My focus, at this time, is starting to build the skills needed for my homestead dream. I plan on learning about food storage on a small scale. In the next five years I want to purchase some land where I can start to live a life with intention and purpose, that aligns with my values If I don’t add the goal it will never happen. In the planner community they always say “failing to plan is planning to fail”.
I’m torn about the location though. Part of me says go to the mountains, get away from Phoenix and other big cities. I’ve always loved the trees and the landscape in the higher elevations. Trees are great for shade, small bits of building material, warmth and many other purposes. Plus, there’s always hunting, trapping and fishing. I’d be incredibly lucky to find a property with a small creek/stream or pond. If there’s no natural water source though how hard would it be to drill a well? The good news about mountains is more rain for rain water capture and snow.
A place in a more desert region might allow for a well to be dug easier. Either wayI will focus on capturing as much rain as I can. A desert area that’s more open and exposed might prove more difficult for a variety of reasons. I am starting to consider other factors before choosing a community. Eventually I’ll add a small dwelling above ground and hopefully a nice root cellar below ground.