Thanks for the great opportunity to ask a question! My question refers to my situation.
this falls into the question asked by John Saltveit - how to divide up the gardens and responsibilities.
1. Are there communities or types of communities that have a place for retirees,- as in over 60, not as in wanting to just sit?
I have been very interested in the idea of growing food and permaculture but have finally realized we are not young enough or strong enough to begin to learn to run a ranch or farm. We became suddenly retired when the economy took a dive and are over 60. We would like to be fairly self sustaining for economic and enjoyment and world uncertainty reasons. We have money to buy a house and could go the house with a garden in the back route but would like a community, and permaculture and gardens, and animals. We have noticed we are slowing down but are generally in good health with no prescription drug needs (or wants).
Is there a place for us? I have read about a couple of sub divisions being developed around agriculture, but they seem very hands off and not self-sustaining nor permaculture. We are not without skills but in no way are we farmers. (Architect, construction inspector, nurse, energy medicine practitioner, herbal enthusiast -go comfrey!) We have been curious all our lives so have looked into many things and have general information. So we would like to buy - or build if we must- , have neighbors with the idea of sharing and self sustaining, have the concept completed or already set up, participate in planning, managing, and have time off when desired and work within our physical abilities.
2. Also what happens in intentional communities when people get elderly or long term incapacitated? (that will never be us of course. LOL)
