A Place to Rest, Reflect, and Remember What’s Real
Short-Stay Off-Grid Retreats in North Alabama · Opening March 2026
West Hollow is part of Oak Hollow Cabins — a 70-acre off-grid refuge tucked among pines, hardwoods, and quiet walking trails near Boaz, Alabama.
Where East Hollow offers long-term living, West Hollow is designed for short, restorative stays — peaceful retreats for those who want to step away from noise, screens, and daily pressure for a few days at a time.
Here, there’s no electricity, no running water in the cabins, and no Wi-Fi.
Just wind through the trees, the glow of your fire, and the kind of quiet that helps life settle back into balance.
🌲 At a Glance
- Short-term off-grid retreats (2–7 nights)
- Hand-built cabins — simple, rustic, and private
- No power · No plumbing · No Wi-Fi
- Wood stove + battery lanterns
- Private composting-toilet Hearth
- Potable water access at The Watering Place
- Full access to The Hub for shower, restroom, simple kitchen, and quiet reading/writing time
- Orientation and guest support at The Outpost
🏕️ The Cabins
Every West Hollow cabin is built by hand and placed with privacy and quiet in mind.
Each cabin includes:
- One XL twin bed with fresh linens (recommended for 1 guest)
- A small writing table and chair
- Wood-burning stove for warmth and soft evening glow
- Battery lanterns for gentle night lighting
- A private composting toilet in the adjoining Hearth structure
- A covered porch overlooking untouched woodland
- Basic cookware (cast iron skillet, pot, utensils)
🔥 Outdoor Cooking
Each cabin has a stone fire ring with a cooking tripod, perfect for preparing simple meals over an open flame.
Guests may cook:
- Over the fire at the tripod
- Or on the wood-burning stove inside the cabin
Many guests enjoy both — morning coffee on the stove, and a slow, quiet evening meal cooked over the fire.
These cabins are designed for solo retreat — a place to breathe, reflect, and reset.
🛁 Access to The Hub
West Hollow guests have full access to The Hub, Oak Hollow’s shared community building:
- Hot shower
- Clean indoor restroom
- Simple shared kitchen
- Reading room for journaling or quiet mornings
- Washer + dryer (for longer stays)
This allows you to live simply while still having the comfort of water, warmth, and cleanliness when needed.
🔥 The Experience
Guests come to West Hollow for one reason:
to remember what quiet feels like.
The first night feels surprising.
The second feels right.
By the third, you remember who you are without noise.
Wake to soft light in the pines.
Spend your days reading, writing, hiking, or simply being.
End your evenings with firelight and restful silence.
💵 Rates
2-Night Quiet Reset
$295 total
(our minimum stay; includes firewood and cleaning fee)
3-Night Quiet Retreat
$395 total
(includes firewood and cleaning fee)
7-Night Deep Rest Retreat
$825 total
(A full week of quiet living, including firewood and cleaning fee)
A full week in the quiet changes everything.
Stay Details
- Recommended occupancy: 1 guest
- Minimum stay: 2 nights
- Pet-friendly upon approval
- Check-in: 3:00 p.m.
- Check-out: 11:00 a.m.
🪵 What to Bring
- Food and groceries (The Hub has a simple shared kitchen available)
- Drinking water or refillable jugs
- Flashlights or headlamps
- Extra blankets (cooler months)
- A book, journal, or time to think
- Ingredients for simple meals you’d enjoy cooking over the fire or on the wood stove
Basic cookware is provided.
🚶 Arrival & Orientation
Guests park at the Outpost and walk into West Hollow along the quiet old grass runway. Vehicles stay outside the Hollow to preserve the silence.
At the Outpost, you’ll find:
- A welcome board
- A map of West Hollow
- Basic tools
- Your cabin key
When you leave the Outpost, your quiet begins.
📍 Location
Oak Hollow Cabins — West Hollow
Half a mile down a winding gravel road off Cox Gap Road, near Boaz, Alabama.
When the road ends, the quiet starts.
✉️ Reservations
West Hollow opens March 2026.
Until then, you can:
👉 Join the early-interest list
👉 Receive first notice when reservations open
👉 Follow cabin construction and updates on our “Simplify on Purpose” blog
Follow the journey:
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