Investments/Business:

This space could be functional for any number of business models: a corporation, foundation, education facility, private company, etc. It could become the subsidiary of an investor's company, or could be run as a non-profit group. I am open to any and all options. My family and I have Native status, which means all four lots that are physically connected could become a First Nations reserve, and act as a meeting ground for tribal council and regional gatherings. One thing to note is that this is a mainly residential area, and many nearby homes are summer rentals. The zoning of the area may require it to be leased as a private rental, one day, one week, one month at a time, etc. That being said, many local homes are available for rent and may be of use during larger retreats. There are three or four places to enter the compound; people could be shuttled in passenger vans from free parking lots half a mile away, behind Nantasket beach. Rental value in the summer is extremely high. Many local residents rent out their homes while they travel for the summer, and in two months make enough money to pay the year's mortgage. The location, so close to the city, means that the town is easy to access. While the family relaxes all day on the beach, parents or caregivers can work, see shows, golf, or boat. They can take the family to Red Sox games, museums, the aquarium, whale watching, and much more, all within twenty miles of the center.

Mainly large Irish Catholic families grew up in this area. Many have outgrown their one summer home, and are always looking for a place that could accommodate a few families or more. Family reunions could be hosted at Home, giving it a real opportunity to live up to its name! Many families gather here, as diving techniques from sturdy ledges of ocean stone require safe guidance from family members and good friends.

This land has always been a place of bonding. A few years ago, my sister married her husband on these cliffs. Weddings and peaceful gatherings could provide further potential income. There is also the possibility that the two main structures could become sight homes for an eco-building company who might build the buildings for free, in exchange to use of them at various times each year for workshops, education, commercial filming, company conferences, and international meetings. The possibilities for business are limited only by imagination. Declaring the four-lot compound Native land Reserve may be the best option, but any and all types of businesses will also be looked into and considered.

Ideally, I would like to see all events of a healing nature, but with two main buildings, maybe one will be favored for more spiritual gatherings, and the other more movement or family-oriented. One stilted building and one embedded into the cliff would contrast beautifully in terms of building style. An eco-building company could build two different styles and then have space for about six temporary structures for at least six months a year. That would give the eco building company two diverse and radical Cliffside structures, with living roofs; six temporary eco structures; and also possibly two remodeled family houses that could act as conversion models, moving from gas and electric power to naturally-sourced power from their own lots. That makes ten structures total on the cliffs at the edge of the beach.

I am sure there are many more possibilities and look forward to hearing your input.

Landscape Photography by Midge Lawlor at, "A Moment in Time Photography" http://www.photoartbymidge.com/

Additional photos by Michael Tuplin