Woodland resources...

Richard and Anne use as many of their natural resources as possible. Their water comes from a spring that serves two households. The overflow from the holding tank has been converted into a peaceful three level water garden in the backyard that leaves the last pool and flows back to the woods. Firewood is cut and split from the property for winter heating. Rather than burning debris from small projects, Richard and Anne use a PTO chipper to create wood chips which are used on the walking trails.

Several years ago while visiting, Amanda saw a use for the undercut that comes when a tree is fallen. She created decorative watermelon wedges for family gifts. Kristine took the log brand and log tails from house construction and fashioned decorative hangings or doorstops. Richard took Western redcedar from the property and constructed a hand split rail fence. When in season Anne can't pass a blackberry bush without picking, which soon becomes jelly for family and friends.

Recently 3 outbuildings have been constructed by Richard using wood milled using a Wood Miser portable mill from trees felled on the Gales Creek property .