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Our Off-Grid facility is now available to guests and families. Pets encouraged. Home schoolers especially love our outdoor lab just steps away.

Spring 2024 Garden

This post touches on the beauty of nature, the excitement of gardening, and the appeal of seed catalogs. It also invites input on plant choices for the garden. The writer is seeking suggestions for fruits, vegetables, and herbs. The post also encourages reading of “Paradise Lost” by John Milton. Continue reading

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10 Years Later

Here are some current pictures of the property. The log cabin is a fully functioning off-grid home ready for adventure.

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Quick Links

Here are some useful links for your visit to Erywilde: Things to do and see https://georgia-agritourism.org https://www.exploregeorgia.org/city/thomaston

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The Biology of Mud

Mud! Oozie, goozie, glorious mud! Dear Parent, as you try to teach your home-schooled child about nematodes, worms, fungi, paramecium you know it just isn’t “sticking” with your student. Imagine taking them to a country stream, a small lake, a … Continue reading

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THE Garden

Spring arrived and it was time for a GARDEN. Hoorah! The last item on the “independent living” checklist – a food source! Lots of deer wandering around, looking for something to eat, so the first step is a fence. A … Continue reading

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A Novice’s Guide to a Sharper Chain Saw

Tooth sharpness, depth guide teeth, and angle all impact the cutting process of a chainsaw chain. Kickback prevention involves an additional safety. It’s advisable to consult professionals for maintenance of your chain. Continue reading

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Has it been that long?

Three years since my last entry! WoW. Stay tuned … Update coming.

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Some early pics

     

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Bringing Water to the Cabin

Ever read the book, Water For Elephants By Sara Gruen? Enjoyable story. Mild adult situations but good Summer cabin reading. The cabin, just like elephants, needs water too. We had two choices – dig a well or extend the local … Continue reading

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How to Build a Door in 28 Easy Steps

One of the guiding constructs of the Erywilde project is to use as much truly “native” material as possible. The logs are from the trees growing on the property. The oak floor is from a massive oak tree felled by … Continue reading

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