Eva Goldfarb

Step into a working model of modern self-reliance at the 2026 OSR Homesteading Festival, June 11–13 at Riverbed Ranch in Utah’s west desert. This three-day event brings together people who are actively building practical, independent lives and are willing to share what works. Visitors will be able to tour an established off-grid community and see, up close, how residents grow food, produce their own energy, raise animals, and develop durable homesteads. Throughout the weekend, classes and demonstrations will cover essential skills including gardening, food storage, animal care, alternative construction, renewable power, herbal solutions, home education, and more. Whether you’re just starting to think about homesteading or looking to refine your current setup, you’ll find grounded instruction, real-world examples, and meaningful connections. Onsite dry camping is available for those who want to stay and fully experience the event. For full details, visit https://OSRHomesteadingFestival.com

Coweeta Heritage Center/Talking Rock Farm is located in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Coweeta is located in a beautiful and diverse temperate rain forest. It feels very remote here yet we are just 12 miles from Franklin, NC. Winters can be mild. Coweeta is blessed with springs and a stream, pristine forests, and abundant wildlife. Power is provided by a hydro-electric system which is not connected to the grid. An organic garden and trout pond provide healthy food that is also shared with the local community. Hiking, kayaking, and other outdoor activities are just out the back door. Coweeta is looking for others who would like to join together to form an Intentional Community embracing the principles of Voluntary Simplicity. Simply put (no pun intended): We wish “to live simply so that others may simply live.” It is a recognition that nature provides us with valuable services and resources that we can use to enrich our lives. Utilizing local resources, appropriate technology, and working cooperatively, we can discover creative ways to meet our needs as “directly and simply as possible.”. An example of this, in the tradition of many Indigenous People”, is to gather, and use wildcrafted foods as part of our diet. There is great joy in going to nature’s grocery for our sustenance. Voluntary Simplicity is based on the recognition that “very little is needed to live well” and that “abundance is a state of mind.” Living lower on the economic ladder allows us more time and freedom to pursue other life goals: community and social engagement, family time, artistic or intellectual projects, more fulfilling employment, political participation, sustainable living, spiritual exploration, and more. According to the Voluntary Collective, “The grounding assumption of Voluntary Simplicity is that all human beings have the potential to live meaningful, free, happy and infinitely diverse lives while consuming no more than an equitable share of (the world’s) resource

Spend your summer in Maine enjoying comfort, nature, and easy access to everything the region has to offer. We are offering our 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath, 1,800 sq ft furnished home in Two Echo Cohousing for July and August 2026. This is a wonderful opportunity to settle into a peaceful home base while exploring the Maine coast and surrounding area. The Home Bright, comfortable 3-bedroom duplex Dedicated home office (ideal for remote work) 1.5 bathrooms Fully equipped kitchen Sunporch for relaxing mornings or evenings Garage + laundry Gardens and access to wooded conservation land LocationLocated in Brunswick, Maine: Just minutes from Bowdoin College Portland only 30 minutes away Easy access to beaches, hiking, and kayaking Nearby farms and farmers markets A lively downtown with cafes, bookstores, and local events Who This Is Ideal For Anyone wanting to spend the summer in Maine, close to everything the state has to offer People who enjoy gardening and being outdoors Remote workers looking for a comfortable, inspiring home base Families or individuals seeking a peaceful summer setting Details Available: July 1 – August 31, 2026 (flexible dates possible) Fully furnished Pet-friendly (with conversation) Rent: $3,500/month If this sounds like a good fit, we’d love to hear from you. Please reach out with a bit about yourselves and your summer plans.

For sale for $300k. I am willing to do a rental also $2200/m (everything included except gas/electricity). I’m passing the keys to my beloved 2-bedroom, 2-bath home here at La Querencia (LaQ), Fresno’s one-of-a-kind intergenerational Cohousing community. Thoughtfully designed and lovingly lived in, this unit has the perfect mix of private comfort and communal connection. Highlights: • Light-filled open layout with 2 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms (upstairs unit) • Open kitchen and living room concept, very light • Easy access to shared green spaces, community kitchen, gardens, and workshops • Energy-efficient design in a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood At LaQ, you’re not just buying a home, you’re joining a vibrant, supportive community rooted in connection, cooperation, and care. Whether it’s sharing meals in the Common House, borrowing a tool from a neighbor, or joining a spontaneous sidewalk conversation, this is intentional living at its best. I’m only moving down the path to a bigger unit because once you live here, you never want to leave. We have tours of our community the last Sunday of every month starting at 4:30PM at the Common House (CH). The CH is located in the Northeast part of our community across from our community garden. You will be greeted by a few community members, taken on tour of our community and end in a potluck where you can meet your potential neighbors and learn more about what intentional living means. We are a diverse community ranging in ages from 3-92. We have retirees, business executives, teachers, professors, those that stay at home and everything in between. Please reach out if you have any questions.