Demand grew rapidly, especially during the pandemic. Guests searched for safe and quiet places away from city life, and the Paw Print Cabin delivered exactly what they sought. Bookings climbed far beyond Gerald’s early expectations. At one point the calendar filled with more than 180 occupied nights in a single year, proof of the strong appeal of expansive views and uninterrupted quiet. Visitors wrote about waking to birdsong and watching weather sweep slowly across the prairie, and many returned again.
Near the cabin stood a sturdy old silo. Instead of removing it, Gerald pictured turning it into a livable space. A round building presented unusual design puzzles. Conventional furniture and framing rely on straight lines, and the curve of the silo asked for a different approach. Still, the idea felt promising, and sketches and models guided the vision toward something real. The project took patience, creativity, and trust in the landscape itself.
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