THE RAREBIRDS ARE
ROOSTING
We have exciting news to share! After a year of searching and many
discussions about location and deliberations about building vs. renovating we
have settled on an amazing lot at the end of West Battle on the Guerin Creek
ridge. Imagine finding a flat lot that
has never been built within walking distance of downtown. We are truly blessed. This spring/summer we can hear the rush of
the creek and smell the sage on hot afternoons. We have a panoramic view of the
Thompson River, West and North and will no doubt see some stellar sunsets.
Last Saturday, July 14th, we had a meet the neighbour’s party on the
lot, answering questions and concerns. “What’s
a RareBird anyway, and what on earth are you going to build?” Our new neighbours, much like many of our
friends think this is such an amazing and wonderful idea, but just a bit too gutsy.
We continue our search for another gutsy Bird or Birds
(couple or single) to join us in this venture.
Now is the time, as we will now be moving into designing our home and
all the details and decisions that entails.
We hope our 6th investor will be part of this next phase. We will spend time on this phase as it is so
vital to the community we are creating.
We expect to be building in earnest next spring and ready to harvest
some lettuce and tomatoes this time next year.
So if you, or anyone you know is drawn to take a leap of
faith in leading the way in building more sustainable and practical ways of
housing ourselves at a stage of life when “the big house” is way more that 1 or
2 people need to rattle around in, please contact us. We would love to explore possibilities with
you.
