Survey

Note: Yes, 21 questions is way too many. We've pared the survey down to 6 questions, not to beg your participation, but to lighten it up a little. And to those few of you who tackled the "big one," thank you!

http://lostviewfarm.survey.sgizmo.com

As we began to plan our home addition in detail, it became clear that we were not taking a holistic view of the project. We began to ask ourselves how it would fit in with the rest of the house, how we could best maximize space between the two structures, how it best sit on the property. In addition, Becca and Charis’s parents, Ted and Jeannine, have expressed interest in building a home on our property in a few years and we welcome the idea. This step involves major consideration not only about how their living space would fit in on the property and/or connect to the current home, but also how we would change and grow as members of a community. These questions took us many steps back from the addition, but began to show us how deeply important it is that we all share the same vision for our farm community, both visually in regard to how we use our space, and also as a guiding principle for how we live our lives.

Who are we as a community? And what do we want to become?
What is our mission?

These complex questions are not easily answered. So, we have compiled some other questions that will hopefully give us the tools and input to better address and guide our long term goals.

Below is a link to an online survey we put together. It asks six questions about the Lostview Farm community. This is where you come in. Whether you are a close friend, relative, friend-of-a-friend, or simply a reader of our blog, your perceptions, ideas and thoughts about Lostview Farm are key to our collaborative efforts.

The survey asks some big questions and some lighter ones. Please answer as few or as many questions as you would like (or have time for), in as little or as much detail as you want. It is completely anonymous and there is no time limit. We will all be completing the survey as well, and then will compile all of the responses for a discussion that will ideally lead to a Lostview Farm mission statement. We will continue to share progress with you on the blog and in person as we define our mission and move ahead.

You will find the survey at: http://lostviewfarm.survey.sgizmo.com

Thanks so much for your interest in and support for our community!
Chris, Becca, Charis, Jay