Walnut Hills Ecohood – Support the World’s First Hempcrete Community
153 acres of Appalachian paradise. DIY hempcrete homes. Disc golf and
eco-lodging. Real returns, real change.
🌿 Project Highlights
- 153 private acres with roads, power & shared well
- Earthship-style model home on Lot 3 (3BR/3.5BA)
- 4 eco-rental cottages @ $30K each (DIY build)
- Passive solar, cordwood & hempcrete construction
- 18-hole private disc golf course + forest trails
- 60–90% ROI projected in 24–30 months
- Grants + 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor support
- Lot 3 target value: $895K resale potential
💰 Supporter Offering launching July 2025
Kickstarter
Type: Rewards Based
Support Tiers Begin At: $5
Goal: Raise $80,000
Use of Funds: Seed Development; Construct Hempcrete Cordwood Cottage; Development of Legacy backed improvements; Utilizing contributions in earmarked portions of the project.
Supporter Benefits: Reward Based; Products or Future uses
Wefunder
Type: Equity
Support Tiers Begin At: TBD
Use of Funds: Development of Hempcrete Cordwood Earthships starting on Lot 2 then Lot 3, and based on sales and funding moving onward to Lot 6, Lot 11, Lot 24 and closing out at Lot 37. Most funded via sales on previous homes.
Supporter Benefits: Annual return + community impact & future rewards
🛠️ Phases of Development
- Phase 1: Build 4 Eco-Cottages ($30K/unit)
- Phase 2: Construct Earthship Homestead
- Phase 3: Launch disc golf course + trails
- Phase 4: Expand to 8–12 units + wellness programs
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📞 Contact
Donald Pickett
Macon Sustainable Development Company
WalnutHillsNC@gmail.com
📞 828-634-1090