NOTICE

We're Back!
After a brief closure to complete state-required licensing and safety improvements, our off-grid forest retreat is officially open again as of June 2026.
Over the past several weeks, we've worked closely with local and state authorities to complete all required upgrades and obtain our campground license. While the cabin retains the same peaceful, off-grid character that our guests have loved for years, we've taken this opportunity to make several improvements designed to enhance safety, comfort, and the overall guest experience.
We're grateful for the support of our many past guests and excited to welcome both returning visitors and first-time adventurers seeking a quiet escape into nature. 
Whether you're looking for a weekend of solitude, stargazing, hiking, wildlife viewing, or simply a chance to disconnect and recharge, we look forward to hosting you.
Thank you for helping us earn Superhost status and hundreds of wonderful reviews over the years. We can't wait to share our little corner of Wisconsin with you once again.
See you in the woods!
Dave & Veronica

printed book cover Forth to Basics by David Welder

READ: Forth to Basics

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Butterflies of Mid-America Poster

Engineer/Artist/Naturalist, David R. Welder, combines old-school knowledge with modern technology to blaze a trail (with light footprints) towards a more natural and sustainable lifestyle. His words of wisdom from the woods contain surprising insights into both the natural world and the human experience. David and his Artist/Entrepreneur wife, Veronica, show in full color how they transitioned from big-city life to off-grid life, while having fun with the process. 

Veronica and the Wisconsin Badger holding the book
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Dave’s Nature News – Aug, 2025
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Sweetgrass Braids
Mr. Welder Goes To Washington
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Open Letter to Senator Johnson
David carving peace sculpture with a chainsaw
Back of the Cabin
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Larry Meiller Show Interview