WELCOME TO THE FUTURE HOME OF BAF'S NU KEMET RETREAT & RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY
OUR LAND
We are extremely proud to announce that we successfully raised $55,000 to buy our first 6 acres of collectively-owned land in Georgia. And it didn't take 10 million people to do it! In fact, it only took 159 people over 24 months. This is the power of collective economics/ujamaa!
The land is part of BAF's 118-acre Nu Kemet Retreat & Residential community located 2 hours south of Atlanta. Our Co-Founder, Arkee Hodges and his wife, donated an additional 2 acres to BAF to build Nu Kemet's Community Clubhouse.
Members currently have access to the land for camping, hiking, atv riding, retreats, or other events. For the gate codes email info@baf.solutions. In addition, BAF will be hosting events on the land while we are raising capital to develop it, such as community campouts and retreats.
We are now raising $75,000 to build our first collectively-owned guest house on our land. To achieve this goal we need at least 500 members/supporters to donate at least $150! Let's Continue To Make History!
LOCATION
The Black Achievement Fund's land is located at the following two addresses in Toomsboro, GA:
3195 Old Balls Ferry Rd, Lot 3, Toomsboro, GA 31090, 6 acres
and
2651 Old Balls Ferry Rd, Toomsboro, GA 31090, 2 acres (donated by BAF Co-Founder and President, Arkee Hodges and his wife.)
Toomsboro is approx. 2 hours south of Atlanta, 30 mins. from Macon, GA and 35 mins. from Milledgeville, GA.
Blackberries are an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin K and manganese. They also:
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Improve digestion and blood sugar levels
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Reduce inflammation
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Prevent cardiovascular disease
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Protect and improves brain function
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Prevent cancer
Wild Blackberries
Mullein is often used in tea or other forms to improve lung health and reduce symptoms of respiratory illness. These include:
Mullein
Prickly pear cactus is touted for its antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. It used for treating:
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diabetes
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high cholesterol
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obesity
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and even hangovers
Prickly pear cactus can also be eaten and is often used in Mexican dishes, and even to make margaritas!
Prickly Pear
Wild blueberries have twice the antioxidant properties of cultivated blueberries, and their deep blue skin contains many phytonutrients. Wild blueberries have 30% less sugar compared to cultivated blueberries, and contain just 2.5 grams of sugar per ¼ cup. They are also considered a low glycemic food, scoring 53 on the glycemic index. Wild blueberries also contain fiber, potassium, and vitamin C.
Wild Blueberries
Oregano is primarily used as a cooking herb, however it has many health benefits, especially when extracted into an oil. It contains compounds called phenols, terpenes, and terpenoids. They have powerful antioxidant properties and are responsible for their fragrance:
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Carvacrol. The most abundant phenol in oregano, it has been shown to stop the growth of several different types of bacteria.
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Thymol. This natural antifungal can also support the immune system and protect against toxins.
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Rosmarinic acid. This powerful antioxidant helps protect against damage caused by free radicals.
Oregano
WHAT'S ON OUR LAND
As we have mentioned, our land in Toomsboro, GA is virgin land; it has never been developed. There has never been any registered commercial farms or commercial activity of any kind. The land is brimming with all types of wild plants, herbs and fruits.
So far we have discovered tons of wild blackberry and blueberry bushes, mullein, prickly pear cactus, oregano, and red seeded grapes. We are constantly discovering new things every time we visit! We are looking forward to building our farm in such rich soil!
TIME TO BUILD!
GET YOUR NU KEMET DONOR BRICK TODAY!
Become a part of our Nu Kemet Walk of Fame with your BAF donor brick! Donor bricks will line the sides of the paved portion of our Nile Trail at our Nu Kemet Retreat.
4x8 Donor Brick - $150
4x8 Souvenir Duplicate Brick (mailed to you) - $75
8x8 Donor Brick - $300
8x8 Souvenir Duplicate Brick (mailed to you) - $150
We are ready to build our first member guest house, Pyramid 1, on our collectively-owned land in Nu Kemet! Pyramid 1 will be our first investment rental and will be offered to BAF members at a discounted rate.
