Come for an Hour,
Come for a Day,
Come for a Lifetime...




“Simpler Times Village
will be a beautiful place where
neighbors and visitors can
enjoy a rural community
built the old fashion way.”

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~ CONTACT US ~

Josh & Sarah Brown
225 N. Main St.
Fortville, IN 46040
(317)485-6515
sarah@ruralvillage.org

Can You Help?

· Are you interested in being part of our planning team?

· Are you a custom builder?

· Do you have other skills you might want
to contribute to this work? Would you like to invest in a project that is truly promising and meaningful too?

· Do you want to build a senior living home or assisted living center?

· Are you willing to support us in your prayers?

· We have many opportunities to get involved, after all, we are building a village. Email Us!
 
     
 


Here are the many aspects of a village in the making,
what are your areas of interest?

The People, The Relationships

Future Villagers
Children of Future Villagers
Development Team
Home Builders
Architects
Engineers
Land Owners
Investors
Lenders
Local community members and future neighbors
County Planning and County Government
State Government, Governor's office
Homeschooling Families
Future Tourists
Property Managers
Landscaping
Maintenance
Business and Home Owner's Associations
Future Village Farmers
Future Village Merchants

Community Planning

Village Design
Location
Business Plan
Development Plan
Home Designs
Social Planning
Marketing Plan
Community Common Areas
Event Planning
Technology Planning

Community Life 

Neighborhood events
Festivals
Farmer's Market
Neighborhood association
Agriculture association
Business Owners Association
Volunteering
Community Calendar
Community News Paper
Apprenticeship and Internships
Discovery Center
Parks and Recreation
Neighborhood events
Festivals

Community Sharing

Book Sharing
Tool Sharing
Car Sharing 
Village Work Crews
Community Pot-Luck/ Pitch-in Dinners
Village Trading Post
Community Education Opportunities
Homeschooling Co-op


Seasonal Events

Spring Events
Summer Events
Fall Events
Winter Events
Ice-skating on the Village Green Pond
Christmas and winter festivals
Decorating shops and windows
Horse and carriage rides
Sledding
Theater Programs and Concerts
Romantic winter Destination
Valentines' Day events

Community Agriculture

Community Gardens
Common Pastures
Village Horse Co-op
Village Chicken Co-op
Community Orchards
Permiculture and Forest Gardening

Land & Location Issues

Choosing a Location
Land Acquisition
Land Use Planning
Conservation
Forestry
Permaculture
Landscaping
Agricultural Plan
Storm Water Plan
Re-Zoning PUD
Subdividing
Infrastructure
Development Phasing
Lot Sales
Building Homes & Such
Landmarks, Fountains, and ponds

Village Design Aspects

Walking Paths
Trails
Signage
Views
Parking
Traffic Flow
Destinations
Neighborhood Themes
Colors
Lighting
Music, hidden speakers
Trams or Trolleys
Sports
Parks & Green Space

Building and Development

Find Builders and Architects
Study Conservation and Green Building
Home and Shop Design and Floor Plans
Detailed Drawings
Recycling Barn Wood
Building Materials
Energy
Sewer
Water
Village Design Continuity

Publicity

Website
Word of Mouth
Formal Advertising
News Paper Stories
Magazine Articles
Flyers
Public Speaking
Bulletin Boards
Email and Chat
Booths at Festivals / Conventions
A Village News Paper

Money

Finding Money
Investors
Lenders
Banks
Grants
Grants and Assistance for Village Businesses
Non-Profit Organization for Common Land and Discovery/ Nature Center
Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
Lot Sales
Presales
Village Barter Organization
Real Estate Services
Compensation

Media & Art

Art
Photography
Concept Drawings
Detailed Drawings
Flyers
Hand Outs
Web design

Areas of Organization

Task Lists
Calendar
Art & Photos
Emails
Documents and Files
Contact Lists
Archives
Paper filing system
Website
Media
Publicity
Lot Applications

 
     
The Little Village Makers, LLC | 225 N Main Street : Fortville, Indiana : 46040 | 800-581-3603 | info@ruralvillage.org