Greetings from Earthenstead in Central Arkansas | New Member Introduction | Forums

In the first half of 2013 I bought some undeveloped land. I hope to break ground March or April of 2014. I decided it would be a good idea to join some forums to discuss things and to start a blog to begin documenting my research and experiences as I go.

Buying the land was the culmination of about one and a half years worth of reading and watching videos on a variety of subjects applicable to homesteading.

I became fascinated by earthen building techniques in particular. I most especially like Earthbag aka Super Adobe. My long term goal is to build an earth sheltered Earthbag home into the side of a hill on the property. It will be very labor intensive and take a very long time to do.

My more immediate plan is just to get myself onto the property.

I have an undeveloped 7.5 wooded acres. There are 2 hills each with a plateau, and a valley with a seasonal runoff stream. There are no utilities connected. Only electric will be available. There is no well, and no aquifer below.

My plan is to build towards the rear of the property where I can enjoy the most privacy. That will require about an 800 foot winding driveway. I will need to clear trees and rock the entire way. I will also need to build a land bridge with a large culvert to cross the seasonal runoff stream.