Senior Downsizes into TINY HOUSE COMMUNITY & Finds Happiness

[@TinyHouseGiantJourney]

Do you think Tiny House Communities are a good place to retire?

[@cheriemonami]

No where more perfect.

[@user-zi1ft1dd5t]

There da best😚 Ima live in one when am older👌

[@maribailon2357]

can u get us a link for the store to purchase that memaid mirror

[@marirose19]

Not just to retire but to live peacefully.

[@GaelG8158]

@@maribailon2357 I got it at Rubiyats in Mendocino CA. She’s my friend. Tell her hi from Gael!

[@GaelG8158]

Hi everyone! I’m usually a big smiler but being in front of a camera can be disconcerting!! I want to thank all of you for your wonderful heart squeezing comments. I’m sincerely appreciative. What a fun journey this has been!! I’m trying to answer all legit comments. 💛💙💛💙💛💙

[@fancysfolly554]

Love your tiny home and your cats...

[@carinhiebert5441]

Hello Gael. Beautiful home you have created. I'm a 54 year old woman in the beginning phase of building my tiny house. What is your best advice? Any design regrets?

[@GaelG8158]

@@carinhiebert5441 hi carin. I watched hundreds of tiny home shows and videos to have an idea of what I wanted. This was the house available to me in the amount of my retirement so it wasn’t like I could really design as I wanted as this was a template for houses they were building at the time. I did get to pick fixtures paints floor etc. But it wasn’t till I really lived here for several months that I saw what wasn’t ideal. Shower space, stairs. I was able to add 6 ft on to the 20x8 so it was longer but if I knew and had the extra money at the time I would have made it a 28 and had a bigger bathroom. As money comes in I’ve been making a few modifications. Anyway watch the videos make lists definitely look into available places to put it as currently this can be VERY tricky concerning town city county and state laws. I paid for mine completely and I don’t have house payments. Hope this helps.

[@sabrinadevol1210]

Love everything about your tiny house! Blessings!

[@rudyleal5884]

I think you did a job. You have a lovely home and can tell your very happy. Wishing many blessings

[@ЕленаГорелова-й2г]

With Ryan's kzbin.infoUgkxy_pn55PK60wAV3X_C_RoLS_67mNonoCE plan I was like one taken by the hand and led step by step from start to finish. Thank you very much Ryan!

[@JAFOOSA]

Gael is an incredibly warm and genuine person that I've worked with and have been friends with for many years. It makes me feel happy that she has found her home and peace in that community. Congratulations on making your dream come true! ❤🙏🏻

[@GaelG8158]

Bahahaha!!!! You’re the best 😊

[@Kirmeins]

I'm so happy for Gael that she found a place of peace to live in for herself and her cats! :) She sounded like she needed that in her life very much. Enjoy, Gael!

[@GaelG8158]

Thank you 😊

[@GaelG8158]

Thank you for spelling my name right!!

[@eckankar7756]

Her cats have it made!!!

[@teresavanderburg4447]

So admire this woman for being true to herself. It’s reflected everywhere , especially in her peaceful aura

[@violetbennett2407]

I love your red chair, it’s the first nice chair I have seen in a TH. I would have to have one also. God bless you.

[@poodlebone]

I love that the cats have their own loft, with a catio, but they still steal her chair. Everything belongs to the cats!

[@GaelG8158]

I love my kitties.

[@cherriemckinstry131]

@@GaelG8158 yes... I did too... two cats keep themselves company..

[@shinesprite4214]

RIGHT??? 🤣 They are like, "You just THINK this is *your* spot. Bwahahahahaaaa!"

[@ronderulijkummar7453]

Of Course They Do. And They're Just Tolerating Our Presence!

[@ricardomoseley]

@@ronderulijkummar7453 Exactly.

[@ashleestevenson154]

That tiny house community looks incredible

[@larsstougaard7097]

Agree love to see more communities like this in the future 😊🌻🦋

[@janiec2584]

It is!

[@dona62851]

How much is the lot rental? What does it include?

[@SoCalFreelance]

It is! There are videos that cover the entire complex. The shared amenities, location, and sense of community really makes it special.

[@thornbird6768]

Yah , it looks like a British holiday village 👍🏻

[@cheriemonami]

I dreamt myself to sleep recently thinking about Tranquility Tiny House Community. Gael and I are on the same wavelength. A couple of years ago I started to remodel my life with love. I wanted to love the paint on my walls, the curtains, the salt & pepper shakers, friends. Everything. It has made an incredible difference in my life. I enjoy tiny home videos because I love hearing people talk about how they designed in all the things that are important to them. "Blank" was important to me, is said in every single one. Bravo! I hope to be your neighbor someday.

