I almost fell out of my chair when I read your post, saying that you are Torah observant. I've been following permies.com for years and that's the first I've seen that here. I observe the Torah also and it is incredibly difficult to find like-minded people, much less single women. And add on to that an interest in permaculture,, practically unheard of. Unfortunately, I live in TN, but I wish you all the luck in your search. But being Torah observant, you probably know luck has nothing to do with it.. lol blessings