THE GOODLAND JOURNAL

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The Journal is a place to share stories, practices, guides, inspiration, interviews, and insights.

Join us as we bring our attention to community, culture, seasonality, and the intersection of good design and human experience.

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JOURNAL

GUIDE

HOW TO WINTERIZE YOUR WOOD BURNING HOT TUB

Designed and built in Canada, the GOODLAND Wood Burning Hot Tub is intended for use in all seasons and any type of weather. Before the temperatures drop into deep freeze territory, we have a few steps to make sure your winter hot tub is prepared.

COMMUNITY

BEHIND-THE-SCENES WITH OUR DESIGN STUDIO

With our in-house design studio, we're able to ideate objects exactly as we'd like them to be—giving us the freedom to create meaningful and lasting objects for pause. Explore how we choose what to make, our design process and more.

Journal

stone sculpture by Andres Monnier
Community Design

The Weight of Stone is Time

Ben Dreith
By Ben Dreith

Consider the relationship between stone and time. Writer Ben Dreith speaks with sculptor Andres Monnier on his work, weaving the connections between deep time and elemental...

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anthony esteves
Community

Interview: Anthony Esteves

Charlotte Boates
By Charlotte Boates

We’ve long been admirers of his work and his materials-focused approach. A friend of GOODLAND, we’re excited to share an interview with Anthony that dives deeper into...

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yakisugi

An Exploration of Yakisugi

Courtney Dionne
By Courtney Dionne

We’re often drawn to traditional ways of working with natural materials. We find inspiration in techniques that have been practiced and honed for generations, which...

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cedar hot tub slats
Bathing Design

Behind the Scenes: Designing the Wood Burning Hot Tub

Charlotte Boates
By Charlotte Boates

For the Wood Burning Hot Tub, our design team went through a huge amount of research and testing to create the best wood fired hot tub we...

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floating thermometer for hot tub
Design

Why We Made This: Floating Thermometer

Courtney Dionne
By Courtney Dionne

With a minimal and thoughtful design, we made the thermometer to be a helpful and beautiful addition for the Wood Burning Hot Tub—or for any body...

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River Cabaan in Tillamook, OR
A Place to Pause

A Place to Pause: River Cabaan

Charlotte Boates
By Charlotte Boates

A secluded retreat, River Cabaan sits where the river and the forest come together.  Owned by Kiwis Karie Higgins and Lee Gibson, the couple purchased...

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off grid hot tub
Bathing Resources

How to Go Off-Grid With a Hot Tub

Kendra Nickerson
By Kendra Nickerson

If you have an off-grid cabin tucked away in the wilds - or dreams of one - we'll show you how simple it can be...

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ritual of hammam
Bathing Community

Rediscovering the Art of Slow Living: The Hammam Ritual

Ekin Balcıoğlu
By Ekin Balcıoğlu

The hammam ritual, as practiced since the days of the Ottoman Empire, unfolds like a carefully orchestrated symphony. Picture this: a sequence of rooms, each...

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winter garden hose use
Resources

How to Winterize Your Garden Hose

Kendra Nickerson
By Kendra Nickerson

Preparing your garden hose for the winter season in colder climates is essential to prevent freezing and to prolong its life. Follow our six easy...

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