This 9 acre property sits on the west facing slope of the Slocan Valley, 5 minutes drive up the mountain from Slocan City. This opportunity is ideal for someone looking for a co-living and shared homesteading experience. The property boasts 8 acres of trees that back onto Crown land (ideal for wild foraging) and a 1/4 acre fenced personal garden. There is space to clear to build a tiny home or place a trailer, a secondary dwelling and space in the main residence, which is shared with the landowners.
Land Details
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
9 acres
Wooded Area
Yes - 8 acres of land
Cultivable Area
1/4 acre fenced with fruit trees and forest
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - The 1/4 in cultivation could be expanded; there is already more area with fruit trees. This land opportunity is closed tied to another opportunity 30 minutes away in Passmore with a larger fenced garden and space for livestock.
Zoning
None.
Current use
Vegetable -
Orchard/Fruit -
Current practices
Organic -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
Description and historical use of land available for farming
Organic homestead
Road Access
Yes - Dirt road access up the mountain accessed from highway 6.
Electricity
Yes
Cell Service
Yes
Long-term goal or vision for land
Increase productivity on the land.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes - Wildfire hazard but landowner has taken some risk mitigation measures.
Current residents living on property
Yes - Landowner resides on the property in the main residence.
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - Shed and wood shed.
Land is fenced
Yes - 1/4 is fenced
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - Hand tools only
Water source
Stream/river -
Water rights to these sources
Yes - Domestic rights to creek that runs through property (500 gals/day and irrigation – 1500 gals/day)
On-site housing
Yes - Large older house, guest house and space to clear for temporary housing with water access
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
Vegetable -
Orchard/Fruit -
Other - Foraging
Practices preferred
Organic -
Agronomic potential
Good
Soil details
Preferred arrangement
Lease -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes - Preferred.
Agreement duration
1 year pilot; 3 years renewal depending on results
