New HGTV series, Tiny Paradise, now casting!!

Tiny Paradise TV series now looking for scenic tiny homes
Tiny Paradise TV series now looking for scenic tiny homes

Hi there. My name is Whitney Hayes and I’m a casting producer with the exciting, new HGTV series, Tiny Paradise. This docu-follow, build-process show will feature tiny home construction in a scenic locale. We can consider any residential structure under 400 square feet. And we’d LOVE to feature an earthbag home!

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Reddit: Earthbag Builders Resource Center

Earthbag building page on Reddit
Earthbag building page on Reddit

“Earthbag Building: Earthbag construction is an inexpensive method to create structures which are both strong and can be quickly built. It is a natural building technique that evolved from historic military bunker construction techniques and temporary flood-control dike building methods.

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Trout Run Hatchery Timber Frame Raising


“Wild Rose Timberworks partners raise the timber frame at the Decorah Fish Hatchery on Trout Run Road. This took place the first week of November, 2011. The Friends of the Fish Hatchery raised the money through private donations and some grants to fund the construction of this public building on the grounds of the Iowa DNR’s Trout Run Hatchery in Decorah, Iowa. The shelter will be used as an interpretive center and also houses new rest rooms for visitors. Located immediately adjacent to this hatchery is the world famous Decorah Eagle’s Nest.”

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