Misty Acres Ecovillage

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We are nestled between the Okanagan valley and the Kootenay Mountains, in southern-central British Columbia. We are in the Monashee mountain range. Monashee means “peace”.

All with in a short distance you will find Phoenix Ski Mountain, Jewel Lake, Christina Lake, The Kettle River and the Kettle River Valley, the Trans Canada Trail and thousands upon thousand of acres of untouched Canadian wilderness.

Misty Acres is 55 acres of mountain side in the Boundary region of British Columbia. And a newly forming, and small, ecovillage.

We overlook the stunning Kettle River Valley between Greenwood BC and Grand Forks BC, and have access to the Trans Canada Trail on the property.

Misty Acres has Crown Land on two sides and has a mix of pasture, field and forest.

Our dream is to turn Misty Acres in to a small working and wonderful Ecovillage. We invite you to join us!

We just took possession of Misty Acres in August 2008, and you have the opportunity to get in right from the start. Help build the community you dream of.

Some of our plans include:

A green boarding and rescue facility for dogs, cats and horses. Construction will begin in the Spring!

As well we would like a mix of organic livestock, orchard, vineyard and herb farm.

A farmer’s style market, gift/organic tea and coffee shop, and possibly a eco friendly B&B.

We would also love to see natural and historical crafts such as smith craft, leather work, fibre arts etc.

The land beside us is also for sale and great farmland/ranchland and has two creeks. If we get enough interest we could expand.

Rescuer

I will take in the unwanted

I will clean the filthy

I will feed the starving

I will love the unloved

I will heal the wounds

I will mend the broken hearts

I will make their pain my own

I will sooth their fears

I will fight to regain trust that has been lost

I will be a custodian of second chances

I will harden my heart to the cruelty of mankind

I will sleep on the concrete floor of a kennel

I will weep for them

I will be brave for them

I will hold my hands steady

I will smile for them

I will rage at what was done

I will bear their burdens

I will be an example of strength

I will be pack leader

I will hold their lives in my gentle hands

I will renew

I will find them loving homes

And if what was done will take their life

I will hold them as they breathe their dying breath

I will lay them to rest

I will pray for their souls

And I will mourn each one

Because there is no one else for them

Jeni, Summer 2008