Asheville Mountain Meadows

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Asheville Mountain Meadows

Located in Mars Hill, North Carolina, United States

Mission Statement
Mountain Meadows is a Green, Organic, & Sustainable community that listens to the land and fosters positive, fruitful, and conscious relationships. The beautiful new river rock and hardwood (70% comes from our land) Pavilion is a gathering place for spontaneous get-togethers and community events.

Community Description
Mountain Meadows on Crooked Creek is a Green, Organic, & Sustainable Community which recognizes the value of positive human interaction in a welcoming and conscious environment. Enjoy the 5 acre common area with organic vegetable areas by Crooked Creek and an organic orchard already in-place. Our new and beautiful Pavilion & Patio creates a warm surround for caring and kind interface, poetry readings, spiritual musings. yoga classes, drumming, musical events, potlucks, etc. Most importantly, many of us will enjoy spontaneous chat and a cup of java or tea around the fireplace, fire pit, or grill. The Pavilion also offers a small kitchen, bathroom, and outdoor and indoor games in a rich stone and wood Arts & Crafts setting near the entry. Come take a look at our community. 33% of our 30 lots are sold and a couple more homes are being started soon.

Housing
Status: We have land we have developed on
Area: 58 acres
Current Residence Types: Lots to build on
Current Number of Residences: 5
Planned number of residences: 30
Planned Residence Types: Single-family homes, Tiny house, Lots to build on
Housing Provided: Purchase
Land owned by: Individual community member(s)
Additional Comments:
30 home-sites on 58 acres with 33% (10) Lots SOLD and beautiful Pavilion & Patio with FP, grill, kitchen, bathroom, firepit, and outdoor games…

Membership
Adult Members: 16
Child Members: 0
Non-member Residents: 0
Percent Women: 51-60%
Percent Men: 41-49%
Percent Transgender: 0%
Visitors accepted: Yes
Visitor Process:
Call Bernie 828 230-0755
Open to new Members: Yes
Membership Process:
Lot owners are automatically Members…
Additional Comments:
We (developers Sandy & Bernie Byrne) own our 9 acre Farm adjacent to Mountain Meadows and have invited kind, compassionate individualists who are seeking a one-of-a-kind community in the vein of Green, Organic, & Sustainable

Economics
Dues, Fees, or Shared Expenses: Yes
Regular Fee per Month: $30
Shared Income: None
Required Labor Contribution: No
Open to members with existing debt: Yes
Additional Comments:
Association Fee is $300/year per “fee” mentioned above
NC laws require a Home Owners Association for a community…

Sustainability Practices
Energy Infrastructure: We are connected to the grid.
Current renewable energy generation: 0%, or close to 0%
Energy sources: Connected to the Grid
Planned renewable energy generation: Up to 25%
Current food produced: Up to 25%
Planned food produced: Between 26-49%
Food produced locally: Almost All, around 90%

Lifestyle
Common Facilities: Garden(s), Outbuilding(s), Outdoor Kitchen, Fire pit
Internet Available: Yes, both the community and individuals provide it
Internet Fast?: Yes, it’s fine.
Cell Phone Service: Good for most people.
Shared meals: 1-3 times per month
Dietary Practice: Omnivorous (plants and animals), Paleo (no grains, dairy, processed foods, or legumes), Local (food sourced within 150 miles), Organic (no pesticides or synthetic fertilizers), GMO Free (only non-genetically modified organisms), Vegetarian Only (no animal meat; dairy and eggs okay) – Please check this only if you are 100% Vegetarian, Mostly Vegetarian, Vegan Only (plants only, no animal products) – Please check this only if you are 100% Vegan., Mostly Vegan, Opportunivore (dumpster diving, nature harvesting, etc.), Raw or Mostly Raw, Kosher, Halal, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free
Dietary Choice or Restrictions: No – people may eat however they wish.
Special Diets OK: Yes
Alcohol Use: Yes, used occasionally.
Tobacco Use: Yes, used seldomly, or ceremoniously.
Additional Diet Comments:
Health is wealth and good food choices and exercise are part of that dynamic…
Common Spiritual Practice(s): Ecumenical (accepts all religions or spiritual practices)
Spiritual Practice Expected?: No
Education Style(s): Up to each family or individual
Healthcare Options: Up to each family or individual
Additional Comments:
Mountain Meadows encourages the highest level of health physically, mentally, & spiritually…

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