I have been honored to have been invited to speak at 50+ conferences to deliver a variety of talks, run workshops and panel with other Tiny House Ambassadors.
If you weren’t able to catch my talk about the type of communities live, I’ve got a copy you can listen to from the comfort of your home!
🎧 Listen to the full talk here:
One of the biggest questions I hear is: “Where can I park my tiny house?”
In this talk, I cover the various places people are living in their tiny houses, the pros & cons of each.
Along the way, I dive deep into intentional communities, decision-making models, and practical tools for anyone interested in tiny living.
What You’ll Learn in This Talk
Here are some of the highlights I cover in detail:
- Tiny House Community Types: Backyard parking, RV-friendly parks, mixed-housing setups, shared tiny-only villages, and tiny house hotels.
- Intentional Communities: How they work, why they thrive, and what sets them apart from just being neighbors.
- Decision-Making Models: From consensus to HOA-style, why process matters for long-term harmony.
- Conflict Resolution: Tools like the “withhold” and policies that help communities thrive.
- Case Study – Twin Oaks: A 50+ year-old intentional community in Virginia that thrives on shared resources, a low carbon footprint, and financial sustainability.
- Legal Challenges: The gray zone between RVs, mobile homes, and conventional housing—and progress being made in cities and counties across the U.S.
- Practical Tools: From composting toilets and gray water systems to shared kitchens and co-parenting benefits in community life.
- Formal Consensus in Action: How to use spectrum models, silent feedback (twinkle fingers), and stacking to make inclusive decisions.
Why This Matters
Living tiny is more than downsizing—it’s about community, sustainability, and resilience. Communities offer lower costs, shared resources, and deeper social connections. And as more cities recognize the demand for tiny homes, opportunities for legal parking and villages are expanding.
Join the Conversation
I’d love to hear your thoughts:
- What part of my story resonated with you?
- Have you faced challenges finding parking for your tiny home?
- Do you dream of joining or starting a tiny house community?
Share your experiences and questions in the comments—I’d love for this to be a resource where we can learn from each other.
