Wolf Creek Lodge

California Poppies

Bob Miller — Wed, 09 May 2012 01:12:30 +0000

For all our of state readers: not only does California have sun, sand, beaches and whatever but also poppies. They are looking good in Grass Valley at the moment:

Introduction

Bob Miller — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:45:54 +0000

Introduction to Wolf Creek Lodge

Saturday, May 19th, we’re having an introduction to Wolf Creek Lodge and you’re invited!

Starting at 1 pm guests are invited to visit the building site where a member of Wolf Creek Lodge will describe the project. At 2 pm you’re invited to observe our business meeting followed by our Introduction to Wolf Creek Lodge presentation at 4:30 pm. This is a great opportunity to meet the people who are choosing Wolf Creek Lodge proactive adult cohousing as their new home. Stay for our delicious potluck dinner and a chance to talk informally with members and other guests.

For location and to reserve a spot, please email info@wolfcreeklodge.org or phone 530.478.1970.

Truckee Home Show

Bob Miller — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:28:36 +0000

Truckee Home & Building Show & Sierra Recreation Expo

May 26 to 27
10:00am to 5:00pm

Truckee High School
11725 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA

Wolf Creek Lodge will have a booth in the Health and Wellness building, and WCL member Bob Miller will be one of the speakers. His topic is “Senior Cohousing: Pro-active Adults Creating their own Sustainable Communities.”

The Truckee Home Show has been at the forefront of the move toward renewable and sustainable living education in the home construction process for many years. The Show is filled with exhibitors providing the latest in green building concepts and technology.

Site Visit – April

Bob Miller — Sun, 06 May 2012 16:42:53 +0000

Our April community construction site visit was the most fun yet because there was so much to see! After all the many years of looking at plans, people can now walk into their homes and see the view from their windows, at least from the 1st floor. By May’s monthly meeting weekend (May 19) there should be stairs in place to get up the 2nd and 3rd floors to see those views. Come up a see the real thing and enjoy our beautiful spring weather. And yes, we really are looking to move-in this fall! (Reported by Katie McCamant)

Construction Update – May

Bob Miller — Fri, 04 May 2012 16:41:47 +0000

Well, April was certainly an exciting month for the Lodge as we saw the building grow by leaps and bounds. By the time you read this, they’ll have set the roof trusses on the 3rd floor. Our framing subcontractor is building wall panels in their warehouse, which are then trucked to the site in big bundles and lifted into place. Dale, our Job Supe, is cracking the whip to keep the schedule moving for an early fall move-in, all the while keeping a close eye on quality. (Reported by Katie McCamant)

Cabinet Maker

Bob Miller — Tue, 01 May 2012 16:06:58 +0000

The kitchen cabinets for the common kitchen and the kitchens in the individual homes at Wolf Creek Lodge will be made by a local company. The Cabinet Company of Grass Valley recently welcomed members of the community to their woodworking shop. There was a large project in progress that day, so we were able to watch cabinets being built. It was fun to see the amazing computerized equipment and talk to our cabinetmakers.

Dick, Jo, Sue, Claire and Jacque

Three Stories

Bob Miller — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:36:41 +0000

See the third story!

Wolf Creek Lodge Members Meet Workshop Participants

Bob Miller — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:11:22 +0000

The Cohousing Company is hosting a “Senior Cohousing Group Facilitation Workshop” this week at Nevada City Cohousing. Workshop participants visited the Wolf Creek Lodge construction site on Thursday. They were joined by some members of Wolf Creek Lodge. All enjoyed exploring the ground floor and looking at the framing already in place on the second floor.

Everyone then had dinner together and discussed how to make senior cohousing communities happen.

Here are some of the participants at the site:

Third Floor Homes Now Available

Bob Miller — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 21:29:27 +0000

Two third floor homes now available!

For the first time in eight months we have two homes available on the third floor due to selection changes by current Wolf Creek Lodge members who switched to larger homes on the second floor.

2 Bedrooms / 1 Bath 1029 square feet
Full kitchen
6.5 ft. by 12 ft. balcony
In floor radiant heating
Vaulted Ceilings
Large windows + 2 skylights
Microwave oven over stove
Shared use of 4,000+ Common House
Open space along Wolf Creek

Friendly neighbors:

Shared resources
Sustainable living
Close connections with neighbors
Balance of privacy & community
Resident created neighborhood
Like a traditional village
Fun, support, active community
Beautiful Sierra foothills location

National Cohousing Conference 2012

Bob Miller — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:16:29 +0000

Creating Sustainable Neighborhoods; learning from the cohousing experience.

The National Cohousing Conference is from Friday, June 15th to Sunday June 17th in Oakland.

The Conference Chair is Wolf Creek Lodge’s project manager – Katie McCamanat.

Several Wolf Creek Members plan to attend.

See here for more information and let us know if you plan to be there info@wolfcreeklodge.org