Happy month of February!

Since the addition of the new deck, the Tiny House has transformed its living space into outdoor living. Perfect for Southern California weather!

We have been welcoming a lot of visitors, some new friends and some old friends, such as permaculture expert Warren Brush and international chalk artist Tracy Stum. More recently, I had an impromptu visit from Christopher Carson Smith, the filmmaker of TINY: A Story of Living Small. What a pleasure to share the joy of tiny living!

Since transitioning to my tiny 'lil home, I couldn't be happier! For a personal tour, you can join me at the upcoming weekend retreat. It's a perfect getaway in February. See details below.

Hope to see you there!

For seven years Diana Lorence and her husband Michael lived in a 12 x 12 foot house without electricity they built themselves hidden in the woods of California, in a world lit only by fire. Two years ago, Diana Lorence emerged from her seclusion with a single essay that has been read in a 150 countries. Lorence takes her theme from a chapter in Henry David Thoreau’s nature classic, “Walden”: “Where I Lived and What I Lived For.” Like Thoreau, to whom she is often compared, her life asks the question, How shall we live?

Diana Lorence will reflect on her simple, contemplative life at The Ojai Retreat from Friday Feb. 21 at 7 p.m., until Sunday Feb. 23 at 10 a.m.

Inspired by Innermost House, I am honored to host and facilitate this special event. I will introduce the weekend Friday evening and conclude it Sunday morning. Local and organic food will be provided throughout the weekend. The public is welcome to enjoy this opportunity to reflect through conversation and silence on the practical meaning of simplicity in our lives today.

Many thanks to Ojai Valley News for a wonderful article on this event. Read more HERE and scroll down to page 19.

LODGING SPECIAL: Take 15% off at The Ojai Retreat for this event. Hurry, rooms are going fast! Reserve rooms HERE.

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Take $25 off - Purchase tickets by Feb. 16th. Several options available for locals. Seating is limited. RESERVE TICKETS HERE

DESIGN PLANS AVAILABLE The drawing set includes 20 pages of working drawings, 11x17 format with building sections, details, and elevations. With over 20 years of experience in the architecture industry, the Tiny House design is a result of extensive research and passion towards tiny living. EMAIL me to purchase.

CONSTRUCTION PHOTO BOOK is a must-have companion with the Design Plans. It contains over 69 pages of construction photos. Available for PDF download or hardcopy paperback. Click HERE

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