New York

Mini Barn Raising

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raising the wall

When: Suturday, September 15 Rain date: September 16 2:00 PM Amagansett Historical Association Corner of TR. 27 and Windmill Lane Amagansett, New York Volunteers of all ages welcome to raise beams and hammer in pegs. No experience necessary. Rrefreshments, art exhibit in Carriage House. Stiles Designs

Tiny House in a Landscape

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This weeks Tiny House in a Landscape was sent to me by Ian Zapp whose father took this photo in upstate New York near Saratoga Lake. These small abandoned buildings are being taken over by mother nature but look like they could be rescued and used as a small residence … Read more

Tiny House Under the Subway

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Carlos lives in a tiny house under a subway tunnel in New York City. This homeless man has created his own hidden sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle in an abandoned sewer hole under the train tracks.

Tumbleweed Box Bungalows

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Somewhere in a warehouse in the state of New York the Tumbleweed Tiny House Company is working on a new product. Called the Tumbleweed Box Bungalow, Jay Shafer has been busy designing a new style of tiny house. Steve Weissmann, business partner of Jay Shafer and President of Tumbleweed Tiny … Read more

Hunting Cabin in New York

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Brandon came across this listing while browsing Syracuse, NY area Craigslist. It has plenty of acreage and appears to have a little bit of “Walden-type” potential with a some work. Here is the description and the link. I did a screen capture as I’m sure someone will buy it soon. … Read more

Methodist Cottage Community

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Ed sent me these pictures of an Upstate New York Methodist Cottage Community. Ed says that it’s a great little place and strangely reminds him of Jon Abram’s (South Mountain Company, “The Company We Keep”) co-housing “development” on Marthas Vineyard.

Ed is not sure how many of the places are winterized, as the road isn’t maintained in the winter. It is just a charmed place. He is not sure how many of the other Methodist Camps were as large but this is bigger than several others he has seen.

I personally think these are great examples of little houses  or cabins that were made at least 50 years ago and we can learn from their design. Ed was not able to get any interior photos, so you will have to use your imagination.

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