The Story of Robert Frost Mountain Cabins
From a shared vision to a cherished retreat—discover how it all began
With an eye to provide what Carol termed "rustic charm with contemporary comfort,” the Kulczyks designed, situated and built the cabins to conscientiously highlight the beauty of the property’s natural resources. Utilizing the white pine and black cherry trees harvested from what is now the property’s Meadow, Marty took a very hands-on role in milling the beams and framing the cabins alongside a talented team of local craftsmen led by Ripton timber artisan Michael Cummings.
Cummings, known for his attention to detail and precise post-and-beam and mortise-and-tenon techniques, is a firm believer that “simple and functional does not mean artless and crude.” Embracing responsible stewardship and ecologically sound building concepts, the team’s values-based design principles clearly provide each cabin with a beautiful blend of cozy, eco-friendly comfort and unmistakeable character and bucolic charm.
- “The cabins were beautiful, full of charm and absolutely immaculate - as was the entire property.”
- “You can tell great thought was put into every detail to make our stay just terrific.”
While refinements to the initial blueprints led to the signature layout seen in Cabins 3 through 7, Carol and Marty took great care to curate a consistent environment to meet guests’ expectations and proactively anticipates needs. Taking the form of tiny, proactive touches like extra batteries and a first aid kit, spoon rests and coffee creamer, personalized welcome signs and Carol’s famous cinnamon twists, this attention to detail quickly became a hallmark of the RFMC experience and a beloved catalyst for new guests to become regulars and regulars to become old friends.
Reflecting on their experience as “exciting, thrilling, challenging, but most of all, rewarding,” Marty expressed profound satisfaction in building a business that married their sense of community with their personal values. Through RFMC, “we have deepened our connection to Ripton while [creating] a welcoming atmosphere where people leave feeling better than when they arrived.”
And, for over thirteen years, guest reviews have echoed that sentiment:
- “It felt like we were home when we got there.”
- “The only thing I would change is that next trip I will stay longer.”
- “A hidden gem - I almost don’t want to review it!!”
But nothing in life endures without change and change is part of the RFMC story. In 2019, Carol and Marty opened their doors to the local family of Jaime and Chris Cammack who were in need of housing while their farmhouse underwent renovation. The Cammacks, like most guests, quickly fell in love with “their cabin” despite the snug fit (there were “only” seven of them at the time) and the nine months spent in Cabin 3 lay a solid foundation between the two families over shared values and a whole lot of humor.
So when Carol shared the news in Spring 2025 that they were ready to move on, Jaime and Chris stepped in to ensure their home-away-from-home would only change hands rather than change character. Following months of training and coordinated transition, the stewardship of Robert Frost Mountain Cabins passed to the Cammacks in August 2025.
- “The new owners have continued the wonderful service making sure your every need is met!”
- “It is clearly a labor of love and you can feel it!”
Continuing the Legacy
Under new management, RFMC feels the same as it did before and the Cammacks will be the first ones to note that “Carol and Marty made it look easy.” As Jaime puts it, “it takes considerable team effort to maintain the high bar Carol and Marty set, but as far as we see it, the Cabins are far more than just buildings.” They are the backdrop for countless core memories and treasured milestones that are the Cammack’s privilege to safeguard and pleasure to help enable.
In return, Jaime and Chris have this request of their guests: leave your worries at the end of the driveway and let us know if we can make your stay more memorable (in the good way, of course).
