John Clearwater

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since Feb 09, 2024

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Howdy.. my name is Wind Clearwater (John is not my name..permies.com won't let me use Wind as my first name 🤔) and I live in Western Colorado. I have been working on my off grid homestead for 20 years. I live in a strawbale home I built (and am still building) myself.
I currently raise pigs 4 and chickens and have a couple of dogs. I also have 3 children 2 grown and one still growing..
My passion is plants and I partially sustain myself financially with a small nursery and designing landscapes. I play and write music and read a lot as well as spend a lot of time in nature... obviously. 😁
Would love to connect with other folks in the permaculture/homestead world as friends. Feel free to reach out, I am always open to visitors and have plenty of room.
Thanks for being here and checking in.
Be well.

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36, single, female looking to build community.

Howdy.
I am much in the same camp. I bought my land years ago with the intention of community and have been through many phases of that over the years
Currently open to folks joining me and my daughter (also 7) on our land in Western Colorado. .
If you are interested, let's connect..I have no attachment to how community looks and open to different scenarios
Take care,
~ Wind~

1 week ago

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Giving up

This is a great thread.
I can totally relate to Mike's feelings. AND ..I also understand the need to embrace the journey for whatever it brings.
I have had both partnership and solo time during my 20 years of homestead life.. both have there challenges and benefits.. currently in the solo mode and hopeful to be able to share this experience with another some time AND accepting that this journey is essential for me and it may be solo..
I couldn't ever leave this lifestyle even if it means doing it solo..
Thanks everyone for sharing their perspectives..we are not alone..in that we are all doing this.

1 month ago

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Organic corn

For sure Jennifer. I have been working this ground for 20 years. It has been through many different iterations.
I'm focusing on finishing my house and building fertility with animals this year. It's a good shift.
And we have had some pretty intense grasshoppers for the past couple of years... so working on finding a balance there.
Are you growing anything in AZ?

1 month ago

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Organic corn

I'm not growing it this year..taking a little break from veggies to focus on other parts of the homestead..
There is organic corn grown around here..so it's a good opportunity to support local farmers..which there are a lot of in this area.

1 month ago

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Jennifer Juniper

Cool.. what part of Arizona.. I am in Western Colorado near the Utah border

1 month ago

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Jennifer Juniper

Cool. Looks like you live in the West.. what region?
I am in Colorado..
~Wind~

2 months ago

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seeking temp summer stay or maybe longer

I'm in Colorado.. looks like your photo is from Lake George. Is that the Lake George in CO?
I have a house that is vacant and could be open to possible work trade, etc.
Check my profile and touch base if you are interested..
~Wind~

3 months ago

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F 22 & M 26 looking for F. Or a Work Trade. We live on your land in exchange for work

Hey you guys.. I live in Western Colorado..so possibly out of your range. However, I am open to having folks at my place.
I have been homesteading for 20 years on my land...The Oasis. I teach permaculture and gardening, as well as landscape design.
I'm not your other lady that you are hoping to incorporate, however I have a lot of community experience and am a good communicator. I have lots of gardening, building and general off grid experience I am happy to share.
Feel free to reach out if you are interested and we can see if it lines up for a potential internship or longer term community experience .
Be well
~Wind Clearwater ~

6 months ago

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Western Colorado homesteader open to meeting women

Hey Rosa... Thanks for reaching out...Yes, it seems like many of us are entrenched in our spots and living single lives... Alas, seems to be the plight of the modern world. I love Coos Bay though and if I make it out that way I will hit you up and come see your spot... Many blessings

Be Well,
~Wind Clearwater~

6 months ago

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Seeking F Soulmate (39-52) to join me off-grid

Hey bro. Love your post .
I live on the other side of the hill outside of Paonia..off grid .
Just saying hi. Hope you find your love..your profile is fantastic.

See you at Penny..

~Wind Clearwater ~

6 months ago

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