Selah Villa Farm

11/05/2024

07/26/2024

Sooooo... this is happening....

The Music of Tracy Chapman: An Evanston Folk Festival Celebration Kick Off!

AND I am so excited to perform with this incredible lineup!

TICKETS: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/the-music-of-tracy-chapman-space-tickets/13765443?pl=space

06/02/2024

EVOLVE VACATION RENTAL COMPANY is a SCAM:

We have been in the vacation rental space for 8 years with a 5 star rating in 3 states. We decided to find PM to help us scale our business to a fourth state. We engaged Evolve. What a nightmare:

1) Lack of transparency and inconsistencies in their internal policies so it is difficult to get proper help from their "Success" team when they give conflicting information.
2) We are listed as a quiet retreat space as an alternative the raucous downtown Nashville scene. We have a no parties rule and Quiet Hours because we are in a serene historical farm community just 15 minutes from the heart of the city. The clients we book ourselves are looking rest and discretion (some are recuperating out patients from nearby hospitals) and all of this is clearly stated in our policy and description with Evolve including an "age requirement" to book with us. Eleven of the bookings we received from Evolve were under the age of our booking requirement, threw parties, that ended up with complaints from our neighbors, broken antiques, glitter in our carpets and vomit in our beds. We were present for all of these incidents in the adjoined apartment because our county requires "owner occupation".
3) When we filed our complaints Evolve refused to fulfill them. Infact, Joel on Evolve's Success team alluded that our claims "may be fradulent" despite providing the requested proof of pictures and receipts.
4) When we asked Evolve to honor our booking requirements, they said they would, but then ignored them. The last and final guest they sent was under the drinking age. We refused the access and cancelled the remainder of our booking with Evolve
5) Evolve is charging us $250 for cancel a contract they breached repeatedly, plus 50% fine on the terrible future bookings we cancelled in an effort to protect our property and reputation.
6)Evolves' Success Team (Connor and Joel) both blamed Airbnb for Evolve's inability to vet or uphold any kind of standards in booking.
7) Before this awful year trying to work with Evolve on our new TN property we worked with VRBO and Airbnb directly for our other properties for 8 years. Both of which treated us and our guests as promised, and in-keeping with the same policies we held with Evolve.
8)Both VRBO and Airbnb have always held quality of experience and safety FIRST, however Evolve "pimpish" practices are simple out for the quick and easy buck despite putting owners, their properties and, respectful guests at risk.
9) With Evolve all you get is shoddy, wide net marketing without any vetting. The Owner still has to do EVERYTHING else. We had hoped that that would still be a value add for us to gain back some time for scaling our business. INSTEAD we ended up spending HOURS on the phone with EVOLVE over multiple failures to deliver, incidents with destructive rowdy underaged guests, and now EXTORTED FEES for cutting bait. In a word, Evolve is "AWFUL".
10) Hire a real PM or Marketer, or like us do it yourself. You'll save time, money and your reputation. DON'T WORK WITH EVOLVE.

04/02/2024

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/what-is-world-central-kitchen-the-aid-organization-delivering-food-to-gaza

The group, which said it will make decisions about its future plans in the region soon, has been bringing desperately needed food to Palestinians in Gaza facing widespread hunger.

03/22/2024

https://www.matterspacesoul.com/lonelinessandthebuiltenvironment "Worst than smoking 15 Ci******es a day..."

A new short film exploring how cities can combat social isolation through compasionate, human-focused places

05/12/2023

SEEKING TRAVELING NURSES/Professional (EOE, INCLUSIVE, references, proof of employment, and background check required) 7.5 acre rustic luxury retreat in historic community 15 minutes from downtown Nashville, TN. Gorgeous green bathing just just minutes from Music City. Direct message us for special monthly packages for Traveling Nurses and Medical Professionals with a 1, 2, 3 and 6 months stays! WE'LL TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOU!

I'm am a professional artist (from New England and travel internationally. I am seeking a trustworthy an adult(s) to rent my 2 bedroom in-law apartment (ideally 3 month minimum at a time). I live in the main house. I am friendly and respectful of privacy. If you have to work hard and would love a green retreat to refresh you everyday.

Please private message me for an in person (preferred) or virtual viewing.
DETAILS:
$2,500/month for two people ALL UTILITIES & PARKING INCLUDED), plus 1 month refundable deposit
Located on 7.5 acres of historic farm land just 15 minutes from downtown Nashville, with private hiking and a protected wildlife/waterway easement.
Fully furnished (Italian leather couches, farm table, queen size beds, 55" Smart TV, make mirrors, and more)
High ceilings
Fully equipped (towels, linens, blankets, pillows (all allergen free encasements /treated )
Full chef's kitchen (oven, top range, microwave, full size refrigerator, cooking/baking equipment, blender, and more)
Laundry room (washer and dyer)
Onsite parking (right next to entrance)
Central heat/AC
Free WIFI and Roku TV
Huge deck with Weber Grills
Dining area in unit and outside
Fire pit
Pick your own garden ( greens, herbs, tomatoes, etc: available this summer)
All Utilities Included in rent
*HOUSEKEEPING available for additional fee

WELLNESS & PEACEFUL ZONE:
Very Quiet/Good/Friendly Neighborhood
No smoking or open flames,
No Weapons
No Animals/pets

Proof of Employment, References, and Background Check required, EOE&Inclusive. No Smoking/ No weapons / No pets / No Drama

05/12/2023

SEEKING TRAVELING NURSES/Professional (EOE, INCLUSIVE, references, proof of employment, and background check required)
I'm am a professional artist (from New England and travel internationally. I am seeking a trustworthy an adult(s) to rent my 2 bedroom in-law apartment (ideally 3 month minimum at a time). I live in the main house. I am friendly and respectful of privacy. If you have to work hard and would love a green retreat to refresh you everyday.
Please private message me for an in person (preferred) or virtual viewing.
DETAILS:
$2,500/month for two people ALL UTILITIES & PARKING INCLUDED), plus 1 month refundable deposit
Located on 7.5 acres of historic farm land just 15 minutes from downtown Nashville, with private hiking and a protected wildlife/waterway easement.
Fully furnished (Italian leather couches, farm table, queen size beds, 55" Smart TV, make mirrors, and more)
High ceilings
Fully equipped (towels, linens, blankets, pillows (all allergen free encasements /treated )
Full chef's kitchen (oven, top range, microwave, full size refrigerator, cooking/baking equipment, blender, and more)
Laundry room (washer and dyer)
Onsite parking (right next to entrance)
Central heat/AC
Free WIFI and Roku TV
Huge deck with Weber Grills
Dining area in unit and outside
Fire pit
Pick your own garden ( greens, herbs, tomatoes, etc: available this summer)
All Utilities Included in rent
*HOUSEKEEPING available for additional fee

WELLNESS & PEACEFUL ZONE:
Very Quiet/Good/Friendly Neighborhood
No smoking or open flames,
No Weapons
No Animals/pets