Background

I (Mac Thomson) am currently working on developing Phase 2.  Lots are expected to be available for sale in 2010.  The 10 homes of Phase 2 will complete our community.  There will not be any more lots developed.  The lots will be located in the Outback, which is the northern 155 acres of our land.  The Outback land is owned by my wife, Sandy and me.  I was the project manager for Phase 1 and will be the developer of Phase 2.


Once Phase 2 is developed, the 34 households of Phase 1 and 2 will share equally in all of the Heartwood open space land (approx. 340 acres), recreation trails, the common house, greenhouse, workshop, barn, and tennis court.


During development, Phase 2 members will be invited to participate in a co-creative development process by giving input and participating in decisions about where the lots will be located, how they will be clustered, how big they will be, etc.



Now Taking Reservations for Phase 2

It's hard to believe that it's been almost 10 years since we moved into Heartwood Cohousing and our dream of life in community became a reality.  In those 10 years Heartwood has developed into quite an amazing little village.  Our relationships have deepened immensely, the children are thriving, our ability to make wise decisions together and resolve conflicts continues to improve, the gardens and landscaping are flourishing, and I think it's safe to say that we've all grown individually as a result of living together in community.  We are living the dream.


I don't know if it's the times that we live in or the reputation that Heartwood has developed, but inquiries about Heartwood and visits by prospective members are at an all time high.  So with the community thriving and all of the current interest in Heartwood, the time feels right to move forward with Phase 2.  Because these are the last 10 homes that will be added to the Heartwood community and demand is high, I’ve set up a system for taking reservations for Phase 2 lots.


If you have a strong interest in exploring the possibility of living in close-knit, environmentally conscious cohousing community in the Rocky Mountains, you may want to reserve your spot in Phase 2.  To reserve a Phase 2 lot, you become a Phase 2 Associate Member by making a $1000 fully refundable deposit.  (Make check out to Mac Thomson.  Send to Mac Thomson, 800 Heartwood Lane  #16, Bayfield, CO 81122.)  You may receive a full refund of your deposit at any time for any reason.


The order in which I receive Associate Member deposits is the order in which people will be placed in the lot selection queue.  A person’s position in the queue determines their place in line for selecting a Phase 2 lot.  Only the first 10 people in the queue will be able to purchase a lot and live in Phase 2.  Being at the top of the queue means that you'll get the opportunity to purchase the lot of your choice.  So it behooves you to make your Phase 2 reservation sooner rather than later.


Sometime this fall, Associate Members will be given the opportunity to commit to full Phase 2 membership by signing a membership agreement and making a non-refundable $12,000 deposit.  Terms of membership have yet to be finalized.  When you become a full Member, you will hold your same place in the lot selection queue that you held as an Associate Member.  You will, however, move up in the queue anytime someone ahead of you drops out.


Associate Members who plan to share a home only need to make one $1000 deposit.  Each deposit holds one place in the lot selection queue.


The demand for Phase 2 has been very strong so far.  We have 12 reservations already for only 10 lots, but I encourage you not to give up hope of being able to become part of our community.  Since the Phase 2 reservation deposits are fully refundable, I anticipate that not all of the Associate Members will end up deciding to make the commitment to become full Members so others will move up in the queue.


If you're interested in realizing your dream of living in community, Heartwood's Phase 2 might be a great opportunity for you.  I'd suggest you reserve your spot in Phase 2, continue your exploration of Heartwood, and schedule a visit if it's been a while since you've visited.  We've really grown and evolved.


I'm looking forward to co-creating Heartwood Phase 2 with you.



Learning More

If you are interested in Phase 2, it’s vital that you subscribe to the new email chat group I’ve recently set up where I’ll provide regular updates on development progress.  The email chat group will also serve as a discussion forum for Phase 2 Associate Members.  To join, send a blank email to:  HWP2-subscribe@googlegroups.com.  To read old messages that have been posted to the chat, go to the chat webpage.  Make sure and read the Pen Pal Letters, which are the periodic Phase 2 updates.


If you have any questions, feel free to send me an email or give me a call.