Cynthia Rowley's Ditch Plains salt box, Montauk, New York
Surf Shacks
Seven examples of stoke expressed through cabins, cottages, tree houses, and more
Cynthia Rowley
Montauk, New York
Cynthia Rowley is a household name in the women’s fashion world. Her eponymous brand was built on the idea that fashion should be an adventure. Growing up in the Midwest, Rowley was introduced to surfing later in life, but she caught the bug and since then the sport has deeply influenced both personal and work lives. Her playful nature permeates her designs, and her eclectic vibe is also reflected in this cozy Ditch Plains salt box.
“When I was single, I had a big house with a big pool, and all I ever did was wash towels and entertain. One day I was just over it, so I drove to Montauk and said, ‘I want the smallest house you have on the beach.’ So my first surf shack was only 480 square feet with no room for guests! After we became a family of four we thought it was time to upgrade. We spend all our time at the
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