High-Desert Permaculture Research Institute

Forming Formed: 2012 Established: 2015

This page last updated:4/21/2012

15-20 miles NW of Downtown Winnemucca, Nevada, Humboldt County,

United States

(40 Acres in, Humboldt County, Nevada)

The High-Desert Permaculture Research Institute is a new project based on permaculture principals & self-reliance using off-grid living. Located on 40 acres of rural Humbolt County Nevada land at the base of a mountain in the rugged high desert region of north-central Nevada. Expansive mountain views in all directions, just 15 miles North-West from downtown Winnemucca, at an Elevation of 4,000 & 100 feet (approx.) above the valley floor. Antelope & smaller game are abundant. The mild climate with seasons, but no extremes, makes this location perfect for agriculture, off-grid living, hunting & animal husbandry.

Imagine the possibilities?

rainfall: 8.7 inches

snowfall: 14.4 inches

Summer High: 91.3 degrees F.

Winter Low: 17.9 degrees F.

Water will be by wells;

average depths 50-150 feet.

Power will be by Micro-Hydro, Wind & Solar:

windspeed 2-8 mph avg & 227+ sunny days

Water & Septic systems need-to-be/will-be built/installed.

2010 census population in Humboldt County 16,528.

Population density: 2 people per square mile (very low).

Median resident age: 33.4 years.

Estimated median household income 2009: $56,411 ($47,147 in 1999).

Jan. 2011 cost of living index Humboldt County 81.6 (low, U.S. average 100).

Unemployment in Apr. 2010: Humbolt County: 8.6% Nevada: 13.2%

Percentage of county residents living & working in county: 93.8%

Humbolt County is located in the rich gold mining center of the Western U.S..

Area Recreational Activities include:

Agriculture, Boating, Camping, Canoeing/Kayaking, Conservation, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking, Historical Sites, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Mining, ORV/ATV, Riverfront. RVing, Snowmobiling & More.

Status: Startup - Re-Organizing - Forming

Contact:

Mailing Service Address Only.
Phone will be acquired in Humbolt County soon.
eMail for more info.

Community location is placed at the center of the zip/postal code, city/state, or city/country (not based on street addresses)

This page last updated:4/21/2012

Visitors Accepted

(please contact to schedule date & time)

Visitor Process: please contact to schedule date & time & so we can provide you with directions

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: This is a Permaculture Research Institute - Association Membership is required

Population Members(adults and children): 28 (Non-Resident Membership is unlimited & open to all & Resident Members/Families is limited to 9 lots) Non-member Residents: 0 ((no guest quarters yet - 7 resident members/families currently live off-site)) Open to new members: Yes ((unlimited non-residence members/families/volunteers & 2 Internship))	Government Decision Making: By a group of elders or other leaders (Association, Business & Trust documents guide us) Identified Leader: Yes (Founder) Leadership Core Group: Yes (Executives/Directors/Managers (2 Board Memberships available))	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances (Open to Alternative Financial Types (Grants, Credit Union, Barter, Shared projects, erc.)) (Icome producing projects encouraged & planned & In-progress (Work on/off-site or don't work)) Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes (personal debt/finances are personal/private responsibility (The HDPRI & HDGA do not encourage/incur debt)) Labor Contribution: Expected ((4-12+ Hours Weekly (Negotiable) Alternatives Avaiable) (Time demands vary depending on projects/responsibilities) (Resident Members) & (Donations/Volunteers Accepted)) Join Fee: Yes (Member Account Application Fee (One Time Non-Refundable Fee) Adult Membership $1 (Silver Dollar) Student Membership 50¢ (Silver Half Dollar) Junior Membership 25¢ (Silver Quarter)) Regular Fees: Yes ((High Desert Gardeners Association Non-Resident Membership Annual Dues) Adult Membership $1 (Silver Dollar) Student Membership 50¢ (Silver Half Dollar) Junior Membership 25¢ (Silver Quarter Dollar) Trial Membership 10¢ (Silver Dime) High Desert Gardeners Association Resident Membership Dues Required ($12USD per year (Silver "Eagles") + (Life-Lease Required)))
Land and Buildings Rural (Zoned A-3 (Located 15 miles northwest of the incorporated city of Winnemucca in Humbolt County, Nevada) Arid Climate) Area: 40 acres (16.2 hectares) (Land use planning in-progress (20 acres wild Desert Food Forest Oasis (Preserve)) 12.66 acres HDPRI/HDGA (10 Acres Reserved)) Land Owned By: Another form of Non-profit Number of Residences: 0 (2 of 9 lots available (High Desert Gardeners Association Resident Membership Required) +($5k (federal reserve notes) Life Lease - Terms Available) (Life Leases are inheritable & transferable with board approval) (This is vacant land with no building restrictions and no time limits)) Cohousing: Yes (yes & no - you decide how you want to live (HDPRI Student/Visitor/Guest Center pending})	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: none ((Nothing planted yet - goal is 100%) (domestic livestock, produce, aquafarming & more possible)) Share Community Meals: 1 time/week (this is optional and subject to change based on participants) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual (Community meals will be decided by cook based on community input) Dietary Practice: Omnivorous (Eat Meat or Eat Vegan - your choice - open to all) Alcohol Use: Used occasionally (personal choice (respect non-drinkers)) Tobacco Use: Used Occasionally (personal choice (repect non-smokers))	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No (Personal/Family Choice - we do not discriminate) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Other (Personal/Family Choice - we do not discriminate) Educational Style(s): Other (Personal/Family Choice - we do not discriminate)

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Own Site

(Vacant Land (Grants Accepted) This is a Permaculture Research Institute project)

Year Completed:

2016

Number of Units:

Student/Guest/Visitor Quarters & RV-hookups & Campsites

Square Feet in Common House:

(Student/Guest/Visitor Quarters & RV-hookups & Campsites)

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