Whidbey Uparati —- Whidbey Island, WA
Floating above a meadow, Whidbey Uparati minimizes visual and physical impact on the land by blending into the site rather than asserting itself upon it. Uparati means “stillness” in Sanskrit, a practice of obtaining quiet and serenity. The retreat is a place of wellness, meditation, and reflection through a closer connection to nature.
Design Team: Matt Wittman, Jody Estes, Nikki Sugihara
Contractor: Jade Craftsman Builder
Photography: Andrew Pogue