Category: shsnews

Small House Society News – Oct 2024

by Greg Johnson, posted in news, shsnews

Greetings,

Thanks for taking a moment to read this update. I hope you’re doing well. It’s been two years since the Oct 2022 Newsletter.

The Small House Society has always served as an advocacy initiative:

  • We continue to connect small home buyers with builders or vendors to meet their needs.
  • On social media, we share news about the movement and news of small house communities.
  • We engage with the media.
  • We give talks at community events.

Much of the work being done is quiet and behind the scenes: responding to emails, providing support by phone, and helping those with general questions about the movement.

There continues to be a need for this kind of service to the movement, and an ability to share insights from over 20 years of experience.

I was invited to give a talk at the home and studio of Grant Wood in Cedar Rapids. The topic was small houses. I enjoyed connecting with some people who are interested in the small house movement. The Grant Wood studio/home is maintained by the Cedar Rapids Museum. Below is a photo from the event on 29 Aug 2024.

Thanks for continuing to stay connected to our work.

Regards,

Greg Johnson
Small House Society
Iowa City | USA

29 Aug 2024 — Grant Wood Home [Below]

Small House Society News 201308

by Greg Johnson, posted in news, shsnews

Small House Society – News 201308 | 31 August 2013 | Saturday

Dear Friend,

20110201tu-gregory-johnson-mobile-hermitage-small-house-photo-by-makur-jain-IMG_6311-450x630-70percent-214x300It’s been a busy month at the SHS headquarters. Here’s a recap of what’s been going on.

Local Small House Society Chapters. We’ve had a great response from people wanting to be recognized as a local contact for the Small House Society. With support requests pouring in from all over the world, it’s important to establish local chapter offices for the Small House Society in various countries, regions, states, and cities. Please let me know if you’re interested in being a local representative and contact.

Tiny House Conference 2013. If you’re interested in small  houses, you’ll want to consider attending The first annual tiny house conference is scheduled in Charlotte, North Carolina. Many of the well known builders and presenters will be there.

Workshops. For those of you who’ve not yet been to a workshop, you’ll want to consider connecting with Jay Shafer of Four Lights Houses. I normally don’t include advertising in these newsletters, but you can click on the image below for more details about the workshops.

Thanks. I want to thank the global team of volunteers and contributors “behind the scenes” who help make all this possible. I’m very grateful to the many people who continue to uphold and advance the mission of the Small House Society. Thanks again for your support. Please let me know if there is any way that the Small House Society can serve you better.

Regards,
Gregory Johnson, Facilitator, President, Co-Founder
Small House Society

Internet: http://www.smallhousesociety.org
E-Mail: shs @ resourcesforlife.com (without spaces)
Postal: c/o Resources for Life, PO Box 2717, Iowa City, IA 52244-2717
Phone: (319) 621-4911
Subscribe. Enter your email address below and click the Join Now button to be notified when the latest Small House Society newsletter is available.

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Global Reach. During a typical week, we have thousands of visitors from over 120 countries visiting our website. The map below is just a snapshot of just a few hours. So, the need for additional helpers is great. We have over 8000 people that we communicate each month through email, phone, or these updates. Click for a larger image.

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Small House Society News 201307

by Greg Johnson, posted in news, shsnews

Small House Society – News 201307 | 31 July 2013 | Wednesday

Dear Friend,

20110201tu-gregory-johnson-mobile-hermitage-small-house-photo-by-makur-jain-IMG_6311-450x630-70percent-214x300I know that time is precious for everyone, so I’ll try to keep this update short. The approximate reading time is about 3 minutes.

Radio Interview. The Small House Society was featured along with Sue and Bill Thomas of HobbitatSpaces.com on Midday with Dan Rodricks (WYPR). Click here to read more.

Seeking Colorado Small House Builders. Today I heard from a developer who plans to build 5 or more small homes somewhere in Colorado. If you’d like to help with the project, please contact me.

Local Small House Society Chapters. With support requests pouring in from all over the world, this year we hope to establish local chapter offices for the Small House Society in various countries, regions, states, and cities. Please let me know if you’re interested in being a local representative and contact.

Thanks. I want to thank the global team of volunteers and contributors “behind the scenes” who help make all this possible. I’m very grateful to the many people who continue to uphold and advance the mission of the Small House Society. Thanks again for your support. Please let me know if there is any way that the Small House Society can serve you better.

Regards,
Gregory Johnson, Facilitator, President, Co-Founder
Small House Society

Internet: http://www.smallhousesociety.org
E-Mail: shs @ resourcesforlife.com (without spaces)
Postal: c/o Resources for Life, PO Box 2717, Iowa City, IA 52244-2717
Phone: (319) 621-4911
Subscribe. Enter your email address below and click the Join Now button to be notified when the latest Small House Society newsletter is available.

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Global Reach. During a typical week, we have thousands of visitors from over 120 countries visiting our website. The map below is just a snapshot of just a few hours. So, the need for additional helpers is great. We have over 8000 people that we communicate each month through email, phone, or these updates. Click for a larger image.

20130331su-small-house-society-website-visitors-1024x651

Small House Society News 201306

by Greg Johnson, posted in shsnews, Uncategorized

Small House Society – News 201306 | 30 June 2013 | Sunday

Dear Friend,

20110201tu-gregory-johnson-mobile-hermitage-small-house-photo-by-makur-jain-IMG_6311-450x630-70percent-214x300I know that time is precious for everyone, so I’ll try to keep this update short. The approximate reading time is about 3 minutes.

New Website. This past month we began moving much of the Small House Society website content to the SmallHouseSociety.net website. Hopefully having a dedicated site will help serve people better.

Support Requests. We’re continuing to get support requests from people in all areas of the small house movement as well as journalists.

Seeking Twin Cities Minnesota Small Housers. Today I heard from a small house enthusiast who will be visiting the Minneapolis and Saint Paul area this week. If anyone knows of small home dwellers or builders in the area, let me know so I can pass along the information.

Local Small House Society Chapters. With support requests pouring in from all over the world, this year we hope to establish local chapter offices for the Small House Society in various countries, regions, states, and cities. Please let me know if you’re interested in being a local representative and contact.

Thanks. I want to thank the global team of volunteers and contributors “behind the scenes” who help make all this possible. I’m very grateful to the many people who continue to uphold and advance the mission of the Small House Society. Thanks again for your support. Please let me know if there is any way that the Small House Society can serve you better.

Regards,
Gregory Johnson, Facilitator, President, Co-Founder
Small House Society

Internet: http://www.smallhousesociety.org
E-Mail: shs @ resourcesforlife.com (without spaces)
Postal: c/o Resources for Life, PO Box 2717, Iowa City, IA 52244-2717
Phone: (319) 621-4911
Subscribe. Enter your email address below and click the Join Now button to be notified when the latest Small House Society newsletter is available.

* * *

Global Reach. During a typical week, we have thousands of visitors from over 120 countries visiting our website. The map below is just a snapshot of just a few hours. So, the need for additional helpers is great. We have over 8000 people that we communicate each month through email, phone, or these updates. Click for a larger image.

20130331su-small-house-society-website-visitors-1024x651