Since we're thinking outside the box... this place came to mind:
Parks Canada - Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site - Maps - non-Flash (HTML) version
It is an hour from my home. I actually grew up a stones throw away from it.
It's defendable
it is still functioning today as if it were the 1800's (Period re-enactors, using period equipment)
it has a protected garden with the walls
multiple buildings
close to wood
close to water
blacksmith shop on site
all hand tools and equipment from the 19 century, still in use and maintained.
All said and done... I think it would be an awesome spot!
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