Farm management (3 years+) - Have worked on many farms and managed production over my lifetime
General farming (3 years or less) - Taking Bee Keeping Course the beginning of February 2025
General farming (3 years+) - Grew Up on a Farm and have lot of experience growing food and experience with chickens
Do you have a business plan?
No - Working on one for Grants
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - Personal assets and funds as well as private investments FT Remote Job as well ($120K/yr)
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
No
Project
Farm Name
The Healing Hive
Farm Project Description
Bee Colonies for pollination and byproduct (honey, beeswax, pollen, propolis, royal jelly)
Walapini underground Green House for all season production of greens, market vegetables.
Chickens (Layers) for eggs
Chicken Coupe/Tractors for compost and pest control
Yoga,Reiki,Art, Sound Baths and Breath Work Healing Sessions (Mini retreats)
Possibly adding glamping tents for weekend retreat visitors down the road and after establishing food/greenhouse
Overall healing space with permaculture and sustainability.
Organic growing. No pesticides.
Preferred Arrangement
Lease -
Transfer / Succession -
Sale of Land -
Duration of the desired agreement
2-3 Years with an Option to Buy
Ideal date to obtain land by
May 2025 or Sooner.
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
3-20 Acres
Wooded Area (acres)
Yes - Some Shade for chickens and gardens and possible harvest of building materials.
Cultivable Area (acres)
1-3
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
No
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
No preference
I'm willing to work the land/soil to bring it to a workable state (growing)
Obviously Loamy mixed soil or old composted manure on site would be a benefit
Open to landowner residing on property
No - I enjoy my privacy but willing to cohabitate with a kind and like minded owner
Need farm buildings
Yes - If they're available...open to restore or use
Need fenced land
No
Need farm machinery and tools
Yes - If implements and a tractor are available I'm open to share/rent
Need established water source and infrastructure
Water for Gardens and chickens
Need on-site housing
Yes - I own a 28ft Geodesic Dome I would like to Erect on site & a fifth wheeltrailer
