7/28 Planning, Designing and Searching for land

On New Years Eve of 2008 Matt and I decided to give 100% to moving to the north woods and living off the grid. During the rest of the winter and spring we began designing our mini cabin, planning what we could live without, reading everything we could and searching for property. On June 5, 2008 we purchased 7 acres of land in northeastern Minnesota in a town called Embarrass. The property is heavily wooded and has a lot of bog and wetland. Our designs are complete and we are building a 288 sq ft heated structure with a sleeping loft and screened in porch. We will be able to sleep 6 comfortably. So we are hoping for visitors!!! In the up-coming posts we will add pictures and details of our progress. We appreciate all the support and encouragement we have received from friends and family!