Hotel lobby reception desk with wood floors and stone accent wall, woman standing behind the desk wearing a white shirt with long brown hair answering the phone and smiling

Nestled at the base of the Santa Cruz mountains, with it’s stunning evergreen forest, Toll House Inn offers a quaint getaway that’s perfectly poised for a weekend adventure or a special event.

They needed a brand that could reflect the quality of their services and the atmosphere of their space. It needed to feel naturally elegant and visually distinctive, while working across on-site materials and printed pieces without losing its character. We created a visual identity inspired by the forest floor and the golden light that fills the space in the late afternoon.

The system included a logo, on-site materials, and print collateral. Dark backgrounds, vertical typography, and rose gold foil printing were used to create a feeling of quiet luxury and natural elegance.

Project developed at Craft & Root.

Project Objective

  • Brand Ascension
  • Brand Operations

Services

  • Visual Identity
  • Physical Brand Touchpoints
  • Implementation & Rollout

Project Outcomes

  • Established a Brand for Cultural Resonance
  • Moving Up-Market
  • Optimizing Operations
Toll House wordmark in copper with pine tree icon on dark green

We created a visual identity inspired by the forest floor and the golden light that fills the space in the late afternoon.

The system included a logo, on-site materials, and print collateral. Dark backgrounds, vertical typography, and gold foil printing were used to create a feeling of quiet luxury and natural elegance.

Scattered Toll House wedding invitation cards in green, orange, and cream
Toll House key card against a neutral beige background
Hotel room with fireplace, king bed, and seating area

The brand now reflects the experience they offer, calm, refined, and rooted in the environment around them.

Every touchpoint feels considered and cohesive, helping the business feel more memorable and aligned with the level of service they provide.

A top down view of the toll house floor plan of a hotel room sitting on a green tinged beige cushion
Open booklet spread with wedding text beside couple's legs on grass
Toll House brochure, key card and cover, kraft envelope with the Toll House logo and a mauve fabric swatch on top of a beige background
Woman in a wedding dress holding a beautiful flowing bouquet of white roses and greenery
A person holding a toll House branded notebook with pine tree icon and elastic closure in front of a darker beige brown background

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