Comments on: A Desert Oasis

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Sat, 15 May 2010 16:16:11 +0000

I am leaving Denver for the Big Bend Area next month. I am finally making my move to live the dream. No mortgage, open space, financial freedom. Patricia, your story is a true inspiration and encouragement and very timely. Maybe I’ll run into you there. I’ll mostly likely land in Marathon for the time being. I know the look “they tilt their heads like bewildered dogs” “Marathon, Alpine? Big Bend National Park. Where is THAT?”

By: E. A. Merodach

E. A. Merodach — Thu, 13 May 2010 19:39:21 +0000

Hello Patricia,
I absolutely love the story, and the youtube video.
I recently purchased property out in Terlingua and no one was really excited for me, lol…but you are truly both an inspiration and a motivation.

Blessings,

A future neighbor

By: Kim S

Kim S — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 14:32:05 +0000

Absolutely beautiful.. I also have property but near N Rim Grand Canyon. So far I have only camped on it but when I eventually leave NJ(ICK) I also will be erecting a place. No water or elect there but plenty of solitude. The straw bale classes are great idea and have also researched them . Enjoy your paradise girl I envy you. Kim S

By: Timothy P

Timothy P — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:47:53 +0000

Does anyone know where I can find free online grant applications?

By: Christina

Christina — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:28:12 +0000

Linda. Once you get your tiny house up and going. We would love to see it!

By: Linda

Linda — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 04:02:38 +0000

Patricia,

Thank you so much for posting your story. I’ve been dreaming this same dream for too many years already and feel like it’s getting close to the time for me to make my move. I’m a bit apprehensive, but it’s something that I just can’t stop dreaming about. After reading what you’ve written here, it made me realize that I’m just wasting precious time by staying here and not doing anything. I would like to thank you for the inspiration. Your story and the stories of others encourage me so deeply. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

I’m also in Texas about 10 1/2 hours drive from where you are. Maybe one day we shall meet.

By: home made wind generators

home made wind generators — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:54:34 +0000

Incredible stuff!! Will visit again:D

By: Jo

Jo — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:44:06 +0000

We have just started construction on our straw bale home. We paid cash for the land, and so far have been able to pay-as-we-go on the construction. We are doing all the work ourselves. Our home is a bit bigger- these pesky kids keep coming back!

We read everything ever written on straw bale homes, but none of the books really cover the small, important details.
I would love to share ideas with other women who are building their own homes.

By: Lellewynn

Lellewynn — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 18:52:54 +0000

Patricia, you are freakin hilarious! I hope someday i can come visit your house and play my guitar horribly with you! I love the look and feel of adobe, I just need someone to teach me how to do it. Also, you said you were mortgage free? do you not have to pay for the land on which you built your house? That would be amazing! Thanks so much for the post and the blog, you made my day!

By: Kim

Kim — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:30:42 +0000

This is such a brilliant story. I agree with the comment made by Greg:

“….most look at me like bewildered dogs… they tilt their heads and stare at me… Like I have lost my mind….”

Until I wandered into the Small House community with their open minds and exceptional creativity, that is! What a great find

If anyone else has a small house story, come and shout about it @ http://www.livinginsmallhouses.com/DIY.html

Thanks Patricia! You’re a DIY Star!

Kim