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The Sanctuary Minnesota is a quiet tiny house village on 80 acres of woods and trails in Ogilvie, Minnesota, about an hour and a half north of the Twin Cities. Owners Bill and Brenda Campbell left the corporate world to build a simpler way of life, and in 2015 they opened part of their land as a place where people can park their own tiny houses and live among the trees. Its motto: “Come share in our solitude.”
A Village in the Woods
The village is made up of spaces for parking privately owned tiny houses, set among the trees with common areas shared by residents. Residents also have access to some of the amenities in the main house, along with the Lodge, which was completed in 2014.
Each spot feels tucked away in the woods, with plenty of room between neighbors. Temporary parking spaces and tiny houses for rent may also be available outside the main village area, which is a good way to try the lifestyle before you commit.
Four Seasons of Minnesota Nature
The property centers on a pond in front of the green main house, with forest and walking trails all around. In winter, the pond freezes over and the woods fill with snow, so a well-insulated tiny house is a must here.
In the warmer months, the pond and tree line make it easy to see why the Campbells call it a sanctuary.
A Peaceful, Adults-Only Community
To keep the property calm and in balance with nature, The Sanctuary is an adults-only community. Visits from children need advance approval. Indoor cats are welcome, and other pets are considered case by case. Over the years, the Campbells have also hosted tiny house workshops, yoga, breathwork, and personal development events on the property, though events are currently on hold.
Community Details
- Location: 2396 Cable Street, Ogilvie, Minnesota
- Property: 80 acres of woods and trails, owned by Bill and Brenda Campbell
- Village opened: 2015
- Amenities: common areas, access to some amenities in the main house, and the Lodge
- Rules: adults only (children may visit with advance approval); indoor cats allowed; other pets case by case
- Other options: temporary parking and tiny house rentals may be available outside the village
- Pad rent: $350 to $450 per month (subject to change), with a 6-month minimum lease
What Makes This Community Special
- 80 acres of woods, trails, and a pond, with real privacy between homes.
- Run by owners who live on the property and share the simple-living lifestyle.
- A quiet, adults-only setting focused on nature and calm.
- Monthly pad rent well below typical rent in the Twin Cities area.
Looking for more places to park a tiny house? See our guide to the best tiny house communities in the US, plus Escalante Village in Durango and The Cottages at Pine Lake outside Huntsville.
Learn More
The Sanctuary Minnesota
Website: thesanctuaryminnesota.com
Village info: thesanctuaryminnesota.com/village
Phone: (320) 272-9998
Email: thesanctuarymn@gmail.com
2396 Cable Street, Ogilvie, MN 56358
Photos: The Sanctuary Minnesota. Pad rent as listed on thesanctuaryminnesota.com in October 2026.
Highlights
- Tiny house village on 80 acres of woods and trails in Ogilvie, Minnesota
- Spaces to park your own tiny house, with shared common areas
- Pond, forest, and walking trails
- Owners live on site
- Adults-only community; indoor cats welcome
- 6-month minimum lease
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- Best Tiny House Communities in the US: 15 Real Places You Can Live Tiny Right Now
- Escalante Village in Durango
- The Cottages at Pine Lake: A THOW Community Outside Huntsville
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- Park Model Paradise: A 55+ Community on Indian Lake, Ohio
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