The June Farms Wellness Huts in West Sand Lake, New York, consists of a stunning 1,500-square-foot Quonset hut, which is a perfect mix of industrial design and tranquil nature. You can find there a 1-bathroom sanctuary designed for 3 people providing a full kitchen, pet-friendly amenities, air conditioning, free WiFi, outdoor space, and parking in a place that is ideal to relax and enjoy nature around Catskills’ gentle hills. The hut is excellent because of its extraordinary formation of the curved steel roof that rises like a protective dome over the land and merges smoothly with the woods and the meadows around.
A stay here is more than just a life break, it’s a beautiful one when the noise of the city is replaced with the sound of the wind rushing through the pine trees and every little thing – from the open layout to the inviting porch – is done to make you feel calm and relaxed.
The outside of the June Farms Wellness Huts represents a visually impressive but at the same time very natural and functional unit with the Quonset-style arch of the building—a reference to mid-century efficiency—bending pretty against the green background of Rensselaer County. The steel plates, which are painted in a mild earth color, catch the sun rays in their subtle changes, reflecting the rolling hills and the far-off Adirondacks as if they were a mirror to the sky. On the front, a large porch extends its arms to the sun and provides a refuge for the morning coffee or the evening stargazing, the wood of the porch made smooth by the hand and strong enough for a hammock to be hung and rocked by the wind. The 1,500 square feet of the house looks very grounded but at the same time it gives a feeling of being endless due to the big windows that allow a view of the farm’s meadows as well as of the nearby Palace Theater or MVP Arena in Albany which is just a brief drive away.
The location of the village hut in West Sand Lake with its country side charm and closeness to Albany International Airport makes a nice combination of being both secluded and conveniently accessible – the forests giving you peace and quiet and the open plot letting the sun warm the porch. The outside of the house is not a big change of the landscape; rather it is an improvement by the roof curve matching with the hills and the porch acting as a gate to the calmness inside.
Within the wooden house, the open-plan space is a gorgeous 1,500-square-foot example of how natural light and warmth can be used to one’s advantage, and where the arched ceiling contributes to the feeling of volume and a natural flow of the room making the flat seem bigger than it actually is. The living area with its comfortable furniture and the open design, is the warm and inviting center of the house, large windows allowing the incoming of the fresh air and the natural light to flood the room and to be reflected on the polished concrete floors.
The open kitchen is a gem of functionality and offers everything a cook can expect—a stove, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a long countertop; besides, the kitchen island may be used as a dining table or a work surface for farm-to-table foods; cabinets are deep enough to hold pots and the pantry is filled with the basics of total self-sufficient living. The dining room next to it and being open can comfortably accommodate four people, the table turning into a place where stories get shared or quiet mornings with coffee and a book are enjoyed, the room’s flow making it stay connected with the living area without being packed.
The only bathroom is a small but lovely and efficient space, featuring a walk-in shower with a rainfall head and tiled walls in gentle neutral colors, while the vanity with its bowl sink and lots of storage turns morning routines into something luxurious. The room is fitted with tiles which are very convenient when it comes to cleaning. A large mirror brightens the room by reflecting the light and the open towel rack adds a little bit of country style.
There are 2 bedrooms and these are places for sleeping and recharging, each one being a quiet spot with a cozy queen bed made up with fresh linens, the master having a walk-in closet for clothes and equipment, the second having built-in drawers for neatness. The rooms with their open design and big windows let in the sun and fresh air, and the walls being painted in relaxing colors which go well with the overall look of the cabin. One can get to the loft which is a small upper floor with room for an additional bed or a quiet corner for reading and which has the low ceiling creating an intimate atmosphere and that is perfect for guests or children by means of a strong ladder.
The attractiveness of the house is raised by the great thought that went into providing the comfort that it has, beginning with the cooling of the air in summer and the heating in winter, the complete kitchen making the preparing of meals a task to be looked forward to by providing all the necessary cookware, and tableware. It is allowed to bring pets so that they can stay with you on the trip, the outdoor area with its picnic table and dining room being a perfect place for BBQ or quiet evenings under the stars. Free Wi-Fi is there to keep you going if need be while parking is there for your convenience and the place being close to the Palace Theater, MVP Arena, and The Egg in Albany would be great for those who would like to take a cultural break. By means of the open plan and big windows the cabin gets close to the country side and the 1500 square feet might be considered as quite large if it wasn’t for the loft that adds vertical charm to it. This is a place where the main attraction lies in the little things – whether it is the bathroom shelf for lotion, the kitchen for cooking together, the porch for watching the sun go down – a place that is just as lovely because of its simplicity as it is because of the happiness it gives.
The June Farms Wellness Huts is a great example of a small redefinition where the beauty of the industrial arch turning into a dome of light and the interior becoming a warm and inviting world is the main concept of the amazing Quonset hut retreat. To know more or to make a reservation head to the VRBO listing.
Source: VRBO