Rooted in Purpose – Emily’s Tiny Home Journey - Client Story

More than a decade ago, Emily came across a tiny home eco-village in Costa Rica. That single moment of inspiration planted a seed—one that’s now growing into a life deeply rooted in intention, simplicity, and connection to the land.

Today, Emily is turning that vision into reality with a soon-to-be tiny home community designed around sustainability, simplicity, and connection to the land. The first step? Placing the very first home: a fully off-grid tiny home custom-built by Movable Roots.

This home is the foundation of what will become a farm-based community—aptly named In Your Thyme—where living intentionally and close to nature is the standard. Built to operate entirely off-grid, the home reflects Emily’s core values: freedom, self-reliance, and adaptability. “I wanted the flexibility to live independently, and this design gives me that,” she shared.

Though she’s not yet living in the home, Emily has poured her heart into every decision, planning for a future where others will also call this community home. Her favorite design feature? The peaceful bedroom retreat and the ability to fully unplug. The home doesn’t yet have a name, but she says its theme song would be Ends of the Earth by Lord Huron—a nod to the journey and the adventure ahead.

Emily’s path to this point wasn’t rushed. Over the course of nearly two years, she researched zoning, permitting, and the legal nuances of placing tiny homes. Along the way, all signs pointed her to Movable Roots. “Everything about their process aligned with the level of quality and intentionality I wanted. And once I saw the craftsmanship and materials they use, I knew I had found the right builder.”

What surprised her most? “I expected structural integrity—but I didn’t realize how advanced their knowledge of materials and systems would be. It’s not just a tiny home—it’s a smart, sustainable build.”

The home is just the beginning. With nine more homes planned, Emily’s vision is unfolding into a place where minimalism meets meaning, and everyday life is connected to land, food, and community. Her property is already home to pigs, chickens, and cows—and soon, it will welcome likeminded individuals ready to embrace tiny living.

For those just beginning the process, her advice is clear: “No doesn’t mean no forever. Just because someone says something can’t be done doesn’t mean it won’t be. Keep learning, keep asking questions, and find where the yes is.”

Emily’s journey is more than a build—it’s the foundation of something bigger. And this first off-grid home is just the beginning.