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Welcome to Wolf Creek Lodge “WCL”. Imagine. Introductions What would you like to learn today? Your questions welcome Join us for potluck immediately following. living in a community as vibrant as you!. WCL is Active Adult Cohousing.

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  1. Welcome to Wolf Creek Lodge “WCL” Imagine • Introductions • What would you like to learn today? • Your questions welcome • Join us for potluck immediately following living in a community as vibrant as you!

  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 adults…but no age restrictions • Members share a common bond of age, • experience, and community

  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!!

  4. Who We Are • 21 member households > 14 singles & 7 couples • Wide range of professions • Many interests and hobbies

  5. Where We’re From

  6. Where We’re From

  7. Our Property HWY 49 WOLF CREEK LODGE

  8. Share with Wolf Creek Commons and 8 single-family homes

  9. Site runs 1000 feet along Wolf Creek

  10. Our Building • 3-story Motherlode inspired architecture • 30 individual homes – 9 still available • Outdoor hot tub with changing rooms • Parking options • Elevator accessible

  11. First Floor - Common House

  12. Terrace outside Common House

  13. 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

  14. We’re 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 agreement…more • Decisions to be made: common meals, • common house uses…many many more • Teams conduct community business • Teams include: membership, finance/legal, • design, social, landscape, process • Members decide how they want to participate

  15. 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!

  16. 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…

  17. Social Connections facilitate physical activities, meaningful purpose and a sense of well-being

  18. Common Meals provide variety and companionship

  19. Why Nevada County?Why Grass Valley?

  20. Why Cohousing? Why Wolf Creek Lodge? Member story

  21. 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)

  22. Final Thoughts • Your questions • Role of your personal host • Chuck and Katie’s books ? ?

  23. THANK YOU! LET’S EAT!

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