Tree House Brewing Company developed its Saratoga Springs Outpost as a ground-up destination brewery designed to expand the brand’s presence in Upstate New York while reinforcing its reputation as a craft beer and lifestyle leader.
Rethinking The Future Awards 2026
Third Award | Hospitality (Built)
Project Name: Tree House Brewing Company Saratoga Springs
Category: Hospitality (Built)
Studio Name: Bergmeyer
Design Team: Stan Kubinski, Joe Vecchione, Jeff Ryan, Angela Dewar, Emily Pereira
Area: Saratoga Springs, New York
Year: 2025
Location: 3376 US-9, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Consultants:
-AJ Signs
-Acucraft Fireplaces
-BLW Engineers
-Biscayne Hospitality
-Bohler Engineering
-Boston Light Source
-Jay Steel, LLC
-MMC Millwork
-McCann Systems
-Stys Hospitality
-Trimark United East
-Contractors
-Consigli Construction
Photography Credits: Brian Doehrty, Aaron Wenck
Render Credits: Bergmeyer
Other Credits:
Video: Aaron Wenck
Located across from Saratoga Spa State Park and positioned between the Adirondacks, Catskills, Green Mountains, and Berkshires, the site was envisioned as a gateway experience that connects visitors to both the surrounding natural landscape and the Tree House brand.
The project includes site planning, architecture, and interior design across an 11-acre campus. The architectural concept draws from modern agrarian forms paired with contemporary materials, creating a structure that feels both rooted in regional tradition and aligned with Tree House’s evolving brand identity.
Inside, the 534-seat taproom is defined by large gabled curtainwalls and skylights that flood the space with natural light. The guest experience begins in a retail area inspired by camping culture before transitioning into the taproom, where a 40-tap bar anchors the space. A custom 12-foot-wide topographic map spanning 200 miles highlights the surrounding region and reinforces the project’s connection to outdoor exploration.
Interior design elements reference the nostalgia of a camping trip through materials and details such as indigenous hardwoods, peeled pine log millwork, climbing rope accents, lantern lighting, and textiles inspired by classic outdoor gear. A central 8-foot diameter, 360-degree fireplace with a 12-foot Saratoga granite hearth serves as a year-round gathering point, while four live sugar maple trees and native grasses integrate natural elements directly into the interior environment.
The outdoor program extends the destination experience with a wraparound covered patio, a football-field-sized lawn, and two regulation bocce courts designed to support large seasonal crowds. Sustainability strategies were integrated across the campus through natural grasses, wildflowers, permeable paving, and EV charging infrastructure.
Delivered on an ambitious nine-month construction timeline and navigating Gateway District approvals, the Saratoga Springs Outpost establishes Tree House Brewing Company as a major regional destination and a new gateway to craft beer and outdoor culture in Upstate New York.
