Fulfilling a lifelong dream, a man revamps an abandoned cottage into a rugged yet refined retreat. He and his dogs embrace the challenges and lifestyle of the outer San Juan Islands.

First-time home builders construct a year-round escape on the shores of Cherry Grove, New York, one of America's first LGBTQ+ communities. Enjoying a restful fall weekend, the couple reflects on the various seasons they've spent at Cherry Grove Escape.

In honor of her childhood summers, a woman crafts Twin Peaks -- a double A-frame cottage just steps away from the British Columbian coast. Integrating the intense vibrancy of the surrounding nature into the home, she finds serenity.