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Blossom Branch Homestead is a 
gardening community in Fruitland, NC
Blossom Branch Homestead Community Outline
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      Blossom Branch Homestead provides sanctuary to those creating positive change in our world. We provide a space to develop skills and participate in healing the land, home and ourselves. We gather as caretakers of our community to cultivate beauty & medicine in our landscape, while having fun and enjoying a wholesome lifestyle. 
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      Stewardship is actively engaging in service to the community & landscape. As Stewards, we aim to give back to our world. We create gardens, community living, workshops, classes, non-profit and for profit ventures. These endevours create an atmosphere of Wholesome Living; a safe & supportive environment as a sanctuary for healing & empowerment. We make it our personal responsibility to achieve our highest potential for the benefit of our greater community. As community members, we cooperate with each other to support each other. 
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      - Giver's heart - service orientated 
- Gardener's spirit - cultivating a more beautiful world 
- Grateful mindset - cooperative, collaborative 
- Wholesome lifestyle - clean and respectful way of life. 
 - Altruistic Worldview - avoiding mainstream beliefs or strong political views so we can be the change we wish to see, without judgement or bias of others. 
- Sacred Stewardship - By accepting the responsibility of cultivating Wholesome Living, we step into a position as Stewards of Blossom Branch Homestead and our own Life. 
 
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      This project is developed by Giving Tree for a local homestead that has a 40 year history with the current land owner. The intention is establish an atmosphere of skill building, healthy living and support while establishing a vision for gardens, food forests, animal integration and food preservation. 
Discover Sanctuary
Blossom Branch Homestead is a co-housing rental community 30 minutes from downtown Asheville, in the Hendersonville area countryside. BBH has a 40 year history of homesteading and gardening. You are invited to contribute to a heritage of wholesome living!
Co-housing is a type of “intentional community” where people make a conscious choice to live together as a group while respecting individual privacy. BBH is a community of small cabins & suites with communal areas and projects shared by all.
Benefits of our Co-housing Community:
- group activities like gardening, games & meditation 
- enjoy produce from community gardens & chickens 
- learn from experienced homesteaders, gardeners, business owners, artists 
- 1-2 communal meals per week 
- sharing chores & saving money 
- building skills during community service days 
- community building for beginners! 
 
        
        
      
    
    Suites & Cabins
The living quarters earn their namesakes from the garden's flowers & trees.
We offer a wide range of Suites & Tiny Cabins to accommodate a diverse community. Our hope is that all members blossom as they contribute to the BBH mandala!
BBH has three Suites located in the Main House & two Cabins that share the Water Lily bath house with full amenities.
 
          
          
        
       
          
          
        
       
          
          
        
       
          
          
        
       
          
          
        
       
          
          
        
       
          
          
        
       
          
          
        
      Lease Logistics
- First + last months rent + 1/2 rent as a security deposit required upfront 
- Rent covers utilities, internet and community land fee that contributes to gardens, building new structures & adding to the land 
- Suites have access to communal spaces, laundry, kitchen, dining room and outdoor spaces 
- Cabins have access to communal spaces, laundry and Water Lily for kitchen & bath 
- All lease agreements are month-to-month, all tenants are asked to provide a 30 days notice prior to move out date 
- Internet connection is can be unreliable for intense internet needs, though adequate general use. For those working from home, a hotspot may be needed for reliability. 
General Boundaries
Below are key topics found in BBH Community Guidelines. The full community outline will be shared at or after your first meet-up
- Wholesome Lifestyle is based on cleanliness, cooperation and non-violence 
- Honoring quiet hours and no unapproved, overnight guests 
- Pets welcomed on a pet-to-pet basis - main house has 3 older indoor/outdoor cats and landmate has 1 older dog + 1 cat 
- Not all members here are vaccinated, please take this into consideration prior to applying. 
- We focus our energy into stewardship, service and living the change we wish to see. 
 
        
        
      
    
    Cultivating our Heritage…
Blossom Branch Homestead Village & Zoning Maps
Road Map
We have the opportunity to design & implement systems that provide a wholesome lifestyle to all of BBH’s members, providing a sanctuary that is nurturing, nourishing and honoring.
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      Land - tidy up - Create Aesthetic Quality 
- Clean debris around houses and on the land 
- Trash & recycling area & schedule pickup 
 Finish Build out of Bathhouse & Ivy - operational and rentable 
 Community - sanctuary is a stable, clear, calm container that allows for a fluid experience by its members 
 - Planning Regular Service Days (mondays) 
- chore board? 
- signed agreements from all community members 
- weekly check-in with Community & dinner 
- Addressing needs of new members 
 Developing Courses & Gatherings - Prep for weekly garden classes & luncheon 
 
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      Community Gardens - species selection & seed collection 
- bed designs and site selection 
- volunteer management 
- harvesting schedule and management for community 
 Nursery - Business Plan for Giving Tree Useful Plants Nursery to apply for grants and loans 
- First Cottage industry on site 
- Location based on water and Suzette’s input 
 Sweet Pea - finish build out 
 
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      Community Space - geodesic dome 
- Expand retreat offerings to include yoga and massage 
- This enables workshops, community gatherings 
- Expands community participation to include skill sharing 
 Social media expansion - database of plants 
- connecting with the local tribe 
- putting the brand out there 
 Host larger events - larger workshops? 
- musicians 
- debates 
 
 
              
             
             
             
             
             
               
               
              