Sawyer Hill EcoVillage :: Communities Directory

Formed: 2006 Established: 2008

This page last updated:3/27/2013

Sawyer Hill EcoVillage

Berlin, Massachusetts,

United States

(located between Boston and Worcester, MA)

Sawyer Hill EcoVillage in Berlin, Massachusetts, is a joint development of two cohousing groups: Camelot Cohousing and Mosaic Commons. Our beautiful 65-acre site near Worcester, Massachusetts, is home to two neighborhoods, each with 34 homes plus common house and gardens, and also 25-plus acres of deeded conservation land.

The community is close to full. We have sold over 80% of our homes, but we do still have several homes (one, two, three, and four bedrooms) for sale, both market rate and specially priced affordable homes for income-qualified buyers. We welcome all community-minded folks, and we strive for diversity in religion, race, family size, age, sexual orientation, gender, personal interests, educational philosophies, and political persuasion.

For details see directory listings for Camelot Cohousing and Mosaic Commons separately.

Status: active

Website: http://www.sawyerhill.org

Contact:

100 Village Ct.
Berlin, Massachusetts 01503 United States
Phone: 978-415-9666

Links:

Sawyer Hill EcoVillage

Mosaic Commons

Camelot Cohousing

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Former/Other Names: Mosaic Commons, Camelot Cohousing

This page last updated:3/27/2013

Visitors Accepted

(tours on Sunday afternoons)

Visitor Process: Please contact us by email or phone.

Affiliations: Mosaic Commons

:: Camelot Cohousing

Network Affiliations:

Coho/US

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 Members(adults and children): 150 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: Expected Join Fee: Yes (home purchase) Regular Fees: Yes (home owner assoc. fees)
Land and Buildings Suburban (small rural/suburban town (pop 2600)) Area: 65 acres (26.3 hectares) (25 acres in conservation) Land Owned By: The community Number of Residences: 68 (68 homes (mostly in duplexes and triplexes)) Cohousing: Yes (2 distinct cohousing communities in the development)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% (large community garden) Share Community Meals: 2-5 times/week Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual (shared meals will generally include vegetarian options) Dietary Practice: Omnivorous Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Seldom used (smoking prohibited in community buildings)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Educational Style(s): Home schooling :: Private school off the property :: Public schooled

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Completed

Year Completed:

2009

Number of Units:

68 (34 in each of two cohousing neighborhoods)

Square Feet in Common House:

4000

(2 common houses)

Architect:

Kraus Fitch, Office of Michael Rosenfeld

Developer:

Self-developed. We worked with Stew Meyer and Chris ScottHanson as project managers.

Commercial Lender:

Boston Private Bank & Trust, Wainwright Bank, Life Initiative Fund, Community Fund of New England

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