Looking for home, community, and project participation; anyone interested in exchange?

Hi all, any homesteads in Northwestern Washington have any rental/exchange opportunities for an aspiring homesteader and a chill, super friendly cat? I'm looking to live in (ideally, a stand alone) tiny house/cabin/barn) on beautiful land, participate in homesteading, and generally build some community. I'm particularly interested in growing food, animal care, and learning some natural building skills, to ultimately build my own tiny house and homestead. If you know of anywhere around here, or further out, if need be, that I could plug in, I'd be grateful for any leads. I'm also open to connecting with folks looking for drop-in help with natural building and gardening projects. Cheers all!

Hi Susanna,
While still in the PNW, my place is certainly a bit further out than your ideal. I'm in Southern Oregon, outside of Ashland. If this area is a place you're interested in, reach out and we can discuss it further.
Good luck in your search,
Leaf

Susanna Prince wrote:Hi all, any homesteads in Northwestern Washington have any rental/exchange opportunities for an aspiring homesteader and a chill, super friendly cat? I'm looking to live in (ideally, a stand alone) tiny house/cabin/barn) on beautiful land, participate in homesteading, and generally build some community. I'm particularly interested in growing food, animal care, and learning some natural building skills, to ultimately build my own tiny house and homestead. If you know of anywhere around here, or further out, if need be, that I could plug in, I'd be grateful for any leads. I'm also open to connecting with folks looking for drop-in help with natural building and gardening projects. Cheers all!

Greetings Susanna!
I live on 1.68ac in  S.Tacoma, 2 miles from I-5, but feels rural. I'm interested in hosting someone who wants a work/live opportunity. It's just me 54yoF, my 21NB, and our cat. Lodging would be a tent to begin with. There is a travel trailer gutted and ready to rebuild. The roof leaks and part of the floor is rotted out. We have an outdoor potty, handwash, propane shower, and a propane grill with a burner.

First projects would be upgrading your housing, helping in the organic garden, clearing a walking trail and planting it with edibles, water-bath canning, etc.

PM if you are interested.
Jennifer

Check out the Cascadia regional section as well for options.

Riona Abhainn wrote:Check out the Cascadia regional section as well for options.

Thanks, Riona - super helpful.

Jennifer Markestad wrote:

Susanna Prince wrote:Hi all, any homesteads in Northwestern Washington have any rental/exchange opportunities for an aspiring homesteader and a chill, super friendly cat? I'm looking to live in (ideally, a stand alone) tiny house/cabin/barn) on beautiful land, participate in homesteading, and generally build some community. I'm particularly interested in growing food, animal care, and learning some natural building skills, to ultimately build my own tiny house and homestead. If you know of anywhere around here, or further out, if need be, that I could plug in, I'd be grateful for any leads. I'm also open to connecting with folks looking for drop-in help with natural building and gardening projects. Cheers all!

Greetings Susanna!
I live on 1.68ac in  S.Tacoma, 2 miles from I-5, but feels rural. I'm interested in hosting someone who wants a work/live opportunity. It's just me 54yoF, my 21NB, and our cat. Lodging would be a tent to begin with. There is a travel trailer gutted and ready to rebuild. The roof leaks and part of the floor is rotted out. We have an outdoor potty, handwash, propane shower, and a propane grill with a burner.

First projects would be upgrading your housing, helping in the organic garden, clearing a walking trail and planting it with edibles, water-bath canning, etc.

PM if you are interested.
Jennifer

Hi Jennifer, thanks so much for the offer. This sounds great for someone without a cat. As it is, gotta keep the kitty in cozy digs . I hope you find someone to help on your land, though, and thanks again for the reply and offer. Cheers, Susanna