Built Into the Trees: Fjellsangin Featured Online in Seattle Magazine
There’s something surreal about seeing your cabin in the press.
When we first walked the wooded lot at the base of Mt. Rainier, there was no thought of press. There was only a vision: to build something that felt like it belonged to the forest. Not placed on top of it. Not competing with it. But integrated into it.
This winter, Fjellsangin was featured on the digital platform of Seattle Magazine as part of their coverage of distinctive local getaways. Seeing the cabin described as “built into the trees” felt especially meaningful — because that was always the intention.
You can read the full feature online here.
Designing a Cabin That Belongs to the Forest
From the beginning, the goal was restraint.
Natural materials. Clean lines. Warm light at night. Large windows that frame the surrounding evergreens instead of distracting from them. The architecture leans mid-century in spirit, but the soul of the space belongs entirely to the Pacific Northwest.
Locally sourced wood layers warmth throughout the interior. The color palette mirrors the forest floor — moss, bark, stone, and sky. Even the exterior was designed to recede quietly into the trees rather than stand out against them.
That philosophy shaped every decision, as I explained in greater depth in our post on our approach to sustainable mountain hospitality.
Every detail was considered through one question:
How does this feel at sunrise?
How does this feel when snow falls?
How does this feel after a long day exploring some of the best hikes near the Nisqually entrance to Mt. Rainier?
A Slower Kind of Mountain Stay
Fjellsangin was never meant to be just a place to sleep near the park.
It was designed for slow mornings with coffee in hand.
For evenings after one of the scenic drives near Mt. Rainier.
For time spent in our Nordic-inspired sauna ritual.
Being located near the Nisqually entrance to Mt. Rainier National Park means guests can spend the day hiking, snowshoeing, or exploring — and return to something restorative.
Grateful for the Recognition — and the Guests
Being featured online by a publication like Seattle Magazine is an honor.
But what makes this place come alive are the guests who gather around the firepit, wake early to watch fog move through the trees, and experience Mt. Rainier in every season.
If you’ve stayed with us — thank you.
If you’ve been considering a quiet mountain escape, this feature is simply a reminder that Fjellsangin is here, tucked into the forest, waiting when you’re ready to plan your Mt. Rainier getaway.
