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Members of the Ejido of San Cristóbal, the cooperative that includes Grutas Tolantongo, alternate jobs at the popular hot springs complex in Hidalgo, Mexico.

In rural Quebec, La Shed Architecture designed a simple gabled home that echoes the form of the region’s traditional barns.

"Some people want a manicured garden, but I'm of a different mindset," says Patnaik. She left the grounds untamed and organic. "If we're building in the wild, I want to live in the wild."

The cabin's interior walls are outfitted with dark-stained European larch.

Lutron Sivoia automatic roller shades in a custom valance were mounted to the window mullions, which were also painted Benjamin Moore “Wrought Iron.” The sofa is the Kasala Venice five-piece modular sofa tucked up against bespoke cabinetry by Beechtree Woodworks.

The home is nestled in a stand of cedar, pine, and Douglas fir trees. The family relocated a smaller cabin to make room for their new retreat, and they plan to convert the original structure into a game room for the kids.