Joniel
I have lived in this meadow for 25 years now in tipis, huts, sheds and now the underground room. 80 square feet.
Situated in a 2 acre meadow along the Wallowa River in eastern Oregon, my underground home is barely visible in the natural landscape.
A hobbit hole style home in Joseph, Oregon on land leased for $100/year. Owned and shared by Dan Price. More info. here.
Checkout Dan’s books (Moonlit Chronicles to start) too!
I’m more impressed by land for $100 / year! Wow.
I read Dan’s book. It was very interesting. You should check it out if you are interested in living a simple lifestyle.
a romantic notion…however, several practical functions come to mind? Rain, snow and such(accessibility)? getting my clothes (knees) dirty getting in/out? bathroom/ outhouse? 25 years/ is there another dwelling with full functions?
again, very romantic idea. invite someone back to your place…”you know you might want to take your clothes off out here so they won’t get dirty” hhhhmmmm , you know, let me REthink my position here! ha!
just joshin ya….kewl stuff.
I can’t tell how tall the ceiling is, but I had to feel like I had to duck to look at it and to crawl through the front door. When I was in my 20’s, I would have loved it. Now that I’m 70, no can do. BUT, I wouldn’t mind living underground.
In the spirit of Henry D. Thoreau, rich indeed 🙂 It takes individuality, and courage, to break out of that needing what the neighbor has mindset.
I don’t think I could imagine anything more claustrophobic. Yikes.
Thoreau is right there quite proud. 😉
What a sweet and cozy home nestled into the natural setting. Touches a kind of truth. Inspires me to explore how to create my own style of something like it. Many years ago a good friend lived half underground and it served her and her daughter well – they were warm and secure. Thank you for posting this!
wish there were more pics. we’re seeing less than 10 sq. ft. I think, no? very cool.
What are we looking at? There seems to be two structures. One is a berme built into the side of a hill, and the other structure seems to be a yurt built out of wood. Where did you get the $100.00, a year for the land figure? I’m surprised that he has been allowed to live like this without some bureaucrat stepping in.
PS Okay, I see the $100.00, figure in the small type at the bottom. Thanks.