The Owner-Built Recycled Home Chris and JR knew that when it was time for Chris to retire from her job as an office manager, they wanted to move to the country and build their dream home.
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Over the course of many years JR began collecting materials from construction sites and recycle centers, accumulating almost everything they would need, floor and ceiling joists, studs for wall framing, rafters, windows, doors, even the porch decking, After becoming provisional members ( the last step before full membership), Chris and JR lived in a rental apartment on The Farm while they secured a house site and began construction. JR did much of the work himself, along with assistance from a second generation Farm carpenter. |
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The living room features a vaulted ceiling with beautiful stained glass lighting fixtures that came from a church. |
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The Sustainable Life Retreats have been designed to give you an opportunity to recharge your energy and establish a path to greater health and happiness. Based on The Farm Community in Tennessee, you are surrounded by nature and the energy that comes from the power of a shared vision, a unique environment for change and growth. Each retreat focuses on a different aspect of the Sustainable Life. Choose the one that will help you take a positive step and further your life goals. Most of all, it is about taking the time to enjoy life! Now it's up to you. Register today! |
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| August 4-8 or 6-8 (weekend only), 2010: Vegetarian Family Retreat Swimming, hiking, kid activities, workshops and GREAT FOOD! Fun for the entire family. Includes Camp sites. Click here for a list of accommodations | |
| Sept. 17-19 Farm Experience Weekend The best overview of the sustainable life, providing the inspiration you need to fulfill your life goals and live your dreams. |
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Even the kitchen cabinets were acquired when one of The Farm's contractors did a kitchen remodel for a home in Nashville. The downstairs front door floor entry, the kitchen floor and a backdrop for the cook stove feature beautiful ceramic tile, another building material collected for pennies on the dollar. A salvaged large picture window supplies a great view of the outdoors over by the breakfast nook. |
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The home has a full basement, a kitchen, dining room, bathroom, and living room on the first floor, a master bedroom and bath on the second floor, and a third floor with an office, guest bedroom and a "Captain's Walk," a balcony up among the tree tops. Their home is a testimony to what can be accomplished with a little time, effort, and a watchful eye, creating something good from the abundant waste so prevalent in our society today. |
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