3–5 Weeks
Project Preparation
Code & Zoning Research
Site Analysis & Siting
Utilities Assessment
Permitting Pathway
Summary of Findings
Cost & Timeline Estimates
Retreat without traveling.
Restore your body and mind at home
Retreat without traveling.
Restore your body and mind at home
WHAT IS
ROMA is a 432-square-foot, artist-designed wellness cabin that turns your backyard into an elegant, private retreat for relaxation, focus, and renewal. The Scandinavian-inspired layout pairs minimalist design with warm, natural materials, filling the space with daylight and a spa-like area for calm.Thoughtfully crafted for multigenerational living, ideal for families, guests, or a personal escape, ROMA’s innovative ground-screw foundation installs swiftly with minimal disruption, preserving your landscape and reducing environmental impact. As a wise investment, ROMA delivers more flexibility and potential income than a traditional addition, while adding enduring value for years to come.
A private wellness sanctuary
designed with intention, built with precision, crafted for life.
WHY
Unlock your property potential
Underused Land, Untapped Potential
Most high-end properties include backyard space that sits idle, offering no financial return, no functional benefit, and no lifestyle enhancement.
Rising Taxes, No Relief
Property taxes continue to increase, but most homeowners aren’t utilizing their land to generate passive income or offset these costs.
Wellness Gaps at Home
Stress, burnout, and chronic health issues are on the rise, yet few homes offer dedicated environments for rest, recovery, and holistic well-being.
No Space for Guests or Life Transitions
Whether aging parents, grown children, or short-term guests, welcoming others often means sacrificing privacy or disrupting daily routines.
Tight Housing Market, Distant Options
Inventory is scarce, so “good deals” often mean buying in another town, commute, new schools, new headaches. ROMA adds high-amenity square footage where you already live, turning your own backyard into an investment.
Transform unused land
into your greatest asset.
Crafts and materials
01
Skin:
Charred Accoya Wood Siding
Why we use it:
Accoya is a modified pine that resists rot and insects without chemicals. The surface is charred using the traditional Yakisugi method, creating a durable black finish that never needs paint and weathers beautifully over time. It represents the protective, enduring skin of ROMA — fire-purified and toxin-free.
Accoya is a modified pine that resists rot and insects without chemicals. The surface is charred using the traditional Yakisugi method, creating a durable black finish that never needs paint and weathers beautifully over time. It represents the protective, enduring skin of ROMA — fire-purified and toxin-free.
02
Breath:
Sheep Wool
Insulation
Why we use it:
Sheep wool naturally regulates humidity, absorbs airborne toxins, and improves acoustic comfort. It’s renewable, non-toxic, and compostable — helping the building breathe and creating a healthy indoor environment year-round.
Sheep wool naturally regulates humidity, absorbs airborne toxins, and improves acoustic comfort. It’s renewable, non-toxic, and compostable — helping the building breathe and creating a healthy indoor environment year-round.
03
Light + Air:
Windows/Shutters
Why we use it:
Large window opening invite generous light and cross-ventilation, bringing the rhythm of the day into the cabin. Folding wood shutters regulate shade and privacy, allowing light and air to move naturally — creating a living connection between interior and the surrounding landscape.
Large window opening invite generous light and cross-ventilation, bringing the rhythm of the day into the cabin. Folding wood shutters regulate shade and privacy, allowing light and air to move naturally — creating a living connection between interior and the surrounding landscape.
04
Touch:
Wood Interior
Why we use it:
ROMA’s interior is fully wrapped in natural wood, creating a warm, calming surface you can feel on every side. Left natural or finished with plant-based oils, the wood remains breathable and free of synthetic coatings, supporting healthier air and a grounded, restorative atmosphere.
05
Water:
Deep soaking Tub
Why we use it:
A hand-cast concrete tub grounds the bathing ritual in elemental material. When tiled, walls, floor, and basin merge seamlessly into a continuous surface — hygienic, minimal, and meditative — forming ROMA’s central hydrotherapy space.
A hand-cast concrete tub grounds the bathing ritual in elemental material. When tiled, walls, floor, and basin merge seamlessly into a continuous surface — hygienic, minimal, and meditative — forming ROMA’s central hydrotherapy space.
