What We Wanted We weren’t looking to build something fancy. No gas lines, no bricks in patterns. We just wanted a safe, solid place to build a wood fire and enough space for a few chairs, a cooler, and a dog or two to nap nearby. Materials We Used 10–12 retaining wall blocks (salvaged &…
Living at a cabin—or even just visiting one regularly—teaches you one thing fast: you’re going to need tools. Whether it’s fixing a door, clearing a trail, or building something from scratch, your hands will stay busy. But that doesn’t mean you need an entire workshop. Just the right basics, chosen with care. Our Tool Philosophy…
We’ve spent most of our adult lives in motion. Moving from city to city, working in different time zones, parenting on the go. Our passports are full, our calendars used to be too. But somewhere along the way, we realized what we were missing: stillness. That’s when the idea of The Station was born. Not…
One of the biggest adjustments when we moved from city life to the cabin wasn’t the quiet—or even the remoteness—it was letting go of our full gym setup. But what we found was that we didn’t need all the machines, mirrors, or membership fees. We just needed a space, a few key tools, and a…
There’s no alarm clock at The Station. No honking horns or hurried emails. Just sunlight sliding through the trees and the quiet rustle of a place waking slowly. Our morning ritual here is something we never had in the city—simple, unhurried, grounding. It sets the tone for our day and reminds us why we built…
We always dreamed of building something magical for our daughter—a place to play, imagine, and maybe even sleep under the stars. But it also had to be practical: a potential guest room, a retreat, a space for family overflow. That’s how our treehouse guest suite came to life. Why We Built It At The Station,…
When we bought our cabin, our heads were filled with ideas: treehouse, sauna, orchard, fire pit, paneling, new lighting, a gym… and that was just the first weekend. But it didn’t take long to realize something important: cabin time isn’t infinite. Between work, parenting, and travel, we only had so many weekends to make this…
Not all agents are created equal—especially when you’re buying land or rural property. Here’s what helped us find the right person for the job. Questions We Asked Have you sold rural property before? Can you recommend local inspectors, lenders, and contractors? Do you understand off-grid and cabin properties? Red Flags We Avoided We spoke to…
Before we bought our cabin, we had one big question: Will it pay for itself? The answer came down to three things: math, mindset, and market research. How We Ran the Numbers The Free Calculator We Used We created a simple calculator to model our revenue vs. expenses. You can download it here. What We…
After years of moving from city to city—and continent to continent—my wife and I knew we needed a place to rest. A place where our daughter could grow roots and where we could stretch our souls. That’s how the idea of The Station was born. Our First Cabin Contract The first cabin we found checked…