Why...

Why raw land?
Why off grid?
Why won't you share your Homestead location.

Let me start by saying that I am not a prepping for the end of the world. We are not stockpiling 5 years worth of food and hiding in caves.

I do feel that time for this world is running short, but that is a battle for faith and a very long post once I  am ready. I trust God will provide as He always does.

Raw land, the property we chose is raw. No structures, no power, just trees and wildlife. I decided on this spot based on terrain, trees, wildlife, and the fact that it doesn't even have an address. If you want to visit me, I will have to give you GPS coordinates.

Why off grid?  Well as I stated above, in order to get the raw and displaced property that we wanted, we decided to find something that hasn't been occupied, at least in the history we were able to research. We also wanted to grow from minimal to comfortablenemy necessity. That is to say, from 3 years in a 30 foot RV with solar, to hand built cabin and farm of a size we will know when we get there.

Why won't I tell anyone where it is, I will, we are in Oregon. Just kidding, we really are in Oregon, but I wouldn't be interested in discussing my homestead location in a blog, and I don't share with anyone at this point. It is not that I am a paranoid hermit, but a appreciate the fact that once someone is invited, they will always know where and what you are. I love having friends and certainly will want to share the fruits of our labor, but for now, it is our secret place and that is a rare if ever, opportunity. I want to enjoy total peace and have my own thoughts about it for a bit.

We have a lot of work to do, and I am wrestling against the great indoors knowing that we won't be able to start until the spring. I can only stock up so many materials due to current space limitations.