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Cabin Culture

Cabin Culture

By: Janice Smith
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Janice, cabin owner and AirBNB Superhost for 9+ years, speaks with cabin lovers, dwellers, builders, designers, and creators in the cabin community to find out what drives their passion for adventure, escape and sense of place.

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  • From Loss to Light | Mia Holland, Three Sisters Farm Maine
    Jun 18 2025

    Today I'm speaking with Mia, a clinical psychologist who transformed childhood memories of a Maine dairy farm into a healing refuge for her family after profound loss. When Mia and her husband lost their six-and-a-half-year-old daughter Eloise, they discovered that all the therapeutic tools in the world couldn't shield them from devastation—but they could find solace in returning to the place where Mia felt most herself as a child.

    Three Sisters Farm isn't just a 1850s rambling farmhouse on eleven acres in mid-coast Maine; it's a testament to the healing power of place and the courage to rebuild after tragedy. From discovering Sarah Morton's signature scratched in the original window glass to creating outdoor living spaces that invite guests to simply be, Mia has crafted a space where the truest versions of ourselves can emerge.

    In our conversation, we explore how physical spaces can facilitate healing, the difference between being and doing, and why sometimes the most important journey is back to who we were before the world told us who we should be. We'll discuss the privilege inherent in creating these escapes while acknowledging that relentlessness alone can't conquer everything, and how sharing these sanctuaries with others becomes both a practical necessity and an unexpected gift.

    Whether you're drawn to farmhouse culture, cabin culture, or simply searching for your own place of respite, this conversation offers profound insights into how we can create spaces that honor our deepest needs while opening our hearts to community and connection.

    Website: https://www.threesistersfarmmaine.com

    IG Handle: @threesistersfarmmaine

    Video, by Ethan Abitz: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Yt53KmC5dgiWLbCgIxerKay-Z5S0A5jx/view?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaeyWzyuONncByvo4tVDu0P2k7iypbl7gYc55YAfjX1Qd5hJFbpleghNiUoeOg_aem_L0AoWMM0Z8qaXCS60N1QGw

    Cozy Rock Cabin: https://staycozycabin.holidayfuture.com/listings/311027
    Cozy Cabin Boone: https://staycozycabin.holidayfuture.com/listings/311026
    Cozy Camp Sebec: https://staycozycabin.holidayfuture.com/listings/311051
    Cozy Rock Website: http://www.staycozycabin.com

    YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_FgMwAgvORd1IwlH1nlC9g

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    59 mins
  • Beyond the Build | Maura Gianobile, The Everwoods
    Jun 4 2025

    Today we're welcoming Maura, an interior designer who created the Everwoods brand in Ohio's stunning Hocking Hills region. Drawing inspiration from childhood summers at a Wyoming dude ranch, Maura and her husband Tony have built four distinctive cabins that showcase the evolution from rustic log cabins to modern mountain retreats in this hidden Midwest gem. What started as a dream to escape corporate America has become a lesson in brand building, strategic partnerships, and navigating the complexities of hosting both intimate couples and large groups.

    From hand-sketching blueprints at their kitchen table to managing two HVAC failures in a single winter, Maura shares the realities of running multiple properties while maintaining a full-time design business. We'll explore her approach to creating functional layouts that cater to different guest dynamics, the challenge of protecting families from themselves in our hyperconnected world, and how she's adapted to market changes with innovative add-on services ranging from in-cabin massage to photography sessions.

    Whether you're considering your first cabin investment or looking to scale an existing operation, this conversation offers honest insights into the emotional labor of hospitality, the unexpected rewards of building community with guests, and why sometimes the most foolproof solution means removing the remote control entirely.

    Website: https://www.theeverwoods.com

    Interior Design Website: https://theeverwoodsinteriors.com

    IG Handle: @the.everwoods

    Cozy Rock Cabin: https://staycozycabin.holidayfuture.com/listings/311027
    Cozy Cabin Boone: https://staycozycabin.holidayfuture.com/listings/311026
    Cozy Camp Sebec: https://staycozycabin.holidayfuture.com/listings/311051
    Cozy Rock Website: http://www.staycozycabin.com

    YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_FgMwAgvORd1IwlH1nlC9g

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    1 hr
  • From Cockpit to Cabin | Mitch, Beaver Creek A-Frame
    May 28 2025

    Today we're welcoming Mitch, a commercial pilot who turned 90 acres of Maine forest into something truly unique in the short-term rental world: a fly-in cabin experience complete with its own FAA-registered runway. What started as a practical solution for getting his family from Pennsylvania to their beloved Maine quickly evolved into a destination that's capturing the imagination of pilots and non-pilots alike.

    From the initial market research in pilot Facebook groups to the "silverware stage" of outfitting a remote A-frame cabin, Mitch shares the realities of building a business around your passion while maintaining a demanding full-time career. We'll explore how his extensive travel experience staying in hotels worldwide informed his approach to hospitality, the unexpected joy he's found in guest feedback about children experiencing their first moose sighting, and why he believes investing in beauty and thoughtful details pays dividends in bookings.

    Whether you're dreaming of creating your own unique cabin experience or simply curious about what happens when aviation meets hospitality, this conversation offers insights into turning a personal passion project into a thriving business that's bringing families closer to nature—one landing at a time.

    Website: https://www.beavercreekmaine.com

    Booking Site: https://www.beavercreekmaine.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafIKuVOqEJUvn-K3WOQDorr3ImTq-JdC5YJ3sDU4WN-kfJB_8X4vDG6VOzQCQ_aem_OaHouid1brwllkSieN8XxA

    IG Handle: @beavercreekmaine

    Cozy Rock Cabin: https://staycozycabin.holidayfuture.com/listings/311027
    Cozy Cabin Boone: https://staycozycabin.holidayfuture.com/listings/311026
    Cozy Camp Sebec: https://staycozycabin.holidayfuture.com/listings/311051
    Cozy Rock Website: http://www.staycozycabin.com

    YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_FgMwAgvORd1IwlH1nlC9g


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    55 mins
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