A young family had been camping on their small, private, island off the coast of Woolwich. Looking for a more comfortable island visit, DMA worked with Chartier Building and Remodeling and Kennebec Marine to study the logistics and scheduling of island building. After design of the cottage, the first building season included tree removal, clearing, and foundation work. Year two involves building the frame and envelope, and year three is finishing the cottage. There is a short building season with limited access to the island, but it will be worth the work for this off-grid cottage.