Editor's Notepad

Book Excerpt: Back to the Cabin

By Rob Wotzak

Whether you’re planning to build a woodland getaway or you just enjoy browsing photos of rustic, beautiful spaces, Back to the Cabin has something for you. The book is full of hundreds of photos of 37 unique homes, including historic log cabins, pre-fab vacation houses, and modern ski lodges.

Meet the author at the Lake Home and Cabin Show

If you live or would like to travel to the Midwest this winter, you could have the added treat of meeting author Dale Mulfinger in person at the Lake Home and Cabin Show, which will take place in Minneapolis, Chicago, Madison, and Milwaukee.

Go to the show for free!

Visit our Facebook page for a chance to win a copy of the book and tickets to the show in Minneapolis on Feb. 7-9, Chicago on Feb. 21-23, or Milwaukee on Apr. 4-6.

2014 Lake and Cabin Show

Read the Back to the Cabin book excerpt below or download a PDF copy.

Like what you see? Buy the book in the Taunton online store.

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