Janice, cabin owner and AirBNB Superhost for 9+ years, speaks with cabin lovers, dwellers, builders, designers, and creators in the cabin community to find out what drives their passion for adventure, escape and sense of place.
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The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is a division of the Maryland Department of Transportation, and one of the largest multi-modal transit systems in the United States. MTA operates Local and Commuter Buses, Light Rail, Metro Subway, Maryland Area Regional Commuter (MARC) Train Service, and a comprehensive Paratransit (Mobility) system. MTA also manages the Taxi Access system, and directs funding and statewide assistance to Locally Operated Transit Systems (LOTS) in each of Maryland’s ...
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Today our guests, Charlie and Amber, take us across the Atlantic to Loch Fyne, Scotland, where their luxury off-grid cabins offer an idyllic escape just meters from the shore. With their roots stretching from London to Dubai to Edinburgh, Charlie and Amber found initial success with their first cabin, and have since both left full time jobs to expa…
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Slowing Life (& Business) Down | hinter
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On this episode of the Cabin Culture podcast we get to chat with Emily Padan from hinter. Emily, along with her husband Mauricio, started and run this incredible cabin company based out of Montreal, Canada. It all began with Mauricio’s first cabin, which found immediate success once they began hosting and sharing it with others. From there they beg…
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From Beach Houses to Mountain Cabins | Out of Bounds Retreats
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On this episode of the Cabin Culture podcast we get to chat with Jandy Salguero, a seasoned host who, along with her husband Dave, has beautifully navigated the journey from long-term rentals to short term rentals on the coast, to now creating a retreat in Banner Elk, North Carolina with several high end cabins on one property. Jandy and her husban…
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Nostalgia & Nature | Cle Elum Cabin, Sheenan Kalso
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On this episode of the Cabin Culture podcast we get to chat with Sheena Kalso, the co-owner and host behind Cle Elum cabin in Washington State. What I love so much about this space is how different it is, creating a distinctly nostalgic feel in a brand new build cabin. Sheena's sense of style and love of all things vintage helped create this enviro…
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Experiential Hosting: Isaac French's Path to Success
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Isaac took a bold and unique approach to the world of cabins by building an entire village of Nordic-inspired cabins in Texas. At just 24, with a passion for art, architecture, and a family background in construction, Isaac turned his vision into reality, creating a serene oasis known as Live Oak Lake. Not only did he navigate the complexities of f…
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This edition is dedicated to Artscape and features Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts Chief Executive Officer Rachel Graham with information on the annual event which begins Friday.By MTA Maryland
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From Napkin Sketches To Cozy Cabin l Little River Tiny House
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Summary: In this episode of the podcast, the owners of Little River Tiny House share their personal journey of designing, building, and renting out a tiny house. With no prior experience in cabin design, they embarked on this project out of necessity and passion, learning along the way. They discuss the challenges of construction, financing through…
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This edition of MD. Transit Times is dedicated to AFRAM Saturday, June 22nd and Sunday, June 23rd at Baltimore’s Druid Hill Park. Baltimore Department of Recreation and Parks Deputy Director of Administration Nicole Green discusses this annual celebration of African American culture, history and art.…
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Cabin Dreams & Van Life l The Hillside House
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Summary: In this episode, we welcome Cameron and Lauren, a couple from Charlotte who have transformed their love for cabins into a series of inspiring projects. The conversation begins with some light-hearted moments, including the hosts' technical challenges and introductions. Cameron and Lauren share their journey of purchasing and renovating the…
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Nature Influenced Cabin Design l Cabin Anna
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Summary: In this episode of "Cabin Culture," Janice Smith interviews Caspar Schols, the innovative designer behind Cabin Anna. Caspar shares his journey from physicist to architect, driven by a lifelong passion for making and building. He discusses the inspiration behind Cabin Anna, which combines his love for nature and detailed craftsmanship. Cas…
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From Concept to Reality l Ethan Abitz & Luc Milam
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Summary: In this episode, we interview Ethan and Luc about their experiences with social media, particularly Instagram, and its role in marketing their cabins. Ethan shares his journey of building a large following on Instagram and the challenges of starting over with Teton View Cabins. Luc, initially less involved in social media, describes his ne…
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Wanderlust and Wild Soul l Firefly Treehouses
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Summary In today's episode, we sit down with Skylar Wilson, one of the driving forces behind the family-run Wanderlust and Wild Soul Treehouses. Located on 40 acres of serene land, these treehouses offer a unique escape for couples seeking a peaceful nature retreat. Skylar shares her journey from helping her parents start the treehouse business to …
