130 – Buying Land

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-vuq7r-150b0b4

It is a common dream. Buy some land out in the country, build your little cabin, raise some chickens and some tomatoes and maybe a goat or two – and watch the craziness of the world sail past.

But just how do you go about making this dream a reality? What should you look for and what should you avoid when seeking out that little patch of paradise?

Join Annie and Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station for a discussion of their experience moving towards a sustainable lifestyle and the lessons learned over 30 years of living in a house made of trash.

001 – Living in an Earthship

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ax59r-143b6a0

What is it like to live in an Earthship (a home made of tires, bottles, mud and assorted garbage)?  Join Annie and Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station for a discussion of the serious topic of sustainable living – without taking ourselves too seriously.

You can take a free virtual tour at http://www.bluerockstation.com

135 – More FAQs about 30 years Living in a House Made of Trash

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-gb7vh-112cd73

About 30 years ago, Annie and Jay Warmke decided to build an Earthship (a home made of tires, cans, bottles, mud and recycled materials) in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Over the years, many of the nearly 40,000 visitors have had questions about the hardships and realities of seeking a sustainable and purpose-driven life.

Join Annie and Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station for a discussion what was gained and what was lost in dropping out of the consumption-driven lifestyle to build a life more connected to the earth.

132 – Earthship Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-d3fr4-1119567

About 30 years ago, Annie and Jay Warmke decided to build an Earthship (a home made of tires, cans, bottles, mud and recycled materials) in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Over the years, nearly 40,000 people have visited and normally come loaded with dozens of questions.

Join Annie and Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station for a discussion of some of the frequently asked questions about the good, the bad and the ugly of living in a house made of trash.

130 – Buying Land

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-vpvyf-1103359

Many people dream of the day they can buy themselves a dozen acres out in the country, build their little cabin, raise some tomatoes and let the world drift by with all its craziness and insane stimulation.  Surprisingly few actually turn that dream into reality.

Join Annie and Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station for a discussion of the process and pitfalls of locating and purchasing that little patch of paradise – and how to make the odds a bit better that that dream will not turn into a nightmare.

129 – Transitioning Your Life Towards Living Sustainably

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-289ka-10eb430

Nearly 30 years ago Annie and Jay Warmke quit their high-paying corporate jobs, sold their suburban home, and moved to the hills of Appalachia to build a home out of tires and mud. The goal was to live a carbon neutral – or even a negative carbon lifestyle.

Many of the over 35,000 people who have visited Blue Rock Station over the years have asked – “What made you do such a crazy thing? And how did you manage it?”

Join Annie and Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station for a discussion of their experience moving towards a sustainable lifestyle and the lessons learned over 30 years of living in a house made of trash.

015 – Why We Built an Earthship

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-dr3cm-f7cb04

In 1992 Annie and Jay Warmke decided to begin the process of leaving their suburban corporate lifestyle and build a home made from tires, cans and salvaged materials in the hills of Appalachian Ohio.

 

Construction on the first “Earthship” located east of the Mississippi River began.  The project would take years, perhaps because neither knew what they were doing. 

 

Over the years over 35,000 people have now visited this unique passive solar home – learning about the realities and pitfalls of sustainable living. 

 

015 – Why We Built an Earthship

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-x88uu-e55859

What led to us building an earthship in the hills of Appalachian Ohio. The first “tire house” east of the Mississippi.  Join a discussion with Jay and Annie Warmke of Blue Rock Station on the life events that led to building a home of tires and living sustainably.

 

Back by popular demand – we are re-posting some of our most popular programs during the Covid-19 lock down.  We will be back in the studio soon.  Originally broadcast March 3, 2019.

008 – Living with Zero Utilities

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-nw65i-e09202

Back by popular demand – we are re-posting some of our most popular programs during the lock down.  We will be back in the studio soon.  Originally broadcast Jan 13, 2019.

Imagine no electric bill.  No gas, water, sewer, heating or cooling bills.  Join the folks at Blue Rock Station in a discussion of how they have created a life style where their home is self contained – no outside utilities.

001 – Living in an Earthship (Greatest Hits Rebroadcast)

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-b7xrg-df04f2

Back by popular demand – we are re-posting some of our most popular programs during the lock down.  We will be back in the studio soon.  Originally broadcast Dec 4, 2018.

 

What is it like to live in an Earthship (a home made of tires, bottles, mud and assorted garbage)?  Join Annie and Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station for a discussion of the serious topic of sustainable living – without taking ourselves too seriously.

You can take a free virtual tour at http://www.bluerockstation.com