Courtesy of Cami Ostman
- Cami Ostman acquired a plot of land from her aunt that had previously belonged to her grandparents.
- On the 20 acres in eastern Washington, she built a yurt to live in off the grid.
- She spends half her time there, invites friends to stay, and says it's ridiculously peaceful.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Cami Ostman, a 56-year-old writer and writing coach from Shoreline, Washington. It has been edited for length and clarity.