Northeastern Arizona off grid life and looking for good souls to join us.

We are in Northeastern Arizona, 36 acres off-grid with a community well and we are looking for a few good friends to join us in our adventure. We just got started and have many plans, if you're interested let's start a conversation and go from there.

Hey Gene, curious to know more. What is your intention or collective values in your community? Super glad you have made this happen!

Hey Jay thanks for your interest and your question. We have sat around and asked the same question, and we came to the conclusion that we did not want political, racial, religious or sexual influences in our community. By that we mean that we don't want any extremes here. We hope to attract like minded individuals who want to first,  live in peace, relaxation, live healthy and to feel totally safe, and want to share in the building of the community with others while being self sufficient. I guess we should emphasize the pursuit of happiness and self sufficiency. We like arts and that is something that we would like to incorporate into the community. Obviously, in the pursuit of happiness and self sufficiency there's the cultivation of the land and the animals which is the largest aspect of the plan. It would be a dream to be able to build a long term community that is self building, self sufficient and functional for everyone. But, we are aware that everything is easier said than done, so we will see...

Howdy Gene, I was wondering if there might be other parcels of land next to yours that are for sale ? I always thought it would be nice to have permie neighbors but have always wanted my own place too. What is your place like? Any trees, seasonal water flow, weather, etc. Any pictures of the area?

"What is your place like? Any trees, seasonal water flow, weather, etc. Any pictures of the area?"

We have 36 acres and the only trees around here are pinion, junipers and cedars, the weather is northeastern Arizona weather, it rains little here and humidity is very low. It is sunny for most of the year, we get water from a community well.

Thanks for your interest!

Sounds like you're in the area north of St Johns, south of Witch Wells off of 191. Medium elevation averaging 5800' or so depending where you are. We have 36 acres in Sierra Mountain Ranch that is at 6300' and heavily wooded with old growth Pinion and Juniper. The community well is on our section that will provide a solid backup to our well being drilled this summer. Joe

Miles Flansburg wrote:Howdy Gene, I was wondering if there might be other parcels of land next to yours that are for sale ? I always thought it would be nice to have permie neighbors but have always wanted my own place too. What is your place like? Any trees, seasonal water flow, weather, etc. Any pictures of the area?

Oh, if I find any land deals I will let you know, there are always land deals around here. Thanks!

Joe Danielek wrote:Sounds like you're in the area north of St Johns, south of Witch Wells off of 191. Medium elevation averaging 5800' or so depending where you are. We have 36 acres in Sierra Mountain Ranch that is at 6300' and heavily wooded with old growth Pinion and Juniper. The community well is on our section that will provide a solid backup to our well being drilled this summer. Joe

Yeah! Good description! Thanks! I almost bought land there but decided on Red Sky Ranch...

I thought about buying in the area but I'm concerned about the amount of fracking in the county.  Has anyone else looked into this?

Hello I live in Northwest arizona.Was wondering if you know of any permaculture workshops events in your area?

To be honest with you I think this is the first time I have ever heard about that (fracking) around here. Not that is not happening, only, that I never heard anyone mentioning it until now, but I am interested. Wow, there's a lot of fracking,  1,314 wells!! And 27 in Apache County.

Ben Skiba wrote:Hello I live in Northwest arizona.Was wondering if you know of any permaculture workshops events in your area?

Unfortunately, I have not heard anything about permaculture around here. 😕

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Would love a chance at this.
Are you still looking for like-minded individuals?

Hey Gene. I just moved to Mesa, AZ, from the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC (near Asheville). I've lived off grid, for the past ten years, in a couple different communities, and was involved in starting and maintaining 2 additional homesteads, practicing permaculture, building food forests, building community. During the past decade or so, I  had my own little edible food forest landscape business, for about 4 years, consulting, designing, installing and maintaining living systems. I've trained with some of the best regenerative ag, silvapasture folks in the area, and of course have some experience with natural building and a variety of other skills people inevitably pick up when homesteading. I also have formal autocad design training as well. In another life, I spent 8 years in the US Army, in the medical field, graduating from medic to cytotech during that time. The microscopy I learned during this time continues to be a game changer, when it comes to understanding soil biology. You can't live in the Blue Ridge mountains and not become a mycophile. There aren't too many mushrooms in the desert though. Nevertheless, I'm always open to mushroom production.

I'm recently married, to a dual Canadian/US citizen, who is currently in the process of selling her house and relocating with me to AZ, with her two children, who are ostensibly both all growed up. Anyhow, we haven't decided how we're going to approach it, but homesteading is at the top of our list. And, I'm interested in networking with others in the area, to explore possibilities.

