john jimin
woodsman. writer. pilgrim.
at the edge of the world
JOHN JIMIN lives off-grid in the Sierra Nevada wilderness with his wife and children, working with trees, words, and images. His work bridges Orthodox faith, restoration ecology, confessional literature, and visual theory — seeking renewal in both the landscape and the soul.He is the creator of Sakunamu, Scarlight, and Soulstead — three expressions of one vision: to rebuild the bond between man, creation, and the divine. Through forestcraft and off-grid homesteading, he restores the land; through writing and hunting, he searches for spiritual clarity; and through wilderness education, he helps families rediscover purpose and resilience.Rooted in both Korean heritage and Orthodox tradition, John’s journey moves between silence and speech, prayer and labor, wilderness and hearth. Each project is a testament to his belief that creation itself is a living icon — and that tending to it, with hands or with words, is an act of worship.
current projects
credentials
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist®
Utility Line Clearance Arborist Training Certificate
CPR AED First Aid Card, American Heart Association
TCIA Electrical Hazards Awareness Program (EHAP 2023) Certificate
TCIA Ground Operations 4: Tree Rigging and Removal
TCIA Ground Operations 3: Chain Saw Specialist
TCIA Ground Operations 2: Chipper Specialist Certificate
TCIA Ground Operations 1: Fundamentals Certificate
TCIA Intro to Arboriculture Safety Certificate
TCIA Aerial Lift Operations 1: Fundamentals
OSHA 10-Hour Certification Card
Traffic Flagger Card, ATTSA
UAA® Member
BA East Asian Area Studies, USC
In Progress: Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist, NFPA
In Progress: ISA Certified Tree Climber
In Progress: PDC Certificate, Permaculture Institute of North America & Oregon State University
Planned: Dipl. O.T.S., Great Martyr Euphemia Orthodox Theological Academy
