Northern WI permies

Hello!

Wondering where folksmight reccomend to live in Northern Wisconsin. I have young kids and would really love to find a nature school, homeschooling coalition, or alternative charter school.

I have read on here about a permaculture group in Northern WI and would love to connect if possible.

It seems like the Rhinelander area is touristy and may be out of budget? Im really looking at the area 30+ miles south of Ashland from Hayward to Phillips? Or the area north of Antigo, between Green Bay and MI.

I would rather stay out of any large towns above 20k people, as I prefer to be very rural, but I also need access to a market for my farm goods, and its nice to have activities to attend a couple times per year in a city.  

Any input welcome.