I arrived in May of 2024 and so far:
-40+ fruit trees have already been planted
- a 26' geodesic dome greenhouse is built and planted See growingspaces.com for more info on that. It includes aquaponics.
-a 20 X 40 inground garden has been planted and fenced
-2 gourd tunnels are built and planted
-berry bushes and pollinator plants are planted
-a 28 foot RV is ready for guests
-the chicken coop is full of chickens.
-a herb garden (including a herb spiral) has been started
-Gazebo as a teaching space and a relaxing hangout is finished
- a meadow has been started and flowers, amaranth and quinoa will be planted in the spring
-a meditation/yoga house is built in the back by the woods
What we're going to do:
-The goal is to be an example of organic, sustainable small-scale food production. As we get going, 30-40% of net production will go to local food banks.
-There will be more fruit trees to plant, and we'll learn orchard management as we go.
-a teaching schedule will begin in fall 2025
-looking to build out part of the large garage into more living quarters for volunteers.
Tasks to be done: There is a wide variety of tasks from orchard management to greenhouse to weeding to making herbal products.
When you step onto the property, the first thing you'll notice is the smell of the Leland Cypress trees that line the huge swimming pool. There are bats, bird songs, and fireflies. It's a lovely place. You'll be staying in the RV, which is newer, and very comfy, and stocked with food. The pool area is open to hang out or swim, and there are nice places to sit or swing around the pool . There is hangout space in the greenhouse, the meditation/yoga hut and the gazebo. My goal is always win-win. I want this to be a good experience for everyone. I am skilled in some aspects of herbalism as well as homeopathy and am glad to offer that knowledge as well. Eventually, we'll have a healing garden here also.
I ask that you be respectful to the earth. In all things, we have an earth first approach. No excessive drinking, no drug use. Occasional vaping and smoking if you must, outside only. If you need a cigarette every hour, we probably aren't a good fit. CHEMICAL FREE HOUSE! IMPORTANT! Please check all of your personal products on EWG.org skin deep database. No perfumes, no clothes washed in perfumed detergents. It's okay if you smell like a person. :) We have 2 dogs, 1 cat, 2 cockatiels and lots of chickens, so please be animal friendly.
Organic methods: agropathy, soil building, hugelkulture, interplanting
Internet access available.
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Fruit or nut farming
Poultry farming
Aquaculture
Wild foraging
Aromatic or medicinal plants, teas
Seed saving or production
Vegetable or fruit preservation
Beer, cider, wine, or juice making
Food justice / sovereignty
Methods or systems
Aquaponics
Biodynamic agriculture
Holistic management
No-till farming
Permaculture
Regenerative agriculture
Mentoring opportunities
Woman-operated
Host type
Self-sufficiency property
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