The Catfarm

Last year, I stumbled upon the Catfarm while working on a database of ecovillages, a self-sufficient community based in Poussan, France. Frequented by digital nomads and young people from all backgrounds, I immediately became interested in the concept.

I had planned to visit during August, but a sprained ankle prevented me from going there by bike, and a huge amount of work decided me to postpone the adventure.

I’ve been interested in the concept of self-sufficiency since I read Walden a few years ago. And since I spent my entire boyhood in rural France, I grew attached to the simple pleasures of the countryside: owning a plot of land, building my own house, and growing my own food are three important items on my bucket list. 

What I find even more important, however, is to share my passions with others. I don’t want to settle down in some cabin in the woods by myself, I want to participate in a community, or create one.

The Catfarm, like many other communal living projects, proposes a concept that combines both aspects, self-sufficiency and community living. This is what I want to dedicate my wealth to, so it makes sense to go there to get a sense of what I’ll need to make my project a reality. 

Even though I’ll never stop writing and coding, I think I need a long-term objective that won’t only live online or through a computer screen. Making things is what makes me happy, but apps can only get me so far. At some point, I want to use my hands and directly confront the elemental forces of nature.

For now, I’ll focus on honing my craft and growing my business. This little dream will remain a hobby for a while until I feel ready to juggle it with my online activities.