As a side note, I've practical experience as well with both consensus and consent based governance models. Whatever the common values and goals of a community, it is essential to establish a sound decision making strategy that empowers everyone and fosters equanimity, mutuality and respect. I'm a big fan of consent based governance models, like those taught by Circle Forward https://circleforward.us/. Full disclosure, I dated the owner, so I'm a little biased. Tracy's built upon sociocracy, but changed it from a predominantly heirarchical model to a decentralized, self-organizing systems approach. It's brilliant and it works, when everyone has the skills.

Thanks for reaching out and doing what you're doing. I look forward to hearing from you.

Jeff

Gene Rivera wrote:

Ben Skiba wrote:Hello I live in Northwest arizona.Was wondering if you know of any permaculture workshops events in your area?

Unfortunately, I have not heard anything about permaculture around here. 😕

Good morning y'all
Lot's of quiet permie stuff going on in Witch Well AZ.   I've been here 10 years on private property - mine off 7231.
We started a Farmer's Market and Swap Meet years ago. It's running on Saturday and Wednesday mornings. It's a place to connect though small. Many people in our area are lower income and hard working.
Just noticed the description of Red Sky Ranch and thought I'd reach out.
Be a good neighbor (and driver on our dirt roads) and you will find good neighbors!

Hello , I'm a older veteran. I'm looking for a community I can fit in to. first of all I do not like to drive , my eyes a rent what they use to be . I've been wanting to go bsvk there to Arizona.I lived with a Buddy in Golden Valley Arizona. The plan was to go there, and start a organic farm off grid. So I did , got things going , and things growing. Build green house and all. Then the economy collapsed when Obahama was president., so I pscked up and come back to to Ky. I haveva lot of building skills, solar and wind turbine experience. I'd like to relocate back to Arizona. And your place may be the place to go. Id like to build a tiny shelter of my own. I am a veteran, and survivalist. I do have a monthly income .sonic you think I might be a good help to your community, let me know. I hunt , fish, live off the land.

Seige

Gene, can you give me any updates on the community & if you're still looking for members?
Thank you!

'We are in Northeastern Arizona, 36 acres off-grid with a community well and we are looking for a few good friends to join us in our adventure. We just got started and have many plans, if you're interested let's start a conversation and go from there.'

hello..  what is the update on your project?  you can email me at melissajpenna@aol.com

Gene, I look for where I can join with others, and it would be where I can grow all the things I can, for food and materials, are you still looking for any that could join you there? I live in southern California, and know pretty well what northern Arizona might be like. Is there that possibility of growing vegetation for food and things there where you are? It would mean a lot if there is.

Fred, vegrox@aol.com

Hi.  I am in Arizona.  I would like to start a conversation and perhaps take a drive to this land.

Hi Gene.  Are you folks still looking for people to join your intentional community?  I just moved to Prescott Valley and have been researching off grid living and would like to stay in the southwest.  Is it possible to visit Witch Well and see what you are doing there?

Thanks, Emily

I'm getting 2 acers in Seligman looking for help. I could come over there and do some things too.

Hi.  Can I come and visit and see what you all have going on?

juniper

J. Juniper wrote:Hi.  Can I come and visit and see what you all have going on?

juniper

Ihad a set back and only have 1 acre and havent doen anything to it yet. They say i have to wait until its fully paid to apply for permits etc. Which i dont really care about but im currently in denver trying to get money and record content first to fund the 1 acre  and then maybe ill buy the plot next to mine idk i donr think anyone will buy it its on a pretty steep slope.

Hi! I have recently been urged to sell all my stuff and find a way to live off grid community or close. I’m a free spirit and relaxed individual who loves nature. I have a sweet small dog and kitten. I am trying to figure out where to move next. Was looking into communities and Found this page. Are you still looking? I recently left corporate and work remote. Would love to know more information.

Hi my name is Sherry and since I was a kid I guess I always was a lone wolf rebel......I left home at 15 traveling by myself and loved it....I have been in this spot way to long and not till just now I just thought about it and can't believe it......I'm turning 57 and just have my true companion Kratos my 2 year old German Shepherd.....he has saved my life once as I have saved his from the pound.....I truly can say he has saved me in many ways and I can't live without him......at night if I'm not somehow touching him just his paw I can't sleep..... And he does the same except puts his nose in my face until I wake up then he lies next to me .....I'm at a point in my life tired of taking care of everyone else and not enjoying the rest of my life ....I need to be free have a space for me and my #1 live life off grid and as simple and free as can be please get back to me..... sherry163sv@gmail.com

Hello Gene, I've known for years that it's time to move my family. I'm 36. Married with 2 children. I'm a country boy from Georgia.  I cab hunt fish and I have experience in construction. Please let me know what I need and if we would be a good fit. We are experiencing hard times and I've finally said enough. My email is Jjamison0119@gmail.com. thank you