 here’s a link buried on this website www.mtmeadows.com that, had I been
close to retirement, would have afforded me an opportunity to change my
life.
Mountain Meadows is a superb community in Ashland. The community has a
fine reputation, as witnessed by all its design awards. And it is in a
city that’s on multiple lists as one of the best places to retire in
America.
The other day I found and
scrolled around the Mountain Meadows’ Webpage. There, above its numerous
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The landscaping is perfectly trim. The architectural style is Craftsman.
Along with the rental, the web site explains, come privileges. Mountain
Meadows has a restaurant, clubhouse, library, indoor pool, spa,
woodshop, and fitness center. It has a community garden and its own
4-acre creek-side park. The Mountain Meadows’ social calendar lists over
25 separate activities that are regularly scheduled—from Tai Chi to
watching films, from shopping excursions, a book club or travel groups
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awards and a link to CNN
Money Magazine' top places to
retire, was a headline that read
"Our Homes". Among the
choices there were homes for sale,
sold homes, model homes and homes
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Meadows, it says will take care
of more personal
services as
needs change. This
may include
massage,
housekeeping, home
maintenance or
complete in-home
care and management. Its services are
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 Never have I seen a private retirement community willing to welcome new residents on a trial, rental basis. What a novel idea. Five units were on the current list for rent, one conventional home and four condominiums. The 3 bedroom home was around 1700 sq. feet. Three of the condos each had 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and were close to 1100 sq. feet. One condo had 3 bedrooms 2 baths and was about 1600 sq. feet. Two of them could even be rented furnished. Imagine being able to give retirement a trial, in Ashland, in one of these beautiful homes.
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 I learned all this by looking at their web
site. I was equally impressed when I visited in person. The more I learned
about this community, the more appealing it was. I learned the community is
self governed and has a non-profit status. I also learned ownership there means full ownership, with
benefits of resulting equity gains. I saw the beautiful craftsmanship in the homes.
 This, definitely, is a community that
deserves awards. It’s intelligently designed and functions smoothly. And
now, knowing about Mountain Meadows’ rentals, I feel almost liberated
from the dread I’ve anticipated when I finally do decide the when’s and
where’s of my own retirement.
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