In my quest for a suitable location, I arranged priorities according to necessity and then convenience. Water is a necessary resource, so it went to the top of my list (which was no easy task since I live in Southern California, Los Angeles area, the Cadillac Desert, and in a drought no less). So #1 was water for me, and without any doubt Mt Whitney in the Southern Sierra Nevada Mountains was more than suitable.

Next was #2 affordability and sustainability - keeping the initial cost down, which in turn keeps the reoccurring property tax low.   But these two priorities inversely effect the next priority, #3 accessibility.  In my situation, I was able to afford ten acres an hour away from the nearest city with stores and a hospital.  While I only need two or three productive acres, it quickly proved to be prudent to have a little more.

Sacraments are two hours from the property, but I imagine Father visiting from time to time since I know he loves nature, and the Bishop would be a bit closer to heaven at this altitude and for hunting.