Tiny House Comfort, Enchanted Views
I had a great couple of days at the Hattie Shack, nestled at the edge of a huge meadow of wildflowers surrounded by woods. I had the privilege of being among the first to stay at this new Hipcamp listing but have a feeling it’s soon going to become a popular destination for nature lovers and artists.
Hosts Wayne (carpenter) and Kiki (artist) were great – easy to work with, helpful, and hands off. The Hattie shack is well built, sturdy with lots of windows. If you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a tiny house, this is your chance to try one out. The stilt-house makes such clever use of the small space. The bed is super comfortable. There’s a writing table, small kitchenette, and a cabinet with a large jar of water.
The hosts have two friendly dogs, and I let Kiki and Wayne know that they were welcome to visit. The property has paths throughout and several times the collie, Wally, showed up when I was out for a stroll to keep me company.
I often set aside time to write, but I get caught up in projects and distractions. At the Hattie Shack, though, I found the time and the inspiration to draw and write and think. I was happy with my work there, completing a couple pencil sketches and writing for several hours each day. During a summer of tasks and chores, it felt good to give the creative part of me some oxygen. And it was especially fun to do so in a place that had such a playful “middle earth” feel.