[@dona62851]

I want to be there too!!

[@rhondah8449]

I wish there were more communities like this, all over the country.

[@melaniesmith3954]

This is such a great model for life, built in community and focus on only the important things. Making friends in that environment must be lovely. A shared experience.

[@TheKlh54]

I would love to live in a tiny house in a tiny house community. Being widowed now these past 5 1/2 years I’ve learned to be far more thankful. She’s got a great outlook on life and out her windows!😊

[@sharonmcauley8735]

🌷🌷

[@eckankar7756]

Widowed also. I have a paid off home in Sedona, Az but thinking it's time for a change and go smaller.

[@lauraroberts9066]

Tiny House by the beach,2 cats and a recliner!!My kind of place!!Beautiful!

[@GaelG8158]

😆

[@susanlee9532]

A woman after my own heart! An artist, creative, rock hound, loves beautiful things, love the turquoise and yellow, and animals

[@buboyzone8139]

I would love to have a tiny house someday. When I was younger, I dreamnt of having a big house for me to retire and enjoy the rest of my life. But now, things have changed. Now that I am older, I realized that materials things really cannot make us happy. It is your inner peace that can bring happiness and tranquility in your life. We don't need a lot, we just need a piece of the cake, not the whole cake.

[@eckankar7756]

When I was young I bought a condo with 3 levels of stairs as I thought as I got older it'd keep my fit. Now that I'm older I almost kill myself on those stairs so I rent it out.

[@sewcrazybaker]

I really like Gael's tiny house. The colors are beautiful and I love that she made special places for her 2 cats! I could never live in a tiny house because I can't live without my 7 sewing machines, 3 of which are treadle machines. (And my husband has over 350 sewing machines! He repairs and restores vintage sewing machines.) The house I live in now is tiny enough for me. It's 1300 sq. ft and the cats love it, as do we. Thank goodness we have a big barn!

[@jeroberts7228]

Wow - how I love her little home! The home itself is beautiful; especially, to me, with the colors she'd chosen for both the exterior and interior. And, so many wonderful and beautiful pieces of art everywhere! And the quilts, and the crystals, and so much more. Really neat lady, too. And, of course, the cats... I wish her well, for many years of happiness living there.

[@GaelG8158]

You are so kind!! Thank you for all your wonderful comments!!!

[@sandraboose3686]

I love this. Need more of these parks.

[@saltofthaeearth9839]

I totally agree!

[@musicismylove92]

Love how she's really found a way to maximize what makes her happy in this smaller space. All the affirmations and personal art, adding in the fixtures she wants and taking some away that she doesn't need.

[@sunchiadventures]

The key is to retire as soon as possible so you can enjoy what is really important in stead of being stuck in the rat race chasing things.

[@nelpe9703]

Oh my goodness! The COLOUR SCEEM in her House is❤💎🏆💪👍😍😃

[@kathe.o.]

Gael, Being another Cat-Mama I relate. I'm down to 1 cat now, but love the fact you have Cinda & Rella, great names for your Fur-babies. Girls are great to have indoors, wonderful companions who ONLY complain if you forget to feed them on time. Enjoy your tranquility. GOD BLESS! They don't criticize if you forget to comb your hair or change your shirt. We don't need negativity.

[@roam4fun853]

What a genuine wonderful lady! I’m so happy for her.

[@jukes243]

I'm happy for Gael. Lovely little home. TYFS.

[@rosemariepluckrose3781]

Love the house and the community. The owner was charming. I wish we had similar communities of tiny houses in England. Thanks for keeping us inspired.

[@GaelG8158]

England? Holy cow!! Thanks for watching.

[@kitty_s23456]

@@GaelG8158 I'm watching from the Philippines. I love watching tiny houses, and yours is one of my faves. Cheers & take care. 😊👍🏼🏘️ 🌞

[@carlapogson7024]

Very cosy and comfortable

[@bl4374]

I love my litter robot. I couldn't live in my regular house without it. I love your house. The sea blue is beautiful.

[@jennymontague851]

Love her tiny house design and the community. What a beautiful place. She is lucky to have found it. I'm still looking. Before I get too old, pray I find a place I can afford and have some peace, nice neighbors and in the outdoors, but not too cold. Thank you for sharing this home.

[@bettymiller1929]

Creative! Love that mint door

[@lolass5240]

I'm an ultra tiny houses fan! For me, in my opinion, tiny houses are just paradise! Simple, humble...I absolutely love them!!!!!!

