Sandpoint Area Potluck with Paul - sep 21 2025

Official details to be determined as Paul plans his trip.  Check back :)  In the meantime, introduce yourself if you want to join us.

Hello Ryan!

This sounds fun!  When is this happening?

Thanks!

maybe sometime in september?

Maybe i can go to portland in early september, and to sandpoint in late september?

How many people do you think you can get to come to a potluck?

paul wheaton wrote:maybe sometime in september?

Maybe i can go to portland in early september, and to sandpoint in late september?

How many people do you think you can get to come to a potluck?

I have no idea...within our local network maybe a dozen or so...and any local permies we haven't met yet would be welcome.

Pick a date for the second half of september.

paul wheaton wrote:Pick a date for the second half of september.

The Afternoon of Sunday, September 21st  

can i get a nice bunk there for a couple of nights?

paul wheaton wrote:can i get a nice bunk there for a couple of nights?

"The Situation" as you deemed it, is available. Do you remember the trailer with rooftop tent that I stayed in at your place for the PDC?  We do not have indoor accommodation space.

If you would prefer indoor accommodations, there is another permie not far from us that I can ask.

Ryan Oeschger wrote:"The Situation" as you deemed it, is available. Do you remember the trailer with rooftop tent that I stayed in at your place for the PDC?  We do not have indoor accommodation space.

If you would prefer indoor accommodations, there is another permie not far from us that I can ask.

Thanks for the offer of the camper.  I am at an age now where I am looking for something a bit more comfortable.  Perhaps I will drive up in the morning, the potluck is in the early afternoon, and I will drive home.

paul wheaton wrote:Thanks for the offer of the camper.  I am at an age now where I am looking for something a bit more comfortable.  Perhaps I will drive up in the morning, the potluck is in the early afternoon, and I will drive home.

I just spoke to our permie neighbor (in rural neighbor terms), Annie.  She has a room and a bed for you!  They are not far from us and do soil microscopy classes.  :)

Ryan Oeschger wrote:

paul wheaton wrote:Thanks for the offer of the camper.  I am at an age now where I am looking for something a bit more comfortable.  Perhaps I will drive up in the morning, the potluck is in the early afternoon, and I will drive home.

I just spoke to our permie neighbor (in rural neighbor terms), Annie.  She has a room and a bed for you!  They are not far from us and do soil microscopy classes.  :)

Lovely!  Now it can be a much easier thing!

Hey Ryan;
Would that be Annie D up Gold Creek?
If so, I helped her and Nathan with their RMH in the sauna & I will help them with their Batchbox in the house when they are ready.
Very nice folks, Paul should be comfortable there.

Yes, sir.  They are great folks.  Our oldest boys are taking her Soil Microscopy class.  They mentioned that you helped them with their sauna.  We have a sauna on the list as well...quite a few things ahead of it though.

Sandpoint is about three hours east of us so we might be able to join. Definitely closer than Portland. I’ll keep an eye on this thread and confirm as we get closer.

We are a Sandpoint family and would rally troops to show up. Do you have a place this is being hosted yet?

Sharbel Dussault wrote:We are a Sandpoint family and would rally troops to show up. Do you have a place this is being hosted yet?

Yep!  We are hosting.  We are out near the Pack River Store.  As it gets closer, anyone that is coming should purple moosage me for directions.

Yes!  We have a guestroom / classroom you can stay in. (There will be a nice bed set up when you get here).
We are not far from the potluck at the Oeschgers.
My 11yr old is an aspiring pie maker, so please let us know your favorite type of pie.

Annie Daellenbach wrote:
My 11yr old is an aspiring pie maker, so please let us know your favorite type of pie.

I totally do the same thing with my pie tops!  It's so much easier and more beautiful.  Bravo!  :)

~Dre

I am on the tail end of "food as medicine".  Maybe I can eat pie by the time i get there!

I am in Spokane and would love to join!

I'm in Chattaroy...  30-45 minutes to Sandpoint..   just north of Spokane.
The potluck would be fun!   I hope I can join you all!

I will head up the eve before and head home the morning after.  Sound good?

I would be happy to come up to Sandpoint from Hayden for the potluck!  I think I could add a few others from here.

I would like to join the Sandpoint pot luck.  I will try to keep my calendar clear until then.   Sounds fun!
Cheers!

paul wheaton wrote:I will head up the eve before and head home the morning after.  Sound good?

That sounds like a plan.  Looking forward to it.

I live in the Selle Valley and would be interested in joining!

Greetings Paul, et al--

Excited to find a link to this thread in my inbox this morning! We are in Sandpoint and would love to join a potluck of fellow permies
We've been in the area a couple years, but quite busy building our home and gardens and still very much looking to meet and connect with more likeminded folks!
I'm 'saving the date' and please count us (myself, my husband, and our 11 yr old) 'in'!

Warmly,
Jenna

Sounds Fun, I think I can make it.

I would love to come to Sandpoint, I am in Spokane. If there are any Spokane people, we are hoping to start a new monthly (esp in winter) permaculture meet up. I hope to get more Rocket mass heaters built as well in Spokane.

Hi, I’d like to join you from Cranbrook, BC. Thanks for putting this together.

This is shaping up to be a great turnout! We are excited to host and meet everyone. I will make sure to get a post up as it gets closer with more details for everyone.

I can come from Libby, MT. Not sure about others but will spread the word. Please send details. Thanks.

What time would the event be starting and anychance would also do Spokane?

spokane or CDA:  create a thread and we can start talking about dates and stuff.

At least 2 more excited to join from Post Falls, ID!

2+ from south of Sandpoint!

Kate Statz wrote:What time would the event be starting and anychance would also do Spokane?

2pm Pacific time

It is a crazy busy time for us at the moment, but we will get a logistics post up soon.

Sounds like fun!