Sustainable living focused people sought for
room mates and business partners.
After three years of upgrading, cleaning, repairing and setting up various gardens, the Hjertoos House is ready to grow into its 'next phase. And it needs people energy to make that happen.
I am looking for people willing to share the rent as roommates to take advantage of the many opportunities started here for sustainable living, in all of its forms. Formal business relationships are available for potential income this year.
The house was wisely built for energy efficiency in 1907, and has lots of potential for more adaptation. Water is from a dependable well, it borders two major rivers, known for fishing. We have access to acreage for intercropping, and have large gardens and orchards on the house property, with a large community garden on the main farm grounds. Grey water and compost toilet systems are being considered. Heat is from a boiler heating baseboards and wood cookstove, making more sustainable options easily achievable. There is no mortgage on the property, it is owned by the great-grandson of the original builders who is very supportive of this project.
This house and historic barn are recognized throughout the region, and are conveniently located on a major country highway, and in town, so it is highly accessible.
There are several small business opportunities started here including U-pick herbs and 'tea parties'; U-pick flowers and vegetables; local foods/farm stand operation; farmgate sales to restaurants; living and learning programs; beekeeping and honey; poultry including eggs and meat (duck, chicken, turkey), and small scale processed foods.
New and established gardens include the herbal knot garden, shady cottage garden and perennial border, heirloom vegetable garden, sunflower garden, orchard and edible forest garden; edible and medicinal hedgerows, and more.
Room Rental Description:
Two large, bright rooms available in three story historic farmhouse with lots of space; gardens, orchard, ducks, honeybees; bordering a regional park, river, trails; 1907 historical register, fully restored, four bedroom, two-bath house, large kitchen, den, library, laundry, porches all around. Sustainable living skills focus, on a 30 acre farm with community gardens, hoping for people with shared interests, but not a ‘commune’.
Holly Room: 15x15 hardwood floors, walk-in closet, deck access, lots of bright windows, woodwork; partially furnished, 6 mos or 1 year agreement: 525.00
Rose Room: 15x15 with additional hallway, large walk-in closet and storage room, hardwood floors, wallpapered, historic light fixtures, deluxe garden view/sun/windows; partially furnished: 550.00 short term negotiable.
Male or female okay; will be sharing with male/female; will consider a couple in the Rose Room if they are interested and have experience in helping to develop this into a sustainable, income producing farm; several projects are started to achieve that (u-pick, poultry, produce stand, tea garden, etc); same potential for anyone else in either room if interested.
Walking distance to historic downtown; on bus route; 15-20 easy minutes to Redmond/405/1-90
Terms: $200 deposit, $50 nonrefundable, some shared household and maintenance; shared energy bill (electric/natural gas); wi-fi /cable/garbage included; Holly room available April 1; Rose Room available now, short term possible. Sorry no pets or work trades at this time (not negotiable).
House
front in summer 2010.