[@shoralho804]

OMG ! IT LOOKS SO PEACEFUL AND I JUST LOVE HER HOUSE WITH THE CUTE CAT. 🙂

[@janiec2584]

@Gael Graysen, it was great to finally see inside your house. If I wasn't allergic to your adorable babies, I'd have seen it sooner. 🤧 You've done a great job on your Tiny, inside and out. You're also a wonderful artist! Love your displays! You did an awesome job showing your bright, beautiful, Tiny Home to the world! Congratulations, my friend and Tiny Tranquility neighbor. Every time I look toward your home, I can't help but smile when I see your beautiful, bright yellow Tiny Home! 😊

[@GaelG8158]

Awwww give me tears. What beautiful compliments. Thank you Janie and Teddy!!

[@rosaamel8910]

I was allergic to the hair of cats, dogs..... and the ONION was the remedy ....I took 12 cápsulas of onion per day ,during a year, and afterwards I was ok, without any problems of ashma for being near cats, dogs , etc. 💙💛💗💫

[@peri3818]

As a cat lady this woman is awesome! I love how she thinks about the happiness of the cats. She can also do a take down chain link fence outside for the cats. Rescue places use it and it is easy to do and will give the cats more space.

[@karenhill3970]

Great idea

[@meenasingh9075]

Hi Geal i am from the Caribbean Trinidad i was going through KZbin and saw u ,u melt my heart how u found happiness,wish i had a life so meaningful that all u could ever ask for,i wish one day to be in the us and have a life exactly like this perfect GOD bless u mam

[@GaelG8158]

You are so sweet. I went on a cruise to Trinidad once 💗

[@fancysfolly554]

I love Cinder & Ella. What a cute name. Love your tiny home too. God bless you.

[@lemurianchick]

That easy chair is awesome! It looks so comfy, just like the love seat/sofa. I love the turquoise accents, too!

[@barbaraallen3054]

What a beautiful home. Love how colorful and bright it is. Gael has found her bliss. Congratulations on that. I have always believed that happiness is an inside job. Wish there were more tiny home communities. It's an ideal concept for downsizing and living your best life. 🦋😊🦋

[@ramblingrose6967]

Yellow is a really nice choice for your tiny home . I have always had cats but I have never seen a catio before , what a great idea for the kitty's to get a little fresh air or bird watching .

[@laurastevenson2785]

Hello, I pray for your house journey. Stay Blessed and safe. God Bless☺️❤️

[@brendaschwerin2452]

Beautiful Gael, tiny house neighbor, beautiful warm and sunny tiny house, and great video Jenna!

[@GaelG8158]

Brenda!! I just saw your video for the first time 💖 I had no idea you lost your first one. I can not even imagine. Thank you for the compliments!!

[@brendaschwerin2452]

@@GaelG8158 Thank you, Gael. Two Tiny Houses = Twice the Experience, LOL. I look forward to furthering our relations. Isn't it funny, we live what? a couple hundred yards from each other, and it took Jenna's videos to get tours of both our tiny's due to covid. Thank You, Jenna!

[@GaelG8158]

@@brendaschwerin2452 right?? Hahaha! We’re going to have to change that maybe hang in the lodge by a fire?

[@brendaschwerin2452]

@@GaelG8158 Itsa date, lol - Like during a time, we can actually make it to the lodge w/out being blow over by coastal winds and rains that are blowing sideways, HA! Text me when you are ready! ;)

[@TinaRice4]

I love your house! I especially love how much you love your cats to have built them a CATIO!!! I think that a Catio is a wonderful invention and I always steer people to catios and give them information about their existence! Love Catios!!! It gives them a way to enjoy the outdoors while being safe indoors! 🐾💗🐾

[@leighwalton8190]

Peace and tranquility! Such a beautiful spot. Love the mermaid mirror and all the artwork and lightness of it all.

[@jelynix]

She did great with that space. Looks comfortable!!

[@lisablanton6842]

Such a pretty little place for you & your kitties! The colors, artwork, & personal touches are so cheerful. Thanks for inviting us in! Happy life, Gael 😊

[@susiebevacqua2555]

This woman is so happy!

[@jackie6189]

So warm and welcoming. Thanks for inviting us into your home. BLESSINGS

[@jng66]

That is exactly the life I want for myself in Australia. I hope we one day have parks for tiny homes - we certainly have the same beaches!! What a wonderful life Gael is living and I also admire the fact that she hasn't got anything she doesn't need. Thanks Jenna for another wonderful house tour.

