Ultra-Conscious Terry Egge

Terry Egge’s off grid refuge

After decades of working in Corporate America across Minneapolis, Terry Egge now finds refuge in an off-the-grid log cabin in northern Wisconsin. And we mean Off. The. Grid. She talked with us about learning to follow the rhythm of nature and inspires us to rethink the concept of luxury.

Terry is not unlike the ultra athletes we’ve interviewed at We Do This For Fun. She sought to try something new, challenge herself and reach new heights. But instead of doing the Arrowhead135, she bought an off-grid cabin. In Terry’s case, the cabin provides both physical and mental challenges, offers her lots of opportunities to problem solve and ways to create new habits- just like an ultra-endurance athlete. This cabin has helped to shape her into an ultra-conscious human being.

Being in nature and in a place where resources are scarce, she’s learned to do things differently. She noticed her patterns and challenged herself to change them. The cabin is not accessible by car, so a long hike or a short swim is involved to reach the front door. Since everything must be carried in, one must very intentional about what is brought and consumed. Water is only used when necessary. Trash is minimal. She lets the greenery grow and nature responds with flowers’ exotic displays. The less is more concept shines here. This lo-fi, simple approach seemed to make good things happen. So she brought it home too.

She credits this beautiful log cabin with changing her approach to life. In her experience, the rhythm of nature provided to her at this place, slowed and calmed her and once she got to know the feeling she “can recreate it anywhere”. What was her comfortable life of previous years has become uncomfortable- what a wonderful way to experience growth.