Joel's life is taken in a totally new direction when he moves to Ashland, Oregon and meets Portlyn, a beautiful, adventure-loving girl who introduces him to the world of alternative culture. From Portlyn and her family, Joel learns about permaculture, agorism, true economics, and natural living, and he meets the most incredible people who have found ways to live outside of the system. It doesn't take long for Joel to fall completely in love with Portlyn, who welcomes him into her life and shares with him her dream for creating a better world. Joel's journey into the culture of voluntaryism and home economics teaches him many new concepts and ideas and presents him with many challenges. The biggest challenge comes when it's time for his family to move once again, far from Portlyn and her magical world. Joel and Portlyn's love is a story of what one family can do about the complex problems of society, offering insights into living outside of the old paradigm and hope for a brighter future. It is a call to all who want changes, and a glimpse into what kind of lives we could be living, if we but choose to reclaim our right to be free.