Rural cohousing opportunity in Colfax, CA | <– Date –> <– Thread –> |
From: Charlene McNamara (charlene.com) | |
Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2007 21:47:29 -0700 (PDT) |
I'm posting this for a friend who is unable to get access to the list right now. Any questions, please contact Cinnie: cpie55 [at] earthlink.net COHOUSING OPPORTUNITY IN COLFAX, CALIFORNIA SITE WALK FRIDAY , MARCH 16 AT 2 PM and SUNDAY, MARCH 18 AT 10:30 AM RSVP to Cinnie Blair 530-432-1605 Colfax is located midway between Sacramento and Reno on I-80. This site is just 5 minutes to I-80 and just half a mile from town. That means walking distance to: ~ An Amtrak train station ~ A public library with high speed internet access ~ A post office ~ Cafes, antique shops, groceries, video rentals, and a theatre ~ A weekly Farmer's Market in the summer ~ The Little League ball field ~ Public swimming pool ~ Public elementary and high schools Access to other locations gauged in driving time: ~ Live Oak Waldorf school, 10 minutes ~ Rollins Lake, 10 minutes ~ Auburn, 15 minutes ~ Sacramento, 45 minutes ~ Ski resorts, 30 minutes ~ Grass Valley, 25 minutes ~ Nevada City, 30 minutes ~ Yuba River, 45 minutes The site is 48 acres in 2 parcels sold together. One parcel, of 21 acres, has been developed and was previously a small Waldorf school. Existing structures and infrastructure include: a large farm house capable of being used for an interim Common House, a guest house, 4 large brand new class rooms, several other buildings for storage, office, or temporary living space, an outdoor kitchen and dining area, a campground in the pines with 2 toilets and electricity, a large organic garden, a small producing orchard, barns and livestock corrals, and irrigation. Well and city water, high speed internet. The other parcel, of 27 acres, is undeveloped. Zoned for one house per acre. Secondary access road approved. Feasability for cohousing is excellent according to Chuck Durrett of The Cohousing Company. The entire property has a park-like feel, with many trees and meadows. The school site is an top of a flat ridge with the other parcel sloping off south and west. Our vision is three-fold: a residential community, an educational center, and a small farm. Residential community: Common House plus 16 to 24 half acre lots Each lot would be owned individually with an equal share of the common facilities and land. The Home Owners Association would lease space to a non-profit educational organization and a farm. Private office space and space for cottage industry is also immediately available for rent. Educational center: Lifesong, an educational non-profit organization, offering education for a cooperative culture. Inspired by Waldorf education and Anthroposophy and Nonviolent Communication (NVC), serving children and adults with classes, workshops, homeschool support, summer camps, after school programs all aimed at facilitating the transition from a culture based on Domination to a culture based on Cooperation. Farm: a small Biodynamic dairy and farm providing food for as many as possible and offering educational experiences which include classes, festivals, school visits, summer camps and family farm stays. The farm will operate under the umbrella of the educational non-profit. The estimated cost will be $200 K per undeveloped lot and includes use of all common land and facilities. We will hold meetings to inform and decide the financial details with those who are genuinely interested after the site walk. SITE WALK FRIDAY , MARCH 16 AT 2 PM (until 4pm) RSVP to Cinnie Blair 530-432-1605 (Can't make it? Call and set up a time.) Community Statements Our Vision We envision a world of life-enriching communities – places of hope and promise, reverence for all of life, and awakening to fully conscious human endeavor. Our Mission To build a rural, residential neighborhood dedicated to protecting the environment, preserving farmland, and creating a safe place for our families to learn and grow through cooperation. Guiding Principles We are committed to utilizing sustainable living skills and principles for our design and development, whenever practical, while stewarding our land for future generations. We are committed to life-enriching relationships with our selves and others. We support personal reflection, practice compassionate communication, and take responsibility for our own emotional well-being. We respect the dignity of all people of any age, gender, race, sexual orientation, ability, financial resources, cultural background, or spiritual practice. We practice participatory, egalitarian decision-making, embracing conflict as a creative part of community life. We agree to seek mutually agreeable solutions through clear communication. We recognize the importance of creative expression in a sustainable lifestyle. Our motto is "Equal opportunity to self-realize". We are a community where everyone is teacher and everyone is student, supporting each other's learning in every way possible. We acknowledge spiritual guidance, and we honor and accept each member's unique sense of spiritual connection. -- Charlene McNamara char [at] lene.com
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