Tiny House 101 Workshop - Ojai, CA

TheTiny House Collaborativeis an affiliation of designers, educators, and community advocates. We empower individuals and organizations to transform their communities and cities through innovative housing and lifestyle choices. We advance personal and collective resiliency by providing the resources to design, build and dwell efficiently.

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<H2>2 full days covering tiny house planning, lifestyle, design & building</H2>
<P>Learn what it takes to build a tiny house and decide whether tiny house living is for you.  In this workshop by members of the Tiny House Collaborative, you will have the opportunity to learn from experienced tiny house builders, designers and advocates through presentations, hands-on design activities, Q&A sessions, house tours, round-table discussions and more!</P>
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<H3>Topics include:</H3>
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<LI>Intro to tiny houses & “Is tiny right for you?”</LI>
<LI>Major decisions overview</LI>
<LI>Planning your build – budget, construction, DIY</LI>
<LI>Intro to tiny house design & design exercises</LI>
<LI>Framing & basic building techniques</LI>
<LI>Plumbing, electrical & propane systems</LI>
<LI>Toilet & gray water options – composting and more!</LI>
<LI>Thermal envelope – insulation and ventilation</LI>
<LI>Zoning issues, regulations – how and where to park or build</LI>
<LI>Layout considerations and design tricks</LI>
<LI>Lifestyle design – appliances, pets, relationships and more!</LI>
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<H3>We believe tiny house workshops should be like tiny houses: small, intimate, and designed to your individual needs.</H3>
<P>With a cap on 25 participants and 3 experts as instructors, your experience is guaranteed to be unique, intimate and informative.</P>
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<H2>Special Bonus</H2>
<P><STRONG><STRONG>On Sunday we’ll be touring the SolHaus tiny house and SolPod mobile studio!</STRONG></STRONG></P>
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<P>During the tour, you’ll hear first hand experience from the home owner and builder. We’ll also break into groups to discuss specifics of the trailers, construction methods and systems used on each THOW. This is your chance to see inside a tiny house to find out what does and doesn’t work for you!</P>
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<H2>Our Expert Presenters</H2>
<P CLASS="fusion-row">Each of your instructors built and live in their own tiny houses and have many years of experience in tiny house design, construction, zoning, community formation, utility systems, financing, lifestyle, downsizing, and more.</P>
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<LI><STRONG>Lina Menard</STRONG> (Niche Design and Consulting)</LI>
<LI><STRONG>Vina Lustado</STRONG> (SolHaus Design)</LI>
<LI><STRONG>Lee Pera</STRONG> (Boneyard Studios)<BR></LI>
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<H2>Details & Location</H2>
<P>The workshop will be hosted at <SPAN CLASS="site-address"><A HREF="http://www.kfa.org/visit.php" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Krishnamurti Foundation</A> at </SPAN>1098 McAndrew Road Ojai, CA 93023. The l<SPAN CLASS="site-address">ocation is a beautiful retreat center among orchard groves and mountain views.  </SPAN>See lodging recommendation below.</P>
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<H3>Lodging:</H3>
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<LI><STRONG><I>Lodging at the Pepper Tree Retreat is now sold out. Suggestions for other options available upon request.</I></STRONG></LI>
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<H3>Workshop includes:</H3>
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<LI>All workshop materials & printouts<BR></LI>
<LI><STRONG>FREE 50% off coupon</STRONG> for Tiny Project or SolHaus tiny house plans ($175 – $195 value)</LI>
<LI>Coffee & snacks (lunch options will be provided)</LI>
<LI>Movie Screening of Living Tiny Legally with Q&A on Saturday evening ($10 suggested donation)</LI>
<LI>Tours of Vina's Tiny House & SOL POD</LI>
<LI>Special prizes for attendants!</LI>
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<H3>What to bring:</H3>
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<LI>Curiosity</LI>
<LI>Enthusiasm</LI>
<LI>A thirst for knowledge and a refillable water bottle!</LI>
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<H2>Here’s what previous attendees have to say:</H2>
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<P><EM>“This workshop was everything I expected and more. I learned so much about the tiny house process. I am now even more certain of my dreams to live tiny and can’t wait to get started.”</EM></P>
<P>– Tiny House 101 Workshop participant in DC</P>
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<P><EM>“This was one of the best workshops I have attended. You all were AWESOME. The workshop was extremely informative, thoughtful, funny, and hands on. The passion, soul, and heart of tiny house living really came through. There was a continuity in the presentations. There was a genuine connection with the presenters and attendees.”<BR> </EM></P>
<P>– Tiny House 101 Workshop participant in DC</P>
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<P><EM>“The workshop was well worth the price of admission. The presenters were all great and extremely knowledgeable and can honestly say I learned something from each of them. I appreciate being able to see there homes in person – a definite highlight of the workshop.”<BR> </EM></P>
<P>– Tiny House 101 Workshop participant in DC</P>
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<P><EM>“Two days ago to today I definitely feel more grounded and have more of a process in my head of how to plan the build, what kind of trailer to buy, these were all questions that I had before I came.  You can look online for days, for months, but until you talk to multiple people that are doing it right now, you don’t get some of those questions answered that you could if you came to a workshop like this.”</EM></P>
<P>– Boneyard Studios’ Tiny House Design Workshop participant in DC</P>
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<P><EM>“<I>You probably get this a lot, but thank you for showing me in a tangible way that there is another way to live – for helping me see that I am strong enough to effect change in my life.  You were so inspiring – nobody has ever opened my eyes in that way before and I am really motivated to make a change.</I>”</EM></P>
<P>– 5 Day Immersive Workshop Attendee in Ogilvie, MN</P>
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<P><EM><I>“Lina kept us on track and on time, but not in a strict way. Her organization and presentation of information (power points) was excellent. She has the real life experience of building tiny, and her insights about tiny, sustainable design were spot on. She is also a skilled educator, finding ways to best help each student move from where they are, forward. Lina helped me remember my inspiration, and she further inspired me to reach for my dreams.” </I></EM></P>
<P>– A Design Workshop Student in Portland, OR</P>
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<P><EM>“Down-to-earth, accessible, and inspiring, Lee was an enthusiast about her adventure and so willing to build community.  She’s experienced the highs and lows of it all.  My head is now out of the clouds, and I know the things that need to be tackled or considered before I can embark on such a journey.”</EM></P>
<P>– Boneyard Studios’ Tiny House Design Workshop participant in DC</P>
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<P><EM>“<I>The biggest surprise was B.A.’s testimony – so genuine and inspirational! Seeing each step of the building process and hearing her experience was extremely valuable.  I loved her interactive activities that helped me envision my own tiny house. </I>”</EM></P>
<P>– Workshop Attendee in San Diego, CA</P>
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<H2>Cancellation Policy:<BR></H2>
<P>If an emergency arises and you are no longer able to attend, full refunds (minus service charge) will be given if you request to cancel at least 15 days prior to the event. In order to get an accurate head count for venue booking and participant resources, <STRONG>no refunds can be given after September 15th.<BR></STRONG></P>
<P>Tiny House Collaborative reserves the right to cancel a workshop at any time if participant count is too low to cover workshop costs. Please arrange travel at your own risk until we send final confirmation that the workshop is a go.</P>
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