[@Hoofprintknits]

Hoping to see some more designs where the bed is on first floor. Great video

[@jennyfulcher8035]

You have a lovely home with visual abundance without being overwhelming. I'm an artist too and have done scratchboard artwork as well as other mediums. Your leopard illustration is beautiful! Your cats have it made with their penhouse loft and catio and bunk beds. Great views out your windows too. Thanks for sharing. Jenny

[@GaelG8158]

💗

[@bstr-ey6wl]

love the big window above the sofa !

[@Roy-gj1ph]

That seems to be a very happy home.So beautifully colorful.

[@TravisGinther]

I love this video. I’m a big fan of tiny houses and tiny house communities

[@sabrinafair4965]

Amazing I only wish we had these in Scotland , a perfect lifestyle 💜

[@truesouthdesigns4304]

The yellow siding is cheery, and I like the colors. I stayed at Tiny Tranquility a few weeks ago and loved it. It's a blueprint for how communities (zoning) can welcome tiny homes on wheels as year-round living that can be in a community setting.

[@roser6963]

Wow. I love her tiny home and how she’s really made space for her cats Cinder and Ella. Awesome names by the way! Gael seems like she’s at peace and I love that for her. I’m glad she has so many friends who are artists like she is. She sounds like a cool lady to enjoy a cup of tea with.

[@GaelG8158]

You’re adorable! Thank you for the kind comments! Peace was a long time coming and I appreciate every single second even the contrasting ones 🙂

[@jamiepan7650]

Your house is adorable! You look very sappy there.

[@SustainableCraig]

That intro drone shot of the tiny house community was super cool!

[@pacificatinyhomes59]

We are so happy to be apart of her Tiny Home Journey !

[@kathyhanson1074]

I drove through this tiny home community a few months ago. I was amazed at how each house was so different. I hate the cookie cutter communities but here it’s very individualist. Looks like a great place to live. I have a tiny on a farm but I could see myself living here. Your home is beautiful.

[@jenniofdaisysdropbox2462]

Love seeing Litter-Robot! Im planning my tiny home floorplan to accommodate my Litter-Robot.

[@manpra72]

You are doing an awesome job. Keep it up. It’s a nice house and lady is so calm and peaceful. I love it.

[@judymanning2538]

Thank you. This was a lovely little visit

[@bjwieland-doucet5917]

LOVE your tiny & the community. Visualizing & working toward my own little home.

[@godness7770]

Aww...love your home and thank you for the words of wisdom.

[@melaniesmith3954]

What a great life you gave crested for yourself. I am impressed.

[@gramcc514]

Your home brings you peace as anywhere you travel, you're reminded of your many friends & their love for you as shown in the gifts they've provided.

[@amyzweber1406]

So happy you found your forever life. A very good phase to be in!!

[@kbs7583]

Good for you Gael. I just love that your kitties are such a priority!

[@monaz1135]

This was so inspiring. I would love to live in that tiny community away from my present stressful situation. Thank you for sharing and reminding me, that personal happiness starts with me.

[@justa7421]

Really nice how this lady add so much art ; minerals and all her stuff to make this home real;ly personal to call her own (y) and uh ... never saw a litterbox like that :-P And thanks for still making video`s Tiny House Giant Journey!!!

[@gabrielleg.1347]

What a sweet and inspiring woman! Loved her lifestyle and the location of the community! So glad shes living her dream

[@laurelwenson928]

Gael, your tiny house caught my eye not just because of the cat's space, but your recliner! I, too, sleep sitting up (for sinus issues), and always figured a recliner would never work in a tiny. You've proven me wrong! Not sure I'll ever get there as I love the little house we downsized to and still have husband and 2 adult daughters at home, but I LOVE the tiny house movement and your design is just beautiful! I also love your philosophy in life -- stay happy!

[@californiascreaming1131]

Beautiful lady and her beautiful life. Bravo

[@nata3467]

Love the location by the ocean...amazing. I bet the community is great too- way to really connect with people. She has a great site with privacy

[@ashdluciangurl]

I just love how the door and the interior paint matches and how she added the same color accents around the house.

[@lucygray6162]

Wow, did you get lucky with that lot on the end!!!! That was my main gripe with RV parks--the view was always of someone else's house way too close. The field looks like a lovely place to have a private conversation, something else that's rare in a planned community. Looks like a great deal of care was put into this place.

[@stanky6261973]

Gorgeous tiny house! I love all of the artwork. I really love the cats and their catio! Perfection.

[@timmymendenhall1275]

I love your colors inside and out !

[@12Gaile]

Love this community. Thanks Jenna for another your there. Sweet tiny home & Gael is sweet also. Look forward to more tours. ❤️

[@TJ77790]

What a beautiful home. She has decorated and furnished it exquisitely and, of course, artistically. Everything is so clean and organized. Loved the video!

