Adamina Canyon: a modern retreat shaped by the land.

Adamina Canyon is where the Whittaker Knez development philosophy took shape — a design-forward retreat carved into the natural landscape of Hocking Hills, Ohio.

This flagship project combines contemporary architecture with rugged topography to create a destination that feels both intentional and organic, built for guests, investors, and long-term performance.

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Project overview:

Location: Hocking Hills, Ohio

Property type: Luxury short-term rental community / modern retreat

Project scope: Ground-up development, design coordination, and construction management

Key focus: Harmonizing architecture with natural topography while creating an investment-grade asset

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The vision:
elevate rural hospitality into an investment-grade destination.

Adamina Canyon began with a clear goal: create a place that honors the land while delivering a modern, elevated guest experience.

The vision was to move beyond standard cabin builds and instead develop a cohesive retreat — one that feels immersive and natural, yet polished enough to attract year-round demand and strong returns.

A modern two-story house with dark wooden exterior walls and large windows, situated in a wooded area with tall trees and a gravel driveway.
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Our approach:
design and construction guided by the landscape.

From concept to completion, every decision at Adamina Canyon centered on harmonizing design and environment.

The result is a seamless flow between indoor comfort and the surrounding canyon views, where every line, opening, and finish is intentional.

  • An aerial view of a winding paved road through a leafless forest in autumn.

    Site-responsive planning to work with the canyon’s grades and views instead of fighting them.

  • Close-up of stacked picture frames in different colors and finishes, including white, light wood, black, and dark wood, on a dark surface.

    Expansive glass and natural materials that connect interiors with surrounding rock formations and tree canopies.

  • A modern wooden house with large windows overlooking a forest, illuminated from inside with warm lighting, showing a bedroom and a living/dining area.

    Thoughtful circulation and privacy so each villa feels secluded while still part of a unified community.

  • Two people building a wooden deck or porch outdoors, with one on a ladder and the other on a stepladder, surrounded by green trees.

    Tight construction coordination to ensure foundation work, utilities, and finishes all supported long-term performance in a rural setting.

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The outcome:
a scalable model for future destinations.

  • Aerial view of a winding asphalt road ending in a circular turnaround surrounded by leafless trees in a forest during fall or winter.

    Design-forward retreats can perform as high-yield, investment-grade assets.

  • Covered outdoor balcony with wooden furniture, sofa and chairs with cushions, a fire pit table, a ceiling fan, and a view of trees and hills.

    Rural hospitality can compete with urban and resort markets when planning, design, and construction align.

  • Modern kitchen with white island countertop, potted plants, and glasses with lime and mint.

    A cohesive development model can be replicated and scaled across new locations nationwide.

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Adamina Canyon by the numbers:

Modern villas designed for both personal retreats and rental performance

  • Architecture and grading aligned to preserve views and natural features

  • Indoor–outdoor living emphasized through large glass openings and outdoor spaces

  • Durable material selections suited for year-round use in a rural environment
    Thoughtful planning to balance guest experience, maintenance, and long-term ROI

A modern, three-story house built into a hillside, featuring black exterior siding, several large windows, an upper deck with outdoor furniture, and a lower deck with seating, surrounded by trees.
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See our process in action:

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