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This is a musicians/artists retreat and organic farm. The project fuses music and arts with permaculture and sustainability. It was founded in 2012 on a 67 acre piece of abandoned family land, and as the vision continues to unfurl, it has always been rooted in a love for nature, music, and people. Throughout the property you'll find pastures and forests, gardens and orchards, multiple cabins, campsites, a musical communal house, a solar powered music studio/stage and a tropical subterranean greenhouse. Hosting people is at the heart of the operation here. Throughout the year theres a continual flow of musicians and artists here for residencies, touring bands passing through to play a show, videographers working on films/music videos, and awesome folks doing a work exchange here, specifically to help with the permaculture projects.
THE LAND
The land is nestled just outside of Burnsville North Carolina, at the base of the Black Mountains. Diverse with pastures, pine forests, old growth deciduous forests, streams, and wild life. Very blessed with many old apple, black walnut, cherry, and Chinese chestnuts. And now after 6 years of homesteading here lots of young trees including peaches, pears, mulberries, persimmons, paw paws, gingkos, and many many more.
WHAT'S HERE
So far the livable structures include the main house which is a cozy five bedroom house with a musical common area, 3 tiny houses, a solar powered music studio/cabin, a subterranean greenhouse, a big artsy bus thats on Air BnB, and multiple campsites on Air BnB
WHO'S HERE?
Depending on the time of year, there are usually between 5-12 people , most of which are artist/musicians doing residencies here, and usually 1 to 2 helpers, mostly between 18-40 years old (but all ages are welcome). We also host people regularly and have many visiting friends and touring musicians.. We host events like potlucks, concerts, music video/movie shoots, and other interesting events throughout the year. There's 1 dogs and 5 cats at the moment, and no chickens or ducks which is rare! We share the land with turkeys, deer, rabbits, groundhogs, chipmunks, squirrels, coyotes, black snakes (harmless), hawks, crows, bluebirds, cardinals, finches, etc.
WILD FOODS/MEDICINES
There is an abundnace of wild edible/medicinal plants and mushrooms in the mountains here. Foraging, eating, sharing, and learning about these incredible resources is part of the lifestyle here. So if you havent tried incredible wild mushrooms like hen of the wood, oysters, lions mane etc, along with many delicious wild plants, you will have the opportunity to do so here.
FOOD
We provide basic grains, greens, and vegetables for the helpers here. We share a meal on every work day and theres also a communal shelf full of teas, spices, and many other goods helpers are welcome to any time.
ACCOMMODATION
Helpers will have their own private space, be it a room in the communal music house or their own tiny house. Depends on time of year and current availability. Linens are provided. Helpers have full access to lots of great musical instruments and an extensive library.
WHAT TO BRING
Head lamp, camera, work shoes,
LENGTH OF STAY
For the 2020 season we will be hosting helpers for 2 week periods all throughout the year. After two weeks we could consider a longer stay if it feels right for everyone.
HOURS PER WEEK
12 hours, thats it!
SURROUNDING AREA
An 8 minute drive to Burnsville, a little mountain town with a vibrant arts community and a rich history. There are grocery stores, banks, art galleries, and restuarants that host bands and open mic nights.
Asheville, one of the most artsy and culturally rich cities in the world is 40 minutes away.
Boone is Asheville's funky little sister, a vibrant college town in the heart of the mountains, only 1 hour away.
Mount Mitchell, the highest mountain East of the Mississippi is here in Yancey County.
The Linville Gorge is an inspiring place to visit and is near Boone (also very inspiring) .
NEARBY FARMS
Some other farms in the area we'd recommend include Soulshine Farm, Mountain Gardens, Chestnut Hill, and the Dig-In Community Garden here in Burnsville.
CONTACT
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Gardening
Building
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Farmstay
Other
Help with Eco project
Help in the house
Animal care
Charity work
Art project
Help with Computers / internet
Learning opportunities are abundant here. Topics include: all things plants and sustainability.
juggling
making music and love sharing/collaborating on all things music.
I'm a long time pianist and guitarist and play many styles of music, particularly jazz, swing, blues, soul, and bluegrass. I love to collaborate, teach music theory/philosophy, and to share in all things musical.
Helpers here will be helping on the land tending to the gardens, orchards, and greenhouse. Helping gather firewood. Planting seedlings, watering the nursery, planting new trees! Everyone who comes can help plant a few trees here and then come back and visit them over the years as they grow to great heights!
English, Spanish
Our helpers are provided with their own private space and comfortable bedding. It will either be a room in the musical communal house or a separate tiny house. You will also have full access to the communal spaces and all of the amenities like the kitchen, hot showers, lounge area full of musical instruments (and music lessons if you'd like) high-speed Wi-Fi, the yoga platform/stage.
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Two
12 hours a week, max 5 days a week
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