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Introductions What would you like to learn today? Your questions welcome Join us for potluck immediately following Welcome to Wolf Creek Lodge WCL Slide 2 WCL is Active Adult Cohousing Designed and developed by Chuck and Katie -- cohousing pioneers in US Four other adult cohousing communities in US WCL intended for adultsbut no age restrictions Members share a common bond of age, experience, and community Slide 3 How We Began Meeting four years ago in Nevada City Chuck & Katie searched and found perfect site Founding members began design process Delayed by economic downturn in 2008 Now UNDER CONSTRUCTION!! Slide 4 Who We Are 21 member households > 14 singles & 7 couples Wide range of professions Many interests and hobbies Slide 5 Where Were From Slide 6 Slide 7 Our Property WOLF CREEK LODGE HWY 49 Slide 8 Share with Wolf Creek Commons and 8 single-family homes Slide 9 Site runs 1000 feet along Wolf Creek Slide 10 Our Building 3-story Motherlode inspired architecture 30 individual homes 9 still available Outdoor hot tub with changing rooms Parking options Elevator accessible Slide 11 Slide 12 First Floor - Common House Slide 13 Terrace outside Common House Slide 14 We are GREEN! Quality Construction and Sustainable Design Features Designed to minimize noise and maximize light Energy-efficient in-floor heating system Energy-saving light fixtures Solar pre-heating for hot water Sustainable and low-toxic materials Low water-use fixtures such as dual-flush toilets Water-efficient irrigation Deciduous trees to be planted provide summer shade and winter sun many more features listed in packet Slide 15 Were a Different Kind of HOA How we govern Group process everyone is on the Board Make decisions by consensus Decisions already made: non-smoking, pet agreementmore Decisions to be made: common meals, common house usesmany many more Teams conduct community business Teams include: membership, finance/legal, design, social, landscape, process Members decide how they want to participate Slide 16 Our HOA Fees Cover Property/liability insurance for buildings Home heating and hot water Community internet infrastructure Ongoing operating costs for common areas City water and sewer fees Garbage and recycling pickup Maintenance of 3.5 acres open space Reserve for building/property maintenance HOA administration expenses and more! Slide 17 Benefits of WCL Membership Build a community of kindred spirits Caring community allows you to age-in-place Location offers great walkability to trails and shopping for goods and services Reduce our impact on the planet And more Slide 18 facilitate physical activities, meaningful purpose and a sense of well-being Social Connections Slide 19 provide variety and companionship Common Meals Slide 20 Why Nevada County? Why Grass Valley? Slide 21 Why Cohousing? Why Wolf Creek Lodge? Member story Slide 22 Steps to Becoming a Member Visit our website: www.wolfcreeklodge.org Visit the property with a member Attend our Introduction (Here you are!!) Attend General Meeting(s) Attend community social gathering(s) Meet with member for in-depth overview Obtain loan pre-qualification Attend orientation with Cohousing Partners ($95) Pay membership fee ($500) Slide 23 Final Thoughts Your questions Role of your personal host Chuck and Katies books ?? Slide 24 THANK YOU! LETS EAT!