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Who We Are Hart’s Mill is being self-developed by a group of local people who will live here. We range in age from 20’s to 70’s. What we have in common is a desire to live simply in an old-fashioned neighborhood where people actually know each other and do things together. We also value self-reliance and want to raise some of our food on the land. The Land The property is currently owned by Alana (Settle) Ennis; it has been in her family for more than 60 years. When we started talking with Alana about building here, she told us how important it is to her for the most of the land to remain in farming, timber and conservation. That’s one of the reasons that our homes will be clustered on a small area of the land. About 85% of the land will be permanently left in open space. The Village Most of our homes will be small privately-owned single family and duplex houses ranging in size from about 600 sf to 1800 sf. We will also have a common house for activities, as well as one or two shared homes for those who want to downsize at different stages of life. At most, there will be 30 housing units in the village. A unique feature of Hart’s Mill is that there will be no traffic on our main street! Except for moving vans and emergency vehicles, the street will be used only for walking, strolling, running, playing, and socializing. Traffic and parking will be kept to the northern edge of the village. Here are a few other facts about Hart’s Mill: No houses or farm operations will be visible from Frazier Rd Solar panels will be used to produce electricity (also not visible from the street) Many of us plan to work from home or on the land, reducing the need to drive There will be small arts and crafts studios for use by residents The Farm & Woodlands We plan a mix of fruit/nut trees, berries and vegetables along with a small number of pastured cows and sheep…and of course, some chickens. We expect to partner with one or more local farmers to help us manage the operation. Most of the food produced will be for our own use. There will be no sales of farm products on site. Farm structures will include a barn, garage, workshop, greenhouse, and sheds. We are also allowing for up to two farmhouse residences separate from the village, as well as a future building for an office, workshops and meetings. As those of you who have been down to McGowan Creek know, this place is beaver heaven! The streambeds and most of the woodlands will be permanently protected conservation areas with hiking trails. 55