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Motel Renovation, One Room At A Time l Amanda McGrew
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This episode is a love story. An interesting one, but a love story nonetheless. Amanda is a fascinating guest, who played D1 basketball, taught PE for over 10 years, founded a dating app, met her future business partner on IG, and then moved to a small town in Wyoming to renovate an old motel. What might have begun as a great investment opportunity…
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From Urban Hustle to Starry Skies l Lumen Camps
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Susan and Boris, founders of Lumen Camps, share their journey from a honeymoon road trip to building a successful hospitality brand. They started with a 20-year-old Land Cruiser and a rooftop tent, traveling from Boston to Argentina, and documenting their adventures along the way. When they returned, they decided to explore the short-term rental in…
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Building Trust and Care in Cabin Hosting l Serenitree Stays
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On this episode the Cabin Culture Podcast, Yani Brannley, owner of Serenitree Stays, shares her journey of starting a cabin rental business in North Carolina. She was introduced to cabin culture later in life thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and her husband's illness inspired them to seek solace in the mountains. Yani explains the financial consider…
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Summary Today’s episode will take us quite literally across the globe to the stunning landscapes of New Zealand, where I get to chat with Stephanie Hassall, the creative force behind Pure Pods—fully transparent luxury eco-cabins that offer an immersive experience in nature like no other. If you followed along on IG during my travels last month, the…
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Burro Racing & Rural Colorado Destinations l DB Dens
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We’re talking to Brooke, owner and host behind the two Colorado cabins that together make up DB dens. We talk about burro racing, hosting in remote locations, competing against hotels, guest experience, host communities and hosting karma. Plus we hit on some hot topics at the end to benefit from all the things Brooke has learned in her hosting jour…
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Mindset, Knowledge & Skills Needed to Grow on IG l Water's Edge at Stanley Creek
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On this episode we’re talking to Misty Kincaid of Water’s Edge at Stanley Creek. She shares about their journey with their cabin in Blue Ridge Georgia, including how they bought it while living in Alaska, using a rental management company (and the many requirements they have to even get listed), hosting remotely, and different ways to market. Plus …
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Doubling Revenue, Year After Year l The Tahoe House
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On this episode we’re talking to Janel Gallucci, owner and host behind The Tahoe House. If you’re a numbers person, or an entrepreneur, this episode is for you. Janel’s background in startups, scaling and sales leads to a WHOLE LOT of insight on how she grew her cabin’s revenue from $25k in year one, to $130k this past year and still growing. She s…
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In this heartwarming episode of Cabin Culture, we delve into the inspiring journey of Cassouki, the creator of the Conscious Cabin nestled in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. From a childhood spent in nature to a fast-paced career in Boston, Cassouki shares how a series of life-altering events led her back to the tranquility of the woods. Disc…
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The Woods Maine, PART 2 l The Woods Maine
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*PART 2* These episodes are a bit different... we talked for so long it ended up as two episodes, and while Sam is the host at one of the most iconic spots in Maine we didn’t even talk about her space until Episode 2. Sam and Rob’s background is in operations at a large company that worked to help other businesses scale. So on today’s episode we’re…
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A Treehouse Lifestyle Brand l The Woods Maine
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This episode is a different one. We talked for so long it ended up as two episodes, and while Sam is the host at one of the most iconic spots in Maine we didn’t even talk about her space until Episode 2. Sam and Rob’s background is in operations at a large company that worked to help other businesses scale. So on today’s episode we’re talking about…
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MTA Manager of Metro Rail Car Maintenance Wilson Wallace discussing his MTA career, remembrances of Metro’s start in this 40th Anniversary Year, and various milestone moments in Metro’s history. #TEAWBy MTA Maryland
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Transit Times podcast host Amy Freedman interviews Deputy Administrator and WTS- Rosa Parks Diversity Leadership Award winner Minilla “Mini” Malhortra. Tune in now at https://on.soundcloud.com/8FviY #WomensHistoryMonthBy MTA Maryland
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Lodge vs. Cabin l Meena Lodge, Portland OR
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In this episode of Cabin Culture, join us as we chat with Kristie & Craig the creators of Meena Lodge, nestled in the scenic Pacific Northwest. Yes friends, we are actively making our way to more west coast cabins! So today we’ll chat about how their dream transformed into a blueprint and ultimately into a cozy retreat that matches simplicity with …
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Photographers vs. Hosts l Seth & Aaron, 'The Photographer's Mindset'
