ladybug8876 said:
As someone wanting to relocate I would love to do something like this. Even maybe add a babysitting service for guests/owners, the advantages are endless. To have the chance to live and work in Sowal in would be a wonderful opportunity. I wish everyone luck who is trying to get this approved.
What I want to do is to create three living quarters above studio space and have artists live up and create below. Of course I would have to comply with housing regulations, but I would like to have people submit examples of their work and maybe a biography. I would probably limit them to one year stay so that several artists have a chance to do this. Although my property is not zoned as business, I think it would be funn to have a small shop for them to sell their works, maybe even directly from their studio. Ideally, I would like to have artist working in different mediums, eg- sculpture, painting, carving, etc. I have not thought completely through it, but I have thought of maybe having a large common living area and kitchen, with 3 larger sized bedrooms with private baths, somewhat like a suite in a dorm room. I would also have 2-3 private outdoor spaces/decks or porches, so that people can have a little privacy. Still just a concept which I think I could keep simple and somewhat affordable.
