Escape to this picturesque 23.5-acre property, a haven for those seeking a self-sufficient lifestyle surrounded by nature and close to town. The primary home, constructed from fir and pine harvested on-site, this home showcases meticulous craftsmanship with 2x6 construction ensuring superior insulation. Its unfinished basement, maintaining a stable 50 degrees year-round, offers versatile space ideal for a possible wine cellar, or storage. Benefiting from passive solar design and radiant heat conductivity of Raj slate floors. With a complete solar system, solar hot water and PG&E hookup, enjoy minimal utility expenses, enhanced by a standing seam roof and abundant water supply from two springs and dual cisterns with seven 2500-gallon tanks. Both homes feature spacious layouts with 1 bedroom, 1 and a half baths, open beam and vaulted ceilings, and Milgard windows equipped with leaf filter gutter screens. Outside, approximately 75 blueberry plants thrive under bird protection, while established deer trails invite leisurely hikes amidst sightings of redtail hawks, woodpeckers, owls, and more. Complete with separate driveways and a garage, barn area, and greenhouse space this tranquil retreat offers peace and privacy mere minutes from Willits and Howard Hospital on paved county road.