Winter is for planning and scheming, so we set to work mapping out our vision for our tiny cabin and making preparations for this year's trips and projects.
Read MoreA solstice sunset, June 2014. Photo taken by Justin.
Sunsets, Fires, and Stars: Escaping the Hubbub and Making Progress
We took two more trips up to the cabin in 2014, finishing the exterior and making some improvements inside. Amidst the work, we found joy in escaping everyday stresses, worried about a nearby wildfire, and relished in a spectacular night sky.
Read MoreReady, Set, Build!
Our cabin-building adventure continues. Plans were in place and materials purchased, and in April 2014 we set out on our first trip to build the basic 120 square foot structure. Challenges galore made for an adventurous trip, but we returned victorious!
Read MoreOur first morning after camping on our property in October 2013. Much colder and windier than we anticipated!
Designing Tiny
Land acquired, now it's time to design something that would keep us warm and dry. From exploring tiny house blogs to modifying DIY shed kits, here's our journey into designing a simple structure that would meet our basic needs, but with potential to be improved upon going forward.
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