Demographics Drive Change

Whether it’s population or economic growth, exponential growth inevitably ends with bust and collapse. Here is a video that explains the impact of exponential growth.  World news is fixated on the UN’s pronouncement that we are passing the 7 billion population mark. Ironically, there are many countries where population collapse is the issue as chronicled [...]

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Aftermath of 9/11 – Hope, Peace, Power

We are individually and collectively powerful. With God’s guidance, we can create a world of hope, peace and power.

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Hands-On Preparedness Fair – Workshops

Our call for highly qualified workshop leaders has been answered in spades.   The quality and diversity of topics to be covered at the Fair on July 23-24 is outstanding.  See some of my older posts for a flyer and overview.  Here is a sampling  Preparedness Fair Schedule 7-24-2010 A sequence of three presentations, starts with Permaculture [...]

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Self-Reliant Living: Alternative Energy

We keep pushing the envelope, learning how to live independently.  I love the sense of freedom and peace of mind that gives me.  Water and food were our first focus.  That foundation is feeling pretty solid now. Our next focus has been energy.  We have been seriously researching lots of alternatives for reliable, low cost [...]

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3rd Annual Independence Day Celebration @ the Village

An independent, self-sufficient lifestyle is one element that defines the Village.  So, Independence Day is OUR day, our 3rd annual. We will start celebrating on Friday the 3rd with a double feature on the big screen under the stars in our amphitheater.  Call for an invitation to join us.  You might even consider bringing a [...]

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Spring Green and Peace is in the Air

It’s that beautiful time of year when the new green is fresh and delicate.  Recent rains have filled the creeks to overflowing and the waterfalls roar.  At our elevation, the dogwoods, wild azaleas, wildflowers and mountain laurel are about a month behind Atlanta – now in full bloom. Spring brings out the best in us.  [...]

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The Self-Sustaining EcoVillage

The press is beginning to wake up to something known as Peak Oil.  Check out today’s Wall Street Journal for a feature article. Yes, it’s time to wake up and get serious about achieving energy independence on a national scale for many reasons including our economic health, the health of the planet, the human cost [...]

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Green, Sustainable Development Incentives

The other day my wife and I were discussing the importance of sustainable, green conservation and construction in the Village.  We have already dedicated about 500 acres or 2/3 of the development to a nature preserve, but we agreed that we need to do more. Here’s the plan: 1.  We have organized an advisory board [...]

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Looking For Tennessee Mountain Property but worried about Financing? Not a Problem

Many have expressed concern over media hype of a Real Estate melt down caused by the sub-prime lending mess. Not a problem at the Village.  We have established a relationship with outstanding lenders who stuck to their knitting when others were tempted to engage in questionable lending practices.  These lenders do not sell off their [...]

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The Bluff Lots are Ready

Today, I am announcing the pre-sale of seven additional lots in a new phase (1B) at the Village. Each of these bluff lots is truly spectacular.  Deep woods, old growth trees, bluff views.  Two of them feature waterfalls and one-of-a-kind Indian Rock houses.  They range in size from 5 to 8.5 acres.  All have direct [...]

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My Journal Begins

I’m Grant Miller, owner, developer and resident of the Village on Sewanee Creek. With this entry, my journal on this website just became operational.  I will begin posting both past tense and present impressions as they occur.  Check back often for new entries and feel free to add your own comments.

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