Property Search Criteria

We are interested in either buying bare land and building a facility or in adapting or renovating an existing building. Please contact Carol Collins if you know of any potential properties in our area, with the following parameters:

• Less than 45 minutes from IMC
• Minimum property size of 1 acre in a quiet area
  
• Either very private with minimal neighbors, or already being used as an overnight facility: such as Residential Care Facilities or Camps.
  
• Potential for attractive and private grounds

Cost guidelines: The only suitable properties we have found cost at least $4 million dollars, well above the $2.4 million we currently have for this project.  Approximately $4 million would allow us to purchase a property, but we would still need more funds to fully develop a property.
We estimate $5.5 million total project budget.

A note regarding ambience:

Whether we adapt an existing building for a retreat center, or build a new structure on vacant land, our intention is to fit quietly and unobtrusively into the neighborhood. The site should have adequate space for parking so our center does not put a strain on existing street parking. Retreats will be scheduled in order to minimize traffic in the area; once a retreat begins, there will be little coming and going for the duration of the retreat. If we construct a new building, it should be modest in its proportions, and attractive in its materials and details, so that it enhances the appearance of the existing neighborhood. Our desire is to be a “good neighbor” regarding architecture, quietude, and minimal use of automobiles. We hope nearby residents will be glad to have us for neighbors.