The folks of Beaver Brook, “a forest preserve shared by a community of friends in Sullivan County, NY,” have put a creative twist on the traditional woodsy escapes we so lust after. Check out the wooden hot tub overlooking everything…

Beaver Brook
Beaver Brook

…and the curvaceous little skate park flanked by acres and acres of trees…

Beaver Brook
Beaver Brook

Everything communal and everything D-I-Y, you can take a look at the newly-erected skeletons of ambitious new buildings and Andy Goldsworthy-esque art installations on their official website. It offers inspiring ideas for any country retreat.

We especially love the burnt path installation by Snarkatecture, above.

via Cabin Porn

With thanks to Sinnae Choi!

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