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This week on the podcast we’re talking to Seth & Aaron, photographers who specialize in wildlife, the outdoors, and cabins. Some of you may have heard the conversation we had last year over on their podcast, ‘The Photographer’s Mindset’, and today we’re chatting even more about all the things photographers have in common, and some of the things we …
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Vintage Cabins l Monique & Jason, The Vermont Aframe
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On this episode I’m talking to Jason & Monique from The Vermont Aframe. An original 1965 boho A-frame, this duo has been hosting on AirBNB since 2019, and are 20 time Superhosts. But what I love about today’s conversation is that it’s not just about the cabin, the design and the Instagram, it’s also about the EXPERIENCE. The things we can do as hos…
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120k Followers in Less Than Six Months l North Cascades Haven
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On this episode I’m talking to Jasmin, the host behind North Cascades Haven in Marblemount, Washington. Jasmin renovated and launched the cabin only six months ago, and has already generated an astounding social media following of 120k on Instagram. Her background as a data scientist in the aerospace industry likely helped with this, and today we d…
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Two Hurricanes & An Aframe l Haute Haus Colorado
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On this episode I’m talking to Yvonna and Darin, owners and hosts behind the Haute Haus Colorado. While I originally reached out to them to talk about their Colorado rentals, I had NO IDEA they had such a rich history with STR’s, starting on their own property, surviving hurricanes, and eventually turning those lemons into lemonade with their newes…
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One Room Schoolhouse Turned AirBNB l Camp Tall Pines
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On this episode we're talking to Cristina & Liz, owners and hosts behind Camp Tall Pines in Shapleigh, Maine. With a background in real estate (and running a boutique eco-friendly hotel long before AirBNB made short term rentals popular), and a love for Maine, these two are the perfect ones to share their experiences on the podcast. Even if their '…
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Log Cabin Culture l Addie Wales, Ely Cabin Collective
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On this episode we're talking to Addie Wales, owner and host behind Ely Cabin Collective. It all started with their original log cabin, The Ely Log Cabin, but after finding quick success on AirBNB they began their second and third builds of slightly different spaces. Most notably, the original log cabin is completely off grid, presenting a variety …
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Cabin Consult with Little Black A-Frame Montana
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If you've been listening to the podcast for awhile, you likely know I've been doing Cabin Consultations for almost two years now, meeting one-on-one with cabin owners, dreamers and those in the middle of the building process to offer insight and guidance from someone who's been there (a couple times). SO, this holiday season we thought we'd give on…
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Not Your Typical Real Estate Investor l Mandy Wheeler, Real Estate Investor
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On our last podcast episode we chatted with Mandy Wheeler, owner of U&R Real Estate based in Portland, Maine. We spent our time on that episode talking all things real estate, in a way that would be helpful for those thinking about purchasing (or building) their first cabin. But on THIS episode we're diving into Mandy's history as a real estate inv…
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Maryland Transit Times- Bus Roadeo Antawan Briscoe Interview
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This edition of MD. Transit Times features MTA Bus Roadeo Champion Antawan Briscoe discussing the MTA Rodeo, the national rodeo competition and his reign as champion.By MTA Maryland
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Realtor 101 l Mandy Wheeler, U&R Real Estate
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You can't buy or build a cabin without a realtor*, so on today's episode we're getting all the details from my personal favorite realtor Mandy Wheeler. I met Mandy when buying land for Cozy Rock, and she guided us flawlessly through the process of looking for land, inspecting land, and eventually building on that land. So today she's here to answer…
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Hosting Horror Stories l Part 2 with Candice (Boho Aframe)
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Annnnnnd we're back with Part 2 of our conversation with Candice, owner and host behind the Boho Aframe out in California. While last week's episode (Season 2: Episode 19) isn't a prerequisite for this one, it will lay a lot of the foundational groundwork, as this time we just dive right in to more host talk. Thanks for joining us! IG: @boho_aframe…
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Maryland Transit Times: Older Adults Thriving in Baltimore City
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This edition of MD. Transit Times is dedicated to the upcoming Older Adults Thriving in Baltimore Senior Health Summit taking place Tuesday, December 12th at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor.By MTA Maryland
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Hosting Real Talk l Candice Childers, Boho AFrame
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On this episode we’re talking to Candice, owner and host of the Boho AFrame in California. While I thought we’d dive into west coast cabin culture, we actually spent almost all of our time talking hosting. I’ve learned over the years that it’s hard to find friends who can related to the weird, urgent, joyful and sometimes stressful life of being an…
