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Ultimately, I suspect it will be more a labor of love than a true money maker - but labors of love are delightful.
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This is why I'm thinking of maybe waiting a couple of years- I could probably do 20 or 25 acres now, but likely 100 or so acres in a few years. A larger plot of land would allow things like hunting excursions (something else I hadn't thought of- I just pictured myself and anyone from the forum who wanted to buy and Indiana hunting license).Gondian wrote:I am "friends" with several groups of people here in Michigan that would jump at the chance to spend the week end there! I my self would love the chance to talk to you about possable hunting trips, (I just met Paul Wilber, founder of St.Herbert's Rangers, and I am sure he would be interested) and archery competitions. This is a great Idea Straelbora!
Spot on. Camlann indicates that there is a market of some sort. To me, it's like the difference between a Ren Faire and a Society for Creative Anachronism event- in my set up, it's not day-trippers and people paid to be in character; it's for the people who want 'full immersion,' as much as is possible, in a fantasy venue.Elleth wrote:Are you familiar with Camlann, by any chance? I imagine they might have good advice on what events/attractions pull enough custom to stay solvent without going all Six-Flags and destroying authenticity and charm.
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Ultimately, I suspect it will be more a labor of love than a true money maker - but labors of love are delightful.
You are a bloomin geniousStraelbora wrote:This is why I'm thinking of maybe waiting a couple of years- I could probably do 20 or 25 acres now, but likely 100 or so acres in a few years. A larger plot of land would allow things like hunting excursions (something else I hadn't thought of- I just pictured myself and anyone from the forum who wanted to buy and Indiana hunting license).Gondian wrote:I am "friends" with several groups of people here in Michigan that would jump at the chance to spend the week end there! I my self would love the chance to talk to you about possable hunting trips, (I just met Paul Wilber, founder of St.Herbert's Rangers, and I am sure he would be interested) and archery competitions. This is a great Idea Straelbora!
A larger plot of land also allows me to expand in a way I'd like. If I started making a profit, I would turn the money back into the project and make, say, some 'Numenorean ruins' in one corner of the land, where people could take photos or LARPers could have 'Weathertop' scenarios; I would maybe build some simple Elvish flets in another portion, and even something Dwarvish elsewhere.
Thanks. If that doesn't convince my wife that this can happen, I don't know what would.wulfgar wrote:Here's an example and evidence that something like this can be done. Here in Arkansas is Castra Lafe, the product of one man's ingenuity, perspiration, and dream.
There is another roman building, and a small Celt village that I don't have pictures of.
Each year a full immersion Roman event is held on site with military, civilian, Celt, and gladiator impressions. The owner is starting to open the site to SCA also.
Daerir wrote:If you started a medieval themed village, I know where I'd moving to when I move out! I'll load up my "futuristic and mechanical steel wagon" and be on my way![]()
That's what I would love to have- a place that people can rent to stay at, but then a FREE place for people to sell their handicrafts. I know that a handmade anything will cost more than a machine made equivalent, if the craftsman is going to pay him or herself even a marginal wage for the time spent making it.Daerir wrote:If and when I get out of tech school, I might consider moving to Indiana, but it all depends on job standing. If I ever do show up, I might even set up a little kiosk for my wooden wares
I think I found it when I was doing some research. Yeah- it's something like a four star hotel, but the building is stone and has a 'castle' look to it, as do the furniture, etc.Beornmann wrote:I remember a medieval themed hotel, conference center, and camp somewhere in SE Ohio, but I believe it went out of business. Can't remember the name, but it was something like Ravensguard or Ravenswood. I'll keep looking around what happened.