Historic Sturgis Mansion in Cheyenne Reborn as Craft Retreat

Colorado couple reimagines 130-year-old home as Hollowberry Manor, preserving its legacy

Apr. 12, 2026 at 5:08pm

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a vintage sewing machine repeated in a tight grid pattern, utilizing flat, vibrant, neon color palettes overlapping with heavy black photographic outlines to turn an everyday craft object into modern pop art.The vibrant craft retreat at the historic Sturgis Mansion celebrates the home's legacy while providing a modern creative space for guests.Cheyenne Today

Cheyenne's iconic 130-year-old Sturgis Mansion, once the home of cattle baron William Sturgis, has been purchased by Colorado couple Ashley and Paul Savage. The Savages are transforming the historic Victorian home into Hollowberry Manor, a craft retreat center that celebrates the mansion's past while providing a modern creative space for guests.

Why it matters

The Sturgis Mansion is one of the oldest remaining homes in Wyoming, and its preservation and reimagining as a craft retreat center helps maintain an important piece of the state's history. The Savages' efforts to honor the home's legacy while adapting it for contemporary use showcases how historic properties can be thoughtfully repurposed to serve new community needs.

The details

The Savages have worked to retain as much of the mansion's original character as possible, including saving the home's original wallpaper, wood trim, floors, radiators, and other architectural details. They've also added modern amenities like adjustable craft tables and comfortable seating in the former garage, which has been converted into a dedicated crafting space. Each room in the mansion has been themed to spark the imagination of guests, from the 1920s-inspired 'Charmed' room to the cozy 'Majestic' suite.

  • The Sturgis Mansion was built in the 1890s.
  • The Savages purchased the home in 2025 and opened Hollowberry Manor as a craft retreat in early 2026.

The players

Ashley and Paul Savage

The Colorado couple who purchased the Sturgis Mansion and are reimagining it as the Hollowberry Manor craft retreat center.

William Sturgis

The 19th century cattle baron who originally owned the historic mansion in Cheyenne.

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What they’re saying

“This will always be the Sturgis Mansion. That is what it is. Our business is Hollowberry Manor, but this will always be William's house.”

— Ashley Savage, Co-owner, Hollowberry Manor

“We didn't want to change anything we didn't have to. Mostly, it's all stuff you can't see — upgrading pipes and water to make sure it has the right infrastructure.”

— Paul Savage, Co-owner, Hollowberry Manor

“To me, this is like coming to a dream castle. It's fun to come here, because you can get away from reality. And like Kelli said, we come up here with our friends and friends we've never met, and now we've made new friends.”

— Kathy Hrgich, Hollowberry Manor guest

What’s next

The Savages plan to continue restoring the exterior of the Sturgis Mansion, including replacing the yellow paint with a color scheme closer to the home's original appearance when it was built in the 1890s.

The takeaway

The transformation of the historic Sturgis Mansion into the Hollowberry Manor craft retreat demonstrates how iconic properties can be thoughtfully repurposed to serve new community needs while preserving their legacy. By honoring the home's past while adapting it for contemporary use, the Savages are ensuring this Wyoming landmark will stand for generations to come.