In 2021 my husband and I embarked on one of the biggest journeys of our lives, building our dream home and studios. As the Potter and businesswoman I have been in charge of planning & logistics, and as the Musician (with formal carpentry training) Matt has been the job foreman, ultimately a dynamic duo acting as the General Contractors for our dream. We have had our hands in every single facet of this build and we have learned so much about Earth Sheltered Homes and our own Fortitude! Fast forward to 2024 and this unconventional build has challenged us in ways we never could have imagined and the journey is still ongoing! We hope our story inspires you as much as it has challenged us!
How You Can Help
Beginning August 1, 2024 a weekly video featuring a dozen pieces up for Auction will be viewable on my YouTube Channel. Bid to win and every penny you spend helps fund our dream home and studio build – it’s a win-win!
We can always use a straight up gift but we’ve got lots of cool incentives to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts because every dollar helps! Any gift amount gives you full access to the mini chapter book of our journey, scroll down for a sneak peek at the first chapter.
Whether it’s vegan food prep or pottery making, I’ve got lots to share with you! Behind the scenes, demos from Kiln Upkeep to Tofu Talk, there’s something for everyone.
Hawk House Build in Mini Chapters
by Lyndsay Meiklem Dean
Read more about our journey to build the beloved home we call Hawk House.
View photo galleries of the process
Meet the animal friends who already inhabit our little plot of joy
New Chapter each week