14520 Ferns Corner Rd, Monmouth, OR 97361

Looking for one person only. Private bedroom with its own bathroom. 12 ft. x 11 ft. room, + 6ft 8 in. x 28 in. closet. Partially furnished with desk, night stands, two book cases, queen sized, 6 in. tall, solid cedar plank bed frame . Shared great room with remodeled kitchen. Granite counters, large fridge, 6 burner stove, lots of kitchen tools and cabinet space, canning equipment, farm table, couch and chair. Shared 12 ft x 12 ft deck, 12 ft x 20 ft covered back porch with swing. Shared garden raised beds , produce available. Shared greenhouse. Opportunity to can, freeze and eat organically. This is a 5 acre homestead. Sheep and chickens graze an orchard of apples and pears, with a newly planted persimmon and fig tree. There is a pond for irrigating the orchard. Barn and tree swallows, 20 something bird houses, and red wing blackbirds. They help to minimize the loss of chickens that free range. Being protective of their babies, they fly at the hawks. There's a sheep dog that is protective of the property. A tiny house is sited on one corner of the property and is rented out to a woman in her mid 20's. She shares, works one of the 40 ft raised beds for growing herbs. There's a small farm stand by the roadside where eggs, plants and produce are sold. After one month roommate agreement, and if this is a good fit for you, a one year lease will follow. A year allows for an experience of all the seasons and a full cycle of Nature. All utilities are included. Proof of financial ability to meet your needs. References and health insurance, up to date on all vaccines. Internet, electricity, water, garbage and heat, included. Smoking outside is OK. 420 friendly. 5 miles to Monmouth, 6 to Dallas, (no red lights!), 8 to Independence, 18 to Salem, 25 to Corvallis and McMinville, 54 to the ocean. Must have a vehicle. Off street parking and a gated driveway. No pets. There's a sheep dog that doesn't like cats or dogs on the property. Dog, sheep and chickens are like family. Here for you to befriend. Face to face meeting required. Family and friends are welcome to visit. There's a spare bedroom and camping space. I am a retired viticulturist and winemaker. Have a masters degree in psychology and experience as a children's services social worker. Now, I'm mostly a horticulturist, steward of land, philosopher, occasional poet and dancer. I have a piano, a couple of guitars, and a cello that would like someone to play them. I value good communication, make friends easily, value the quiet peace, privacy and connection with Nature. Reading and writing, camping and hiking, planting and growing. If you can learn about feeding the sheep, collecting the eggs, it would allow me to camp and get away. I have a daughter in Northern CA, another in Madison, WI. Family in rural Western NY, South of Buffalo, and an Ohana (extended family) in Hawaii. Your help on the farm for extended getaways can be bartered for reduced rent. When able to get away, I go to Hawaii for a month in the late Winter/early Spring. Aloha Aina is a love of the land, a deep connection, respect, between people and with the land. Living harmoniously. A philosophy I understand. Embrace. This is a wonderful place with a bucolic view of the valley. A good place to plant yourself. A roommate agreement/one year lease. All utilities included. Proof of financial ability to meet your needs. References and health insurance, up to date on all vaccines. Internet, electricity, water, garbage and heat, included. Smoking outside is OK. 420 friendly. 5 miles to Monmouth, 6 to Dallas, 18 to Salem, 25 to Corvallis and McMinville. Must have a vehicle. Off street parking and a gated driveway. No pets. There's a sheep dog that doesn't like cats. Dog, sheep and chickens are like family. Here for you to befriend. Face to face interview required. Family and friends are welcome to visit.