Broomgrass was conceived by Matthew Grove and Lisa Dall´Olio, the partners
of Purple Turtle Developments, LLC; partners of Grove & Dall´Olio Architecture, LLC;
and husband and wife.
Because Grove's father was a partial owner in the land for some 40
years, (which now comprises the Broomgrass community) he grew up hiking,
fishing, and camping on the farm's vast acreage. In later years, he gained an
appreciation for the heritage and importance of farming in Berkeley
County, as well as an awareness for the increasing number of farms being sold
for other uses.
Award-winning architects Grove and Dall´Olio (see
www.gdaaia.com
), envisioned a mixed use of the land that would result in a
high quality residential experience while also preserving the propertyıs
original farm.
With the help of enthusiastic friends and associates, they
developed the concept of the one-acre homesites and equal resident
ownership in the balance of the land to be placed in a land trust. This approach
ensures that the land will never be over taxed by its residents, that
the farm will be preserved in perpetuity, and, in doing so, ensure that
future generations will enjoy the same wondrous outdoor experiences that Grove
did in his childhood. Along with the communityıs other 15 homeowners, Grove
and Dall´Olio will live at Broomgrass with their children, Taylor and
Olivia.
