Finding the New Place
While exploring the redwoods in search of my next landing spot, I met a wonderful family with a beautiful piece of land. After some good conversations, we started discussing the idea of making a more permanent setup here.
On the far side of the property, away from their home and cabin rental area, there was a large fenced garden. Inside were the remnants of old hoop houses, a few vegetable beds still thriving, and—most exciting of all—an old Airstream.
This vintage trailer became my new creative studio and current home base.
The Airstream Renovation
In exchange for a place to stay, I worked with the landowner to restore the Airstream. It needed a lot of love:
Broken windows replaced
Sheet metal patches over gaping holes in the aluminum siding
Endless rivets to seal everything up
Rotten flooring ripped out and replaced
A full power wash, rust treatment, and a fresh coat of paint
The process was hands-on, gritty, and incredibly satisfying. By the end, it was transformed into a bright, functional studio and creative hideaway.
Building the Space Around It
Even after the Airstream was usable, I stayed in construction mode. There was a massive pile of salvaged wood from dismantled greenhouses nearby—an unexpected goldmine of building materials. From that pile, I built a small deck, table, shower, steps, and shelving.
By February 2025, this new spot had truly become home—a creative nook in the redwoods made from repurposed materials and imagination.
Living Simply, Creatively
This space gives me everything I need—privacy, quiet, inspiration, and room to create. With my van and the Airstream combined, I’ve built a way of living that’s light on stuff and heavy on meaning.