06
Heat:
Sauna
Why we use it:
Aspen wood sauna stays smooth and stable under high heat, releasing a natural aroma that enhances relaxation. Paired with the Harvia heater, it creates a compact, efficient sauna that supports deep sweating, detox, and mental reset — daily therapy through heat.
Aspen wood sauna stays smooth and stable under high heat, releasing a natural aroma that enhances relaxation. Paired with the Harvia heater, it creates a compact, efficient sauna that supports deep sweating, detox, and mental reset — daily therapy through heat.
07
Mindfulness:
Built-in Furniture
Why we use it:
Each piece is part of the architecture, not an addition. Built from solid wood, the furniture maximizes space and flexibility while maintaining visual calm. Its integration encourages simplicity and mindful living within a compact footprint.
Each piece is part of the architecture, not an addition. Built from solid wood, the furniture maximizes space and flexibility while maintaining visual calm. Its integration encourages simplicity and mindful living within a compact footprint.
08
Purity:
Copper + Water
Copper ensures clean, safe water with natural corrosion resistance, while the Rinnai heater provides endless on-demand hot water efficiently. Together they embody ROMA’s goal of purity, reliability, and efficiency in every system that sustains daily life.
09
Earth:
Ground Screws
Steel ground screws replace traditional concrete footings, minimizing environmental impact and preserving natural drainage. They allow precise leveling with zero excavation — a foundation that literally lets ROMA touch the earth lightly.
01
Skin:
Charred Accoya Wood Siding
Why we use it:
Accoya is a modified pine that resists rot and insects without chemicals. The surface is charred using the traditional Yakisugi method, creating a durable black finish that never needs paint and weathers beautifully over time. It represents the protective, enduring skin of ROMA — fire-purified and toxin-free.
02
Breath:
Sheep Wool
Insulation
Why we use it:
Sheep wool naturally regulates humidity, absorbs airborne toxins, and improves acoustic comfort. It’s renewable, non-toxic, and compostable — helping the building breathe and creating a healthy indoor environment year-round.
03
Light + Air:
Windows/Shutters
Why we use it:
Large window opening invite generous light and cross-ventilation, bringing the rhythm of the day into the cabin. Folding wood shutters regulate shade and privacy, allowing light and air to move naturally — creating a living connection between interior and the surrounding landscape.
Large window opening invite generous light and cross-ventilation, bringing the rhythm of the day into the cabin. Folding wood shutters regulate shade and privacy, allowing light and air to move naturally — creating a living connection between interior and the surrounding landscape.
05
Water:
Deep soaking Tub
Why we use it:
A hand-cast concrete tub grounds the bathing ritual in elemental material. When tiled, walls, floor, and basin merge seamlessly into a continuous surface — hygienic, minimal, and meditative — forming ROMA’s central hydrotherapy space.
A hand-cast concrete tub grounds the bathing ritual in elemental material. When tiled, walls, floor, and basin merge seamlessly into a continuous surface — hygienic, minimal, and meditative — forming ROMA’s central hydrotherapy space.
06
Heat:
Sauna
Why we use it:
Aspen wood sauna stays smooth and stable under high heat, releasing a natural aroma that enhances relaxation. Paired with the Harvia heater, it creates a compact, efficient sauna that supports deep sweating, detox, and mental reset — daily therapy through heat.
08
Purity:
Copper + Water
Copper ensures clean, safe water with natural corrosion resistance, while the Rinnai heater provides endless on-demand hot water efficiently. Together they embody ROMA’s goal of purity, reliability, and efficiency in every system that sustains daily life.
09
Earth:
Ground Screws
Steel ground screws replace traditional concrete footings, minimizing environmental impact and preserving natural drainage. They allow precise leveling with zero excavation — a foundation that literally lets ROMA touch the earth lightly.
THE ROMA PROCESS
AWAKENING: PROJECT PREPARATION "YOUR WELLNESS JOURNEY BEGINS HERE"
Before design begins, we thoroughly assess your property to confirm it’s the right fit for ROMA. This upfront analysis provides a clear understanding of your site’s possibilities, limitations, and the most effective path forward—so you can move ahead with confidence and avoid any surprises.
