The Channels Off Grid Retreat

Relax in a charming mountainside off-grid cabin at the border of the 4800-acre Channels State Forest. Close to the trailhead of the Brumley Mountain Trail, this cabin is a 3-mile hike from The Channels—a Natural Area Preserve home to a maze of breathtaking 400-million-year-old sandstone outcroppings and a rich, diverse forest ecosystem. The newly-renovated cabin offers the tranquility of the forest and proximity to some of the countries most awe-inspiring and well-preserved forestland. The space In step with the environmentally-conscience ethos of the nature preserve, this single-bedroom cabin is rain-fed and solar-powered, with propane-heated water. With large windows and a furnished front porch, visitors can enjoy the beauty of the forest while relaxing in a clean, cozy environment. The cabin features an outdoor kitchen with a propane stove and grill, as well as a charcoal grill and a French press coffee maker. We encourage the use of non-electric cooking methods to conserve energy (particularly in overcast weather). In addition, there is a wood-burning stove and small propane space heater. Guest access The entire cabin is accessible to guests. Other things to note Please note that, in an off-grid solar-powered cabin, electricity may be limited. This is particularly true in periods of extended overcast conditions. To mitigate this reality, we have instituted various measures, such as installing a timer on the water pump, furnishing non-electrical appliances and propane, and using only LED bulbs. Please see the house manual for suggestions about conserving power. Also, please note that the cabin is heated with a wood-burning stove and small propane space heater. Electrical heaters are not permitted as they will drain the batteries very quickly.