Site Tour: Saturday November 18
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Groundbreaking Kicks Off
Construction!
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On Friday, November 3, Fair Oaks EcoHousing members gathered to break ground on our cohousing community—culminating more than 10 years of planning!
About 60 enthusiastic people showed up for the Groundbreaking and the celebration afterwards at the Smokey Oaks Tavern. Many people complimented the architect and Fair Oaks EcoHousing group on the beautiful design of the community.
Future residents brought their shovels and actually broke the ground to kick off construction (luckily, the forecasted rain held off!).
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Joined by Our Team of Professionals
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As part of the celebration, featured guests included Development Consultant Katie McCamant, Civil Engineer Richard Rozumowicz, Construction
Project Manager Darryl Berlin, Architect Chuck Durrett , Founder and future resident Marty Maskall, Builders Rachel & Katherine Bardis, and Sacramento County Supervisor Susan Peters.
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Future residents at the event had much to say.
From Marty Maskall: "I was thrilled to see how many people joined us for the groundbreaking. Supervisor Susan Peters complimented the future residents on our persistence to pursue our vision. I can't wait until the homes are built and we can move in."
Residents from
other cohousing communities in the area also lent their support.
Bob Miller, from Wolf Creek Lodge Cohousing in Grass Valley, said:
“We need more cohousing communities. I was delighted to join the Fair Oaks EcoHousing community and celebrate your major accomplishments. You have land, a bank loan, a general contractor and only three more homes to sell. Congratulations on your perseverance.”
From Anne Geraghty, Washington House Cohousing, a forming group in West Sacramento: "What an exciting day—to see all of you there with your shovels, spades, and smiles. We are looking forward to following in your footsteps. Thanks for leading the way!"
Click here
Fair Oaks EcoHousing for more information and to see additional groundbreaking photos and reactions from attendees.
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Construction is expected to begin promptly. The anticipated move-in date is spring 2019. Act fast if you are interested in joining our community!
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Intention Makes Community
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Cohousing is one form of intentional community—designed around shared values, cooperative work, and feelings of belonging and mutual support.
Shared living goes back thousands of years, of course, but in today’s society, isolated living has become the norm. Isolation leads to loneliness and affects physical and mental health.
So how do we overcome isolation and build strong bonds with our neighbors? With intention.
Like other cohousing communities, Fair Oaks EcoHousing has created space for shared activities and collaboration. Members are committed to collaborating with and supporting each other, while maintaining a balance between privacy and cooperation.
Intention makes all the difference in realizing a close-knit community.
Want to read more? See the article “Cohousing and the Cure to Loneliness,” recently published in McGill University’s student newspaper.
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Only a Few Homes Available!
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Construction begins this month, and
Fair Oaks EcoHousing has only a few homes left If you are interested in learning about the community, please come to the site tour on Saturday Nov. 18.
Homes in our community include a variety of styles:
The single-level 2-bedroom flat is the most popular home size—with a private deck.
A 3-bedroom single-level flat could be yours. with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, plus a wrap-around balcony for your own outside oasis.
Or you could choose a 2-story, 4-bedroom townhome. Features include an open living area, wrap-around porch, and a downstairs bedroom.
All homes have:
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Large windows, making the rooms feel light and spacious
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Open design for living and dining areas
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Eco-friendly construction with high quality fixtures and finishes
Fair Oaks EcoHousing is a pedestrian-friendly village for residents of all ages, with a centrally-located clubhouse, pool and spa, and garden.
The location is close to Fair Oaks Village and the American River Parkway, with many nearby dining and entertainment options, plus easy access to the freeway.
Please contact us today to learn more about these remarkable homes and special community.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Find Out About Our Community
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Fair Oaks EcoHousing Site Tour
Saturday Nov. 18
, 10:30am
Fair Oaks EcoHousing will be a neighborhood of 30 homes on 3.7 acres in Fair Oaks, CA, 18 miles east of downtown Sacramento. Come see the site and our architectural plans, and meet members at an upcoming tour. Kids are welcome.
Act fast! Fair Oaks EcoHousing has only a few homes left. If you are interested, please come to the Site Tour (details below). Other h
omes do become available on occasion. If you like what you see at the tour, please join our interest list to be notified of new availability.
To go on the Site Tour, meet at 10:30 am
at the
Fair Oaks Coffeehouse in Fair Oaks Village,
at 10223 Fair Oaks Blvd
, at the intersection with Park Drive. Look for us on the side of the Coffeehouse, in the patio area or in the building at the back. We can carpool to the site. Please wear closed toe shoes to visit the construction site.
The tour will last about an hour and a half, with an optional lunch afterwards at the Siam Patio Restaurant or the Smokey Oaks Tavern.
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Want to Learn More About Fair Oaks & Sacramento?
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Pictured: Fair Oaks Village, Fair Oaks Theatre Festival, Floating the American River.
Click below for useful links, there's a lot to keep us busy here!
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Fair Oaks EcoHousing | www.FairOaksEcoHousing.org
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