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Formed:
2009
the Villages at Crest Mountain
Asheville
,
North Carolina
,
United States
Website:
villagesatcrestmountain.c...
Contact:
Clint Lasher
6 Celebration Place
Asheville, North Carolina 28806 United States
Address Status:
Good as of 6/20/2011
Phone:
828-252-7787 , 919-624-7037
info [at] villagesatcrestmountain [dot] com
clasher [at] crestmtn [dot] com
Links:
the Villages at Crest Mountain
www.crestmtn.com

5 Miles from downtown Asheville...

The Villages at Crest Mountain is a comprehensive green-built neighborhood in the mountains of Western North Carolina. This affordable intentional eco-community encourages social interaction among people of diverse backgrounds and life-stages. VCM features:

Stylish, healthy built and energy efficient homes

Two acres of central green space

Community-wide rainwater harvesting

Community walking trails, gardens, greenhouse, orchards, vineyards, edible landscaping and berry patches

Proposed community center with tavern and co-op featuring local organic beers, artisan crafts, and organic foods

South facing lots for optimal solar orientation

Covered gathering areas and play ground

Active Home Owners Association and Co-housing based government structure

Offering two distinct phases giving options of smaller affordable homes adjacent to acres of green space and larger elevated wooded lots offering views and privacy.

Our primary objective is to maximize the sustainability of the land while keeping prices affordable.

Single family home and land packages starting in the $170's!Call us today at (828) 252-7787 5 Miles from downtown Asheville

Now Offering a $2000 credit to Health Care Professionals, Emergency Professionals, Education Professionals, Non-Profit professionals and other community service careers.

The Villages at Crest Mountain believes in the fundamental community ideals of balance and responsibility. We believe in social and ecological diversity and that built environments can be healthy, productive and stylish. We choose smart over big, health over indulgence, community over expediency, and inclusion over division.

Status: Building

Community Affiliations:
Network Affiliations:
Ecovillage Network of the Americas Fellowship for Intentional Community Coho/US
Last Updated:
3/22/2012
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process:
Call the Villages at Crest Mountain for more information. 828-252-7787 or visit www.villagesatcrestmountain.com We are available to tour and can also provide rentals if needed.
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Building
Area:
36 acres (14.6 hectares)
(Located within 165 AC Mountain Community)
Number of Units:
11 homes built
Architect:
Various Architects
Developer:
Brookgreen LLC
Population
Members:
12 (17 members with 12 full time and growing)
Non-Member Residents:
0
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
Other (Developer Driven community with and HOA in place to take over at 95% sold)
Identified Leader:
Yes
Leadership Core Group:
Yes (Advisory Board and HOA)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected (Volunteer Basis)
Join Fee:
Yes (Initiation Fee At Closing)
Regular Fees:
Yes (HOA Dues of $35 per month)
Land and Buildings
Community:
Urban (5-10 Minutes to Downtown Asheville)
Land Owners:
Other (Developer Owned)
No. of Residences:
90
Food, Etc.
% Food Grown:
6-20% (Orchards Vineyards Gardens Edible landscaping, berrie bushes)
Shared Meals:
1-3 times/month
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Other
Alcohol Use:
Tobacco Use:
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
No (Individual Choice)
Which Spiritual Traditions:
Educational Style(s):
Other (Asheville has excellent public schools)
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