Greater Ukiah Localization Project (GULP)

Who wants a cob oven built on their property?

Maralena — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 11:14:35 -0700

Hello everybody,

I am looking for a site on which a cob oven could be built in or around Hopland, CA in mid-May. The Solar Living Institute (www.solarliving.org) is giving a workshop on earth oven construction, and we are looking for a place (organization, school, community group) that wants an oven on their land! Here is a description of the course:

NB 150: Build an Earth Oven
May 17-18 2008, 9am-5pm

Wood-fired, retained-heat ovens have been used throughout the ages and around the world, and are still prized by artisan bakers for making the finest bread and pizza. Learn to build your own earth oven from clay, sand, straw and bricks. This hands-on workshop will take you through the process from foundation to completion. We'll discuss how to identify good building soil and how to heat and bake in the oven efficiently.

If you know of such a place, send me an e-mail at maralena.murphy@solarliving.org. I'll be happy to answer questions and give more details about the project.

Blessings,
Maralena

Greater Ukiah Localization Project (GULP)

Californian contemplating relocation to BC

711shamn — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 11:03:16 -0800

Hi,
I am currently living near Ukiah, CA, and am thinking about moving to BC. I am worried about the current regime in our executive branch of government turning into an Orwellian nightmare. I would assume that Canadians are further away from being dominated by Big Brother than we Americans, but you have recently elected some right-wingish conservatives. I simply wish to live sustainably off the grid and grow all of my own food. The US has a law stating it can confiscate agricultural land and equipment during times of "emergency". I would hate to have my years of hard work taken away. How many of you think I'd be better off in BC? Thanks for your input.

Namaste,
Shawn

Greater Ukiah Localization Project (GULP)

Greater Ukiah Localization Project (GULP)

cliffpaulin — Wed, 05 Jul 2006 13:36:00 -0700

About the Group

GULP works to engage all residents of the Upper Russian River Watershed to collaborate in strengthening our capacity to insure local sources of food, water, energy and the basic physical and spiritual needs of our communities by co-creating vibrant, self-reliant local economies.

This is our mission statement adopted by our Steering Committee after substantial input from our general membership.

About Ukiah

Ukiah is a semi-rural area located 110 miles north of San Francisco. The population within the city limits is approximately 15,000 with another 8,000 in the surrounding areas. Our group encompasses everything from Hopland in the south to Potter Vally in the north, an area about 30 miles long. The economic activity in the area is largely driven by the service sector. As the county seat and population center for Mendocino County we are a regional draw for things like shopping, medical facilities, legal services, educational services, and cultural amenities. Other major sectors of the economy include wine grape production, marijuana cultivation, and some small scale agriculture (mainly beef and pear production). There is a moderate amount of tourism as we are on the Highway 101 corridor connecting the Bay Area with Northern Costal communities, although a highway bypass means many of those passing through do just that.