Cold Pond Community Land Trust
- Fellowship for Intentional Community
- Near PO Box 212 Acworth
- In Acworth
- In zip code 03601
- In New Hampshire
Mission: Residents, board members and volunteers who work and/or live on the land trust desire to create a community that is dedicated to:
-Maintaining the diversified integrity of the ecosystem
-Promoting and implementing the production of local foods
-Providing a safe, healthy, balanced, respectful environment
-Honoring the needs and aspirations of residents in our actions and decisions
-Serving as an inspiration and resource for residents, visitors and the greater community
-Governing that is democratic and based on equality, clarity and fairness
-Being active community members in Acworth and the greater community
-Being financially viable
-Promoting access to farm, forestland and housing that is affordable
-Preserving the quality and affordability of land/housing for future residents of CPCLT
-Serving as an educational model on sustainable living
To implement these principals, CPCLT members are committed to forging respectful communication systems where the input of all individuals is encouraged and received; implementing effective planning procedures that allow issues and projects to be addressed in a pro-active, democratic fashion and followed through to their successful completion; generating financial resources to meet the needs of the land trust and the families who work and reside there, respecting the natural environment and reaching out to the surrounding communities to educate people about sustainable agriculture and the benefits of locally produced foods.
From www.ic.org/directory/cold-pond-community-land-trust/:
Cold Pond Community Land Trust is an intentional community comprised of residents, board members and volunteers who work and/or live on the land trust. We believe in our efforts to protect our surrounding forest and farm land, watersheds, wildlife habitat and open spaces by exploring sustainability and living lives of minimal impact. Our board and residents collectively steward 215 acres of common lands. Beyond the agricultural and conservation means, the land is open to the public for hiking, cross-country skiing, horseback riding and various other purposes.
Regional Overview
The Cold Pond Community Land Trust is located in the town of Acworth, in southwest New Hampshire, 9 miles east of the Connecticut River. Acworth has a population of over 900 people spread out over nearly 40 square miles. The town is located 45 minutes north of the city of Keene, New Hampshire. Many of the residents of Acworth are self-employed and work from their homes. The people of Acworth are economically and politically diverse. The post office, church, school, library and Village Store are popular meeting places which foster a sense of community.
- Address
- Physical Address
- PO Box 212
- Acworth, New Hampshire 03601
- United States