More than Just a Cabin

This little wooden structure has been our passion project lately. It was started several years ago by my husband and his dad, but it was never completely finished or used for it’s intended purpose. Although it looks as if it might be isolated in a remote location, it is actually sitting only a couple hundred feet from our house.

It was originally intended to be my husband’s man cave. He plays guitar and loves hunting, so he wanted a place where he could relax, hang “manly” wall ornaments, and play music as loud as he wants. I can’t blame him – I wouldn’t mind a little retreat of my own to write, create, and simply unwind. However, as our children grew, we started looking at the cabin as an opportunity for togetherness.

Time is so precious, and spending quality time as a family is a priority. Sometimes it’s hard to do that in our home. There are so many distractions like TV, PlayStation, phones, and tablets. I especially have trouble keeping my focus off things that need to be done around the house like laundry and dishes. I can always find something in the house to challenge my attention away from my family. So, the idea of a place we can retreat to in a spontaneous moment and feel comfortable leaving all those distractions at home is very appealing. Of course, it will still be Nate’s man cave when he needs it for that purpose, but there’s nothing wrong with using it at it’s full potential!

We have a lot of work left to do, but it’s very rewarding seeing it all come together bit by bit. I will try to keep you posted on our progress as we continue to preserve and update this little jewel, and ultimately ready it for the final reveal! Until then, tell me where you and your family have your quality togetherness. God bless you all.