Big Calm

A cozy blue tiny house sits in the background of a lush, green natural setting.

The Pocket Getaway Guestbook – Part 2

Five years ago, a gentleman named John, a tiny house enthusiast based then in Canmore, noticed Big Calm’s original website and reached out looking for a quiet, beautiful spot to park his 25′ tiny house on wheels, the inaugural Jaunt model from now-defunct builder Zerosquared. He bought the unit specifically to run as a guest-stay […]

The Pocket Getaway Guestbook

While Airbnb reviews are great, it’s the notes that guests at The Pocket Getaway at Big Calm leave that really warm our hearts. So many wonderful people – individuals, couples, families, fur-families, friends, and even colleagues – have visited our charming tiny house in the peaceful woods of the Slocan Valley. Here’s what they had […]

overhead photo of a red SUV driving on a windy country road at dusk

Setting Forth

The day after tomorrow, we will be moving from Calgary to a rental in Silverton (until the Shangri-loft is complete). I find myself thinking about all the things I’ll miss in Calgary. What I’ll miss most, obviously, is being close to my friends and family. My friends have been a wonderful support throughout the years, […]