Egmont BC - 2025
967 sf cabin renovation with addition
Perched on a rocky knoll overlooking the vast expanse of Jervis Inlet, this off-grid retreat was created for a client seeking a quiet escape from the intensity of urban life and a demanding career. What began as a small, weathered cabin has gradually transformed into a self-sufficient sanctuary deeply connected to its coastal landscape.
Reached by a secluded logging road, the retreat feels immediately removed from daily routines. At its centre is the original cabin, carefully renovated and paired with a new addition that rearranges the existing spaces to provide dedicated kitchen, dining, living and bedroom. The design preserves the modest character of the existing structure while elevating comfort, functionality, and craft.
A series of outdoor spaces extend the experience outward: a firepit, pizza oven, dining terrace, and a generous deck with an outdoor kitchen oriented toward the inlet. Nearby, a geodesic dome shelters a greenhouse thriving with tropical plants, creating a lush counterbalance to the rugged coastal surroundings. Additional elements, including small sleeping cabins, a utility building, dock, and boat ramp, support a resort-like yet low-impact lifestyle.
Designed to operate fully off-grid, the retreat is powered by a solar energy system, heated by a wood-burning fireplace, and supported by well water and a septic system. The result is a place where the comforts of home blend seamlessly with the rhythms of nature.
A hand-carved totem pole stands opposite the entry, grounding the site in the client’s cultural heritage and anchoring the arrival experience. Inside, a dark, natural palette and finely detailed interiors create a calm, de-stimulating atmosphere suited to rest, reflection, and connection.
This project embodies Woven’s commitment to thoughtful, place-responsive design, crafting spaces that invite presence, slow living, and a meaningful relationship with the land.
Photography by Sama Jim Canzian
Constructed by Jenkins Construction
Landscape design by Magee Landscaping