[@GaelG8158]

THANK YOU!!

[@eleanorbertuch135]

Always enjoy this program👍🥰

[@georginashanti4605]

Very inspiring and encouraging video. This lady reminds me a bit of me and my dreams to one day live in a tiny house community. I currently have a lot of boxes in my bedroom and I've noticed I rarely open them. Probably time for some serious decluttering. Thank you for inviting us into your space. It's lovely. 💛🏠

[@marirose19]

I just love this tiny house. The catio & loft for the kitties is great. It seems like a lot of people are using the turquoise color; am beginning to think it’s a metaphysical magical change occurring in the world bc I’m seeing it everywhere including in my home. Very dear happy woman & tiny home. Excellent price too.

[@GaelG8158]

Thank you!!

[@marirose19]

@@GaelG8158 I also love the artwork in your home-everything from the quilts your friend made you (beautiful) to the photos of the birds and your own unique artwork. It all fits so perfectly without looking busy or cluttered. Love the beds for your kitties too. Such talent & happy, hard work. You definitely have an artist’s eye. Gorgeous.

[@flamingapplepie1]

Me too turquoise is great! I bought a futon chair that can turn into a bed if was needed and it’s turquoise. Im glad people are starting to embrace color again, it’s making nice pieces easier to find.

[@suzannedougan4923]

Best video of a tiny house. I need one with bedroom on first floor

[@wandaparker9340]

If not so far from my two daughter’s and their families, I would love to live in that community! It’s beautiful and peaceful!

[@Kate-ie8ew]

Your little house is sooooooo awesome. I would love to live in such an adorable little space.

[@nikkifangaiuiha1986]

Enjoy Gael you deserve your beautiful small house, its just gorgoues l would love to be there, you got the beach close by too that's another bonus, enjoy your happiness🤗❤️🐕👍🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@shenandoah1322]

I love this tiny house! I especially love the colour scheme, both inside and out.

[@christinenicholls07]

Lovely home! 🐈‍⬛🐈

[@joshjameskiwibushman]

Great channel, New Zealand has so many tiny houses popping up everywhere. Gonna check out more of your productions. Cheers

[@GaelG8158]

I’m so amazed people from all over the world are watching!

[@juliecastagnaro305]

So thoughtful to have places for the cats. Happy for y’all.

[@eckankar7756]

First I thought I'd love to have a house like that, then getting to know her I wanted to be her neighbor, then I saw the litter box and catio and finally decided I'd like to be one of her cats.

[@margaretjames4589]

She is such an inspiration..love her home..👍

[@ladybuggriffis2299]

Your tiny house is absolutely beautiful the colors are amazing as turquoise is my favorite color as I am part Blackfoot and part French. You have a great place to park it..take care and stay safe...god bless🐞🦬☃️

[@isabellez2819]

What a beautiful place to live near the ocean! I wish I could live in such a wonderful place😍

[@GaelG8158]

You can. Focus.

[@speranza8494]

Beautiful video...thank you so much for sharing.

[@darrisnelson5223]

Love Gael’s home! Love how she’s made special accommodations for those beautiful cats! What a lovely place to live out the rest of your life… And Gael would be a lovely neighbor❤️

[@melaniebrantner6844]

Wish they a Tiny Village in Arizona . It's like living in apartment but ... Your own 4 walls . Love it

[@oliviasommerville4733]

Great video and this woman was very well spoken!

[@GaelG8158]

Oh my goodness thank you! 💗

[@GiftHorse123]

Great home. I love small spaces. I had a dorm room in college where I built a loft and slept 6 feet above the floor and had my desk and bean bag chair underneath. I guess I was living in a tiny home and didn't realize it. I once built a custom home for myself, wife and dog. 5500 SF, 5 bedroom, 5 bath, fully finished basement with 56 windows. Was real happy the day I sold it.

[@Terradiva]

Beautiful house, beautiful owner. Thank u for crafting her story in a way that reveals both. ;)

[@karenhill3970]

How DARLING!! The lovely color aqua & buttercup....neat pretty organizations...beautiful little efficient kitchen..cases for crystal s lovely...built in?? Or u bought separate??!...💘 the mermaid mirror...& those darling cats ! & their litlle catio' & removable!!!..lovely awning over door ! Yes and wicker turq chair..& windows lovely....i m plannin & tryin to budget" a small & affordable apt on the gulf in a few yrs...G- willing...enjoyed this so much thank you fr TExas🌹

[@GaelG8158]

You are so so welcome!!!