On a perch overlooking Flathead Lake鈥攐ne of the largest freshwater lakes in the U.S.鈥.
The getaway, hidden in a pine forest, sits atop steel posts encased within concrete piers. An equally discrete gravel path leads to the front door, where the sloping butterfly roof covers the entrance bridge. 聽
Cross-laminated timber and traditional lumber frame the retreat鈥檚 exterior. Inside, the unpolished floor and walls are made of wood slats that fit together almost seamlessly. But it鈥檚 the living room and bedroom that really make you feel like you鈥檙e camping. Here, nothing but screens separate you from the woods outside. At dusk, the screens’ geometry and translucence mimics shoji鈥攖he traditional room dividers of Japan.
Of course, there鈥檚 a tiny central kitchen adjacent to a storage closet. A bathroom with sink, toilet, and outdoor shower (made from galvanized metal) are also included. There鈥檚 no central heating or air conditioning, so you鈥檒l have to find other ways to stay warm in the winter and rely on lake breezes during the summer. Water is pumped up from the lake below. Can you say glamping?聽
