The new cabin startup in the mountains of Big Bear, CA offers 40 on-grid micro cabins with an off-grid feel for remote living and working

Three years out from the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, it's safe to say society at large is still adapting to a changed world. Among other adjustments, work-life balance has been reassessed throughout much of North America and it's clear that the old business as usual is being reimagined by many. Start-up Find Sanctuary is one of them. Wardrobe Made Of Plywood

The company hopes to recalibrate the balance between on- and off-grid living and work with a new remote working and getaway site in Big Bear, California, set to open in mid-late 2023. There, a campus of 40 prefab micro cabins and nature-surrounded office units will welcome individuals and small office teams to a temporary remote site that will allow guests to reconnect with nature while staying tuned into the demands of everyday life through modern amenities like high-speed wifi.

Founder and CEO Charlie Hammond conceived Find Sanctuary in response to his own mental health struggles. After integrating nature into his monthly wellness routine to escape the chaos of the city-based start-ups he worked with, he noticed a positive shift. But he also recognized that completely detaching from busy work schedules, the responsibilities of everyday life, and those who may rely on your communication, while fantastic in theory, is simply not possible for some folks. So, he founded Find Sanctuary as a place to do both.

Find Sanctuary's first campus will consist of livable tiny cabins and office units. Inside each 322-square-foot cabin there's a California King bed, a fully equipped kitchen, a wood stove, a bar style dining table, and a luxury rain shower in the bathroom, while a small loft area accessed by a ladder contains a reading nook with a queen-size Japanese tatami mattress. A built-in desk, paired with high-speed internet, provide an ideal working space overlooking the surrounding mountains.

Outside, a spacious deck features a sunken soaking tub, and a private outdoor area contains a fire pit and meditation rock.

San Francisco-based firm Narrative Design Studio took care of the interior while Drop Structures manufactured the units. Douglas fir and a powder-coated metal roof clad the exterior while the interior and furniture are finished with light-stained Baltic birch plywood.

The cabins will feature running water and electricity powered by public utilities along with on-site wells and solar panels. A private cell tower and wi-fi network will be installed to keep guests connected.

Although Find Sanctuary is not yet open, the company is testing a pilot cabin through limited bookings for feedback on design and experience. They're not leaving the results up to subjectivity either—cortisol levels are swiped to analyze stress levels before and after each stay. The company plans to expand to New York and San Francisco next.

Once open, Find Sanctuary's cabins will rent for $400/night.

Check out our list of the best Big Bear cabin rentals for more California accomodations.

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