Every once in a while, a story arrives that doesn’t just inspire—it redefines what is possible. This week in our 100 Farms, 100 Weeks series, we’re stepping into the extraordinary world of Michelle “MJ” Boyle, the powerhouse creator behind My Tiny House Village and My Tiny Creekside Retreat. Hers is a journey that began with a simple need for freedom… and grew into two magical nature escapes that now welcome thousands of guests.
🌿 From Empty Nest to Entire Tiny House Village
Michelle’s story started modestly. As her children grew up and life shifted into a new chapter, she decided to downsize not out of sacrifice, but out of vision. She built one tiny home. Then another. And before long, a former Christmas-tree farm in Sherwood, Oregon, blossomed into My Tiny House Village a charming cluster of creatively designed tiny homes, each full of warmth, character, and nature’s embrace.
Every house has a personality. Some were converted from unexpected beginnings like food carts or playhouses proving that a tiny home is limited only by imagination, not size. Guests arrive thinking they’re here for a vacation… but leave with a newfound appreciation for simple, intentional living.
🌊 My Tiny Creekside Retreat: Where Stillness Lives
As her dream grew, so did her landscape. Michelle expanded her vision to a serene, 2.5-acre property in Washington. My Tiny Creekside Retreat is a peaceful waterfront wonderland featuring tiny homes, an A-frame, a cottage, and even a vintage caravan.
But what guests truly remember is the setting:
The sound of the creek.
The whisper of tall trees.
The feeling that life slows down the moment you arrive.
It’s the kind of place where people rediscover quiet moments—morning coffee by the water, starry-night conversations, or simply breathing deeply without rush or noise.
🌻 A Vision Rooted in Nature, Simplicity & Freedom
In an age of bigger-everything, Michelle chose the opposite path—smaller, simpler, more meaningful. Her tiny homes aren’t just structures; they’re philosophies.
Live with less.
Experience more.
Be closer to nature.
Create spaces that feel like stories.
That philosophy resonates beautifully with our 100 Farms, 100 Weeks mission. Just like many great farm stays around the world, Michelle’s retreats celebrate connection to land, to creativity, and to a slower, richer rhythm of life.
🌟 Why We’re Featuring Her in “100 Farms, 100 Weeks”
Even though Michelle’s retreats aren’t traditional farms, their farm-like ethos aligns with everything we believe in:
Mindful living over material overload
Sustainable spaces over expensive sprawl
Nature-first experiences over concrete
Community-inspired spaces built from passion
Michelle Boyle didn’t just build tiny houses—she built tiny worlds. Worlds where people feel grounded. Inspired. Free.
Her story shows that you don’t need acres of land or giant buildings to create something meaningful. Sometimes, all it takes is a bold idea, a patch of earth, and the courage to start small.
