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.
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Gratitude
Ha! We did it!
Therese and I woke up to a New Year in our new bedroom! True, we slept on the floor - but that's a hair-splitting detail...
The loft is built and waiting for the new mattress, the trim is installed and some of it needs a coat of paint, and the electrical still needs to be sorted out - but hey - other than that - the room is fully functional! (pics here)
And we could not have done it - and enjoyed the process as much - if not for the spirit of generosity and willingness gifted to us by so many amazing people!! We wake each day in gratitude and excitement for the entire process!
Thank you thank you thank you Carol, Jodie, Dennis K, Dennis M, David K, Troy, David S, Tonia, Steph, Richard, Austin and Eddie and Adrian, Tom, Gordon, Sophie, Carmi, Terry, Jonas and many more helping hands and generous hearts. And many thanks to the amazing Grovesmates - Sarah, Teagan, who throw themselves into each project with enthusiasm and gusto, and to Mia, Kendra who encourage and support us in many many ways!
We look forward to the continuing unwrapping that this house building gives to us - the gift of your presence in our lives!
posted by Tere # 9:14 AM 