FOUNDATION: SCHEMATIC DESIGN"GROUNDING THE VISION IN REALITY"
In this phase, we translate your vision into a tangible, wellness-focused plan for your ROMA ADU. Together, we’ll study how the space can best serve your life—whether as a private retreat for recovery, a refined guest suite, or a source of premium rental income—while keeping comfort, privacy, and holistic well-being at the center of every decision. Through site-specific studies, preliminary layouts, and early financial modeling, we’ll define a clear concept that fits your property, your budget, and your long-term goals, so you can move forward with confidence.
FLOW: ZONING & PERMIT APPROVALS "GUIDING YOUR PROJECT FROM PLAN TO POSSIBILITY"
Each town’s planning office operates with its own distinct requirements and processes. We handle the preparation of all essential documentation and guide your project through permitting and entitlement with expertise. Your approved ROMA design becomes a complete, permit-ready package—every detail carefully managed to ensure it aligns with your vision, meets your budget, and exemplifies the ROMA standard of quality.
PEACE OF MIND: PROJECT EXECUTION "SHAPING SANCTUARY WITH THE RIGHT PEOPLE IN PLACE"
ROMA manages every aspect of turning your design concept into reality—from preparing all required drawing sets to assembling a trusted build team. We transform your approved design into a comprehensive, permit-ready package, connect you with the ideal builder, and provide expert guidance through the early stages of construction. Throughout the process, we ensure every detail aligns with your vision, respects your budget, and meets the ROMA standard of quality.
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PHASE 1
AWAKENING: PROJECT PREPARATION
YOUR WELLNESS JOURNEY BEGINS HERE
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PHASE 2
FOUNDATION: SCHEMATIC DESIGN
GROUNDING THE VISION IN REALITY
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PHASE 3
FLOW: ZONING & PERMIT APPROVALS
GUIDING YOUR PROJECT FROM PLAN TO POSSIBILITY
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PHASE 4
PEACE OF MIND: PROJECT EXECUTION
SHAPING YOUR SANCTUARY WITH THE RIGHT PEOPLE IN PLACE
Before design begins, we thoroughly assess your property to confirm it’s the right fit for ROMA. This upfront analysis provides a clear understanding of your site’s possibilities, limitations, and the most effective path forward—so you can move ahead with confidence and avoid any surprises.
In this phase, we translate your vision into a tangible, wellness-focused plan for your ROMA ADU. Together, we’ll study how the space can best serve your life—whether as a private retreat for recovery, a refined guest suite, or a source of premium rental income—while keeping comfort, privacy, and holistic well-being at the center of every decision. Through site-specific studies, preliminary layouts, and early financial modeling, we’ll define a clear concept that fits your property, your budget, and your long-term goals, so you can move forward with confidence.
Each town’s planning office operates with its own distinct requirements and processes. We handle the preparation of all essential documentation and guide your project through permitting and entitlement with expertise. Your approved ROMA design becomes a complete, permit-ready package—every detail carefully managed to ensure it aligns with your vision, meets your budget, and exemplifies the ROMA standard of quality..
ROMA manages every aspect of turning your design concept into reality—from preparing all required drawing sets to assembling a trusted build team. We transform your approved design into a comprehensive, permit-ready package, connect you with the ideal builder, and provide expert guidance through the early stages of construction. Throughout the process, we ensure every detail aligns with your vision, respects your budget, and meets the ROMA standard of quality.
YOUR ROMA READY IN AS LITTLE AS 24 WEEKS
YOUR ROMA READY IN
AS LITTLE AS 24 WEEKS
AS LITTLE AS 24 WEEKS
2–4 Weeks
Schematic Design
One-Time ROMA Build License
Site-Specific Adaptation
Preliminary Pro Forma
2–4 Weeks
Zoning & Permit Approval
Code Compliance Adjustments
Engineer-Stamped Plans
Permit Submission Support
(Municipal approval timeline varies by town)
2–4 Weeks
Project Execution
Construction Documentation
Build Team Matchmaking
Budget Optimization
15–20 Weeks
Build your ROMA
ROMA Wellness cabin can be built in as little as 12 weeks with most projects completed within 14 to 20 weeks depending on site and material availability.
24–37 Weeks
A Home Spa, perfected:
immerse, unwind,
and emerge renewed.
and emerge renewed.
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