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Living free is largely about making things that enrich our lives: yummy dinners, written works, paintings, compost, vegetables, music, babies (not sure about that one). It would be a bonus to live in a "free" community of people who are also into making stuff. Wendy Tremayne is doing both: she founded Swap-O-Rama-Rama, "a clothing swap and series of do-it-yourself workshops in which a community explores creative reuse through the recycling of used clothing." She's also working with Mikey Sklar to create "Green Acre", a lodging spot for geeks in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. A snip from Wendy's website:

In March of 06 my partner Mikey and I moved from New York City to Truth or Consequences NM to join a pioneering spirit that was emerging in a small western town. In September of 2006 we purchased an RV park and mineral hot spring in the downtown hot water district to convert into an off grid hotel, venue and hot spring gathering place. Our goal is to build with as much re-use as possible, carefully considering our carbon footprint along the way. When finished, it is our intention to offer workshops, entertainment, yoga and a variety of cultural events at our on site venue. Like a Sufi Khankah, we are building a place where home, spirit and community come together in a harmonious whole.

Check out this internet video interview with the couple, who have a cute cat and are using recycled shipping containers to build lodging facilities. Neat, huh? "Our bond was making things together" - isn't that touching? via Craftzine