• Introductions• What would you like to learn today?• Your questions welcome• Join us for potluck immediately following

Welcome toWolf Creek

Lodge“WCL”

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

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!!

Who We Are

• 21 member households > 14 singles & 7 couples

• Wide range of professions

• Many interests and hobbies

Where We’re From

Where We’re From

Our Property

WOLF CREEK LODGE

HWY 49

Share with Wolf Creek Commons and 8 single-family homes

Site runs 1000 feet along Wolf Creek

Our Building

• 3-story Motherlode inspired architecture

• 30 individual homes – 9 still available

• Outdoor hot tub with changing rooms

• Parking options

• Elevator accessible

First Floor - Common House

Terrace outside Common House

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

We’re a Different Kind of HOAHow 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

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!

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…

facilitate physical activities, meaningful purpose and a sense of well-being

Social Connections

provide variety and companionship

Common Meals

Why Nevada County?Why Grass Valley?

Why Cohousing? Why Wolf Creek Lodge?

Member story

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)

Final Thoughts

Your questions

Role of your personal host

Chuck and Katie’s books

? ?

THANK YOU!

LET’S EAT!