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I would like to address some concerns that I have fielded recently. The question is, what will happen if I decide to sell my lot, number 1? In the unlikely event that I sell my house and lot, the orchard and adjacent garden will be deeded to the neighborhood association. That will be written into the neighborhood association agreements and it will be legally binding. In the event of my death, my nephew Mick Danielson, will inherit my property. His property is adjacent to the project, near lot 10. He and his wife Dana, will be joining the neighborhood association, expanding our total acreage by 2.87 acres. After inheriting my lot, he would be bound by the neighborhood association laws. I hope this information allays any and all concerns regarding the orchard and garden. thanks. Michael Maddox
Due to rising construction costs, I have been forced to increase the price of all of the lots by $5,000.00. This will be the final increase. I have been in negotiations with a reputable firm that is very interested in being a part of this project. We will get a very professional road and pond from this firm but it will be expensive. I hope this increase doesn't put the lots out of range for any potential buyers. The lots are still well below market price in the area and the amenities are unmatched by any other development in the area. Thanks, Michael
I was visited today by a summer school class from Blessed Sacrament Church of Savannah. . Ages were hard to tell but I think they ranged from about 4 or 5 to 16. It was fun to watch them go after the blueberries and blacberries. Most of the kids had never seen a homestead like this. After the berry picking and lunch, I gave them a tour of the garden. They didn't seem very interested that this is an organic farm but their parents and guardians were.
I would imagine it was a first, for some of the kids, to actually see a vegetable garden. Many samples from the garden were taken. After realizing that my newly harvested onions and garlic had been decimated, I should have hidden the wheelbarrow, I had to barter onions to get my garlic back!
A good time was had by all. I've posted some pictures. Later. Michael
My name is Michael Maddox and I have a 25 acre organic farm, 25 minutes outside of Savannah Ga. I have been farming on this site for the last 20 years. I have Blueberries, Grapes, Apples, Figs and many other fruit and nut trees. I also have two large vegetable plots. Only about two acres are in cultivation and the rest is heavily wooded. I have decided to develop about 14 acres of the wooded area. These will be large lots, 1.25-1.8 acres each. All residents will have access to the gardens and orchard. There will also be about 3 acres of community property with a pond and performance stage, that the neighborhood association will maintain. This is a unique opportunity to jump right into an organic healthy environment as most of the "heavy lifting" has already been done. Lot sales will begin soon and earnest money will be needed to secure lots. You can email me for more info and/or a tour. Thank you. Michael Maddox
After many a month, or more correctly years, I have finally gotten approval from the Effingham County Commissioners to proceed with my project. The sticking point was my refusal to pave my access roads with asphalt. I asked for a variance from this building code and was granted a variance. I will use recycled concrete for my access roads. This variance was hard won and took many months to secure, however, this will "pave the way" for future environmentally leaning subdivisions. I am in the process of getting all of the lots surveyed and recorded. I am also working on the final drafts of the neighborhood association agreement. When these tasks are completed, I will be asking for earnest money from potential buyers. If you have your hearts set on any particular lot , you will need to indicate that and secure it soon. I'll keep you posted. This is a victory I will relish for a while but it's too soon to be resting on laurels!
