posted 5 years ago
I am open to different locations in Europe, I have realised that climate/location is not everything. It's also good to have like minded people around. I have a bit of savings to buy some land etc, either I do it alone, or together with others, or in an area with other permies.
First the obvious: (more or less) organic, and non-toxic products on site. Also, I am an omnivore, and I think people should be able to make their own food choices. I also prefer an area with not too much electromagnetic pollution: not too much wireless would be preferred, and no wifi. Some mobile calling when really necessary, but otherwise either landline or some other cable bound solutions for internet and phone.
I wish to have dry toilets (no septic tanks), grey water recycling, rainwater harvesting.
Difficult to say what to focus on, it all depends on the climate and possibilities of the site: forestgarden, reforestation if needed, fruit trees if appropriate, earth works, animals if not disturbing ecosystem/land (fowl? goats? sheep? not necessarily, it all depends, but I would prefer small/medium sized animals and avoid bigger ones such as cows).
And for a home: some sort woodland house, passive house, or tiny house, just some examples, or just eco-renovate an existing one.
Tell me what you think. I am definitely not an expert and open to different solutions.
