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Searching for more personal and political freedom, Ed & Ellen decided to take the plunge and move from Connecticut to the Free State. While searching for just the right property, they fell in love with the town of Jaffrey, and purchased a restored Colonial farmhouse with lots of land to hike, garden, and enjoy. Why did you move to New…
Read MoreHailing from New York, Harry and Andrea decided to make the move to the Free State so they could be with other like-minded individuals who value personal freedom and personal responsibility. Harry and Andrea really liked the grassroots movement within NH to restore liberty, and also liked that the NH government allows for meaningful citizen involvement. In addition to political…
Read MoreClient Profile: Angela & Emmett – Barnstead Angela and Emmett Harris had no idea that a trip to PorcFest in 2011 would be a life-changing event, but it was just that. They were familiar with the Free State Project prior to attending, but PorcFest gave them a glimpse of how a free community could operate. By the end of their second day…
Read MoreAfter hearing about the Free State Project in 2011, Katie made the move to New Hampshire in early 2013. Her first two years were spent living in rural Fitzwilliam, where she operated the Stone Farm bed and breakfast. Her new home is located within walking distance of Fitzwilliam’s town center, and the bed and breakfast has been renamed Stone Manor.…
Read MoreDarlene Forshee and Jennifer Berman are committed to helping people live a healthy lifestyle. Their business “The Healthy Porcupine” was born from that commitment and drive. Early movers from New Jersey, Darlene and Jennifer currently live in Pembroke and sell their natural soaps and beauty products around the state. “We believe in building a strong local economy-that’s one of the…
Read MoreClient Profile: Margot & Bradley – Epsom Free State Project early movers & Team Porcupine Real Estate clients Bradley & Margot Keyes purchased an idyllic cottage on a lake a few years ago, and haven’t looked back. The cottage, their first investment property, was appealing because of its location (only five minutes from their home), and its size (a small…
Read MoreNew mover Randy Clemens really brings the heat! Randy, who recently purchased a duplex in Manchester, is the author of The Sriracha Cookbook, The Veggie-Lover’s Sriracha Cookbook, and co-author of The Craft of Stone Brewing Co. He is a graduate of the California School of Culinary Arts and a BJCP Recognized Beer Judge. When not writing for randyclemens.com or Los Angeles magazine, he can…
Read MoreAnxious to leave corrupt Rhode Island, Jonathan & Jaimie moved to Wilmot, New Hampshire. The idea of living in a state with more personal freedoms appealed to them, and they decided to join the Free State Project. After receiving an outrageous retroactive tax bill on their vehicles, their commitment to move to New Hampshire became even stronger. Why did you…
Read MorePaul and Karen recently arrived in New Hampshire from Philadelphia, PA. The couple had been planning a move to the Free State for over 2 years, and all the pieces finally fell into place for a move this fall. After reviewing hundreds of listings online and a dozen homes in person they found the perfect property in Francestown. “The area…
Read MoreJonathan & Shelly moved to New Hampshire from North Dakota, and just closed on their house in Weare in June. Their reasons for moving here were twofold: they wanted to be a part of the Free State Project to meet other like-minded individuals, and look for better employment opportunities. Following are their views on their new life in Weare: Why…
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