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We live in an over-connected world of smartphones, social networking, and 24-hour news cycles. Sometimes, you just need to get away from it all. Whether you dream of a wood cabin in the forest, a cabana on an empty beach, or a treehouse outfitted in sustainable materials, there’s a zen retreat that’s sure to fit the bill. Let this collection of images inspire your next escape.
(above) Minimalist Retreat, Leiria, Portugal
Alila Villas Uluwatu, Bali, Indonesia
Hudson Passive Project, Hudson Valley, New York, USA
Desert Nomad House, Tucson, Arizona, USA
Minimalist Country Retreat, Corcovado River, Portugal
Asilomar Retreat Complex, Pacific Grove, California, USA
Stealth Barn, Norfolk, England
Desert Nomad House, Tucson, Arizona, USA
The King of the Frogs Tree House, Münster, Germany
Bay of Fires, Northeast Tasmania, Australia
Latitude 10 Resort, Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
Tierra Patagonia, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
Little Cabin, Yakutat, Alaska, USA
Romantic and Stylish Upstate Cabin, Elizaville, New York, USA
The Naka Island, Phuket, Thailand
Off-grid itHouse, Pioneertown, California, USA
Japanese Garden, Pasadena, California, USA
Canvas Hotel, Telemark County, Norway
lostrivermodern, Lost City, West Virginia, USA
Paperbark Camp, Jervis Bay, Australia
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