Kelsey and Jack’s vision is now taking shape in the form of Terra Futura, a regenerative neighborhood of 19 homes and plenty of common spaces—permaculture gardens, a common house, fire pits, and outdoor seating. Terra Futura is currently welcoming interested buyers. 

“The term Terra Futura is a Latin phrase meaning ‘Land Futurities,’ a concept drawn from Indigenous scholarship that explores practical ways humans can live together on this sacred land,” Jack says. And Kelsey and Jack, who have a combined background in architecture, sustainability, and community and organizational development, are uniquely suited to create—or, rather, facilitate—a community that looks ahead to what’s possible. 

An artist’s rendering of Terra Futura once developed.

Terra Futura launched in 2024 with the construction of two homes. The couple was thrilled when both homes sold quickly—at asking price—despite the fact they were put on the market just weeks after Hurricane Helene. 

“Terra Futura is starting to feel like a community with the addition of two values-aligned families,” Kelsey says. She continues, “We want people to feel like they’ve finally found their village, that place where they have support and a built-in neighborhood community, which can often be hit or miss.” 

The couple will break ground on phase two of development this summer. “Firefly Bluff,” named for its spectacular summer evening display, includes eight homes. Each home shares a single wall with one other home, creating a structure they call “single-family attached housing,” with care taken in the design of units to ensure privacy and noise reduction. They offer two- and three-bedroom options, sized at 850 and 1150 square feet, respectively. 

The two homes completed so far are Gold-Level Green Built Certified. Special attention is given to the windows, insulation and HVAC systems to ensure indoor comfort that is energy efficient and lower in cost than in a conventionally built home. The appliances are Energy Star certified. Chemical-free finishes are used throughout, with an eye toward indoor air quality, along with renewable materials like cork flooring and cabinets made from fast-growing eucalyptus wood. 

Kelsey Wood-Henry and Jack Henry

Kelsey and Jack concede that “community” is not something they can manufacture; it’s something that happens organically, usually when people with common interests or ideals find each other and form friendships. But they’re hoping that, as the developers of Terra Futura, they can design the physical infrastructure to encourage that sense of community. 

The neighborhood includes a network of pathways and edible landscaping between homes, encouraging interaction and conversation, particularly as residents make their way to and from their cars. Designated parking will be on the periphery of the neighborhood, making it safer for children to play away from vehicular areas. There are no fenced-in private yards, but residents will have access to a common fenced dog run and individual garden beds near their homes. 

The couple is also creating several spots for planned and impromptu gatherings. A renovated barn will be the site of classes and workshops, potlucks and celebrations, while a wellness hub overlooking the forest will include a fire pit, hot tub, sauna and cold plunge. Benches and gazebos are scattered throughout the neighborhood. 

Kelsey, meanwhile, is taking the lead in renovating a greenhouse and installing permaculture gardens and an orchard. The land came with 80 mature blueberry plants that will be transplanted and incorporated into edible landscaping that will also include native, medicinal, and pollinator-friendly species. 

Kelsey and Jack are welcoming potential buyers and currently offering tours of Terra Futura. The current construction of eight homes is scheduled to finish in the spring of 2026, with a second phase planned to be done in 2027.