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Big Calm permaculture homestead

Located in Kootenays 81019726 e852 4736 b039 5bc310104f49

Land Details

Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
37
Wooded Area
Yes
Cultivable Area
1-2
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes
Zoning
Non-ALR
Current use
  • Vegetable - Vegetable garden
  • Greenhouse -
  • Other - Tiny home pad rentals, tiny home guest-stay
Current practices
  • Organic -
State of the surface of the cultivable area

Mixed terrain that may be suitable for gardening, additional greenhouses, small livestock, food forest, and foraging purposes.

Description and historical use of land available for farming

Forage / the land has not been previously farmed. The garden, which we've revived and are expanding, was once certified organic.

Road Access
Yes
Electricity
Yes
Cell Service
No - Starlink internet (wifi)
Long-term goal or vision for land

A resilient permaculture-guided tiny home community focused on a variety of regenerative systems that include small livestock, food forests, greenhouses and market gardens, etc. We're seeking other couples that share our vision and are keen to co-develop the land together.

Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes - Wildfire area (2021 fire left a fire break)
Current residents living on property
Yes - Landowners and a knowledgeable YA couple
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - Not really, but we have some barn, quonest workshop, and shed storage space
Land is fenced
Yes - Partially. The garden is fenced. Some fenced paddocks.
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water source
  • Other - Groundwater
Water rights to these sources
Yes
On-site housing
No - Fully serviced pad for an RV/tiny/mobile home available
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
  • Vegetable -
  • Livestock - Goats -
  • Poultry - Layers -
  • Poultry - Broilers -
  • Orchard/Fruit -
  • Greenhouse -
  • Flower -
  • Bees -
  • Mushroom -
  • Nursery -
Practices preferred
  • Organic -
Agronomic potential
I don't know
Soil details
  • Rocky soil -
  • Sloping -
Preferred arrangement
  • Lease -
  • License -
  • MOU -
  • Business Partnership -
  • Other - Potentially co-own
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
No
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes
Agreement duration
To be discussed
Last modifed 6 months ago; never expires.