyallup Tribal Enterprises)

★★★★★

From the very first meeting with Caribou Creek they were incredibly professional and attentive. Once work began, the crew coordinated with my General Contractor and performed their magic while being organized and mindful of the job site. I am now living in my dream home thanks to Caribou Creek!"

-Alanna / North Idaho

★★★★★

From the very beginning of our log home project, Caribou Creek Log Homes was more than just a company we hired. They became a true partner in bringing our vision to life. What impressed us most was their collaboration and commitment to working with us as a team. They were always in touch with us before, during, and after the home was built. The quality and crafztmanship of the finished product is exceptional. The attention to detail and quality of workmanship is evident in every aspect of our home. We also deeply appreciated their honesty and guidance. Caribou Creek took us through every stage of the project, from the initial design phase, through structural engineering and permitting, all the way through the construction and completion. They were willing to answer questions, explain the process, and work alongside our builder to help guide him along the way. That level of support gave us tremendous confidence throughout the project. Our only regret is that we don’t have enough land to have them build us another log structure.

-North Idaho

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