The Hut

Belmont County, Ohio

The hut is a practice in simplicity and intentionality, creating a quiet retreat that honors its natural surroundings. The untreated cedar shingle, destined to weather with time, allows the hut to blend seamlessly into the forest, as if it were always meant to be there. Inside, bleached pine floors and white-painted walls create a soft, calm space where each element feels purposeful.

There is nothing extraneous, only what is essential and beautiful. Sunlight and shadow become the decoration, and the stillness is the luxury. A wall of windows frames the landscape with quiet reverence, letting nature become the art. It reminds us that a home is not simply a shelter but a place of belonging, a way to live gently upon the land. Here, one might rediscover the simple blessings of self-sufficiency and kinship with the wild.