If you’ve hiked our ridge lately, you’ve probably noticed two things: the views keep sneaking up on you, and our roads crews drink an impressive amount of coffee. Both are good signs. And here’s an even better one: the entire Wallace family will be on the farm for Thanksgiving—our favorite American holiday. We’ll be test‑driving the first two A‑Frames (one small, one large) as they near completion, so we can experience them exactly as you will: morning light through the pines, evening breezes, and that “first night in a new place” excitement.

We’re skipping the traditional turkey this year in favor of a classic ‘Salcosho’—Dominican Stew, one of our favorite ways to celebrate on the farm. We’ll host the celebration lunch on Saturday, November 22, 2025. If you’ve been thinking about visiting, this is a wonderful time to come: we’ll give tours, share what’s new, and let you peek behind the scenes at the infrastructure you’ve been reading about. Bring your questions (and your appetite); we’ll bring the coffee and the coals.

1) Electrical Infrastructure (PV + Storage)

Hive A‑Frames (clusters of 3–5):

• One shared PV array per Hive sized to the Hive’s diversified load.
• Each A‑Frame has an independent battery bank and inverter, enabling ride‑through and right‑sized storage.
• Expandable: PV and storage are modular—add capacity later (e.g., EV charging, heat pumps).

The Reserve : Ridge Homes (stand‑alone)

• Independent PV + storage tailored to each home’s loads and envelope.
• Critical circuits planned with systems designed for staged expansion.

Procurement & Commissioning:

• TAG Assets Americas (Santo Domingo) is our PV partner for equipment, design assist, and commissioning support.

Operations & Maintenance (O&M):

• Hive‑level arrays are shared by the Hive’s owners.
• In‑home equipment (battery/inverter) is owner‑maintained, with community safety standards defined in the CC&Rs.

2) Potable Water — Source to Tap

Design intent: a reliable, testable, multi‑barrier system that’s easy to operate.

Sources: approved groundwater/spring sources (final yields confirmed during commissioning of each zone).

Treatment train (typical): intake exclusion → sediment filtration → UV primary disinfection → low‑dose residual chlorination for network safety.

Storage & Pressure: day tanks with fire reserve; pressure managed by elevation and PRVs as needed.

Distribution: looped mains, sectional valves, metered laterals to each lot, owner isolation valves, and backflow prevention where required.

Monitoring: routine bacteriological sampling plus annual comprehensive panel; chlorine residual checks logged by the operator.

3) Roads & Civil Works

Bulk earthworks, major drainage, water mains, and primary road bases are well underway.

Schedule: larger civil works target completion toward the end of 2025, followed by surfacing, signage, and landscape stabilization by sequence area.

4) HOA & CC&Rs — What Owners Actually Pay (and Why)

The CC&Rs establish how we fund and protect shared assets, set standards, and keep operations transparent.

Regular assessments & scope covered

The Board adopts an annual operating budget and levies monthly assessments to fund administration, insurance, Common Areas (roads, drainage, signage/landscape), and reserves.

When dues start & who can adjust them

A monthly maintenance fee is due beginning at the time of purchase; Appendix D contains the calculation model. The Administration/Assembly may adjust amounts over time to meet operational needs as authorized in the CC&Rs.

The Adopted Fee Model (Appendix D)

Each Owner’s monthly fee = Base + Lot Size + Bedrooms

• Base Fee: USD $100/month for every property.
• Lot Size Fee: USD $0.01 per m² (e.g., 1,000 m² = $10; 4,000 m² = $40).
• Bedroom Fee: USD $50 per bedroom.

Examples from Appendix D

• A‑Frame Type A (1 BR, 1,000 m²): $160/mo.
• A‑Frame Type B (2 BR, 1,000 m²): $210/mo.
• Reserve Lot (4,000 m², no house): $140/mo.
• Reserve Lot + 3‑BR House (4,000 m²): $290/mo.
• Reserve Lot (8,000 m², no house): $180/mo.
• Reserve Lot + 4‑BR House (8,000 m²): $380/mo.

Note: This Appendix D model is the official basis for dues at Estancia Natura; it supersedes earlier working notions.

Late charges & collections

Due: 1st of each month. Late after 15 days: 2%/month (or lawful maximum). Unpaid assessments/fines/costs become a lien; rights/services (including STR participation and water) may be suspended.

5) CONFOTUR — Why We’ll Finalize Subdivision & Titles After Certification

CONFOTUR provides significant buyer benefits once the project is fully certified, including:

• Exemption from the 3% real‑estate transfer tax on the first title transfer to buyers within a qualified project.
• Exemption from annual property tax (IPI) for up to 15 years under the current framework.

To ensure every owner receives these savings on their first title transfer, we are sequencing the subdivision recordation and issuance of individual titles after CONFOTUR is complete. Our lead counsel, CHJ Legal (Santo Domingo), specializes in this process; Ana Fernández (Jarabacoa) remains our long‑term local counsel for contracts and closings.

6) Quick Reference — Who to Contact

Carolina Gómez — Executive Administrator  [email protected] | +1-809-390-7176  Questions about scheduling, documentation, HOA billing questions, CONFOTUR status checks, farm tours

Chad Wallace  [email protected] | +1-720-560-1719 Questions about Architecture and Project updates 

7) What’s Next

As we wrap the heavy civil work by late 2025, we’ll publish:

• Final infrastructure specifications (as‑built PV/water schematics, O&M protocols).
• A step‑by‑step owner closing guide aligned to CONFOTUR milestones.

Bring your hiking shoes—and your questions. We’ll bring the coffee.