Re: Coho Milestones & Media
From: Lou Burrell (bljoanqwest.net)
Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2001 13:28:02 -0600 (MDT)
A DELIBERATE NEIGHBORHOOD BEING BORN
Joan Burrell, Manzanita Village, Prescott, AZ

Something new and lovely is being born between the turquoise sky and the
butcher paper mountains of Prescott.  Manzanita Village, the only Northern
Arizona Cohousing community, named for the glossy green shrub that offers its
blood red berries in fall, is coming to fruition.

In the dream stages since 1994, founding villagers celebrated groundbreaking in
1998 and occupied their first homes in spring of 2000.  Today twelve households
live in stunning Craftsman style homes and enjoy nightly sunsets from an
elevation of 5500 feet.  A temporary Common House serves the community's needs.

Member ages range from nine to eighty.  Some working people, some single
parents with their children, a newly engaged couple, a few early retirees and
some lively seniors share life on twelve and one half acres overlooking the
city of Prescott with its spectacular four season climate. It's "Everybody's
Hometown."

A number of the remaining twenty-four lots in the village have already been
sold and construction will begin soon. Others are immediately available for
sale or reservation.  Lot prices range from mid 40's to high 50's.  Our Labor
Day sale offers a $1000 discount to anyone closing on a lot before the end of
September.  Families have a choice of five models ranging  from 850-2000 sq.
ft.  Custom lots are also available.  Southern and western exposures, with
homes built into the hillsides, allow for both passive and active solar
options.

We, the families already here at Manzanita Village, are living as well, as
deeply, as fully as we can while assisting in the birth of the rest of our
community.  We warmly welcome families with infants, children and pets as well
as singles and seniors. As the construction continues into the next phase, we
are able to use the pedestrian way for scooters, skateboards, strollers and
bikes. A new basketball hoop was just recently erected.  A wonderful hot tub
soothes our tired muscles after busy days.  Flowers and shrubs bloom in our
yards, awaiting new families.

For additional information about Manzanita Village, see our web site:
www.manzanitavillage.com or email us at contact [at] manzanitavillage.com.  You 
can
usually reach a live person at (628) 445-3015.  You may want to come and spend
a weekend at our Common House to enjoy LIFE with us.

Joan Burrell
Manzanita Village
261 Jacob Lane
Prescott, AZ 86303
(928) 443-0397
Email: bljoan [at] qwest.net

Stella Tarnay wrote:

> I am looking for significant news and updates on coho groups/communities
> for this issue of CoHousing Journal. Please send your latest to me by Sept.
> 5th at this e-mail address.
>
> Good media coverage will also be included.
>
> thank you
>
> Stella Tarnay, Editor
> CoHousing Journal
> 617-491-0096
> starnay [at] world.std.com
>
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