# Modern Remote Retreats The Bear Stand Retreat is a Luxurious and Quiet Cabin in on Contau Lake By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-04-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bear-stand-retreat References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/the-bear-stand-retreat/) & [un.cr](https://un.cr/thebearstandretreat) Remote and immersed in nature, The [Bear Stand Retreat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koala-bear-tiny-house) is a modern and luxurious cabin placed right on Contau Lake, Ontario. Located on 100 acres of private land, the home has a network of private trails that are well-kept and open year round. The exterior is clad with [cedar siding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prospect-berkshires-resort) and [blackened cement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoke-lake-cabin), the contemporary structure blends perfectly into the surrounding nature. The interior features fir-lined walls with the ability to sleep 12 at once throughout the four comfortable bedrooms. The open living room acts as the heart of the home with a handmade fireplace created from locally-sourced granite. Finishing off The Bear Stand Retreat are the luxe spa-like amenities including the private outdoor sauna, ofuro soaking bathtub and a large hot tub that looks out on to the lake. Image Credit: [Nic Lehoux](http://niclehoux.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Remote Retreats:** Opportunity for businesses to create luxurious and secluded cabins in natural settings with modern amenities. - **Nature Immersion:** Opportunity to design structures that seamlessly blend into the surrounding environment while providing a comfortable and immersive experience. - **Spa-like Amenities:** Opportunity to enhance remote retreats with luxurious and relaxing amenities like outdoor saunas, soaking bathtubs, and hot tubs. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can create remote retreats as a unique and high-end alternative to traditional accommodations. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can capitalize on the demand for remote retreats by building and selling luxury cabins in secluded natural settings. - **Wellness and Relaxation:** Wellness spas and retreat centers can offer remote retreats as a way to provide guests with a rejuvenating and immersive natural experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artistic Lakeside Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ely-retreat.md) - [Lakeside Family Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muskoka-lakeside-cottage.md) - [Waterside Retreat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bora-boral.md) - [Tranquil Seasonal Canadian Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-cabin.md) - [Blackened Timber Tranquil Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hideaway-house.md) - [Forest-Treetop Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/more-cabin.md) - [Forest Retreat Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oculus.md) - [Elevated Mountain Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-cadree-perche.md) - [Sustainable Off-Grid Remote Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daria-sheina.md)