Over-night stays and gatherings of all kinds within a fantasy-themed village of cottages, miniature castles, hobbit holes, and other accommodations. Hand built with a fusion of old-world methods and modern technology.

Kinshire is a creative solution to the "housing crisis" wrapped in a fun fantasy veneer. Small dwellings designed within fundamental values, so people can experience what we are talking about. In short, it is a middle-earth feeling village comprised of mini castles, cottages, hobbit holes, and more — for the purpose of experiencing, creating, and gathering.

It's actually being built. It's in phase 0, which you can check out the details for in the "Execution" page. I've used some AI art during iterations of the website, and in order to have imagery which speaks crisper than my infinite ramblings.

Kinshire is in Duchesne County, Utah, USA.

Not at the moment, but soon. As we get into phase one, we will open the doors for a small number of people to assist with building, and for various other purposes. But it is not open to the public yet.

The full vision came into scope during November of 2025, and I've been bringing it forward and sculpting it into being since then.

Too many reasons to put in this short FAQ. But the fundamental basis of it was that I want to build buildings which prove concepts that I've been obsessing over for 20 years. In an effort to think of how to do so, I stumbled upon the idea of making small dwellings. Many small dwellings form a village, and off the vision goes. I'm building the Kinshire to bring people together.

In a roundabout way, the "housing crisis". The dwellings will each aim to prove multiple "Fundamentals" (see the fundamentals) in a micro form — for the purpose of giving people a tangible and accessible example of what housing could be: higher craftsmanship, less toll in terms of materials, input and upkeep, and a humbler price-point for the millions of people who want a home, but can't afford the over-priced tinder shit boxes we are slapping together at volume these days.

Kinshire will become a village of sorts. A place to retreat for creative endeavors, spending time with loved ones, attending events and gatherings, and hosting an assortment of workshops, weddings, and other fun stuff. Kinshire is a three-legged beast: Media (a variety of YouTube episodes, Instagram, TikTok), Hospitality (nightly rentals, event hosting), and Construction (integrating a variety of methods to showcase a better way of building).

The middle-earth aesthetic stems from my kindred perspective of the world with J.R.R. Tolkien. The construction methods to be utilized already bear resemblance to a forgotten age. So I decided to lean into that. There are so many people who love whimsical places. I figured why not make the whole vibe middle-earth, fantasy, medieval? It's fun.

You sure can, as soon as the first dwellings are finished. We will have a wait-list on the website soon.

If the vision goes as I intend it, bookings will come online Spring of 2027, with first guests arriving Autumn of 2027.

It depends on which building you're booking. Cottages, tree-pods, and hobbit holes have smaller capacity, and will cost less. Castles have larger capacity and cost more. I aim to achieve a price point that isn't greedy, yet contributes to the growth of Kinshire — and invites regular people, not just the super wealthy. I'm thinking between $500–1200 per night depending on the size of building reserved.

You sure can. But not yet. I will open a call for that in the coming months.

I'm open to it once I get an attorney to assist me with all the nuances that entails.

If you are a contractor with relevant skills, certainly. If you are a novice wanting to just be a part of it, we will present you with opportunities to fulfill that desire in time.

The easiest way is to contribute financially. If you feel inclined to be a part of Kinshire, write me an email with your information, relevant skills, and what you propose to bring to the table. I welcome your proposals and inquiries: thekinshire@gmail.com

All of the above and more. Aside from building the structures, I need metal-crafters, carpenters, brick makers, stone carvers, tapestry weavers, and numerous other creative niches. If you have something in mind, email me at thekinshire@gmail.com

Not at the moment or in the near future. I have plans to keep building "Kinshires" until I'm an old and feeble man, so there is open space in the planning for those who want a piece of Kinshire for themselves down the line. This initial project stays focused on rentals and events, with future projects incorporating potential ownership. If you have an idea, email me at thekinshire@gmail.com

Not at the first Kinshire. But this is the seed to the tree of my larger vision, "Kin Domain Image." KDI will be entire settlements of "kin domains" for anyone who wants to live a more permanent lifestyle embodying the principles brought forth at the Kinshire — 2–5 acre parcels pre-developed with terracing, water retention, and permaculture design so inhabitants can enjoy maximum water retention in any environment. The more water that stays on the land, the richer that land becomes.

Kinshire will eventually require some full-time staff. For now, it's not intended for anybody to live there — merely for people to visit, enjoy, gather, and celebrate this life. See the previous three questions.

