SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL: LIVING LARGE IN A TINY HOUSE

In 2012 Leelanau County couple Rolf and Mari von Walthausen decided to move from their 2,000 square foot home into a 240 square foot tiny house. The couple will talk about their radical resizing -- how and why they did it -- at the Glen Arbor Arts Center February 22, 1 pm. The program, Living Large In A Tiny House, is free, and is offered as part of the GAAC’s INteriors exhibition.

The von Walthausens’ transition from a conventional dwelling to one of more modest dimensions was a process of exploration, and experimentation. They were challenged by the necessity to divest themselves of stuff, both dear and dispensable; and to discover how two grown adults could find deep satisfaction living in a small space. But the largeness of what they gained in relation to what they willingly gave up is at the heart of this story. The program will include slide images of the von Walthausens’ home and place.

The GAAC’s INteriors exhibition is January 9 - March 12. In the event of inclement weather, the snow date for Living Large In A Tiny House is March 7. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org / EVENTS.

EDITOR NOTE: Pictured: Rolf von Walthausen and his tiny house.