Perspectives
Anne-Christin shares: her time in a design cabin
“We spent our honeymoon in your cabin for the first time, right after our wedding. While hiking, we reminisced, read heartwarming letters from our guests… and accidentally broke one of your sand timers (sorryyyyy). The catch: it wasn’t sand, but tiny magnetic beads. We only realized this when they rolled across the cabin while vacuuming, even beyond the reach of the dustpan. Then I remembered I had a magnetic keychain with me. So I floated it across the floor into every corner. My husband did the same, using the magnetic underside of the sand timer. Somehow, it felt almost meditative. A year later, I gave my husband the same sand timer – as a reminder of that beautiful time and our meditative little mishap. It now holds a place of honor.” – Anne-Christin (@annechriho)
When a design object becomes a souvenir
There are moments you simply can’t plan for. And often, those are the ones that turn into the best stories. Like the one Anne-Christin and her partner experienced: spending their honeymoon not at a tropical resort, but in a design cabin surrounded by nature. A place that had everything they needed for the perfect time-out: calm, space, and, as it turned out, a sand timer with a surprising twist.
Because sometimes, time just runs differently than you expect. Especially when it – quite literally – ends up on the floor. Anne-Christin and her husband turned their little mishap into something meditative: two people, two magnets, one cabin, and countless tiny metal beads being patiently gathered again. A mindful exercise of its own, without a mindfulness app!
A year later, that small accident became a symbol. The sand timer got a place of honor – not just as a beautiful design object, but as a reminder of a getaway that was perfectly imperfect. And of the idea that even in the most unexpected moments, there’s meaning to be found, if you take a closer look.
Design that works – not because it stands out, but because it stays with you
Our design cabins are equipped with everything you truly need – and perhaps a few thoughtful extras. Books that inspire. A duvet as soft as a cloud. Tableware you’d secretly like to take home. Or a sand timer that reminds you to see time from a different perspective.
Every detail is considered: clean lines, natural materials, warm tones. No unnecessary clutter, no decoration without purpose. Design that doesn’t shout, but quietly settles in: the kind that reveals itself only when you stop thinking about design altogether.
And maybe that’s what defines our design cabins: spaces where form and function work hand in hand, where atmosphere arises effortlessly – and where stories happen. Sometimes quietly, sometimes unexpectedly, and, in rare cases, even magnetically.
Whoever spends time in a Raus cabin takes home more than just pretty photos. Maybe it’s a bit of calm. Maybe a new favorite object. Or, like Anne-Christin, a design piece with a story.
Three Questions for Anne-Christin:
1. Which design details in the cabin stood out to you the most?
Many details stayed with me: the black round teapot, the small round wooden table, the wood paneling, the white bedding, the simple tableware, and the delicate bedside lamp.
2. Was there (besides the sand timer) a particular object or material in the cabin that felt especially calming to you?
What felt particularly calming was the cozy bed built into the glass wall, with a view of the forest. Also, how the sunlight flooded the room warmly and caught the steam rising from the teapot.
3. How does good design influence the atmosphere of a place for you?
Good design has a big impact on the mood of a space. The moment I entered the cabin, I felt immediately at ease, as everything felt bright, friendly, inviting, and thoughtfully arranged. Even though the cabin is small, it has everything you need –never too much, never too little. Simple, yet warm and cozy.
P.S.: You can find all the information about our cabins' equipment on this page.
