Coydon,
Thanks for sharing your plans. I'm in northern WI, and have ruminated on similar plans for too long, and have experience "living the dream" with inspiring mentors showing the way(s). I'm equipped with skills, experience, an enormous library, a healthy body with excellent endurance, and some capital to contribute to worthy projects. I'd love to collaborate. PM me to exchange info. Best of luck moving forward in the meantime, and I'll look forward to meeting!