________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mountains, the same area as the passive home mentioned previously.“ My trip was fantastic, and I began thinking about building a retreat on land I purchased in the Catskills,” Michael reveals.“ I think there’ s going to be a sizeable shift towards more intentional, experiential-based vacations, where people are looking to learn and grow, become happier and healthier, detach from their screens, and get back to basic human nature.
Having this beautiful spot in the mountains has allowed me to pursue this idea, and it’ s a process. I’ m scheduled to meet with the township in February to talk about the concept and gather support before we start going through site plans and approvals.”
With this innovative wellbeing project on the horizon, Ziman is also undertaking multiple projects on Long Beach Island – its primary focus for 2026.“ We currently have ten projects located on the island that have either recently started or are going to commence in the next two months,” finalizes Michael.“ At this stage, we are preparing for 2027 and starting the design process for homes that will begin
Photos credit: Michael Spark for Ziman Development
92