Walden Monterey

LIFE IN THE WOODS Walden Monterey | waldenmonterey.com Presented By Zak Freedman

I wen t to th e wo o d s “b eca u se I w is h ed to l i ve d elib era tely, to f ro n t o nly the essentia l fa cts of life, a n d see if I co u l d no t lea rn w ha t it ha d to tea c h , a n d no t, w h e n I ca m e to d ie, d iscove r th a t I h a d no t lived .

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–Henry David Thoreau

THE VISION

At a time when so many of us live our lives connected to work or connected to our devices, maybe it’s time to try something new.

Maybe it’s time to reconnect with ourselves, with our families and true friends, and with a larger sense of what life is really all about.

The rules at Walden are simple and are most likely something Mr. Thoreau himself would endorse.

Don’t take down trees. Use only renewable energy sources. The rest is up to you.

THE LAND

600 acres on the Monterey Peninsula. 22 home sites. A landscape that seems to dissolve the boundaries between lot and open space. Here nature will be the inspiration for all that we do.

VIEWS Hillsides dotted with oak trees rise 850 feet above Monterey Bay creating a landscape that is lush, private, and seductive. Everylot offers an inspiring view.

CLIMATE Located three miles inland, a current of marine air pushes a gentle fog blanket that burns off as the sun gets higher, resulting in moderate temperatures year round.

TERRAIN The landscape is everything from rolling to rugged, grassland to forest. It is land as it once was —elemental, true, and unmarked.

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THE LAND OAK WOODLAND The oak woodland community is dominated by the Coast Live Oak, typically found alongside California Buckeye, Pacific Madrone, California Bay, California Walnut and other tree species. Coast Live Oaks can reach 50 to 70 feet in height when grown in the open, and reach smaller heights within the pine forest.

MONTEREY PINE FOREST This community is dominated by the presence of the Monterey Pine. The size of the trees and the density of the canopy limit the plants growing with the pines. A typical understory includes a shrub layer of Ceanothus, Coffeeberry, and low-growing plants such as the Wood mint and Douglas Iris.

COASTAL PRAIRIE The meadow areas are examples of Northern Coastal Prairie, a grassland adapted to the climatic conditions of the northern California coast.

Extensive grazing all along the coast has greatly degraded the native prairie.

CHAPARRAL The Chaparral (brushland) is usually a successional plant community that gradually moves to oak and pine forest when the soil depth supports it, even if the amount of rainfall does not change. It doesn’t rely as much on the summer fog drip that the Coastal Sage Scrub does, and it is adapted to heat and drought.

THE HOMES

A home is a very personal expression.

With that in mind, and with an understanding of the power of architecture and design to shape a community, we offer architects something rare — more freedom than they’ve likely had on many projects.

You won’t find an architectural review board poring over plans to dot “i’s” and cross “t’s.” What you will find is an experienced and savvy group who are eager to understand how you plan to interpret what Walden means.

I M AG I N I N G S

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FOUNDER'S PROGRAM

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H OM E DES I G N A N D PER M I T T I N G PAC K AG E To accelerate and ease the process of getting homeowners into their dream homes, Founder benefits include the following: • Plans for a custom home by the architect of your choice.

• Full construction drawings and permitting services.

• All Home Energy System design and permitting.

• Construction management from start to finish.

• Driveways and site work to prepare your home site for construction.

A DV I SORY BOA R D Founders will also be part of the Walden Advisory Board to finalize the design and implementation of amenities such as: • Walden Community Garden and Vineyard • Walden Open Space Arts Program • Trail Amenities • Walden Gathering Series speakers and focus • Walden Treehouse design

THE CABINS

The Cabins at Walden Monterey were created to serve as temporary structures that would enable residents, designers, and guest to experience the land and homsites.

The YHM Team felt passionately about implementing a design philosophy that would embrace the surroundings and natural landscape; understanding tha the way to connect with nature is to spend time with it.

AMENITIES

What will you find at Walden?

Community on a small and intimate scale. Room to roam. Art to inspire us.

