Help needed to start up an Intentional Community In the Western NC

32 acres in the mountains of Western NC.  Off-grid hydro-system, well-established organic garden, temporary living conditions, saw mill and timber to cut, heavy equipment, good house sites to build on (no permits required), good roads into the property, workshop, pond (I've raised trout), currently building a wood-fired kiln for drying lumber. Earth-bermed house under construction.  Beautiful valley, wildlife, peaceful and quiet, close to Franklin, NC with farmer's markets, community store that purchases produce.  Great opportunity to help co-found a permanent community with the property in a trust.  Looking for interested folks who can commit to a sustainable healthy future living on the land.  Remember Joni mitchell? Woodstock.  It is still alive here at Coweeta Heritage Center/Talking Rock Farm.  Also visit on IC.org, ICmatch.com.

Paul,
My son (23) and I are interested in this opportunity.
I am a 56 year old Professional Land Surveyor registered in North Carolina. We are currently doing a trial run in NW Arkansas and love being a little more self dependent, only have 5-6 months of experience so far. Getting ready to but two yurts for dwellings and get out of our campers or at least have the option. Would love to learn more. My email is
AtlasSurveyingAndMapping@gmail.com

Hope to hear from you,
Mullins

Dear Mullins, thanks for your contact and interest in Coweeta (Heritage Center and Talking Rock Farm).  For over 20 years, Coweeta has taught self-reliance skills and the knowledge that goes with them.  Coweeta has hosted folks from all over the US and some from other countries.  It requires a village (or community) to do this work, so I am reaching out to others who might like to help co-found a permanent community dedicated to the mission and vision of such a community. This community doesn't see itself isolated but is part of the broader community of humans and nature.  The 32 acre preserve lies in a small valley which has been spared much of the development in many rural areas, partly due to the fact that electricity has never been brought in.  Coweeta is a small piece of unspoiled land with an abundant natural flora and fauna.  It is rich in history of its ancestors (native and early settlers).  A 1839 log cabin still stands next door to Coweeta where I once lived.  You can learn much more about the history of Coweeta at www.coweetaheritagecenter.com, www.facebook.com/coweetaheritagecenter, ic.org, icmatch.org, and many posts here on permies.com.  

Let me know if you have specific questions that aren't answered in these sites and I will be glad to answer!

best regards,

paul chew  coweeta@gmail.com

Coweeta's moto is to live simply, so others may simply live.  Using local resouces, creativity, and cooperation, we can craft a new future.