I haven't been able to get this one out of my mind. I know it would have to start small, but can you see a public side to this too? A place to visit that retains a privacy section but also allows for people to stop by and "get educated." There are plenty of public performers who'd find that hard to give up. Put out a songbook {or several} and shut the RUS people down. I know there's some with "luthierin'" experience and we could build and sell a few and some musical folk "toys" {stick dulcimers, devil's dream, etc}. Outlet for CD's and books, sponsor a festival or two...there's a boatload of things that could be done to make the place self-supporting and the general public would love it!

Of course there's the other end of running a prolonged care center. Surely many of us have contacts in that world from performances or whatever. The government end could be handled with assistance from them. As Mick said, we seem to have expertise in a lot of fields that would be needed. Financial planning types, business managers, I think they're all available right here.

Thanks Helen for bringing this back! I don't mean to get so wound up about it, but you've got one helluva' GREAT IDEA!!! catspaw49 {actually 50}

Sell some T-Shirts too...."OLD FOLKIE WANNABEE---I CAN BORE YOU STIFF" Sorry, but the more you think about it...OK, No Roller Coasters.