"When Jason and Kristin Nichols first met at the Sonoma Mountain Zen Center in 2017, they made group dinners together from scratch and washed dishes by hand. And while they worked side by side helping to keep flames from the Nuns Fire from destroying the center, they discovered they shared more than a spiritual path. Seven months later they were married."
"The Nicholses are committed to creating one of the most sustainable homes anywhere and are well on their way toward becoming the first household to meet two of the most rigorous green building standards in the world. They are close to receiving certification through the Passive House Institute, which focuses on ultra-low energy use and indoor air quality through air tightness, thermal insulation, and mechanical ventilati"
Jason and Kristin Nichols live with their two children on a compact homestead called Windhorse Orchard near Sebastopol. The property has 50 fruit trees, a large garden in progress, and hand-crafted play spaces made from reclaimed materials. The family prioritizes handmade, low-tech daily life, drying laundry outdoors, doing DIY projects, and favoring piano and singing over television. The Nicholses retrofitted a 1980s house for ultra-high energy and water efficiency and outfitted interiors with low-toxicity fixtures and furnishings. They pursue two of the most rigorous green building standards and are nearing Passive House certification focused on airtightness, insulation, mechanical ventilation, and indoor air quality.
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