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Tiny Houses, Big Mystery: Inside Illinois’ Secret Summer Cottage Village

Inside the Secret Tiny House Village on the Fox River | Good Templar Park Tour (Geneva, IL) Hidden in the woods along the Fox River in Geneva, Illinois lies a truly mysterious place: Good Templar Park — a secluded private community of about 50 quirky, colorful tiny houses dating back to the 1940s. These charming Scandinavian-style cottages (called stugas) are all completely unique — no two alike — and rarely seen by outsiders. Some locals whisper rumors of a cult. Others call it a hidden treasure of Swedish-American history. In this video, Neil and Alice take you on an exclusive look inside this private compound, touring the historic stugas and exploring the fascinating origins of this one-of-a-kind neighborhood. Whether you’re a tiny house enthusiast, a fan of mid-century design, a lover of quirky hidden places — or just curious about obscure Americana — this story will surprise and delight you. 🔍 What you'll see: A rare walk-through of vintage stugas from the 1940s–60s The architectural quirks and charm of handmade summer cottages The truth behind the rumors: cult... or culture? The Swedish fraternal order that founded the community An inside peek at a private place most people never get to visit If you like tiny homes, offbeat travel, or finding hidden gems in the Midwest, this one’s for you. To learn more about the tiny house cottages at Good Templar Park: https://www.goodtemplarpark.org/cottages Build Your Own Tiny House / Cabin / Cottage from a Pre-Cut Kit: http://jcs.bigguyinatinyhouse.com [ Affiliate Partner Link ] Order a "Greatness Lurks In the Smallest of Places" T-shirt: https://store.bigguyinatinyhouse.com/... ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ VIDEO CONTENTS 00:00 - Introduction 01:02 - Tiny House Village Tour 04:15 - About the IOGT 06:04 - Greatness Lurks In The Smallest of Places ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ SOCIAL MEDIA FACEBOOK:   / bigguyinatinyhouse   INSTAGRAM:   / bigguyinatinyhouse   TWITTER:   / bginatinyhouse   PATREON:   / bigguyinatinyhouse   ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 10 REASONS TO SUBSCRIBE: @BigGuyInATinyHouse 1. Learn what inspired me to build a tiny cabin in my backyard 2. Why I did not need a building permit 3. Why it took me 3+ years to get it built 4. How much it all cost and how I saved at least 50% 5. The power tools, hand tools, and other equipment I found to be indispensable. 6. The solar electric system I am installing. 7. The steps I took to minimize the chances of a fire. 8. How I keep rodents out, including those pesky field mice. 9. How it is designed to be disassembled and moved to a remote location in the future. 10. How I finish the interior and build custom furniture to make the most of the small space. #tinyhouse #tinyhousecommunity #TinyHouseTour #ScandinavianDesign #GenevaIL #OffbeatTravel