Green Bridge Farm, Savannah, Georgia

A couple of hours south of The Village of the Wildflowers in Effingham County, Georgia, Green Bridge Farm. It is a well-established tiny house community that incorporates several elements of sustainable living. The community is comprised of 25 wooded acres of beautiful forests with a large organic farm serving as the centerpiece of the community. The individual lots measure between 1.2 and 1.6 acres and are nestled serenely amongst the existing forests. 

The communal areas for the community include four acres of organic vegetable gardens and fruit orchards. While working the land is not obligatory, the four-acre farm gives residents access to land where they can participate in growing their own organic food.

This sustainable community has several “covenants” that residents adhere to in order to maintain an environmentally respectful neighborhood. These agreements include:

• A maximum of 10% loss of woodland when constructing tiny homes
• LEED guidelines suggested for new home construction
• No chain link fencing to separate the community, and
• all house and site plans must be submitted to the neighborhood for prior approval. 

The bylaws for this sustainable tiny home community don’t only allow for affordable housing in a beautiful, natural setting, but also encourage a sense of community. They also offer community spaces where people can work the land together. Green Bridge Farm brings people together to foster a shared sense of responsibility for the ecological integrity of the land they share.