Riverhaven Homestead
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Permaculture-based eco-homestead located on the Nooksack River in Lynden.
Location: Nooksack River, Lynden
Members: 43
Latest Activity: May 31, 2013
River Haven
Riverhaven is a community located on the confluence of Fishtrap Creek and the Nooksack River that is founded on Permaculture principles. The natural current of this place is pulling together a diverse group of people with a common vision of self resiliency, varied skills and talents, and a common respect for the Earth & her inhabitants. Current residents are Chris Testa & Cadence, Krista Rome, and Richard and Hilary Kauffman. We are just beginning, but are already growing and raising most of our own organic food and processing our own fuel (waste vegetable oil). Riverhaven is also the home of the Straight Vegetable Oil Co-op where members can share equipment and space and provide their own fuel. We will be teaching ongoing workshops on homesteading, Permaculture, and related skills- and we host informal visits and work parties frequently- so contact us if there is something you want to learn or share.
Discussion Forum
Animals!
Started by Chris Wolf. Last reply by Krista Rome May 31, 2013. 4 Replies 1 Like
We are so excited to have new animals added to our family this week! We got two alpacas and four sheep, and they are quite wonderful creatures. The sheep did give Chris T and Richard quite a workout when they escaped during transfer and had to be…Continue
Let Us Feed You (or help you feed yourself)
Started by Chris Wolf. Last reply by Chris Wolf Mar 5, 2012. 2 Replies 1 Like
This discussion will keep you updated as to what products we have for sale or barter at any given time... mostly food and food-producing plants and animals that you can grow yourself. Everything on our farm is raised according to Permaculture…Continue
Ongoing Projects - Regular Updates
Started by Chris Wolf. Last reply by Krista Rome Feb 15, 2012. 6 Replies 0 Likes
This may morph into a blog or some other method of getting the information out, but we feel a good way to communicate ongoing work, ideas, celebrations, accomplishements, struggles and the rest is needed.Starting with this week: This morning we…Continue
Primitive and Traditional Living Skills
Started by Travis Linds. Last reply by Krista Rome Aug 29, 2011. 13 Replies 1 Like
I'd love for us to learn and teach more Primitive and Traditional Living Skills at River Haven. There is a gathering held late summer at Skalitude Retreat Center that I would for sure attend (and have been wanting to attend), if I have the vacation…Continue
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Comment by Heather K on September 14, 2011 at 3:44pm
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Saskatoon Circle Primitive & Traditional Living Gathering begins next week- Anyone else going camping in this wilderness family-friendly location? http://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/events/saskatoon-circle-primitive
Location Methow Valley (Wed Sept 21- Mon Sept 26).
Quote from webpage: “We seek to create a gathering focused on re-connecting to the Earth, & each other, and bringing the universality of primitive skills to help foster this connection.” www.saskatooncirhttp://cle.com/www.saskatooncircle.com/Welcome.html
“Please navigate website for more information, and feel free to contact with questions or comments at saskatooncircle09@yahoo.com ” endquote
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Comment by Krista Rome on September 13, 2011 at 10:47pm
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I'm looking to have a threshing party at Riverhaven on Sunday, September 25. Perhaps this is a good time to have another potluck too. I'm thinking mid to late afternoon for the threshing, drop-in between 2-6 or so? With potluck afterward? Anyone interested?
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Comment by Travis Linds on August 16, 2011 at 2:20pm
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Another workshop, it helps me to make sure I follow through and get Chris Wolf's truck converted to run on Straight Veg Oil.
http://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/events/workshop-2-to-convert-dies...
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rocket stove workshop #2 Thursday, Aug. 18th 6:30 pm
http://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/events/rocket-stove-workshop-2
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Comment by Chris Wolf on August 12, 2011 at 5:12pm
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That's the marshmallow that knocked me out for the rest of the night!
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LOL. SWEET picture of my fashionable skirt/pants outfit. :) Looks like Chris can barely fit that marshmallow in her mouth!
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Some pictures from this weekend:
MARSHMELLOW ROAST:)
Winter Garden:
Campout with my Daughters and Sister
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Comment by Jamie Jedinak on July 27, 2011 at 10:57pm
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~ Heather ~ The Majestic has a BEAUTIFUL downstairs space that would be EXCELLENT for the future seed-swaps.....
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Thank you so, so very much to everyone who came and helped us build our herb spiral in the hot sun (and then go swimming in the creek/river confluence!) What an example of many hands making light and beautiful work. A special thanks to Spruce for his Permaculture and herb spiral experience and helping lead the project :)
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Last couple years our “NW Autumn Seed-Swap & Barter Fair' has been held at Inspiration Farm with focus on it being bringing farmers & seed-savers together for a seed-swap...along with some home-grown and homemade spirits, food, & products- http://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/events/inspiration-farm-seed-swap... Brian K, Krista & I have started dialogue about this years dates & locations. Interested in co-creating & volunteering? Let us know! November is high water's season, so high ground location preferred, maybe a return to Inspiration Farm upstream in Laurel area.
Possible dates that I've asked Farmers Brian & Krista to consider are Saturday Nov 9th or Sat Nov 19th, giving farmers time to pull in harvest & sort a few seeds before the rainclouds become permanent. (also Sat Oct 29th as a possible date).
Sure would be nice to have River Haven host some major community event before rains come, maybe an autumn harvest potluck. We are going to need a bigger space for our annual January Community Seed-Swap also, as we've outgrown the downtown space. Miss you all! Hope this helps! I'll be at the Herbal Fair in Skagit this august. Volunteers still needed there too.
Love what you-we-all are co-creating at River Haven!
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