Homesteading

An alternative to my intentional community idea would be homesteading. I'd, of course, still want at least one other person to go out with me. Maybe Oregon or Washington woods somewhere? Far enough away from urban sprawl that we'd hopefully not have to deal with encroachment in the near future, but close enough to make a trip for supplies once a month or so. I would prefer to be near a small liberal-ish town or to have a few others share our land for some variety in socializing, but I realize that every qualification I put on my dream makes it less likely and less feasible. So, I continue to dream, and try to be realistic at the same time!

Ahhh... Building my own house, passive solar equipped, wood stove, green house, garden, composting toilet, water collection system, maybe built into the ground partially, southern exposure, trees, a little outdoor, enclosed "cat pen" for safe outside adventures for the feline friends who I'd never have the heart to leave behind, etc, etc...! I'm sold!