Building our new house
In early 2006, we were catalyzed to build a new home here at Sacred Groves to expand our residential facilities and community living on this beautiful land.
These new structures, purchased from Oregon Yurtworks will be the heart and hearth of the Sacred Groves community, home for 4-6 residents. Residents will have private space in one of the house bedrooms or in cabins (small yurt in photo). We want to model a "small is beautiful" lifestyle with each person 'downsizing' their personal, private space to less than 300sq. feet. We intend to share cars, kitchen, bathroom and laundry with a commitment to the spiritual and personal growth required for community living.
In Spring 2007, our dream is becoming a reality. We have 'broken ground' for the new house and the foundation is being built with carpenter Tere Carranza at the helm. Watch this blog for progress as the house grows.
Saturday, December 22, 2007
We Oui!!
We're getting closer to moving in...at least to the partial move in...
Wednesday Therese went in to Seattle and picked up the cork for the flooring in our bedroom and most of the lights (too bad the 16 wall sconces were back ordered...t'would have been lovely to have connected a few of them up for last night's event )... I installed the underlayment for the cork flooring - and hope to get it (the cork tiles, that is) installed by x-mas. I told Therese that my X-mas present to her was that our room would be complete enough to move in to by the New Year... I then told Sarah and Teagan that they would be working overtime! After they picked themselves up off the floor and recovered from their laughter, they sat down for another extended tea break...
Naawwww - actually Sarah has been upholding her end of the 'We Oui' team all week and mostly by herself as Teagan juggles her other job ( the early shift (5am start time!) at Blackbird Bakery here on Bainbridge Island) and visiting friends and family (Teagan we miss you!). We start the day by examining what 'we' need to get done ( move lumber piles, paint walls, make tea) - and then I find other things to do and let the We Oui team carry on ( Teagan, 'we' really really miss you!!)!
This week, 'we' accomplished many things - not the least of which was getting paint on just about every surface that requires it, and then clearing out the construction mess to accommodate the Solstice Party last night. (some pics here)
And what a great party it was!! Over 50 people came and helped warm the house, drink in the good vibes and break bread as we potlucked, danced, sang songs and enjoyed Craig and Lily's marvelous puppet show rendition of the tale 'Raven Brings Light To The World'.
I am soooo grateful to all who add their light and breath to this small part of the world!
posted by Tere # 2:41 PM 