Land

Hello everyone,
Today I wanted to share some information about that land that I would really love to acquire for the MBMHC...
I have found a parcel in North Bend, less than an hour outside of Seattle. The land is close (but not directly adjacent) to the freeway and town, which is great as it reduces commute time for those who have outside jobs without dealing with freeway noise and in-town traffic.

Holy moly that's an amazing deal! And you could rent on some of the land (for work exchange/affordable rates) to help cover costs and/or have an extra hand.

The land itself is around 160 acres, and is subdivisible into 16 parcels. The total cost per approximately ten acre parcel would be about $62,000 (before tax). Ideally buyers would contribute around 25% down, but that can be flexible. It is mostly lightly wooded, with some gravel roads. Gentle slope or flat; north and west facing.

I ask that buyers be willing to commit to working with the MBMHC, sharing resources (not shared financials, but may contribute financially to group projects if needed/possible/etc), utilizing sustainable/permaculture methods, and giving the MBMHC members first option to buy if they want to leave (if MBMHC members are unable to purchase the land, buyers agree to sell to someone who will utilize the land sustainably).  


Some examples of how resources will be shared:
-Animal paddock shifts across entire property will allow greater production. Co-op herds to reduce individual work.
-Trees: fruit/nuts will be shared, as will lumber, sap, etc
-Food forests- all of the bounty of food forests that are developed cooperatively will be shared- there will be different ones scattered across entire property 
-Community kitchen/stores/hall/root cellars
-Community barns/greenhouses
-Community teaching and performance spaces
-Community workshops, smithy, and lab

Some examples of how resources will be private:
 -Own home
-Own zones 0-2/3. Basically the area surrounding your house is your private gardens/resources
-Own herds if desired and it works into the paddock shift rotation
-Own barn, greenhouse, etc if desired 

For those young at heart who think this sounds like a place you would like to live, but can't see yourself tackling a project like this, don't worry! We have plenty of people young in body that are up to it. A nice little home, with a kind community, fresh food, and plenty of space to be alone OR things to do and people to meet. If you don't want to cook for yourself, that's ok... there will most likely be someone fixing something in the community kitchen for every meal, and if not there will be all the fresh fruits, veggies, nuts, and cheese one could ever dream of... And probably some leftovers sitting around somewhere, haha.

As for the location for future community features there are a few options: have 1-3 parcels bought through nonprofit donations for it's use OR cluster community/nonprofit buildings throughout property and have them be rent-free spaces for the nonprofit (I like this one: maximum personal gain and with cooperation there's maximum community gain) OR have all 15 buyers add $4K to their price and one person or organization (title, etc TBD) owns and manages it for the community (this option is possible without obtaining a 501(c)(3), but maybe another 501 (c) option if organization)

So please, if this sounds like an interesting opportunity, contact me!
tara.jupp13@gmail.com