Elderberry :: Communities Directory

Forming Formed: 2008

This page last updated:1/12/2010

Elderberry

Rougemont, North Carolina,

United States

A senior cohousing community of 15-18 individual units plus a common house and two rentable rooms on 10 acres in rural Person County, North Carolina, adjacent to Potluck Community Farm (a 13-family intentional community). Elderberry is now forming. Land has been purchased and a site plan is being developed. Our intention is to develop a rural cohousing community for seniors interested in country life (animals, pastures, gardens, etc.).

Status: Developing site plan; aiming for completion by 2014

Contact:

Mary Bennett
568 Potluck Farm Rd
Rougemont, North Carolina 27572 United States
Phone: 336-364-4173

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This page last updated:1/12/2010

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Contact Mary Bennett.

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.

Comment: We welcome anyone who shares our vision

Population Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus (with backup voting if necessary) Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: Expected (Not yet determined) Join Fee: Yes (There may be an entry fee) Regular Fees: Yes (Monthly assessments)
Land and Buildings Rural Area: 10 acres (4.0 hectares) Land Owned By: A subgroup of community members Number of Residences: 18 Cohousing: Yes	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 6-20% (We hope to grow much of our food) Share Community Meals: 2-5 times/week (We plan to have shared meals regularly) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous (We can accommodate special needs) Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Seldom used	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No (We encourage people to pursue their spiritual paths) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Paganism/Earth Religions :: Eastern (We welcome all spiritual paths) Educational Style(s): (Senior cohousing so we do not expect to have school age kids)

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Forming

(Site plan approval expected early 2010)

Number of Units:

Planning for about 18 units

Square Feet in Common House:

2500

Architect:

Still in process of choosing

Developer:

Self developed

Become an Editor Current editor(s): mbennett

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