Welcome! I lived in Castelgar for a two years, and worked in Nelson. You should have moved to Nelson, you'd be considered "Normal" there! It's the only town I know of in all of BC where I can go out dressed how I want, and not get started at like a freak, cuz there's always someone out there weirder than me! Lol
If you ever plan a shopping trip to Kelowna (like most people in the Kootneys do!), give me a little jingle! I ADORE meeting elder-family-goths like myself. : )
Good luck with your business endevours and new home!