STATEN ISLAND, NY - EMERSON HILL - When Anthony Burdge's mother-in-law clipped an Advance story about a 1939 book titled "Staten Island Fairies" written by Cornelius G. Kolff, her son, a J.R.R.

Though we can’t run away to these charming wood cabin retreats at the moment, we can use them as inspiration for future travels. Here’s a little visual escape to the great outdoors—no travel required.

"Escapology: Modern Cabins, Cottages and Retreats," by interior design duo Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan features a photographed collection of retreats to inspire peaceful and quiet living. From a ...

Discover the art of self-sufficient living as you follow this step-by-step guide to building a rustic, hand-built log cabin deep in the forest. Watch the entire process unfold—from clearing the ...

These special homes all have three things in common: they are built in a traditional log cabin style, they reside near bodies of water and they're all located in Western Massachusetts. These houses ...

Part log cabin, part mini-private resort, 5950 Grizzly Peak Blvd. is a rare Bay Area property. Home to a famous jewelry designer since the early 1980s, this unique and custom-designed home perched in ...

Desperate to get away from it all, but don’t fancy a night in a flimsy yurt? A short stay in a (not so) rustic countryside cabin might be the perfect solution. Enjoy the best of the UK’s natural ...