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Formed: 2006
This page last updated:3/27/2012
Wolf Creek Lodge
Grass Valley, California,
United States
(Near Nevada City in the Sierra foothills)
A gathering on the site.
 A special cohousing neighborhood with amenities for proactive adults is being built in the Gold Country of the Sierra foothills in Grass Valley, California. The wooded site is on a hill bordered at the bottom by free flowing Wolf Creek. It is walkable to shopping, grocery stores, and restaurants. It is also a short walk or bike ride to historic downtown Grass Valley. Of the 7.9 acres total, one-third will be preserved as natural habitat.
We are a group who share a common vision of allowing people to age in place with grace and dignity while living in community. We include attorneys, teachers, journalists, engineers, medical/dental professionals, nonprofit administrators, musicians, world travelers, bicyclists, kayakers, retirees, and more. We have no age restrictions and our members now range in age from their fifties to their eighties.
Wolf Creek Lodge will enjoy the convenience of both above and underground parking and elevator access. Approximately 30 condominiums will be available. Members will enjoy a large, state-of-the-art kitchen and dining area for optional community meals, laundry and activity space, a beverage/coffee bar, and an inviting sitting area in the 4,000-foot common house. Outside amenities will include a hot tub, sports area, a large terrace with barbeque and fire pit, and inviting, environmentally appropriate landscaping.
The Lodge will be self-managed by the entire group and decisions will be made by consensus.
Environmental sustainability will be a central value, taking into consideration everything from energy efficient heating and water systems to solar orientation and the use of sustainable, non-toxic building materials.
Construction began in the fall of 2010. Move-in is expected in September of 2012. Our friendly and diverse community is still growing and welcomes visitors and new members. Only six of our thirty homes are still available as of January, 2012.
We are looking for six special people. Could you be one of them? Please visit the Wolf Creek Lodge website to learn more about our community.
  Status: Building
Contact:
CoHousing Partners
241 Commercial St
Nevada City, California 95959 United States
530-478-1970
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This page last updated:3/27/2012
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: If you are interested in visiting the site or becoming acquainted with the forming group, please call Cohousing Partners or email nisanda.albaugh@cohousingpartners.com.
Affiliations: Wolf Creek Commons

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:
Our community does not discriminate in regards to housing based on race/color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, family status (i.e. having children, not having children, or being pregnant), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, age, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or being the victim of domestic abuse.

Population
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
(Coordinating Committee)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
Join Fee:
Yes
Regular Fees:
Yes
(HOA Dues)
Land and Buildings
Small Town
(Urban)
Area:
8 acres (3.2 hectares)
(7.9)
Land Owned By:
The community
(when purchased))
Number of Residences:
30
(Condo style in 3 story lodge)
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
(Edible garden being considered)
Share Community Meals:
2-5 times/week
(Exact number to be determined)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Used Often
(Wine or beer with meals generally)
Tobacco Use:
Prohibited
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Building
Number of Units:
30
Square Feet in Common House:
4000
Architect:
McCamant & Durrett
Developer:
CoHousing Partners
 
 
A gathering on the site.
Our Lodge is under construction!
Earthmovers on site.
Construction collage
Beautiful Wolf Creek
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I have been a member of Wolf Creek Lodge since its inception two years ago. We have a wonderful community of active adults who choose to life in a supportive community. Currently, we have ten of our thirty units still available, and interest in our community has been steadily growing. I hope anyone interested in living on a beautiful site with innovative and diverse people committed to sustainable community and green living will visit us at our website. We have informational meetings every third Saturday of the month followed by an informal pot luck dinner so you can get to know our members. More information can be found at http://www.wolfcreeklodge.org
Suzanne Marriott


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