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Essential Information at a Glance

Stage of Development:

FORMING; pioneering phase; eleven members, 5 adults and one brand new baby residing on the land. Meet us on the Who's Who page.

Land:

• 480 acres: 160 acres (fenced) for residences, commons and agriculture, 320 preserved for wildlife and buffer.
• Location: San Luis Valley, South Central Colorado
• Altitude: 8,000+ ft above sea level

Infrastructure:

• Please note: joining involves building your own home here.
• Three unfinished common buildings; and two residences in progress, 1+ mile of private road off the nearest County road (both unpaved); off-grid solar power, 160 acres fenced to keep free range grazing cattle off the land to be developed.

Wildlife:

• Coyotes, antelope, elk, rabbit, hawks, eagles, fox, chipmunks, mice, bats and other small mammals and birds. (Bear, mountain lion, mountain sheep, bobcats - in nearby mountains.)

Organizational Form:

• EarthArt Village a Cooperative Association (AKA a Mutual Benefit Association), owns and manages the property and improvements. Members purchase shares in the cooperative in order to build and live at EarthArt, and to participate in decision-making. Governing body: Board of Directors, currently 3 Directors; consensus decision-making, with input from all.

EarthArt Village Membership:

Joining involves:

• visiting EarthArt Village
• completion of Exploring and Applying Membership steps
• the purchase of shares (two shares minimum), allows members to build and occupy a home at EarthArt, and goes toward land payment, a reserve fund and starter fund for homesite infrastructure (driveway, wells, sanitation or power)
• monthly dues (note payments, commons maintenance and supplies, administrative expenses and development of common infrastructure projects selected by members).

Visitors

• May - October: Appointment Required - See information on how to arrange a visit, and current projects and activities.

Income Earning:

• Limited opportunities in this remote, rural locale means prospective members need independent means to get started. Agriculture, cottage industries, recreational and educational programs and retreats are envisioned for income earning at EarthArt, and will be dependent upon the interests, energy and talents of members.