Overnight Carpentry Camp - Tiny House Design and Build
Join us this summer for an overnight Tiny House Carpentry Camp. You’ll spend a week working alongside our experienced staff to frame and build a tiny house from the ground up, in an environment that’s safe, encouraging, and completely okay with mistakes.
Dates
Saturday, July 4, 2026-Sunday, July 12, 2026
(7 Build Days, 8 Nights)
Location
Philo, California
The property sits on 160 acres in the heart of Anderson Valley, about three hours from San Francisco or Oakland. If you’d like to carpool, let us know and we’ll help coordinate.
Pricing
Camp participants stay over for the week (tent camping) and have all meals provided.
$1975
*Price includes all meals, beverages, and supplies need for the week.
Need financial aid? Email info@dykeswithdrills.com to get the application link.
We want to make this event accessible to you and prioritize aid to BIPOC attendees.
You can also donate via the sign up button above to make this workshop more accessible to others!
Who is this camp for?
This camp is open to anyone who does not identify as cisgender male, including women, non-binary, transgender, and gender-nonconforming people.
All experience levels are welcome. Whether you’ve never picked up a power tool or you’re a seasoned woodworker curious about tiny house construction, there’s a place for you here. If you have any questions about whether this camp is right for you, please reach out.
What you will learn
By the end of the week you’ll know how to safely use a range of power tools to cut and join wood, and you’ll have a solid understanding of what goes into framing a building. Those skills carry over to just about anything you want to build after this: benches, shelves, tables, or your own tiny house when you’re ready.
Logistics
Arrival: Saturday, July 4 at 3pm
Build Days: Sunday, July 5 (9am) through Saturday, July 11 (5pm)
Departure: Anytime after camp ends, or stay through Sunday, July 12 by 10am
Food
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided from Sunday, July 5 through Saturday, July 11, with a simple self-serve breakfast on Sunday morning. Our welcome dinner on Saturday, July 4 will be at a local restaurant and is self-paid.
Please let us know about any dietary restrictions, we’ll work with you to make sure you’re well fed all week.
Lodging
The property sits on 160 acres, has a refreshing pond for swimming, running water, an outdoor hot shower, and a portable toilet. Participants can sleep in a tent or their vehicle. Please bring your own mattress, bedding, and pillows.
If you need to borrow a tent or have other accommodation needs, let us know and we’ll do our best to sort something out.
COVID-19 Requirements
Camp is limited to 10 participants. All attendees are required to be vaccinated.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made at least two weeks before the start date receive a full refund. After that, refunds are only possible if your spot is filled by another participant.