A group of 11 women say life is blissful when it’s just them: “No men, no problems. “
In Cumby, Texas — about 65 miles northeast of Dallas — sits the Bird’s Nest, a tiny home community that has captured big attention. Here, 11 women live side by side, embracing a simple motto: “no men and no drama.”
The residents, mostly single and retired women ranging in age from 33 to 78, each pay $450 a month for a 10-by-30-foot concrete pad, complete with water and what the founder calls a “little utopia.”
As highlighted by Realtor.com, the Bird’s Nest offers more than just affordability — it’s a safe, supportive, and empowering haven that gives its residents both community and independence. And demand is soaring: with only one vacancy in August, more than 500 women were eager to move in.
Robyn Yerian, a 70-year-old former radiology technologist, founded the Bird’s Nest in 2022. Using money from her retirement account, she purchased five acres in Cumby for $35,000, recognizing that supporting herself alone after divorce would be a challenge. Having lived in a $57,000 two-bedroom tiny home for five years, she sought a way to create passive income to help sustain her retirement.
She invested $150,000 to develop the Bird’s Nest, relocating her own tiny home to the property. Zoned as an RV park, the land required full infrastructure upgrades — including electric, water, septic, and paved roads.
Today, 11 women and nine dogs call the Bird’s Nest home, surrounded by flower gardens and private decks. “It really is paradise for us,” Yerian shared with SWNS. “It’s completely gated — nobody can just drive in.”
Every potential resident goes through a careful screening process. Yerian begins with a phone call, followed by an extended visit to ensure that each applicant meshes well with the community. As Realtor.com reports, the interview process is thorough — a necessity in a place where neighbors share meals in an outdoor kitchen and pitch in whenever maintenance is needed.
Support runs deep at the Bird’s Nest. “We drive each other to doctor’s appointments if needed,” Yerian explained to Realtor.com. “If someone has the flu or surgery, we check in. We“I tell people to just go for it,” she said. “Stop holding on to that little bit of money and invest in building a community. You may not get rich, but it offers a small financial cushion — and the real treasure is the sense of belonging.”’re each other’s therapists and sounding board.”
Although the community wasn’t originally designed for women only, it naturally evolved that way as Yerian witnessed how many women were struggling to find stability in retirement.
