Living Well Community

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Living Well Community

Located in Franklinville, North Carolina, United States

Mission Statement
Sustainability, Wellness, Local Food, Neighborhood self-reliance, Community, Green Building, Environmental Conservation, Service.

Community Description
The Living Well Community is a mixed-use community/ecovillage focused on health/wellness, sustainability, service to the greater good, and honoring the sacred.

This is a 124-acre property bordered by a mile of frontage on the Deep River on one side and almost a mile of frontage on Sandy Creek on the other side.

The community has a combination of private and shared spaces with additional mixed-uses under development including green businesses, an integrative health center, an organic farm, a community garden, a neighborhood park and orchard, and 53 acres of natural area buffering the creek and river.

The property is beautiful with mountain-like topography, the river, rock outcroppings, high areas with vistas, the creek, trails, beautiful woods, and abundant wild edible and medicinal plants.

Our community is located near major highway corridors, just two miles from Highway 64 in the town of Franklinville, North Carolina. This property has regional appeal and access, being only a half-hour from Greensboro, 15 minutes from Asheboro and Siler City, and an hour and 15 minutes from RTP (Research Triangle Park), Raleigh, Durham, and Charlotte. We are centrally located between the mountains and ocean, and at the midpoint on the eastern seaboard between New York and Florida. We are also approximately a 6 hour drive from Washington, D.C. and Atlanta, Georgia.

The Conference and Retreat Center, located on the 50-foot-high bluff overlooking Sandy Creek and the Deep River, features the lovely, historic McIver-Faulk House, built in the 1850s and relocated to this site in 2004. The partially completed Conference and Retreat Center will be available for retreats, classes, and events (weddings, reunions, etc.).

Housing
Status: We have land we have developed on
Area: 124 acres
Current Residence Types: Single-family homes, Tiny house, Natural built structues, Lots to build on
Current Number of Residences: 10
Planned number of residences: 100
Planned Residence Types: Single-family homes, Multi-family homes, Room(s) in a house or building, Tiny house, Yurt, tee-pee, dome, treehouse, or tent, Natural built structues, Lots to build on, Alternative Structures
Housing Provided: Purchase
Land owned by: Individual community member(s)
Additional Comments:
53 Acre Conservation Area + other community areas
A variety of land ownership
depending on interest
for part of the community

Membership
Adult Members: 14
Percent Women: 61-70%
Percent Men: 31-40%
Visitors accepted: Yes
Visitor Process:
Please contact us at 919-799-6819 before visiting. We do not have housing for visitors set up yet, but we welcome day visits.
Open to new Members: Yes
Membership Process:
Our application process tries to help people determine if the mission and values of Living Well fit their own values and lifestyle. We provide information and activities to help you decide whether you want to become a member of our community.
Additional Comments:
Honoring of the Sacred. Ecumenical. Inclusive

Economics
Dues, Fees, or Shared Expenses: Yes
Shared Income: None
Required Labor Contribution per Week: 0
Open to members with existing debt: Yes (some debt)
Additional Comments:
We do contribute to common community projects with both labor and donated additional funds.
In addition HOA fees presently are $300/year
We encourage the development of “Green Businesses”

Sustainability Practices
Energy Infrastructure: We use both systems.
Current renewable energy generation: Up to 25%
Energy sources: Solar, Wind, Hydro-Electric
Planned renewable energy generation: 26-49%
Current food produced: Up to 25%
Planned food produced: From 50-75%
Food produced locally: Between 26-49%

Lifestyle
Common Facilities: Garden(s), Vehicle Share, Outbuilding(s), Outdoor Kitchen, Waterfront access
Internet Available: Yes, individuals provide it
Internet Fast?: Yes, exceptionally.
Cell Phone Service: Good for most people.
Shared meals: About once a week
Dietary Practice: Organic (no pesticides or synthetic fertilizers), Mostly Vegetarian
Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Somewhat – there are some dietary restrictions or customs.
Special Diets OK: Yes
Alcohol Use: Yes, used occasionally.
Tobacco Use: Yes, used occasionally.
Additional Diet Comments:
Food Production to be increased as we further develop the gardens, edible landscaping, wild foraging, and organic farm.
Community garden, wild edibles, kitchen gardens, etc.
Healthy, local food a priority.
Common Spiritual Practice(s): Ecumenical (accepts all religions or spiritual practices), Eclectic (integrates multiple religious or spiritual beliefs)
Spiritual Practice Expected?: No
Education Style(s): Home Schooling, Public Schooling, Up to each family or individual
Expected Healthcare Practices:
Healthy Living
Healthcare Options: Up to each family or individual

Source: https://www.ic.org/directory/living-well-community/
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