Painted Buffalo Homestead + MakersSpace

One of my favorite places to visit and spend quality time at! Beyond the skill-set Jess acquires in building practically anything you ask for, she is also very hospitable and has a boat load of loving farm and domesticated animals that are just as amazing as she is! This homestead is my home away from home!

If you're considering diving into the world of van or bus life, Jess Rambo is the guide you didn’t know you needed. Her workshops are more than just instructional—they're transformational. Jess doesn’t just teach the skills required to build out a bus or van for tiny home living; she embodies the lifestyle with authenticity, grit, and grace. Her hands-on approach demystifies everything from insulation and electrical systems to layout design and sustainable living practices. Whether you're a total novice or someone looking to refine your build, Jess meets you where you are—with patience, expertise, and a contagious enthusiasm that makes the process feel empowering rather than overwhelming. But what truly sets Jess apart is that she walks the walk. She lives the life herself, and that pers

If you’re considering converting a bus and aren’t sure where to start, stop what you’re doing and book yourself into a Painted Buffalo Bus Workshop. Seriously. Jess is not only a bus conversion wizard, she’s also the kind of person who will patiently walk you through the trickiest parts of your build without ever making you feel like you’re in over your head (even when you totally are). Having built buses of her own, Jess brings a rare combination of hands-on experience and an uncanny ability to explain things in a way that just clicks. She knows her stuff inside and out—and more impressively, she actually shares that knowledge with others. No gatekeeping here. Just pure, genuine support. Oh, and can we talk about her driving skills? Watching Jess maneuver a full-size bus into spots that

Jess lives and breathes her beautiful passions, and it is a gift that she shares her knowledge and can do attitude with those that are looking for support and inspiration. I followed Jess on Instagram for years before making my way 1,000 miles to north Georgia to work on a few of my bus projects with her. She opened her doors and carved out a significant chunk of time to work and live with a stranger and her kid. We built out an electrical system, installed a new RV door, moved my wood stove (sealing the old hole and making another), built a new bed frame, and more. Jess was patient, always willing to explain complex processes again and again until my slower brain understood completely, encouraging of me doing what I could do myself, and worked her butt off to make my bus dreams come true

I attended one of the workshops at The Painted Buffalo and it was one of the most inspiring, educational and fun weekends I've had! Jess and the team of experts she brings in covers everything you could possibly imagine and more! If you're looking to build anything, from a bus, van, tiny home, etc, there is no better place to learn! As a bonus, you're surrounded by some of the friendliest and adorable animals on the planet!! Can't recommend more!!