Nora Ewer

I am getting married in January. I am looking for a room, house, or apartment to rent within driving distance of his job in St. Pete. I don't currently have a job since I am about to graduate from university, so I would be open to working in exchange for part or all of rent.

I did a Workaway at a farm/cabin rental for a few months in 2018 and it was amazing, but we are looking for something more long-term now. I had another job on a farm as well, caring for horses, dogs, chickens, pigs, etc. When I lived with my family, I kept goats, rabbits, and chickens. My fiance is a great cook. I like to cook as well, and bake with flour I mill. We want to have our own permaculture style farm someday but are not able to afford it yet in this area.

If you know of anything like that in the area, comment here or email me: nora at 3w3r dot com

Scott Davison wrote:This is a great topic and its front and center to what my partner Carrie and I (Scott) are attempting in Klickitat WA.

This is super awesome! It's a bit far for me to travel at the moment, as I'm in Jacksonville. But if I ever want to travel that way, I'll definitely look into your work stay options (I saw that mentioned on FB). I did a workaway once before, and it was really fun.
Good luck with everything!

That's awesome, Devin. I'd totally be interested in helping with a project like that . Although as a Jacksonville native that's probably too far for me to travel

Thank you, Kate!
I think that's a great idea. It sounds like a big family. I definitely don't think segregating people by age is natural or healthy, and that's what permaculture is all about

Has anyone heard of an alternative to assisted living/nursing homes/ etc. incorporating permaculture methods?
I find the concept of an elderly village very interesting. Although I am just 19, caring part time for my great grandmother has encouraged me to think about this. I am glad that my family has been able to care for her, because it allows her to participate in normal activities. Many nursing homes seem very isolated. I have read about some elderly villages that are like small towns. They allow for more autonomy. However, they are very expensive. It would be wonderful if there were ways for the residents to bring down costs. For example, they could have gardens to reduce the cost of food.
I don't know how feasible this is, but I would love to hear ideas! Considering a career working with the elderly in some way.