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Documenting a Build in Book Form l Will Jones
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On this episode we’re talking to Will Jones, author of 'Cabin: How to Build a Retreat in the Wilderness and Learn to Live with Nature'. I love this opportunity to go a bit deeper with someone who spent over two years living in the world of cabins (not literally, but figuratively). The book he produced is an artistic mix of history and culture with …
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Finding Success in a Niche Market l Tanglebloom Cabin
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On this episode we’re talking Melissa, the florist and creative mastermind behind the Tanglebloom Cabin in Brookline Vermont. Melissa originally bought the land as a flower farm, and after growing that business to include weddings and a CSA, she added the Tanglebloom Cabin. Originally built by her husband, in just a couple weeks, for the two of the…
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A Family Affair l Lydia, Jarrod, Hattie & Alieda
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On this episode we’re talking Lydia & Jarrod Lucca, along with their two daughters Hattie & Alieda. You may remember the ending of our last interview with Pete Long (cabin designer, and the designer behind Cozy Rock) where I asked him ‘What would you like to see more of in the world of cabins and cabin culture?’ His response was more people like Ly…
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The Sexy Details of Running an AirBNB Business l Sara, Echo Lake Resort
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On this episode I’m talking with Sara, half of the duo running the incredible Echo Lake Resort, right outside Lumby British Columbia. The resort has existed for 80 years, and Sara and John bought the business back in 2022. What I find fascinating about this conversation, is that learning about the systems and strategies of what is essentially a lar…
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The Honesty Is Breathtaking l Pete Long, Part 2
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We're BACK with Pete Long, one of our favorite past guests and friends, and also the designer of Cozy Rock Cabin. While Episode 1 isn't required to enjoy this one, it is one of my favorites so always worth giving it a listen if you missed it the first time. You can listen to it here, or watch it here. As for this episode, it's a bit... different th…
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Pigeon on a Power Line l Meredith Ewenson (@meredithewenson)
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Meredith Ewenson is a nature advocate, group travel planner, content creator and a whole lot more. She’s been in the marketing/PR/Social media space for 15 years, as well as a yoga and meditation teacher for 10 years. She works daily to share the benefits of getting outdoors and practicing mindfulness in nature, and on this episode of the podcast w…
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On this episode we’re talking with Courtney + Patrick, owners and hosts at the Maine Lake Haus and the Maine A Frame. Courtney + Patrick first started their journey on AirBNB almost by accident, and now are killing at all three of their properties in Bethel, Maine. They have experience in renovating down to the foundation, as well as building from …
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For With [Paul], All Things are Possible | Rob from ADK Aframe (adkaframe)
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Todays episode is a great one for anyone considering building there own DIY A-frames or cabins. Rob from ADK Aframe joins Janice this week for a recap of all the ins and outs of his kit build. It was a massive undertaking as someone who had, up until that point, only really done some light home remodeling but with a solid support team from the kit …
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Proud Parents and "Dead Grandma’s Cabin" | Sarah Reid (@thesecretaframe)
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In this week's episode, we are delighted to have Sarah Reid as our guest. She takes us on a captivating journey, starting from a quaint East coast bookstore cafe, venturing to San Francisco, and eventually returning to her family's picturesque A-frame in Deering, New Hampshire. Sarah's career trajectory began in the non-profit and social justice se…
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Being Good Neighbors l Whitney Bradberry, Front Range A-Frame
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Whitney and her husband bought and renovated an AFrame in Bailey, Colorado during the Pandemic. In this episode of the podcast we talk about all the details from how they found it, total budget for renovations, her philosophy for hosting and truly creating experiences for their guests, and a whole lot more! IG: @frontrangeaframe Book the A Frame on…
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Boots on the Ground at Little Mountain Aframe | Shealy (littlemountainaframe)
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I think we have a new first on the pod. We've had a few Cabin Culture guests on that have experienced Janice's Cozy Rock Cabin in person, but I don't think either of us have had the opportunity to visit any of the guests cabins, until now. Janice spent the weekend on an excursion to nearby Asheville North Carolina for a new tattoo and was able to e…
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Steering Guests Towards Experiences and Feelings They Might Not Get At Home | Cassidy Scheer (hayward_haus)
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Some of you, like myself, may have been out back with an axe splittinng some fresh wood for the fire some night, nail a log dead center and think to yourselves. Yup! pretty much a real life lumber jack. Well, you're not, and neither am I. But todays guest Cassidy is an actual competing professional lumberjack with the awards to prove it. He is also…
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