Connecting via the disconnect
June 11, 2010
Photo Credit: Red Feather Development Group
No texting. No internet. No blogging. No, no, no.
I love it. I’m currently residing in an emerald green tent in the Northern Cheyenne Reservation. My first time in Montana. I’m helping build a sustainable straw bale house through the incredible organization, Red Feather Development Group.
Truthfully, waking up a 7am and working every day does not seem like a vacation. Yet, I feel like the next week may be worthy of a lot more than golden beaches and tans, pool side lounging, and daiquiris. It’s my first week on “vacationing” completely on my own. On my own as in not knowing a single soul. It’s refreshing … and it’s needed.
I’ll be back to the homestead, NY i love/hate you City, on June 20th. Changed.
June 28, 2010 at 9:05 pm
Hey! I’ll be really interested to hear more about how you liked this volunteer experience. My husband and I are checking out various ways to learn about straw bale home construction. This looks like it might be a good place.
June 28, 2010 at 9:09 pm
Hi Morgan,
I had a wonderful time in Montana on the build site. It took me about a week to get back into the NYC groove, but I plan on writing about my experience shortly. I highly recommend you check out Red Feather. Thanks for the motivation to write this week!
Best,
Kira