We’re Derek & Samantha, and we created The Nord Pine, a Scandinavian-inspired A-frame tucked into the peaceful Smoky Mountains, which we’ve proudly called home for the past decade. “Nord” comes from the Old Norse word for north—a nod to our New England roots near Boston, where crisp air, tall pines, and calm landscapes shaped us. We designed the cabin to bring that same sense of northern simplicity, Mountain View’s, and modern comfort