Idyllic places to meditate. A group of people who think seriously about netzero living. And a belief that we can all benefit by creating a space that brings us closer to nature ‌ and to ourselves.

HIKING & BIKING TRAIL SYSTEM Biking and hiking trails afford an opportunity to exercise and connect with nature for as little as fifteen minutes or as long as two miles.

PLAYHOUSE IN NATURE Designed by the acclaimed architectural firm of Olson Kundig,this playhouse will bring out the creativity in kids and adults.

SOLARARRAY SYSTEM Walden Monterey is a carbon neutral community. Our community solar array enhances our self-sufficiency.

ZEN GARDEN Set under what we refer to as The Magical Tree, this calming space lets residents find themselves and their connection with nature.

COMMUNITY GARDEN Stewardship of the land is a basic premise of the Walden model. Our community garden is a place to share your passion for all that grows.

NATU R E - I N S P I R E D P LAYG R O U N D A playground to challenge and inspire young and old. Designed by nationally-recognized playground designer and artist Risa Puno.

FELLOWS CABIN This modern-day interpretation of Walden cabin is a collaboration between environmental artist Ellen Morin and alocal builder.

SUNRISE & SUNSET YOGA PLATFORMS

A platform that welcomes both the rising and setting sun offers an inspiring site to further your yoga practice.

ROVING ROOM

Walden Monterey offers a room that moves wherever needed in the community. This unique idea for lowering our environmental footprint came from our first Gathering.

ART PARK

The fellowship program and curated sculpture arts area

by Mundano will provide a open art space that evolves over time.

ENCHANTED FOREST

Acres of untouched old-growth groves offer residents a wonderful site to explore nature.

WALDEN APP

Stewardship of the land is a basic premise of the Walden model. Our community garden is a place to share your passion for all that grows.

COMMUNITY TABLE

The table, a community gathering point, is constructed from fallen trees here at Walden. It will continue to grow along with the community.

SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP AT TEHAMA

Walden Monterey community members and their guests have access to world class dining, as well as the pool, tennis, and fitness center at Tehama.

ZAK FREEDMAN

The Monterey Peninsula is a unique area that requires an equally unique knowledge base in order to fully harness the local real estate market. Carmel native Zak Freedman possesses that knowledge through a combination of education, data analysis, and a lifetime of local experience. With an expertise in waterfront property, Zak was the #1 agent at his previous brokerage and among the top producing agents in Monterey County.

Zak's unique perspective to oceanfront living is informed by a lifetime exploring, surfing and creating aerial photography and videography of every inch of the Monterey Bay, Carmel, Pebble Beach and Big Sur coastline. From the quintessential cottages of Carmel-by-the-Sea to the estates of Pebble Beach, Carmel Valley vineyard and equestrian properties to the most secluded Big Sur coastal properties, Zak's intimate knowledge of the nuances of each market continue to make him a market leader.

As a passionate photographer and videographer with a marketing background, Zak is an FAA commercial licensed drone pilot creating stunning video marketing for some of the most soughtafter real estate in the country engaging audiences across multiple platforms maximizing exposure and reach. He was recently chosen as a "Power Player" featured on season three of The American Dream television program showcasing local real estate on Hulu, Apple TV, Roku and Amazon and was recently featured in the Los Angeles Times. Utilizing unique content, Zak is able to leverage multiple real estate and media platforms for a targeted approach that achieves results.

Zak Freedman RealtorÂŽ Carmel Rancho Brokerage Zak.Freedman@sothebyshomes.com 831.915.2082 | DRE: 01956633

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Pictures and maps tell one story.

Figures and narrative tell another.

But in the end, the only way to truly appreciate Walden and what it can mean to you is to come visit.

Walk the land and get a feel for the possibilities.

There will only be 22 lots on these 600 acres. No more. So if this contemporary experiment in living well while living in balance appeals to you, we encourage you to make plans to see for yourself. It will be time well spent.

CONTACT Zak Freedman RealtorÂŽ Carmel Rancho Brokerage www.ZakFreedman.Properties Zak.Freedman@sothebyshomes.com 831.915.2082 | DRE: 01956633

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