Stone, earth, rammed earth, hempcrete, steel, cob and wood, primarily.

Indeed, Kinshire is off-grid.

Each dwelling produces and stores its own power.

We will capture the legal amount of rainwater for each building. Additional water will be provided initially by truck during construction, with a well going in during phase 1 or 2.

Yep, each dwelling will use normal plumbing and septic. The goal is to be ultra compliant with codes so these buildings are approved in the majority of zones.

The buildings are designed to maintain a comfortable temperature without additional heating and cooling. But they'll be equipped with passive AC and wood-burning stoves. I'll probably have to do gas stoves for insurance purposes, but we'll cross that bridge when we get there.

Comfortably!

It's high-desert. I joke that it rains every time I'm there and I'm yet to be proven wrong. Utah has four distinct seasons, and being higher elevation means winter comes sooner and leaves later. My favorite thing is that in the heat of summer, the nights still get cool and crisp.

I'm bootstrapping this whole project. I'm driving the ship, but there's no way I can do it all myself on the timeline I have in mind. Kin means friends and family, and I want as many friends and family to become a part of this as possible.

Some, yes. You can inquire by emailing thekinshire@gmail.com

Jared Rich is building the Kinshire. The Kinshire will run all contracting and construction through Domain Construction Inc., a company I own as a partner with my brother.

All legalities are addressed with seriousness. There is no intention to do anything illegal at the Kinshire.

Yep, they sure are. The goal is to not just showcase an alternative way of thinking about housing, but to do so in a way that is massively applicable to the civilized world. We aim for every design to be overly code compliant in all possible ways. There's no point doing these things if it can't be replicated easily.

As extensively as our resources allow, we will engineer everything — not just for Kinshire, but for future replicas or re-iterations of the buildings for other people.

Appropriately as they arise. Working harmoniously with the county and state are some of our top priorities.

The launchpad is 10 acres, for strategic purposes.

This vision doesn't really have an end. We will build as many as we can on the first property, and expand later to other states and countries. So, ten billion?

I plan to build Kinshire for the rest of my life. The Duchesne project has a 10-year scope. But this is just the seed of greater things to come.

There's a quote I love: "Plans are shit, but planning is everything." I am an avid planner, and there is a master plan. The plan can be updated or changed as insight and new information require it.

Nope, this is living architecture — meant to evoke something ancient within you. The fantasy vibe is really just for fun, and aesthetic!

The primary reason is because stone and earth are the most abundant natural resources on earth, literally. Buildings shouldn't require thousands of gallons of diesel fuel to deliver the components. These buildings won't be off-gassing for a hundred years like conventional homes.

They are glorified tents. Building primarily with wood, glue, paper, staples, vinyl, drywall, and the rest of the crap we have normalized is nonsensical. Conventional houses are disasters waiting to happen. My designs are not. They withstand natural disasters, fires, and provide for inhabitants year-round with minimal resources. Conventional housing is CRAP.

Indeed, at least seven generations.

My ulterior motive with Kinshire is simply that I love to build, and I want to build houses that I have designed, with humans in mind — unlike conventional houses. The vision is growth, opportunity, collaboration, community, and stewardship.

KDI is the vision I've been holding within me for 20 years: 2–5 acre parcels pre-developed for maximal human and natural flourishing. The parcels will have terraces, berms, and swales as needed for keeping a higher volume of water on the land — more water means more vegetation, more flourishing. There's a lot of nuance to this, but that's the gist. I came across the "Ringing Cedars of Russia" book series a few years into thinking about this, which articulates a version of "kin domains" far better than I had. Look into it.

Yes. Kinshire showcases prototypes and brings my designs forth for people to feel and experience. Kin Domain Image is a means for facilitating a great number of people getting their own generational land, and building a structure with a heart, for their own family.

Kinshire is the runway. Kin Domain Image is the plane.

Thought-provoking, heart-inducing aesthetics. People like cool places that don't feel fake — at least, I do. Everything on Kinshire is real. It's a place to come and tune into your creativity, or have a good time. Why not do it in a classy setting?

Yeah, it's just for fun. It allows for aesthetic creativity.

Nope, it's a "campground" with dwelling rentals and event hosting.

The people are a community. The Kinshire is the setting.

Yep. It'd be naive to try and build a business that isn't a business. Kinshire produces revenue, pays subcontractors and employees, and files taxes.

