01/14/2026
Happy New Year from The Water's Edge!
Before we get too far into the new year, we wanted to thank everyone that has supported us in the past year, whether that's been by purchasing one of our product or services, contributing to our ongoing restoration work, leaving a review, or simply being a good neighbor or friend!
2026 is looking to be a big year on the farm. We're set to double our solar production from 12 to 24 kW by installing 28 additional solar panels along the south facing roof of our barn. Paired with our existing solar and geothermal systems, this will bring us closer to our goal of being carbon net neutral or negative. We're also hoping to complete our chicken coop restoration project, which has gradually evolved into a full barn restoration, including all new siding, doors, windows, and trim, all of which were in dire need of replacement.
While we negotiated the solar expansion to be financed through consumption rates, our barn restoration remains an expensive undertaking. Though we have had the help of some extremely generous volunteers, even outside of the main cost of labor, the cost of the remaining siding and trim alone will approach $10,000.
There are so many valuable causes that need all of our help right now - we highlight several that we support and encourage others to support on our website - but if you're in a position to give, we welcome any contributions toward this work:
https://www.thewatersedge.org/support
We endeavor to keep from passing these costs along in the costs of our products and services, and recurring or one-time contributions help achieve that goal. If you want to learn more about our restoration process, please reach out. Though more costly, we're committed to using materials and installation methods that reduce energy and resource consumption, and last longer than traditional solutions.
As always, thank you to everyone for your ongoing support, please reach out with any questions, and please feel free to share this message widely!
