Hickory Ridge Land Trust comprises 72 acres of ridge-top land and the wooded coves below, located in central West Virginia near Spencer, a town of 2400. The ridge-top land is divided into four leaseholds and a common area. All four leaseholds are already taken, . There is no cost for, or possibility of selling, the land, because this is a land trust. And property taxes are low here.
While we exist as separate households, it’s our intention to share some resources and trade produce. Reducing the use of fossil fuels, living in harmony with the Earth, and working for peace and social justice are values we share.
Our land has great views and nice woods, but we don’t have a year-round stream. We do have wells, and average annual rainfall here is about 40 inches. We have four seasons, with a few small snowfalls in a typical winter, a long hot, humid summer, a colorful fall, and as for the Appalachian Spring, it inspired a symphony. The local area could never be described as progressive, unfortunately, and jobs are scarce. However, taxes and the cost of living are low, and building codes (mostly) don’t apply here.
sustainable living in Appalachia
sustainable living in Appalachia
A period of email exchanges, followed by at least one visit, then a six-month trial period before signing a lifetime lease agreement if mutually agreeable. The board, consisting mostly of current leaseholders, makes the decision.
Please contact by email.
The whole membership decides collectively.
Power and responsibility are shared relatively equally among members.
Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.
Monthly fees/dues: Yes (amount not specified)
Members with pre-existing debt: Yes (some debt)
Road work, occasional group projects
your share of property tax and road gravel, calculated yearly, around $400/year per household
Vehicle Share, Tractor & Farm Equipment, washing machine and freezer
Countryside locations with significant distance from urban centers.
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