Where is the property located?

The property is yet to be purchased. We are looking at property within a one hour drive of Charleston, West Virginia. This land is remote, raw, mostly forested, low mountains. As members pay their fees, depending on the popularity and rate of adoption, we will acquire between 250 and 6,000 acres, which will allow for a carrying capacity between 800 and 10,000 people, or 200 to 2,500 families. This seems like a large amount, but given the millions of families who have a similar mindset, if the word gets out about us, due to the fact that there are few if any other communities that are structured to allow optional use as an immediate homestead or as a vacation / bugout destination, there is a possibility that we will fill to capacity within days or weeks.

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When will the property be ready?

As soon as the property is purchased, members may begin to explore, camp, and use the land. Comprehensive waivers must be signed before entering the property because it is wild and grading and construction will be progressing. We want to be able to enjoy the land as soon as possible without jeopardizing the objective of our community with liability or lawsuits. Personal responsibility must be taken when using the property, by taking measures to keep children and adults safe. Immediately upon purchase, we will begin to procure, food stockpiles and seeds, primitive farming tools and medicine. With surveys, consultation with agricultural specialists, and site planners, our goal is to complete the first hub within one year, with total completion estimated in 5 years. There are a myriad of factors which could slow or speed our estimates so bear in mind, this is only a goal. A balance will be struck between immediate stockpile necessities and the tools and resources to provide for the community over the long term.

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Will there be membership dues on top of the initial buy in?

Our goal is to not require any ongoing dues by selling the farm production at market, paying for staff, electricity, taxes and ongoing property maintenance. However, it may be necessary to charge some dues to meet shortfalls if market conditions work against us. Another option would be to generate income through cabin/campsite rentals to non-members with homesteading classes, horse riding, ATV riding and other activities. If we come to this point, we will consult community members to determine how you would like to proceed.

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Can I live on the property full time when it's ready?

Yes, you may live on the property full time when there are enough facilities to accommodate the rotation of recreation members while taking your living space out of rotation. Availability for full time living will be offered based on membership seniority. When living on the property full time, you may work work remotely or be paid a wage to work for the community. Full timers will be required to pay for electricity for their living space and the market price for food or cafeteria services. If the community needs to go into "survival mode" then your contribution to the community will earn your food and housing and we will address unforeseen challenges as a community at that time. For example, not having any external inputs, how to pay taxes if living as a subsistence community, etc.

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How would I "bugout" to the property if I'm far away?

We will create a pamphlet with suggestions for things to consider. It's much more likely, that a given disaster situation would be less dramatic than we see in the movies. It may be a major depression, or supply chain disruption causing food or fuel shortages, or some kind of cascading event. Regardless of the situation, you should write out a list of the kinds of events that may happen and make a plan for each one. If we have a nuclear war, know how long should shelter in place to avoid fallout. If there is an EMP or critical infrastructure strike, have a plan for your family on how to meet up, who gets the kids, paper maps if in an unfamiliar area, etc. If it's a fuel shortage, be sure to keep your vehicle fueled and spare fuel with stabilizers. Calculate how much fuel you will need to reach the property. Suppose your vehicle was unavailable, do you have bicycles or if you walked, how long would it take. Do you have bicycle wagons or buggies to transport supplies or will you need to pack everything on your back. Do a weekend test run with your family and packs to see if you have enough or if your packs are too heavy. Do you have water purification tablets, easy to transport food like pasta or MREs. Do you have a plan for how your family will travel, maybe at night if conditions are dangerous. Do you have the means to protect your family along the road? Our goal is to make a plan for the community, but it will all be a waste if you don't have a plan to get there.​

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The soil isn't good, how will you grow crops in West Virginia? 

One of the primary reasons we chose West Virginia is affordable property prices, and its remote, protected location. The soil there isn't as fertile as some other regions. Our plan to compensate is to enrich the soil with manure from livestock, composting from organic food waste and plant matter. In this way, we can develop healthy fertile soil.

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West Virginia is very mountainous, how will you build housing, grow crops and raise livestock? 

The parcels we're considering have a ground slope distribution of approximately 50% between 0 and 15 degrees, 45% between 15 and 30 degrees, and about 5% that is above 30 degree slope. Given this allocation, the land less than 15 degrees will be used for housing, community buildings and infrastructure, greenhouses, and open farming. Some terracing may be needed, depending on the specific site plan. Then most of the land above 15 degrees slope will be used for livestock grazing, primarily sheep and goats, which are well suited to hilly terrain, buffers and forest.

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