Lost River Modern.
I spent Spring Break in a treehouse.
To be specific, I stayed at Lost River Modern— a prefab cabin in the wilderness of West Virginia— and it was spectacular. The cabin provides soaring views of a scenic skyline with glass walls opening up to an incredible mountain vista. Whether throwing logs into the wood-burning stove, grilling out on the open deck, or just playing board games, it was an incredibly relaxing and rejuvenating break from school.
It’s not too far away from it all, but not too close— like, Walden Pond with WiFi. But, c’mon, put down the computer and go for a hike in the State Park at the end of the driveway.
The vacation was also an excellent opportunity to indulge my affinity for interesting architecture. Ever since I attended the 2005 Solar Decathlon and saw dozens of futuristic homes built on the National Mall in mere days, I have been hooked on learning more about prefab designs. There is just something very appealing to me about being able to pick a spot, plant a WELCOME mat, and create a low-impact and energy efficient home.
Shortly after attending the 2007 Solar Decathlon, I stumbled across a site where a man was tracking his family’s progress building a prefab weekend getaway. I followed along for a while and was thrilled to see their place featured in Dwell Magazine this Winter. A few weeks later I got the itch to book Lost River Modern for Spring Break and see it for myself.
If you’re looking for a convenient escape and you live somewhat close to West Virginia, I highly recommend making a reservation at Lost River Modern.
Or build your own.
