Europe Lake Cabins

24/10/2024

It’s been a while since our last post, but we’ve been keeping busy behind the scenes. Given the sensitivity of our land and our desire to protect it, we decided to hire an environmental engineer to conduct an official wetland delineation. This helped us identify areas we must preserve during construction and those we are committed to safeguarding. That process spanned from June to October!

Meanwhile, we’ve all been dreaming about the future of our space. Our 11-year-old daughter made me especially proud—she came to me the other day with her own design for our cabin! ❤️ Check it out; I think she did an incredible job!

24/07/2024

Hey there! 👋 I’m Kristy, the visionary behind Europe Lake Cabins. For 30 years, my family and I have cherished Door County. Now, I’m excited to share this journey with you! Our family thrives on diverse abilities, transportation modes, and embraces the cognitive spectrum. Normal? What’s that anyway?! 🤔 Thinking outside the box is my forte, and convincing my husband to agree in is a talent! I can’t wait to introduce you to Door County and make it accessible and spontaneous for everyone.

Let’s connect, chat, and learn together to enhance our cabins and community. Pictured here with my favorite giant coffee mug from Ephraim Clayworks. ☕️

07/07/2024

Our son makes it a point to request a visit to Husby's Food and Spirits when we visit Door County How could we deny this!?

We also added it the Roll Mobility Map ❤️🌿🦽

29/06/2024

Nothing says weekend like a Smoked Cherrry Latte and Beignets at Blue Bear ❤️🦽

Added them to Roll mobility app for accessibility information

03/06/2024

A dear friend Kristine Bates Ruyle gave this to me a little over four years ago when our dream was in its infancy. I keep in our kitchen where I can see it everyday. I am so very thankful of that and our friendship.. even if we don’t get to see each other often.

24/05/2024

Join us as we head into Memorial Day weekend with gratitude and excitement. As we remember those who have sacrificed for our country, we also honor the opportunities they’ve provided. In January, we purchased 11 acres in Door County, Wisconsin, WI to establish our dream—a healing, wheelchair-accessible retreat. This space will offer solace in nature, a chance to slow down, and celebrate life. It’s a groundbreaking initiative in Door County, a place close to my heart for three decades. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support to spread the word, donate, pray, and stand with us. Tune in this Tuesday at 7am as we announce our journey on the Real Monica Adams . Let’s engage, ask questions, and get excited together. If you can’t watch live, watch the recording on her YouTube channel. (Links in comments)

17/03/2024

🌲🏡 We're building a cozy cabin nestled in the woodland next to a serene inland lake, and we want YOUR input! 🌊✨ What do you dream of having in your perfect short-term rental cabin retreat? Whether it's a rustic fireplace, a private dock for fishing, or a breathtaking view of the sunrise over the water, we want to hear from you! Share your ideas in the comments below and help us create the ultimate woodland getaway for you and your loved ones. Let's make memories amidst nature's beauty together! 🌳💫

03/03/2024

Let the excitement begin! 💫 As a perpetual dreamer, I’m always envisioning new ideas, sometimes to the detriment of our wallet! But building a house, or in this case, a cabin, is where the real fun begins. We’re sketching out plans for both a larger and a smaller wheelchair accessible cabin, eager to start construction ASAP. Picture lots of windows blurring the boundaries between architecture and nature, wood accents bringing warmth year-round, and textures creating that cozy, homely feel.

BUT, we need YOUR input! Everyone brings unique perspectives. What’s one (or more 😉) thing that either makes or breaks a vacation home for you? Let’s hear your thoughts! 🏡✨

17/01/2024

Exciting Announcement! We have just acquired the land in Door County, to construct our wheelchair accessible cabins! If you’re new to this journey, let us take a moment to introduce ourselves.

We are Kristy and Jeremiah, a husband-and-wife duo, along with our three amazing kids, and our friend and business partner, Chad. Our bond goes beyond blood; it’s built on shared experiences and a collective vision for creating something extraordinary.

Over fifteen years ago, life took unexpected turns for both Chad and Jeremiah, leaving them paralyzed. Additionally, our son, who walks with a cane due to cerebral palsy, has added unique perspectives to our journey. Navigating the challenges of finding wheelchair-accessible rentals ourselves, we understand the frustrations all too well.

Our personal struggles led to a profound realization - the scarcity of wheelchair-accessible retreats. Driven by the desire to transform this frustration into a haven for others, we decided to embark on a mission to build wheelchair-accessible cabins.

