34M, Working toward small permaculture homestead in PNW, seeking like-minded lady

Hi there,

I've been a software engineer for 14 yrs. I took off the last year or so to learn about permaculture, off grid living, and other self-sufficiency and sustainability related topics by volunteering via WWOOF and reading books. Now, I'm beginning to look for land in the PNW to gradually build a cozy little homestead.

In January, I'm going to do a 5 week cob natural building workshop. When I get land, I want to build a simple small slip straw and cob cottage using mostly natural materials. I want to heat it with a wood stove. Over time, I'll incrementally improve it and maybe eventually build another house based on what I learn. My land will have enough trees to comfortably and sustainably heat the little house and probably a wood stove sauna later on too.

This summer, I'm going to get my PDC in Eugene, OR. I want to gradually work toward growing >70% of the food I eat. I intend to have egg laying hens, meat rabbits, a couple ducks for eggs, and a large garden.

Periodically, I'd visit and volunteer on various eco villages to learn from them, meet more like-minded folks, and help them out with projects they're working on. Gradually, I'd like to move away from programming and into a career around helping other people become more self-sufficient--building their own houses, growing their own food, buying fewer things, etc.

I'm excited about all that, but what would make it even more fun would be to find a nice lady to do it all with! If you think that sounds like a fun life, send me a message

Bump! Hey there from McKenzie river. You are in an awesome place when it comes to Homesteading. I hope you can find some land that’s affordable . Take care, and I hope you find a lady, the area has many IME, and if they are here on Permies, they’re already in the right place, just like you! Bump!

Hello John,

Not a partnership match but I have a 34 acre homestead a little north of Seattle so would welcome a visit and future collaboration.  You can learn a bit more about what I'm doing by looking at my post in this forum from a couple months ago.

Hey John, sounds like fun! I wanted to host tech free meetups or create a tech free space, help people get away from modern technology (anything that requires electricity) and have a lifestyle without it myself. If that sounds aligned with your goals, perhaps we could team up!