Large Cob House in AR...?
Does anyone here know of any cob pros in and around western Arkansas? I'm planning a MASSIVE (2,600 sq ft) cob house project for myself and my 4 kids. I am a single mom who works full time and want to have my house done in about 3 years, if possible. I'm strong and willing to work hard for my dream. The dream is an off grid solar run, totally modern home with well water to eliminate bills and make it possible for me to begin a small business from home with the security of not worrying about bills, other than land taxes, internet, and car insurance. I own both the land and my vehicle. I'm just concerned about my ability to complete this project on my own. I am only 1 person, and although I have a 14 year old who lives with me about half the year, he's not a huge help, and I don't have a lot of friends or anything really to call for help. I have a few technical questions, but am mostly looking for anyone who might be as excited as I am about the prospect of living in a fairytale cottage (castle, in the case of my massive vision) who may want some hands-on experience and is interested in maybe setting up a few work parties. I've read as many books and watched as many youtube videos as I could. I also purchased Alex from This Cob House's online workshop material, which was invaluable for my questions about electrical and tadelakt, which I plan to use in my bathroom. Anyway, long story short, anyone nearby with any leads, advice? All input is appreciated.