As nature lovers, we’ve discovered solace beneath starlit skies and the embrace of untouched landscapes. We believe in the healing power of nature. The chirp of a cricket, the vastness of the sky, and the whisper of the wind offer a sanctuary for reflection and healing.

Having recently acquired a piece of land nestled in an undeveloped forest and wetlands of Europe Lake in the upper peninsula of Door County, WI, our dream is taking shape. We envision a fully-inclusive getaway on the shores of the inland lake, offering universally-accessible cabins where families of all abilities (and their furry friends!) can find respite and connection with nature.

Follow our journey, witness the dedication, and be part of the story. We’re not just building cabins; we’re creating a space where stress dissipates, and healing begins. Your escape to nature, tailored for all abilities, awaits! https://linktr.ee/elcabins

08/01/2024

Feeling blessed. 2023 brought us many blessings and a hopeful glimpse at 2024. Follow us on our 2024 adventure. Announcements to follow in approximately 8 days……!

08/12/2023

Amazing idea.

14/04/2023

Do you support wheelchair accessible travel? Love traveling with your dogs? We are your people and would love your support.

We are hosting a dog photo competition to raise awareness and money for goal to build a wheelchair accessible, dog friendly retreat. Please ❤️, SHARE, VOTE and consider CONTRIBUTING.

Thank you. The competition link is

https://pollunit.com/polls/wzwembslktfx-rlbhx8m7g

02/04/2023

The dream is still alive! It has been awhile since we have touched base. Last year we announced our dream of building an accessible retreat. Many of you supported our fund me campaign and encouraged us. Thank you!

We found property, made an offer but couldn’t come to an agreement. We hope to make another offer this year. As some of you know Jeremiah and I are both small business owners. Last year was tough financially, which deflated our balloon a bit. But definitely didn’t pop it! We are determined to work harder and smarter this year to put every extra penny towards this dream.

We appreciate your continued support and prayers. I feel strongly this is part of God’s plan, we just don’t know the details yet.

09/08/2022

FIND YOUR PEOPLE and roll through life with them.



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08/08/2022

I love seeing smiles on their faces. We want to put a smile on so many more faces.

We have a dream. We plan to build a 100% accessible cabin (or two?) in Wisconsin on a unique wetland property that we will preserve for people and creatures alike.

Our dream is just out of financial reach and so we're asking for help.

ɪꜰ ʏᴏᴜ'ᴠᴇ ᴇᴠᴇʀ ʙᴇᴇɴ ᴛᴏᴜᴄʜᴇᴅ ᴏʀ ɪɴꜱᴘɪʀᴇᴅ ʙʏ ᴏᴜʀ ꜱᴛᴏʀʏ, ᴡᴏᴜʟᴅ ʏᴏᴜ ᴄᴏɴꜱɪᴅᴇʀ ᴀ ᴅᴏɴᴀᴛɪᴏɴ, ᴏʀ ꜱʜᴀʀɪɴɢ ᴛʜɪꜱ ᴘᴏꜱᴛ? ❤️

Thank you for your continued support of our family farm! https://gofund.me/133a764a

07/08/2022

I would love to give you a piggy back for the rest of my life but unfortunately that’s just not realistic… so instead we are starting one cabin at a time to turn this world into a space designed for EVERYONE.

Equity and Inclusion. We need to step it up!! Fully inclusive short term rentals are far and few between and hundreds of thousands are affected by it!

We are hoping to build a retreat, a nature based place where EVERYONE is welcome to stay no matter your age or abilities. Jeremiah and I are making a huge investment to purchase the property and design and engineer the cabins and boardwalk to the lake. We are asking people to consider a small donation to help us achieve this goal to help many other people ASAP.

Please share our dream and consider making a small donation. Thank you ❤️

Venmo:
https://gofund.me/133a764a

07/08/2022

TO IMAGINE IS EVERYTHING.

“Imagination is more important that knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.” Albert Einstein

“Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were. But without it we go nowhere.” Carl Sagan

“If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it.” William Arthur Ward

I am Kristy and this is my husband Jeremiah. I am the one with the imagination. The Kite. Jeremiah is the tail. The grounded one. Our compass. Together we can and will create great things.

Challenges in life often motivate us to overcome and congruently inspire us to help others.

That is exactly our plan for the Wisconsin Retreat. Please join us for our journey.

26/07/2022

When you know better, you do better.

The Accessible Home modifies some of the brand’s most popular products so they’re better suited for people with disabilities.