Hi Roxy,
I live just the other side of the mountain from you in WNC. I know just what you mean about meeting like minded people-at least, people around our age. I'm 60, also agnostic and not political. It's all a sham to make the sheep think they matter. I'd give you a well, if I could. I have three. I've got an acre and a half of what used to be a MH park. I've got chickens, rabbits, a garden, an orchard (though very small) and I heat with wood. You can reach me at tonyattonydeckarddotcom.
later,
Tony