Greg Johnson of the Small House Society talks about the tiny house movement over the past 19 years. This event took place at the Public Library in Hiawatha, Iowa.
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Small Homes and Tiny Houses – Presentation by Greg Johnson
On 13 Sep 2017, I gave a presentation via Skype about the small home and tiny house movement to an 8th Grade Pre-Engineering class at Lee Burneson Middle School in Westlake, Ohio. Here’s a video of the presentation.
EVENT: Joshua Becker – “Becoming Minimalist” – 9 March 2017
Becoming Minimalist:
Invigorate Your Life,
Because the Best Things In Life Aren’t Things.
Thursday, March 9, 2017
The Marriott, Cedar Rapids
Event Schedule
Registration: 7:30 a.m.
Breakfast & Networking: 8-8:30 a.m.
Keynote Presentation: 8:30-9:30a.m.
Cost
$40 per person or $350 Table of 10
Program
Click here to download the event program in PDF format.
Don’t Settle for More
Most of us know we own too much stuff. We feel the weight and burden of our clutter, and we tire of cleaning and managing and organizing. While excess consumption leads to bigger houses, faster cars, fancier technology, and cluttered homes, it never brings happiness. Rather, it results in a desire for more. It redirects our greatest passions to things that can never fulfill. And, it distracts us from the very life we wish we were living.
Learn to Live a Better Life With Less
In his presentation, Joshua Becker will help you:
- recognize the life-giving benefits of owning less
- realize how all the stuff you own is keeping you from pursuing your dreams – craft a personal, practical approach to declutter your home and life
- experience the joys of generosity
- learn why the best part of minimalism isn’t a clean house, it’s a full life
About the Keynote Speaker
Joshua Becker and his young family were introduced to minimalism eight years ago. Since then, Joshua’s story and writing have inspired millions around the world to find more life by owning less. Today, based on his thoughtful and intentional approach to minimalism, he is one of the leading voices in the modern simplicity movement reaching over 1 million readers every month.
Joshua is the founder and editor of Becoming Minimalist, a website dedicated to intentional living that was named by SUCCESS Magazine as one of the top ten personal development websites in 2015. He is also the Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author of Simplify, The More of Less, and Clutterfree with Kids. He has contributed to TIME magazine, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Forbes, and Christianity Today. He is a frequent guest on HuffPost Live and has appeared on numerous television programs, including the CBS Evening News.
Event Program
The event program is available as a two-page PDF file, and provided below as two JPG images.
Event: The Charm of Living Small on 20 August 2016
20 August 2016
2-4 PM
Marion Public Library
Join us for the Small House Symposium on 20 August 2016 from 2PM to 4PM.
The event will take place at the Marion Public Library, Meeting Room A, 1095 Sixth Avenue, Marion, IA 52302 [Map]
You can learn more on the library event description page.
Small House Event – Cedar Rapids – 19 July 2016 at 6:30 PM
Date: 19 July 2016 / Tuesday
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM [Event Page]
Location: Cedar Rapids Public Library [Map]
Room: Beems Auditorium Combined A & B
Description:
An evening with Greg Johnson, President of the Small House Society, who will give a presentation on the trend toward smaller living, and the popularity of tiny houses (those less than 500 square feet) in particular.
Layne Stark, who makes his living in carpentry and has built his own tiny home, will also share his experiences.
There will be time for questions and answers, as well as discussion. If the ideas of downsizing, living simply or freeing yourself of the burden of a larger home appeal to you, join us for this event!
Tiny House Talk at Prairiewoods on 14 June 2016
Date: 14 June 2016
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Event Title: Tiny House Talk – Living Small & Simple for a More Purposeful Life
Location: Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center, Prairiewoods.org, 120 E. Boyson Rd., Hiawatha, Iowa 52233.
Register: Online, cost is $5 [Register Online]
Web Page: Prairiewoods Calendar Event Page
Description:
Learn how a tiny house can help you live a larger life.
There is a growing interest in small houses as a result of various cultural factors, including economic conditions, concerns about the environment and a desire for simple, more effective living. Are you one of the many people who can make a small living space work for you?
As facilitator Greg Johnson will share, you likely would have more time and money for other areas of life, such as your spouse, family, education, fitness or career. Come to Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) to learn how this could help you create a more balanced, enjoyable life!
The cost is $5. [Register Online]
Midwest Small House Event on 23 January 2016
23 January 2016
2-4 PM
Marion Public Library
Join us for the Small House Symposium on January 23, 2016 from 2PM to 4PM. Recently extended from the originally scheduled 2-3 PM time.
The event will take place at the Marion Public Library, Meeting Room A, 1095 Sixth Avenue, Marion, IA 52302 [Map]
Presenters
- Greg Johnson of the SmallHouseSociety.net will be giving a presentation on simpler, smaller, living, and also responding to questions. Topics include Pocket-Neighborhoods, Tumbleweed Houses, Four Lights Houses, and more.
- Kim Kasl of BlessThisTinyHouse.com in Minnesota will also be presenting on her family’s experience of living small.
- Vanessa Kelly of TinyHouseBigLife.com and EagleRiseWoodStoves.com will talk about Nature’s Head composting toilets and safe efficient home heating systems with Kimberly wood stoves.
Please note that the program schedule may expand to include other presenters or events as we get feedback from those who plan to attend. Please check this page for additional event news and updates.
If you’d like to have an information table, or offer a presentation, please contact us before January 15. Thanks!
You can RSVP on the Event Facebook Page.
You can learn more on the library event description page.
Event Report (24 Jan 2016)
There were 81 people in attendance yesterday at the Tiny House event in Marion, Iowa. Many thanks to all who attended, and to the Marion Public Library for hosting the event, and posting this great photo on their Facebook page.
Tiny House Jamboree in Colorado Springs August 7-9, 2015 @TinyJamboree
The Tiny House Jamboree will be in Colorado Springs, August 7-9, 2015. Visit TinyHouseJamboree.com for more details.
Presentation by Greg Johnson at Big Tiny House Event
The video below is a slideshow and narration by Greg Johnson that was presented at the Big Tiny House Event at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa on 25 April 2015. This is a later re-recording of it for those who missed the event or anyone wanting to review it. Click here for photos from the event.
Photos from The Big Tiny House Event at Luther College in Decorah Iowa
Below are photos from The Big Tiny House Event at Luther College in Decorah Iowa that took place on 25 April 2015. Additional photos are also included from the beautiful facility at Luther where the event was hosted. Click here for the re-recorded presentation by Greg Johnson.
The Big Tiny House Event –
The Big Tiny House Event – Presentations
The Big Tiny House Event – Presentations
Jonathan Williams
Grant and Anna Marie
Grant and Anna Marie
Grant and Anna Marie
Kim and Ryan Kasl
Sustainability Initiatives – Luther College
Doug Williams Home Recreated
Doug Williams Home Floor Plan
Desk from Doug Williams Home
Doug Williams Home Recreated
Overhead View
Event Attendees Visiting
Event Attendees Visiting
Event Attendees Visiting
Event Attendees Visiting
Sampson Hoffland Laboratories – Luther College
Sampson Hoffland Laboratories – Luther College
Roy & Helen Carlson Atrium
Clever Signage – Luther College
Walk-Up Computing Stations – Luther College
Cozy Seating
Interior Plant Life
Interior Plant Life
Interior Plant Life (Close-up)
Seating Area
Seating Area
Seating Area
Seating Area
Seating Area
Filtered Water Refill Station
Over 49,000 Bottles Saved
Small House Society 