Everybody likes a party

As you all are well aware, this is a crew that knows how to throw a party -- yummy food, toasts, music, themes, and organized play. I think that this farm dream is in part a culmination of that. So far we have envisioned somewhere that would be a place for folks to dabble --- event hosting, eventually food preparation, maybe little tiny cottages that people could stay in? The other night I had this goofy idea about building tiny rammed earth cottages in the wooded part of the property, each with their own fireplace and hot tub --- basically the hobbit village. Over the field would be the farmhouse-- a warm place where you could pick up a picnic dinner, rock on the front porch, chat, play music, and pet cats. I see a big pavilion or indoor space where conferences could meet, wedding receptions could be held, and BIG SQUARE DANCES (or maybe a traditional Johnny waltz party) could go until the wee hours! In general, I think we want to grow a place that allows people to connect with nature and each other, a place to renew, and a place to explore. Another thought we had was that if the property had ready fields, we could rent that space to someone who actually does know how to farm or maybe a winery to plant grapes. A restaurant would be a long-term goal and gardens a constant work in progress. I think we could market to companies, youth groups, weddings, family reunions, and other folks that want a place to have a conferences. Finding somewhere close enough to the city that people would not have to stay at the farm in the beginning would be ideal. Also, the zoning issue-- there are so many things we want to do, we have to be careful that the zoning will allow all the possibilities. From my research so far, that seems possible. Also, I think we should have either a swimming pool or a water source or both. And I LOVE the idea of a tree house --- maybe even an Ewok village ;)! Don't ask what the new obsession with "little" creatures is, but it keeps coming back!