We are surrounded by an abundant amount of resources. Sometimes it takes looking outside of our everyday mindset to see what is available and open to see possibility in materials around us. Being resourceful with what’s available has been necessary for building and creating the main site by using discarded, waste and local resources.
Logs from other properties, driftwood (which includes round wood and pressure treated lumber) are collected for building fences and structures that complement and support the life around them. Discarded building materials such as windows, doors, insulation, 2″x4″s, and bricks as well as local materials from the site like timbers and rocks are used in building.
We strive to create structures that are beautiful and harmonious while providing habitat for the other creatures and plants that live alongside us. We value reusing materials while also living in a way that generates less waste and considering our interconnectedness is a crucial part of the design. The main aspects include designing a landscape that collects and stores water, increasing plant diversity, introducing animals into the landscape, managing a woodlot, and reviving traditional building techniques. Our contribution is to build an abundant and resilient local community while inspiring new generations to connect with nature, the land, and their hands. This site is a place to explore these ideas and projects.
Photos: Jess Morales Photography
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