Shelter: Seven Letters from the Tiny House Community

A project in Staunton, VA by Carmen Rose Shenk
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Going beyond the building of a tiny house and diving deep into the human experience of such an undertaking.
Backers: 54
Average Pledge Per Backer: $34

Funded: $1,829 of $3,000
Dates: Jul 8th -> Aug 12th (36 days)
Project By: Carmen Rose Shenk
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Latest News

TWO DAYS TO GO!

August 10th - via: kickstarter.com
2 days to go 2 days to go 2 days to go... Our Kickstarter campaign only has two days to go before I find out whether this book gets made or not. The marketplace is speaking and we are listening. Seven of us got together and wrote: “Shelter: Seven... (Read More)

THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU.

August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
We Are So Close! FAITH. It is what we have operated on for a couple of months now. We believe in our stories and the inspirational power of them. We believed in the power of speaking them out. And we have believed that the support of our book would... (Read More)

What Can 7 Tiny House People Teach Us About Life?

August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Something cool happened when seven of us sat down to write a book.   Common themes emerged.  Common lessons were learned.  And over and over  again I see how minimizing the mundane things of life made space for  something very special:... (Read More)

Meet the Author: Michael of Navigation Nowhere

August 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Somehow X & I found ourselves on a bus headed to a gastro-pub recommended by a friend,  and the bus we were riding in was Michael's home - called Navigation  Nowhere - or Navigation Now Here - depending on how you read it. Mike of Navigation... (Read More)

Introducing Authors Dan & Rachel Messick

August 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Dan & Rachel Messick Have you ever wondered HOW a couple could live comfortably in a van?  Well, this video will answer that question!  It’s such a smart design and it’s fun to see how they have made it all work so beautifully. Dan &... (Read More)

Meet the Author: Carmen Shenk

August 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Friends Christian & Alexis of Tiny House Expedition stopped by, aimed cameras at the Austrian and I... and then this happened.  They did a great job of capturing our story.    We intended to find a patch of dirt and park our Skoolie there and... (Read More)

Introducing Chris Schapdick, one of the Authors of Shelter

July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
I'm so pleased to introduce Chris Schapdick,  one of the authors of "Shelter: Seven Letters from the Tiny House  Community" and the author of "The Joy of Tiny House Living: Everything  You Need to Know Before Taking the Plunge" just out from... (Read More)

Meet the Author: Brynn Burger

July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
I'm delighted to introduce Brynn Burger and her adorable family.  They live in a 5th wheel they call Telle and Brynn is a prolific writer, speaker, and coach to parents of extreme children, fellow or future Roadschoolers, and folks looking to... (Read More)

Meet the Author: Andrew Odom

July 30th - via: kickstarter.com
 Andrew Odom  is a great guy!  He hosted the Tiny House Street Festival of North  Carolina which was an amazing event!  The hospitality of the community  was so much fun, and I got to meet lots of other interesting folks...  not knowing at... (Read More)

Exciting Opportunity! LIVE Tiny House Q&A!

July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
LIVE Tiny House Q&A Join us Tuesday 7/23/2019 for a call where you can ask questions about living in a tiny house.   FIRST OPTION: Tuesday @ Noon Eastern Noon on Tuesday: Call in to hear an interview with  *Micheal of Navigation Nowhere who in... (Read More)

Join me for a Live Q&A with Andrew Odom, Jenn Baxtor, and Chris Schapdick!

July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Carmen Shenk is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Join me as I host a Conversation with Andrew Odom, Jenn Baxtor, and Chris Schapdick! Time: Jul 23, 2019 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) I will be interviewing: *Andrew Odom author... (Read More)

Join us for a live interview with Rachel Messick of BananaVanAdventures on life in a 70 square foot Sprinter Van!

July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm so excited to let you know that we'll be doing some live events during this Kickstarter program that you won't want to miss!  First, I'm hosting an online conference call where I interview Rachel Messick of BananaVanAdventures.  We may even... (Read More)

Incredible Start! Thank you all!

July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all so much!  We're celebrating because we are nearly 1/3 of the way to the goal of getting "SHELTER" off my desk and into your hands!  I'm so excited and blessed to have you on board.   Just a quick look around shows me that you have... (Read More)

We've Passed The $100 Mark In Just 1 Hour

July 11th - via: kickstarter.com
I want to thank everyone that has followed the link in so many Facebook and Instagram posts in order to support Shelter! What an overwhelming feeling to know that people care to hear the voices that are shaping the modern tiny house movement. We look... (Read More)

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