JOE is creating new places where life unfolds according to the rhythms of nature, season and family. JOE calls this renewed focus on living in harmony with nature New Ruralism. It represents an emerging development philosophy that holds conservation and respect for the land as core values.
RiverCamps on Crooked Creek, where a few hundred families will share a 1,500-acre preserve, is the first New Ruralism product JOE has brought to market. Approximately two-thirds of the property at RiverCamps will remain in conservation forever, enabling families and wildlife to share their retreat for generations to come. There will be over eight miles of natural trails and almost 1,000 feet of elevated walkways and bridges traversing marsh grass and deepwater creeks.
While local government required a 30-foot setback along the length of Crooked Creek, JOE has provided a buffer of approximately 500 feet. Additionally, no docks will be allowed along the creek and JOE will provide recreational and educational amenities for homeowners such as a kayak launch, bird-watching towers and an interpretive center. Home to hundreds of plant varieties, bird species and countless other wildlife, RiverCamps creates a “cabin in the woods” feeling with unique architecture that brings the outdoors inside.