It's to be enjoyed, celebrated in, and cared for, for as long as it stands.

Anyone whose heart enjoys this type of thing. It's for all the future visitors who will pass beneath the archway gate. It's for me, to fulfill a vision I've been stewing on for two decades. It's for my children, to be part of the creation of as they grow into kind adults. It's for my family, to provide income. It's for anyone and everyone whose heart is touched by Kinshire from here into infinity.

It's for anyone who wants to visit — tourists, travelers, event attendees, creatives, writers, photographers, videographers. The target avatar is fun people.

Nope, Kinshire is meant to be a fun little village for visitors and events. That's it.

Move on to the next one!

No, no finish line.

Yes, in time.

You can become a Patreon member, which is simplest. You can purchase merchandise. I'm currently working on a couple more ways which are win-win, so stay tuned.

Email inquiries about investment to Jared at thekinshire@gmail.com

Yes, we will gladly cooperate with multiple sponsors for this project!

No partners. Inquiries can email Jared at thekinshire@gmail.com

Yes.

I have everything ready to go for a Kickstarter, if we choose to take that path. Stay tuned by joining our email list.

No, I haven't started a GoFundMe.

Yes — this is the encouraged method for sponsorships and donations. A breakdown of our building timeline, phases, and associated costs are on the "Execute" page. I'll actively show where funds are going on the YouTube channel as we hit milestones.

Certainly. I would greatly appreciate any donations of needed items.

It goes to the "bus stop," where it waits for the next planned item as shared on the "Execute" page and in update videos on YouTube. Materials, equipment, company overhead, and labor costs will be transparent.

Meticulously, in accounting software designed to retain this information. I am a meticulous bookkeeper and that won't falter.

Cash flow for building is held in the "bus stop" until allocated to the next task in the order of operations. Delays are normal in construction. Support is gathered mostly as an exchange of goods (membership, merchandise, pre-booking), so Kinshire isn't likely to be holding anyone's money hostage if the project stops. Pre-booking deposits are refundable. Terms for sponsorships, investors, and the like are covered in their respective agreements.

What happens to what — the project, the finances? I know this is hard to believe, but I can't actually see the future. I don't know what happens if it doesn't get finished. But it's being operated as a business should operate, and necessary steps will be taken to ensure Kinshire is finished or dissolved appropriately.

We're not discussing investment terms in a public format at this time — there are too many legal nuances to speak on that. If you want to be an investor, email inquiries to Jared at thekinshire@gmail.com

Short term: Patreon support, sponsorship and marketing arrangements, merchandise sales, membership sales. Once we're open: dwelling occupancy, event hosting, sale of goods created on-site, merchandise, media deals, construction deals.

Certainly. Unlike most ambitious projects, I'm not trying to gather way more than necessary. I only require a certain amount of runway before requiring zero outside capital. Kinshire's initial capital requirements are incremental — we don't need millions before becoming profitable. I don't think we'll require financial support after year one, if that.

Certainly. Kinshire requires a whole team of stewards. If you feel your skills would benefit Kinshire and want to talk, email Jared at thekinshire@gmail.com

I'm Jared Rich. I've co-owned and operated Domain Construction for 10 years alongside my brother. We grew up watching This Old House, building documentaries, and the like. I'm obsessed with good construction.

Yes, in the state of Utah.

We've operated Domain for 10 years. Both of us were in various trades prior to that — myself for 5 years, my brother for 10.

It came from my desire to build what I've designed and reiterated dozens of times. It came from my desire to get out of the city and do something meaningful. It came from the whimsical joy of my spirit.

Yes, although I couldn't have articulated it so well prior to November 2025.

Not officially licensed for either. But I've been designing since I was a little boy — it's a hobby obsession.

Nobody yet, but I'm open to assistance!

I hope it outlives me by a thousand years — but what do I care? I'll be dead!

I'd say it's less about some pious idea of craftsmanship and more about the core principles in the design and function of the building. Craftsmanship is important because it's the result of embodying creativity — a creative person acting in their expression of their art can't help but have good craftsmanship.

It's less about beauty and more about provoking good feelings. Beauty is relative, but form, design, and texture lend to a person's idea of beauty more than some facade of it.

Wonder is the key to the universe.

Why build faster — for profit? I don't think you'll be saying "build slowly" when things are in production here.

Resilience is the key axiom of all my design fundamentals. Humans have basic requirements for survival and comfort. Resilience in a home means less fear of the unknown.