Retreat Medical Station Part 1 of 2

Being without much needed medical supplies when you need them is scary. While working as a nurse outside the hospital setting people often looked to me for medical advice. Not having the convenience of a physician or other trained medical personnel when health issues arose made me plan two or three steps ahead for things… Continue reading Retreat Medical Station Part 1 of 2

Retreat Arrival Checklist

I’ve been asked several times about when something happens and people first arrive at a retreat location. Questions usually come up regarding who does what and when. Granted situation details will dictate quite a bit but having some form of checklist will help remember things, decrease stress, and allow people to use their brains for… Continue reading Retreat Arrival Checklist

What If You Had To Stay In a Bunker For 2 Weeks?

  From the “Q & A” post yesterday Methane asked the following question: If you had to stay in a bunker for 2+ weeks due to nuclear attack, what would be some of the supplies you would ensure to have besides food/water? After watching “ALONE”, I wonder if I could survive with only 1 other… Continue reading What If You Had To Stay In a Bunker For 2 Weeks?

Retreat Arrival Checklist

I’ve been asked several times about when something happens and people first arrive to a retreat location. Questions usually come up regarding who does what and when. Granted situation details will dictate quite a bit but having some form of checklist will help remember things, decrease stress, and allow people to use their brains for… Continue reading Retreat Arrival Checklist

VIDEO: One Way Poor People Can Buy Land With No Money

For many – including myself – the need to buy land and create a retreat/homestead/getaway is felt down to the core. Money – or lack thereof is the most common reason why it doesn’t happen. I came across this video from Becky’s Homestead with some suggestions on how to reach your goal with very little money.… Continue reading VIDEO: One Way Poor People Can Buy Land With No Money