Big news from one of Utah’s most famous dining names this week – Log Haven has now transitioned to new ownership. It’s the latest milestone for the rustic escape, which has a storied history, more than a century in the making.
The tale starts way back in 1920, with steel baron L.F. Rains importing timber from Oregon to create the property as an anniversary gift for his wife. In time, the hideaway became an executive retreat of sorts. When Provost purchased the property in 1994, the site was a shadow of its current-day self, requiring extensive refurbishment.
In the decades ahead, Provost made remarkable strides, reimagining the Millcreek Canyon site as one of Utah’s de facto romantic dining destinations, not least one of the hottest wedding venues for similar reasons. To this day, it remains high on a list of places I will send folks with only one night in town, seeking a “Utah” dining experience. Great food (shepherded by James Beard semifinalist Dave Jones), excellent wine and service, all wrapped in an ambiance of soaring waterfalls and treeline. The dark wooden timber and low lighting always make for a memorable and intimate evening…