Considering Relocation to Idaho - a few questions...

[windknot1]

Gooding, is a small town northwest of Twin Falls. I have lived here over 40 years after retiring from the
Air Force. Raised two boys and Organicly raise fruit, berries and a vegetable garden. All is saved by
freezing and dehydrating. Costco is in Jerome and a new one is being built in Twin Falls, 32 miles to that City. Hospitals are close and most religions are represented here. We also have a good school
system here. Hope this helps you.

[boisefan88]

You mean Walmart.

Costco is already in Twin Falls.

[Toyman at Jewel Lake]

Originally Posted by Jennerbear

That being said, we'd like to have a couple of acres... a few horses... ski in the winter... water sports in the summer... fellow homeschoolers... enough sun to grow some veggies... rural enough to have animals, but close enough to get groceries. We are in our late (gulp! How'd that happen??) 30's with three girls.

Jenner, getting back to your OP, just a couple items on rural property. Most of unincorporated Bonner County (Sandpoint area), and I believe Kootenai County (CDA) will mandate 5 acres to 20 acres for minimum parcel sizes, depending on zoning. Just "a couple" acres might be harder to find than you'd think. But that's a good thing, once you own dirt you always want more...20 acres is just a good start. There is a lot of nice "horse country" around here. What things would you like for your property?

If you have horses, do you want to be able to ride to National Forest (or other public land) from your place?

How far from a town are you willing to live? If you don't mind the 40 miles now, you have a lot of options.

Is living on a gravel road a problem? How far from blacktop can you tolerate?

Rural driveways tend to be pretty long, will maintaining one be a problem?

How often will you need to run your kids to town for "stuff"? IMO a rural lifestyle is a great way to raise kids, but from what I've seen some teenage girls have some issues adjusting.

There are a number of rural developments that have some "ammenities" (like communal water systems and snow plowing), as well as a lot of "independant" (for lack of a better word) land where you're more on your own. There are also a lot of private roads, where you and your neighbors are responsible for upkeep.

[tmnfam]

Jennerbear - Not sure if you are still looking around for a place to land in Idaho, but ran across your post. We are Christian homeschoolers & have been loving our move to Idaho (just outside Boise). We attend the family integrated church in Middleton and for the first time, have felt like we finally fit in w/ values, homeschooling, etc. What's really amazing is that the church is drawing people seeking a similar lifestlye (and spiritual direction) - we have families moving in from WA, OR, CA. We traveled all over the West and overlooked Boise & the Treasure Valley many times - it is not as spectacular as some other areas, but it has many good things going for it. Definitely, it is worth a look.

[naturegirl1969]

i read you post and im curious where do you live currently where animals are more important than people?? because thats where i would like to live!! i would appreciate hearing back.. thanks