Mysterious itty bitty fairy houses line this NJ hiking trail

Could a mysterious fairy be taking the popular <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/tiny-homes-2/">tiny house movement</a> to a whole new level? That's certainly what these whimsical miniature homes that have been found along a walking path in New Jersey's <a href="http://www.essexcountyparks.org/parks/south-mountain-reservation">South Mountain Reservation</a> would indicate. The tiny, intricate creations are crafted out of <a href="http://inhabitat.com/?s=green+building+materials">natural materials</a> and have been tucked delicately in open tree trunks and root formations along the path. No word yet on whether any fairy dust was used in the construction process.

The whimsical miniature homes are found on the Rahway Trail in Locust Grove.

Handfuls of cute little cottages dot the Rahway Trail in Locust Grove, just outside of Millburn.

The materials are all natural.

The little cottages are strategically places along the path.

Although the number is constantly growing, locals have spotted up to 30 handmade creations over the years, delicately and discreetly placed inside empty tree trunks, tucked inside roots, et.

The creations are delicately and discreetly placed inside empty tree trunks, tucked inside roots, et.

Although the fairy home architect was unknown for years, park lover Therese Ojibway has been outed as their creator.

A 60-year-old special education teacher, Ojibway has been exploring the nature reserve with her son for years.

In an interview with the NY Times, Ojibway said that she started building the fairy houses five years ago using inspiration from her own childhood, fairy tales, and nature itself.

Today, her creations are so popular that it has created some copycats, much to the consternation of her loyal followers and the park conservatory.

The fairy home architect has been created the small homes for five years.

The park's conservatory has placed a sign warning visitors to respect the fairy home creations.