dokodemo

The land has a few permanent structures made into some apartments. Then, out in the field, there are several busses, trailers, vans, etc which are in various states of repair, mobility, and decor. Most of them were beautiful and filled with character.

The 'ranch has a large garden, portable chicken coop, and a zillion spare parts cars laying around. Broadband net access is available, and most of the residents are technically sophisticated. However, this is a place where you dont need to lock the doors or worry about the vines growing in through the windows. Its a losing battle, so just enjoy it. Plants grow up a rusted trellis made from a bedspring. Castor oil trees explode to 20 feet or more in just 12 months or 2 years. Peacocks stroll the area, and there are enough dogs and cats running around to make anyone happy (or upset, if they dont have souls).

Lots of the folks I know in Austin have ended up settling here, and its really hard to blame them. The independance of maintaining one's own dwelling combined with the community aspects of a shared garden, field, and livestock is quite compelling.