Inspired by a need to balance modern life with regular immersion in nature, the Find Sanctuary cabins offer a retreat experience designed for both remote work and leisure. The pilot cabin, which was first launched and tested in California before being offered for sale, was manufactured by the Canadian company Drop Structures, with interiors designed by Narrative Design Studio. Instead of an "off-grid" solution for a crisis, the Find Sanctuary model is a preventative wellness tool aimed at incorporating regular, holistic connections with nature into a busy, modern lifestyle.

The pilot cabin features a 323-square-foot floor plan and is equipped with modern comforts, including a California king-sized bed, a rain shower, a fully equipped kitchen, and an air conditioning/heating unit. The interior is finished with Baltic birch, chosen for its aesthetic, warmth, and strength, and features matte-black tile work and cabinetry for a modern, textured look. The exterior is clad in vertical grain Douglas fir, while black-painted metal frames expansive windows that capture views of the surrounding natural landscape, much like "a landscape painting". The cabin is also equipped with a panoramic desk for remote work, a breakfast bar, and a sleeping loft situated above the bathroom, which also has a skylight. A fold-out counter with stools and a push-out awning window further enhances the connection between the indoor space and the outdoors.

The project has ambitions beyond individual rentals, with the founders exploring a "work-from-the-woods" employee benefits program that would allow companies to book cabins for their employees.

Credits

Company: Find Sanctuary

Designer: Andrew Hammond

Manufacturer: Drop Structures

Interior Designer: Narrative Design Studio

Photography: Jared Chambers and David Higgs Photography