The owner of this property, just 2 miles from Nevada City, gave the Land Trust a gift deed of her 38-acre parcel with a reserved life estate.  This means that the owner will live out her life on the property, after which the property will convert to fee title ownership by the Land Trust.

Following the wishes and instructions of Mrs. Burton, the Land Trust plans to maintain existing trails and roads for future access and will establish a neighborhood park and children education center and trails where leashed dogs can be walked. The property, which is covered in oaks, tall pines, ponds, meadows and Native American bedrock mortars, will provide a wonderful place for both children and adults to hike and learn about the history of our community.

Future plans include establishing a museum and science center featuring native flora and fauna in one of the property's existing structures; but aside from that, the property will be left essentially untouched. The parcel is set amid rolling hills, which flatten to grassy meadows near the existing homesite.  There are three ponds, as well, each supporting a rich variety of aquatic life.