Cost to Build: $250,000
Cost to Finance/Fundraising Goal: $75,000
To achieve this goal we need 500 members/supporters to
donate $150!
Pyramid 1 will be built on a 1-acre lot, consist of 2000+ sqft and feature 20ft ceilings, 3bdrms, 3baths, and floor-to-ceiling windows.
All donors will be acknowledged on Pyramid 1's Donor Monument at their corresponding donor level.
Click to see how much we've raised so far!
HELP BUILD PYRAMID 1!
VOLUNTEER DAY ON THE LAND
VOLUNTEERING ON THE LAND!
We have hosted several Volunteer Days on the land since we've acquired it. More than a dozen BAF members - from multiple states, have come to help clear the land, create trails, cut the grass, trim the bushes along the roadways and more.
We have cleared 3 of BAF'S 8 acres (2 acres for the Community Clubhouse & 1 acre for Pyramid 1, our first collectively-owned guest house. We have also cleared an additional 18 acres of land that is part of our Nu Kemet Retreat & Residential Community.
We go to the land approx. twice a month for routine maintenance. If you would like to accompany us to volunteer, or just for a tour of the land, please email us at info@baf.solutions. Our official Volunteer Days are posted on our Program Calendar on the HOME PAGE.
NU KEMET SUBDIVISION 1
We are proud to offer BAF members the exclusive opportunity to purchase one of three remaining 1-acre lots in Pharaoh's Row, the first mini subdivision of our historic Nu Kemet Retreat & Residential Community.
These special three lots border BAF's collectively-owned land in Nu Kemet and are situated on a private, gated road. We've completed topographical surveys, Level 3 soil tests, and septic and well tests for each lot. All lots are flat, fully cleared and ready for building.
Parcel 1, 1 acre, 1960 Old Balls Ferry Rd. - $30,000
Parcel 2, 1 acre, 1948 Old Balls Ferry Rd. - $31,500
Parcel 3, 1 acre, 1936 Old Balls Ferry Rd. - $32,500
Home sizes range from 1,500 sqft. - 5,000+ sqft.
Cost to build - $160 - $180 sqft.
Our development company and preferred architect/engineer is ready to work with you to custom build your home in this historic new all-Black community.
PHARAOH'S ROW
NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER
Our water source in Nu Kemet is privately controlled and comes to us by way of a natural aquifer, which will supply us with pristine drinking water. There has never been any fertilizer, gasoline or industrial waste on the land or any development of any kind that would compromise our water source.
No longer will we have to trust foreign water sources or deal with rusting pipes transporting toxins into our water system. All wells and pipes will be brand new. We will regularly test our water to ensure the highest quality.
The image to the left illustrates how a well is constructed and delivers water directly to a home.
TOOMSBORO, GA
Population: 373 (2022)
Race: Black or African American: 50.01% White, 42%, Hispanic: 7%, Other race: 0.99%
Median Age: 43.8
Women: 54%
Median Household Income: $60,000
Mayor: Joyce Denson (African American)
Distance To: Macon, GA, 30 mins; Dublin, GA - 30 mins., Milledgeville, GA - 35 mins; Atlanta, GA - 2hrs
Population: 373 (2022)
Race: Black or African American: 50.01% White, 42%, Hispanic: 7%, Other race: 0.99%
Median Age: 43.8
Women: 54%
Median Household Income: $60,000
Mayor: Joyce Denson (African American)
Distance To: Macon, GA, 30 mins; Dublin, GA - 30 mins., Milledgeville, GA - 35 mins; Atlanta, GA - 2hrs
PURPOSE OF THE LAND
The land is part of our 118-acre Nu Kemet Retreat & Residential Community. The purpose of which is threefold:
1. To establish a model Black community - and eventually a municipality - that will grant us the power to literally govern ourselves.
2. To demonstrate how we create wealth for the Black Achievement Fund and its members through collective and private real estate investment and development.
3. To provide the Black community with a safe space and oasis to host cultural festivals, concerts, conferences, weddings, retreats, summer camps, and more.
BUY LAND AND BUILD A HOME
IN NU KEMET!