From May 11 - August 31, 2026

The Woods | The Work

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A Cabin for the Creative Life

There are seasons in life when you need quiet. Not silence exactly, but a different kind of sound. Water moving over rock. Wind shifting through trees. Your own thoughts returning to you, finally unhurried.

This is an invitation to spend time inside that kind of season. From May 11 through August 31, I am opening my cabin in the Chattahoochee National Forest to writers, artists, thinkers, and creatives of all kinds who are looking for space to work, to rest, to begin again, or to simply listen.

The Rhythm

This is not a retreat with a schedule. It is not structured, curated, or programmed. It is simply a place held open for you.

I will be in and out throughout the summer. If our time overlaps, I’d love to share a meal, a walk, or show you some of what makes this part of Georgia so special. If not, the space is yours to shape.

The Invitation

This space is for those who are working on something (or trying to begin). Those who crave solitude, but not isolation. Those who want to reconnect with their creative practice. Those whoFeel called to the woods.

All spaces on the property are yours to inhabit. The land invites you to use it. Fully.

  • A full bed, simple and comfortable, for deep sleep after long days of making or wandering.

  • A quiet, open space for meditation, writing, stretching, or staring at nothing until something arrives.

    • One for stargazing, jasmine-scented nights (while the jasmine’s around), and slow conversations with yourself or a friend or the host.

    • One for movement. Dance, yoga, or whatever your body needs to remember.

  • Always there. Fish pass through regularly, and if you eat fish, you’re welcome to catch your own dinner.

Must love the woods.

  • While you may find you don’t want to leave, the wider landscape offers its own kind of inspiration:

    • Waterfalls and canyon views

    • Mountain summits and quiet trails

    • Small towns with unexpected charm

    • Vineyards, orchards, and winding scenic roads

  • You’re:

    • 15 minutes from Lake Trahlyta in Vogle State Park

    • 20 minutes from Cleveland, the nearest town (grocery stores, post office, library, restaurants, etc.)

    • About 1.5 hours from Atlanta (without traffic)

    • Fast, dependable wifi

    • Fully stocked kitchen

    • Smart TV

    • Heat & AC

    • Wood-burning stove

    • 1 Week: $500

    • 2 Weeks: $900

    • Longer or shorter stays available upon request with shorter stays being $100 per day)

Questions you probably have

  • I will be in and out throughout the summer. My room will be the only one not for use by the artist. If our time overlaps, we may share the space. If it doesn’t, you’ll have full solitude. Either way, you will have privacy and room to be.

  • You’re tucked into the Chattahoochee National Forest, about 17 minutes from the nearest town and 15 minutes from a lake. It’s peaceful, but not completely off-grid. There are neighbors just across the rushing creek.

  • Yes. A car is strongly recommended to access the cabin and explore the surrounding areas.

  • Yes, if you are comfortable sharing the Artist Room and as long as they are more supportive than distracting. Price will be an additional $300.

    But no pets.

  • That is more than allowed. Rest is part of the work.

  • Because it’s built on the mountain, there are stairs required to access the cabin and outdoor features. 

Tree with red, yellow, and green leaves in fall, wooden house with a metal roof, and a wooded area in the background.
A view of a forested area with tall trees and green foliage. There is a wooden deck or platform with a chair and some construction materials, surrounded by trees and dense vegetation.
A wooden deck with a railing is surrounded by lush green trees and plants, with pink flowers in the foreground and a partly cloudy sky overhead.

What to do next

If this sounds like something you need, simply reach out with any questions you may have or to tell me which dates work best for you to come to the Chattahoochee.

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