Seeking Homestead Homie

Hi everyone, I'm Julie Ann.

39. I'm a light loving, earth honoring, deep diving, silly goober, and renaissance soul.
I'm a Portuguese-American dual citizen. I was a Waldorf early childhood and nature based educator most of my adult life and have recently made a move into social work, working with foster youth in an emergency shelter. I'm unabashedly a nerd with a quick and quirky mind. Lover of learning (when I’m interested in the subject) and a total dad for puns. I'm deeply emphathic; inherently spiritual and personally and professionally committed to a host of practices for wellbeing.
I have a master gardener and master composter training, I've started community gardens, I've worked on farms and managed markets. I don't have a PDC under my belt but I know that indigenous land management and regenerative practices are where it's at.  I LOVE composting, vermicomposting, rainwater harvesting and small scale human technologies for sustainability.

I am currently in inland Southern California off grid just outside of the town where I work. I've been preparing mentally and financially for a move to Portugal in the fall once I complete some trainings I have underway.

My dream is to create a little flower & herb agriturismo/homestead/learning center as the home base for a rich life filled love, music (I sing and am learning guitar) and seasonal traveling/exploring.

I'm looking for someone who:
- knows they want a long-term commitment/wants to find the person they would settle down with
- is interested in settling down abroad in Portugal

The latter part takes upfront willingness/curiosity/a sense of adventure.

The rest is a matter of time and getting to know one another.

* I'm not looking to rush into anything and want something to slowly unfold with someone. Getting to know one another for a time etc. * But I'm up front with the dream.
I'm that kind of dreamer a practical dreamer. Meaning: I aim to turn my dreams into lived day to day reality.

I've already found this wonderful project in central Portugal that is seeking applicants to rent this agricultural land - with year round water, great soil, and a livable house as well. I don't have enough farm/homestead experience to take it on solo; join me!

Hey Julie, nice to meet you. How long have you been in Southern California? how are you coping with all the rain youve been getting

Hi James, I've been here almost a year. Thankfully, the rain hasn't hit as hard where I am - and the roads I need day to day are still open. Wish I had a harvesting set up for sure though!

Julie Ann Ferreira wrote:Hi James, I've been here almost a year. Thankfully, the rain hasn't hit as hard where I am - and the roads I need day to day are still open. Wish I had a harvesting set up for sure though!

Like dry place indoors to harvest? what are you harvesting right now?

And to Answer one of your questions i would totally homestead and settle Portugal. A few of my Employees this year are from Portugal and Spain. Ive always wanted to Visit Portugal, im Going to London this Summer and Tempted to Extend the Trip to Spain then Portugal.

You're cute. Sounds like you're a neat person too with a great plan. No doubt you'll get some companion offers. You should still go even with out a dude. You'll figure it out. He could be waiting for you there.

I like what you said about a relationship unfolding, I would add in an organic way. Alaska where I be.  Gonna stay too.  Maybe a second home some day where the fish are jumping and the living is easy..

Good luck to you and have fun.

Hi Carmelo, Yes, I'm definitely going no matter what and, yes, he may well be there. :) Thanks for the kind words and encouragement!

Oil! Tudo?

Parebens, hope you find the life.

Hello, I'm in Arizona. Not too far. Doing a homestead type property. I'm from so Cal too.

Dan

Hi Julie Ann,
I just stumbled onto the premies site and forum today and saw your post. I've been doing the off grid thing in Nicaragua for a few years and was just planning to go see what the possibilities are in Portugal. If you are still looking for someone to go and look for a project then get in touch and see if our plans match.
Have a good one,
Deon