Catch up with Co-Founder Hutch!
It’s been a little while since we heard from Joe “Hutch” Hutchence, co-founder/co-owner of Cedar Bound. For your reading pleasure, here are some of his thoughts on Cedar Bound luxury glamping tented cabins.
1. What would you say, ya do here?
A: I would say I definitely do a little bit of everything. My focus is the operations side of things. The building, the logistical side of getting the units to our clients. I also have the very fun job of doing a lot of the design work. Talking to our suppliers. Figuring out how that all comes together for each project.
2. Why canvas instead of traditional walls?
A: Thats a good question. We get it a lot. There’s a couple different reasons. Depending on where you build it, our units could be classed as a non-permanent structure. There’s less restrictions on what you can and can’t do in terms of sizes. You may not need planning permission depending on your area. A lot of counties will tax you differently, usually cheaper. The other reason is I think it looks cool. I really enjoy the different types of materials we use.
3. If you could pick one place in the world to put a Cedar Bound Cabin, where would it be?
A: (Laughs) I could cop out and say wherever my next project is taking us, where our next client is planning on building, because everyone is unique in it’s own way, and has its own challenges. There are a couple places though. I want to put one up in Nepal. It’s an important place for me and Bailey having spent a lot of time in that area. Another one would be in my home country, the UK, in the Lake District. Think of the Boundary Waters, but with mountains. It’s the place where I fell in love with the outdoors. I think Hawaii would be nice…I might have to go build that one.
4. What is your favorite part of Cedar Bound's Production Process?
A: Probably a tie between the design side of things and the build. The design side because I get to come up with crazy ideas and mix these materials, and after that I actually get to build it and solve the problems that come up with every single build. The more units we make, the less those problems occur, and we get to streamline everything.
5. What is the number one piece of advice to someone who has purchased their Cedar Bound unit and is about to build?
A: Look through the plans. Look through the manual. Call or email me if you have any questions. One of the advantages of being the designer and the builder is I have done both. I know what conceptually works, and what is realistic. I am here as a resource for all our clients. I want to have that connection.