The Mesa Sky Disk Cabin sits quietly on Yucca Mesa, surrounded by untouched Joshua Trees and desert plants. Built with strawbales, it’s more than a home—it’s a model for climate-smart living in the Mojave Desert.
Tucked away in the serene landscape of East Asheville, North Carolina, Firelight Cabins at Shope Creek offer a peaceful retreat designed to harmonize with the rhythms of nature. Set on a 22-acre private, wooded property beside a gentle creek, this charming hospitality destination features seven secluded modern cabins—each one crafted for rest, reflection, and quiet connection to the land.
Set on a picturesque hillside overlooking lush rice fields, House 10 offers an inviting retreat that celebrates connection, creativity, and the beauty of Portugal. For its owners—who returned to their homeland after decades in Los Angeles—this guesthouse is more than a home; it’s a vibrant space designed to host artists and friends from around the world.
Icicle Creek Cabin by CAST Architecture is a high-mountain, off-grid retreat located on a private inholding in the Wenatchee National Forest. Built to thrive in heavy snowfall and extreme temperature swings, the cabin sits on an unwooded knoll to protect the existing site. Its design is pragmatic, durable, and energy efficient.
Dry Creek Cabin by Fieldwork Design and Architecture sits 2,200 feet above the Columbia River Gorge in White Salmon, Washington. The architects embedded the cabin into the hillside, allowing the roof to float above the landscape. Consequently, this design creates a quiet, almost invisible facade from the road, blending the cabin seamlessly with its natural surroundings.
Hutch Cabin is a prototype, off-grid dwelling, nestled in a valley near the rural village of Wollombi. Conceived during the global pandemic, it was designed to satisfy an increasing urban desire for rest, adventure, and wellbeing. Indeed, it marries the stripped-back nature-immersion of camping with the comforts and luxury of a boutique hotel experience.
Surrounded by rocky outcrops, lush treelines, and broad views of Georgian Bay, Green Cabin rests on Robert’s Island—accessible only by boat. Consequently, the approach to the site begins at the dock, ascending over rugged terrain toward an existing cottage that stands slightly elevated.
The Split Cabin, designed by Syndicate Smith, captures the essence of cabin living with a deliberate nod to simplicity and a deep connection to nature. This 1,289-square-foot weekend retreat in the woods offers outdoor enthusiasts a minimalist basecamp for skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer.
