Edward,
Really appreciated your post and want to share a little about us to see if this might be an opportunity worth exploring!
Who we are:
A couple in our 50's-Healthy, happy, family oriented and committed to a peaceful life (peaceful is different than quiet). We have established a community of friends who enjoy joining us quite often for food, beer, wine, music, conversation... We do occasionally have bands play up here and even plug them in...
He (Rick)= Semi-retired from construction trades, artist, builder of beautiful gardens, NOT a plant person,sometimes a bit brusque, visionary, amazing cook, very handy guy... He has an interest in building a cob/cordwood (cobwood?) cabin.
She (Elizabeth)= Fulfilling work as an
energy, agriculture and natural resources consultant, small business owner and employer of amazing people, loves to garden when home and preserve food, nurturing, exceptionally busy, amazing cook,
local food fanatic...
What we have:
20 acres in the forest - deciduous/fir
Off-grid w/
solar
Spring gravity-fed
water system and additional undeveloped springs
Columbia Gorge area (OR)
Old garden area
Old orchard
Dogs and cats (a couple of each)
Amazing opportunity for creating a space that sustains a more self-sufficient lifestyle
Large house w/ additional future green building opportunities.
Lot's of house projects
Great existing
wood shop and metal shop in development w/ potential living/guest quarters above shop - already partially finished
What we need/want:
A plant person(s) w/ some experience growing food
Someone(s) looking to grow food and animals for personal consumption (with a potential to produce for sale)
We love to share meals, chores...
Someone(s) with energy and drive - must be interested, engaged and able to work hard
Someone(s) looking to establish a home
Someone(s) who can develop and maintain gardens, orchard and possible livestock / animal care (chickens, ducks,
rabbits, ?)
Someone(s) with energy to put towards developing the land in a respectful, caring, connected way
Someone(s) with the ability, at least initially, to have an outside income source while
Your thoughts, ideas, energy to make this an amazing endeavor
What we offer:
Opportunity to form a true partnership in community
Opportunity to pursue your business ideas that might utilize property, shop, surrounding area...
Possible opportunity to pursue business ideas collectively w/ our joint efforts
We have experience starting and operating successful, very diverse businesses
A warm, dry place to live (private sleeping, communal kitchen...)
Supportive environment to try different "things"
When:
As soon as we find the right fit
Let me know if you would like to have a conversation!!
Cheers,
Elizabeth